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Posted inArmidale, Business

Armidale Building Supplies nails it to take our Best Hardware Store

blankby Penelope ShawJuly 16, 2025July 21, 2025

Armidale Building Supplies has been crowned Best Hardware Store in Best in the New England 2025, with local love outshining chains again.

Posted inAgriculture, National News, Training and courses

Applications open for 2025 National Beef Leaders Program

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Young cattle men and women with the ability and ambition to make a difference to their industry are being urged to polish up their resumes and apply for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, New England Surrounds, Travel

The Queensland festival that sounds like perfect New England

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

You’d be forgiven for thinking a festival about wool, jazz, art, classic cars, and great food was an event happening in Armidale, but this “Jumpers and Jazz in July” is actually up the highway a bit.

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth Regional

Tamworth heats up for Hats Off to Country

by Bec GracieJuly 16, 2025July 18, 2025

The 25th annual Hats Off To Country proved its place on the country music calendar, with packed venues, standout performances and the debut of the Australian Bush Ballad Awards.

Posted inGeneral News

Best Beautician in the New England?

blankby New England Times EventsJuly 16, 2025July 24, 2025

From flawless brows to radiant skin and everything in between, we’re on the hunt for the beauty boss who keeps New England glowing—who’s your go-to glam guru? Please vote now for the Best Beautician in the New England 2025!

Posted inBusiness, Walcha

Quality cuts and consistency earn Cross Bros another top spot in BITNE

blankby Penelope ShawJuly 15, 2025July 17, 2025

This marks the second year in a row the beloved local butchery has walked away from Best in the New England victorious, with them taking out the Best of the Best award for Quality in 2024.

Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure

Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 15, 2025July 17, 2025

Work has begun to upgrade a dangerous level crossing south of Quirindi as part of a $1.2 million trial aimed at improving level crossing safety in regional and remote areas.

Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, Training and courses

“Transformational” future leaders bootcamp coming to Tamworth

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

A transformational leadership event aimed at developing the next generation of emotionally intelligent and influential leaders will be held in Tamworth later this month

Posted inEducation, Gunnedah, NSW Politics, Tamworth, Youth

Government dodges questions while children soil their pants

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 15, 2025July 16, 2025

Parents and students from a number of high schools in the region have come forward about dehumanising and humiliating practices around toilet access, but the NSW Government is refusing to answer questions.

Posted inGeneral News

Best Hardware Store in the New England?

blankby New England Times EventsJuly 15, 2025July 24, 2025

Today’s category is Hardware Store! Please vote now for the Best Hardware Store in the New England 2025 using the link in the comments.

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