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Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Glen Innes
Sweetie Pies reclaims Best Bakery title after landslide finish
Sweetie Pies Bake Shop has reclaimed its place as New England’s Best Bakery, surging home late in one of the closest contests of this year’s Best in the New England.
Posted inAgribusiness, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth event to tackle the succession conversation farming families avoid
A one-day event at Goonoo Goonoo Station near Tamworth will help farming families and their advisers navigate one of the hardest conversations in agriculture: how to pass on the family farm without breaking the business or the family.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Regional Australia Bank completes merger with Summerland Bank
Regional Australia Bank has officially merged with Summerland Bank. Here’s what it means for the 49-branch, 450-staff regional network, and for members’ everyday banking.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Tamworth
New salon, same loyal following: Taylah Rose Hair wins best Hairdresser
Less than 12 months after opening the doors to her own salon, Taylah Rose Hair has been crowned Best Hairdresser in Best in the New England 2026.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Glen Innes
Crofters Cottage brews up a winning formula
Crofters Cottage, overlooking the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes, has been crowned the region’s Best Coffee Shop, with customers praising not only its consistently excellent coffee, but also its homemade food, welcoming atmosphere and the passionate team behind the business.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Mountview Pharmacy fills the prescription for best pharmacy
Whether it’s taking the time to explain a new medication, answering questions without rushing, or simply greeting customers with a smile, voters say it’s the genuine care shown by the team that makes Mountview Pharmacy the Best in the New England.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business
Back-to-back champions: The Bolt Inn named best restaurant again
That unwavering commitment to exceptional food, genuine hospitality and a welcoming country pub atmosphere has seen the Uralla institution crowned Best Restaurant in the Best in the New England 2026 awards for the second consecutive year.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
Armidale scientist named to lead national cotton research body
An Armidale scientist and farmer who cut rice variety development timelines by nine years is now running the national body that funds cotton research. Meet the new CRDC boss.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Uralla
Uralla Vet Clinic takes top honours as New England’s best vets
Uralla Vet Clinic has claimed the title of Best Vets in the Best in the New England 2026 awards, taking over the crown from New England Veterinary Services – find out why people voted for them!