This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.
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“Transformational” future leaders bootcamp coming to Tamworth
A transformational leadership event aimed at developing the next generation of emotionally intelligent and influential leaders will be held in Tamworth later this month
The bandit bests the outlaw: Bandit Automotive wins Best Mechanic
It was high noon and spanners at ten paces, but when the dust settled and the grease was wiped away, the Bandit had bested the Outlaw.
East Mall ‘gem’ wins Best Book Store
A beloved staple of Armidale’s East Mall has been recognised as the region’s literary heart, with Readers Companion winning Best Book Store
Boost for next gen farmers as call goes out for next gen farming leaders
NSW Farmers is encouraging young people to upskill in agriculture as it prepares for a leadership changeover at their forthcoming conference.
Two builders take out top honour in Best in the New England awards
Voters in this year’s Best in the New England awards could not separate two outstanding local builders, with Mitch Cooper Building and Integrity New Homes Armidale tying for the title of Best Builder.
Updated animal welfare reporting requirements welcomed by local producers
New England Producer Sam White considers a steadfast focus on high animal welfare ‘integral’ to running a modern farming business.
Best Gym “more than a gym” for Inverell mums
Inclusive and non-judgemental support for mums has won Reignite Women’s Fitness the title of ‘Best Gym’ this year.
Trump tariffs have little impact as Australian red meat exports smash records
Australia’s red meat sector has shrugged off US tariffs to deliver record-breaking export volumes across beef, mutton, and lamb
Tenterfield’s special BnB wins the New England’s Best Accommodation again
In a celebration of charm, care, and countryside beauty, The Bungalow & Ivy Leaf Chapel in Tenterfield has been crowned Best Accommodation in the Best in the New England for the second year in a row.
