New England has an eclectic range of bookstores that are not just selling books, but also creating welcoming communities for lovers of the arts, music and other curious and collectible things.
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Posted inArmidale, Business, General News
Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth
Just months after completing the merger with Macquarie Credit Union, Regional Australia Bank has announced anther merger, this time with the Lismore based Summerland Bank.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Local politics
Gunnedah pushes ahead with rates increase
Following an extensive community engagement process, Gunnedah Shire Council has made the difficult but necessary decision to proceed with a Special Rate Variation at an Extraordinary Meeting last week.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Celebrates 136 Years as Australia’s First City of Light
Tamworth celebrated yesterday to mark 136 years since it became the first town in Australia to flick the switch on electric street lighting.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE welcomes new Chancellor for the first time in a decade
The University of New England Council has announced Dr Sarah Pearson as UNE’s next Chancellor.
Posted inGunnedah, Sport
Gunnedah primed for AFTN showdown
Gunnedah Raceway is set to host the title deciding fifth and sixth rounds of the Yamaha Blu Cru Aussie Flat Track Nationals next weekend.
Posted inLocal News
Legal matters made easier with new Legal Aid NSW client portal
New Legal Aid NSW portal named a game changer for clients to access information about their case at a one-stop-shop.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
What does it take to make a ‘net zero’ steak?
How do we eat while supporting agriculture? This question will draw an outstanding group of minds together at UNE’s on National Ag Day.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
TAS through to semis of inaugural Waratah W Shield
TAS is through to the semi-finals of the inaugural rugby Waratah W Shield after a nail-biting match against Coffs Harbour this week.
Posted inTamworth
New calendar powers old memories
Tamworth Powerstation Museum is celebrating 136 years of Tamworth as the First City of Light with an anniversary open day this weekend.