Armidale local Andrew Hunt has kicked off a Facebook group for over-50s across the New England North West, and in just weeks it has become a fast-growing hub for singles looking for friendship or something more.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts, Tamworth, Training and courses
Regional theatre students to work with industry professionals these school holidays
Young performers in Armidale and Tamworth will get the chance to train with current musical theatre professionals these school holidays, as UpStage Australia brings its one-day musical theatre workshops to the region.
Posted inArts, Fundraiser, Tenterfield
Tenterfield arts hub launches $100 Club appeal to mark 150th anniversary
Tenterfield’s School of Arts is turning 150 — and marking it with a community-powered $100 Club, aiming to raise $15,000 to keep the historic museum and theatre thriving.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Fundraiser
Armidale artists unite for Bach Festival
An Armidale guitar duo and a poet are teaming up for a one-off show blending music and spoken word, with every dollar going to the 2027 New England Bach Festival.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Tamworth to lead the way as regional NSW’s first Special Entertainment Precinct trials begin
Tamworth will become regional NSW’s first centre to trial Special Entertainment Precincts, supporting live entertainment and the night-time economy.
Posted inNarrabri, Parenting and kids
Narrabri fire control centre to open doors to community
The NSW Rural Fire Service will open the doors of the new Narrabri Fire Control Centre to the community this Saturday.
Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids
Armidale partners with community groups to support local youth
Armidale Regional Council is partnering with local organisations to deliver youth-focused events and activities across the region.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Fans to decide Tamworth’s respected Galaxy of Stars Honour
Country music fans will have the power to choose the next Galaxy of Stars recipient, with public nominations opening for one of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most respected honours.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Winter Blooming festival growing strong at NERAM
New England’s Winter Blooming Festival returns this August with three days of art, performance and celebration of the region’s diverse communities.
Posted inBooks, Deepwater, Guyra, What's on
Guyra author debut book a memoir on the courage to stop pretending
A Guyra author is set to launch her debut memoir at Deepwater’s Makers Shed, a raw and unexpectedly funny book about the moment “the mask drops”.