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Posted inArmidale

Why more locals are choosing to talk about death

by Rachel RoanJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

A growing number of Armidale locals are gathering each month to break down the taboo of death, dying, and grief.

Posted inBusiness, Local profiles

New England’s unusual collection of bookstores that go beyond books

by Michelle HespeNovember 11, 2024

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.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Double album launch in Armidale

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 16, 2024

Studio Folk Club and Boobooks will be hosting a special double album launch concert from folk artists Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek on 10th July. 

Posted inAwards

First year of ASFWF science-fiction writing prize a huge success

blankby Penelope ShawSeptember 7, 2023

The results are now in and the first ever Australian Science Fiction Writers Foundation (ASFWF) competition winners have been announced.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Book week for all in the Armidale Mall

blankby Heath ForsythJuly 4, 2023

Book Week 2023 is being held between the 19-25 of August and the Armidale Mall will be full of celebrations including workshops and a dress-up parade.

Posted inBusiness, Women

Women of New England Business, part 5

blankby RK CrosbyApril 17, 2023

In part 5, the final part of our series on Women of New England Business, meet a bookshop owner, beautician, a sweet box maker, and a real estate agent.

Posted inArmidale, Arts

New Australian literature prize launches in Armidale

blankby Penelope ShawMarch 31, 2023

The newly formed Australian Science Fiction Writers’ Foundation (ASFWF) is launching a science fiction short story competition.

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6° - 17°
Showers increasing
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4° - 16°
Showers increasing
Gunnedah 14.7°
11° - 19°
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8° - 20°
Showers increasing
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Rain
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9° - 20°
Showers
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Showers increasing
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Rain

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