Packing a punch: art fundraising group celebrates 40 years
One of Armidale’s most beloved art traditions – the Packsaddle Exhibition and Art Sale – will celebrate its 40th anniversary at NERAM on October 24.
Community and craft unite at Glen Innes Church Fete
Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to a rich day of tradition, creativity and community at the Annual Fete, Floral Display & Quilting Exhibit hosted by Holy Trinity Anglican Church
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.
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.
Local News
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.
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.
Westpac reopens its doors in Moree with new regional service centre
Moree has celebrated the return of face-to-face banking services this week, with Westpac officially opening its brand new Regional Service Centre at 84 Balo Street on Monday.
Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care
Women in remote areas are 1.6 times more likely to suffer perinatal loss, prompting calls for national standards in care to overcome the tyranny of distance.
What's On
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.
Events
Pally Bush MarketsEnds: October 19, 2025
New England Times Small Business MixerEnds: October 23, 2025
Nemingha Community Garden Open DayEnds: October 25, 2025
Annual Fete, Floral Display and Quilting Exhibit-Anglican Church, Glen InnesEnds: October 25, 2025
Markets in the mallEnds: October 26, 2025
Politics
Narrabri Splash Pad open this weekend in slight relief from water restrictions
A small bit of relief is finally flowing for Narrabri residents, with NSW Health approving a plan to blend water from the Tibbereena Street bore with water from the Elizabeth Street bore, a move that, together with strong community water-saving efforts, has eased some of the pressure on the town’s supply. The Tibbereena Street bore…
Respected farming leader Michael Tooth leaves groundbreaking legacy
One of the founding fathers of NSW Farmers, Michael Tooth of Armidale, has passed away.
Drive safe this harvest season
NSW Farmers is urging motorists to take care around agricultural vehicles as the state prepares for this year’s grain and hay harvest.
Energy and Environment
Age supervision key element for safe summer season
New supervision requirements will kick in for children under 15 at the start of the summer season at the Gunnedah Memorial Pool Complex.
Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom
Australia is heading towards labour shortages in the clean energy transition and industry have been urged to step up to inspire the next generation of workers.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Your Tutor Armidale: Restoring confidence and inspiring a love of learning
Determined to bridge the gap between city and regional education, Your Tutor Armidale is dedicated to helping students of all ages rediscover their confidence and love of learning.
North Hill Veterinary Clinic opens doors to state-of-the-art Bundarra Road facility
North Hill Veterinary Clinic have opened the doors to their brand-new, purpose-built facility on Bundarra Road, bring the best and latest in vet care to Armidale.
BUSINESS
SBM25: Homegrown Harmony
Today for Small Business Month we have locally grown and made berry goodness, a unique store that perfectly blends fashion, homewares and coffee, and a proper chimneysweep to keep the home fires burning.
INDIGENOUS
Red Chief Warriors name inaugural squad as Tamworth readies for KKO25
The Red Chief Warriors are charging into history this weekend, unveiling their first-ever 25-man squad as they prepare to take on the state’s best at the 2025 Koori Knockout in Tamworth.
SPORT
Full throttle fun at Walcha Motorcycle Rally
The Walcha Motorcycle Rally is set to roar back into town this November, bringing together riders, spectators, and the local community for a revved up weekend.
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Deni McKenzie says Armidale residents deserve answers, questioning why Council is pushing for another bike trail instead of restoring the rail line that would serve northern communities, support emergency access, and boost the region before the 2032 Games. The post ARC…Is our Council hiding something? appeared first on New England Times Engage.
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Good News
Three tonnes of clothing for free in Talking Threads community day
Tamworth locals will have the chance to pick up free clothing and enjoy a community barbecue when Talking Threads hosts its second Community Day of the year later this month.
Local PCYC clubs take local approach to helping kids be fit for life
A program helping to change young lives is being tailored to the local community for great results across the New England.
