Walcha is set to put itself firmly on the coffee map this month, with the town preparing to host the first-ever Regional Latte Art Smackdown on Tuesday, September 24.
Competitions and free stuff
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,
Old skill to become new tradition in Nundle
A time-honoured bush skill is being brought back into the spotlight with the launch of the inaugural Billy Boiling Championships at the Peel Inn Hotel in Nundle.
Remembering Ty by casting a line in his honour this weekend
More than 200 anglers are expected to hit the water at Copeton Dam this weekend for the inaugural Ty Edmonds Memorial Cod Classic
Are you Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker?
The search will soon begin for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker – with entries opening this Sunday, 1 June. Will it be you?
New England teams off to State Final of da Vinci Decathlon
New England students, including five teams from Armidale and one from Inverell, have qualified for the State Final of the da Vinci Decathlon in Sydney later this year,
Get your talents on display for Armidale’s 41st Eisteddfod
Entries are now open for one of Armidale’s feature cultural calendar events- the Armidale Eisteddfod. Learn how to register here.
Seniors diaries available again from your friendly local State MP, library or legal aid
The popular seniors diary has returned for 2025, full of legal tips for managing financial hardship and mortgage stress, avoiding scams, and resolving neighbour disputes.
Still Time to Enter: The 2025 fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is now open for entries
The fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is back for its 10th year and there’s still time to get your entry in.