A furious day of voting and social media posting saw Inverell’s Macintyre Hot Bread steal the title of ‘Best Baker in the New England’ from last year’s winners, Sweetie Pie’s Bake Shop in Glen Innes, by just a single vote.
Posted inGuyra, Local festivals and shows
Snow Ball builds momentum in Guyra
The Guyra Snow Ball is back next month and if early ticket sales are anything to go by, it’s shaping up to be another sell-out event.
Posted inArmidale
Armidale’s first year of the full SRV increase enables significant improvement in asset renewal
The 2025-26 financial year will be the first year Armidale Regional Council levies the full Special rate Variation increase.
Posted inGlen Innes, Inverell, What's on
New to town? Local Connect welcome events make it easier to stay
More free social events might be the perfect way to turn strangers into neighbours and help new residents feel right at home in Glen Innes and Inverell.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings
Helping locals plug into cheaper home batteries
A free community event in Armidale this Thursday night promises to demystify the world of battery storage and help locals tap into the new federal rebate for home batteries.
Posted inGeneral News
Best Restaurant in the New England?
Today’s category is Restaurant! Please vote now for the Best Restaurant in the New England 2025 using the link in the comments.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Crafting a new career in stone (literally)
A chance encounter with the ancient trade of stonemasonry has grown into a full-blown obsession – and a promising career for Armidale’s Travis Stahlhut.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
Grass Roots to Greatness: L M Whetton Lawn Solutions wins Best Gardener
Glowing reviews from clients were central to the business’s win in the Best in the New England competition, with locals raving about the friendly service, skill, and willingness to go the extra mile.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, NSW Politics
NSW Environment report highlights inaction on key measures
The 2025 NSW State of the Environment Report has delivered a damning assessment of the State Government’s management of the environment,
Posted inHealth, Local News
Herding more bush maternity services
The New England region’s own maternal health advocate Jen Laurie has been busy herding up support for significant government investment in rural maternity services.