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Walcha brews up first-ever Regional Latte Art Smackdown

blankby Penelope ShawSeptember 13, 2025September 16, 2025

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.

Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth

Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health

blankby Penelope ShawAugust 9, 2025August 12, 2025

BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,

Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Entertainment, Nundle

Old skill to become new tradition in Nundle

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 24, 2025July 28, 2025

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.

Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Good News, Inverell, Sport and fitness events

Remembering Ty by casting a line in his honour this weekend

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

More than 200 anglers are expected to hit the water at Copeton Dam this weekend for the inaugural Ty Edmonds Memorial Cod Classic

Posted inArts, Competitions and free stuff, Entertainment, Tamworth

Are you Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker?

blankby Lia EdwardsMay 30, 2025June 2, 2025

The search will soon begin for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker – with entries opening this Sunday, 1 June. Will it be you?

Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, School News

New England teams off to State Final of da Vinci Decathlon

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 13, 2025April 14, 2025

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,

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Competitions and free stuff

Get your talents on display for Armidale’s 41st Eisteddfod

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 21, 2025

Entries are now open for one of Armidale’s feature cultural calendar events- the Armidale Eisteddfod. Learn how to register here.

Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Seniors

Seniors diaries available again from your friendly local State MP, library or legal aid

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 23, 2024

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.

Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Tamworth

Still Time to Enter: The 2025 fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is now open for entries

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 22, 2024

The fRETfEST® Regional Song Contest is back for its 10th year and there’s still time to get your entry in.

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