A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90.
Lifestyle
Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Somerton
Somerton welcomes first local preschool service
Somerton’s first dedicated preschool delivers local, high-quality early childhood education to families.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Lifestyle
Perfect evening for NEGS Twilight Fair
The weather was perfectly pleasant and the atmosphere humming for a successful NEGS Twilight Fair on Friday evening.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Tourism
Civic upgrades to amp up cinematic experience
Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre will be temporarily closed from 10-21 November for major technical upgrades.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Uncovering the man behind the masterpieces: New book reveals the life of Howard Hinton
Most men might be a tad jealous if their wives spent five years learning everything about another man. But for devoted NERAM volunteer and now author Margaret Bain, her husband’s only response was encouragement.
Posted inParenting and kids, Tamworth
Grants open to upgrade local parks, halls and showgrounds
Community halls, parks and showgrounds across the Tamworth region could soon receive a boost, with the latest round of grant funding now open.
Posted inArts, Nundle, Tourism
Nundle Rocks returns in 2026 with a stellar line-up
This January, the picturesque village of Nundle is once again set to host Nundle Rocks, a three-day celebration of alternative country, folk and roots music.
Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows, Sustainable Living
Line up locked in for this weekend’s Black Gully Festival
The 2025 program features a vibrant mix of live performances across two stages, with genres ranging from jazz and salsa to rock and soul.
Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.
Posted inLifestyle, Uralla
Support local this Christmas with a Seasons of New England hamper
This Christmas, skip the shopping centre chaos and give a gift that’s packed with local flavour, heart, and a personal delivery from the New England to your door.