Glen Innes’ new School of Arts & Music threw open its doors on Saturday, 20 June, with a free community day that filled the historic former Severn Shire Council Building with music, laughter and creative activity from morning to mid-afternoon.
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Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah
Concert designed for relaxed, inclusive audience experience comes to Gunnedah
A relaxed, low-sensory concert designed to welcome neurodivergent audiences and families will be presented at Gunnedah’s Smithurst Theatre on 12 July.
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Glen Innes
Crofters Cottage brews up a winning formula
Crofters Cottage, overlooking the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes, has been crowned the region’s Best Coffee Shop, with customers praising not only its consistently excellent coffee, but also its homemade food, welcoming atmosphere and the passionate team behind the business.
Posted inGood News, Warialda
R2B2 stands tall again as Warialda principal rebuilds storm-hit icon
Warialda’s beloved black and yellow replica of Star Wars droid R2D2 is back on his feet at the entrance to town, eight months after a violent storm tore his head clean off.
Posted inGlen Innes
Community invited to help shape the future of the Glen Innes Highlands
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking community feedback on a draft framework guiding future planning across the Highlands region.
Posted inLocal News
Novice riders reminded to gear up as new motorcycle safety requirements roll out
Transport for NSW is reminding novice motorcycle riders new protective gear requirements begin 1 July to improve safety statewide.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local profiles
Three generations of theatre return home for Rocky Horror
She debuted on the Armidale stage at seven, alongside her mum and grandmother. Now she’s back for Rocky Horror, and her mum is right beside her again.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
New mental health unit a ‘game changer’ for Tamworth region
Tamworth’s new purpose-built mental health unit is open, with 37 beds, a specialist adolescent service and artwork from 12 regional artists. Advocates say it’s been a decade in the making.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Nundle
Rescue operation underway after Nundle crash
A teenager has been pulled from a ute that crashed down a steep embankment near Nundle this morning. A multi-agency rescue involving a helicopter is ongoing and Barry Road is closed in both directions.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Two 13-year-olds charged after alleged assault and theft in Moree
Two 13-year-old boys have faced court after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing from a vehicle in Moree over the weekend.