One of Armidale’s most beloved art traditions – the Packsaddle Exhibition and Art
Sale – will celebrate its 40th anniversary at NERAM on October 24.
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SBM25: Creators with a difference
Today for Small Business Month we have a creative art space that brings the community together, a breeder creating better sheep with data, and a film and video creator telling stories that matter.
Not a fad: billions spent with Indigenous businesses
Indigenous businesses are continuing to grow as their goods and services are in high demand from government, corporate, and non-profit organisations.
Call for better access at Boggabri Memorial Swimming Pool
A local community campaign is calling for improved accessibility at the Boggabri Memorial Swimming Pool, with residents rallying behind a new online petition urging Narrabri Shire Council to take immediate action.
The Greatest Beef campaign is back – bigger, bolder, and beefier than ever
Australia’s most iconic beef campaign, The Greatest, is making its triumphant return from 13 October 2025, following a record-breaking year that reminded the nation why Aussie Beef reigns supreme.
SBM25: Best of the Best
Today for Small Business Month we have three of our regions best businesses – the best place to get a caravan or trailer, the best little retreat in the region, and the best pies you’ll ever eat.
Rural women celebrated for strength, service, and leadership
Leaders across the New England have been acknowledging the strength of one of our region’s finest assets today: our strong rural women.
Waste into Art exhibition calls for imagination, resourcefulness
Textiles will take centre stage when Gunnedah’s Waste into Art exhibition goes on show on Friday, 19 December.
“Hats Off” to teachers: Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2025
As World Teachers’ Day approaches on Friday 31 October, communities across the New England region are being encouraged to pause and celebrate the people who shape our future – our teachers.
SBM25: Simple love
Today for Small Business Month we have three businesses that keep it simple and deliver it with love – a tech company making it simple and easy for you, a crystal and jewellery maker where every piece is crafted with love of the craft, and one of the regions best loved butchers.
