New Guyra and Community Progress Association awarded $157,000 grant. Planning is now officially under way to put the grant money into action.

Penelope Shaw
Penelope Shaw is a freelance writer for the New England Times. With a background in English Literature, she will always have a special place in her heart for anything to do with books or live performance. In her free time she loves the outdoors, spending time with her family, reading and exercising.
New Australian literature prize launches in Armidale
The newly formed Australian Science Fiction Writers’ Foundation (ASFWF) is launching a science fiction short story competition.
New poultry club in Guyra
There’s a new club in Guyra for poultry enthusiasts, from those who like to keep backyard chooks through to those who enter their poultry in shows.
New stockman’s and yard dog event to be held in Bingara this weekend
Popular horse and dog handling aficionados are ready to battle it out at the first-ever Gwydir River Run from the 31st of March.
Hugely popular Summer Surplus Preserving Workshop back for a second helping
After a booked out first session in January this year, ZNET Uralla is planning a second Summer Surplus Preserving Workshop in April.
Yarn bombing project knitting the Moree community together
The 2023 Moree Yarn Bombing Project and it’s set to bring colour to the town for the rest of the year.
Slow down and paint a river in Moree
Returning for its third year, The Painted River Project once again promises a unique and interactive weekend for locals and visitors to Moree.
Armidale to host the Australian Premiere of Award-Winning Short Film Rola [Stone]
Internationally acclaimed short film Rola [Stone],a collaboration between UNE and Anaiwan elders, will have its Australian premiere in Armidale on the 30th of March.
Christine Mansfield to headline at Moree On A Plate in May
Moree On A Plate is back again on Saturday, May 13th on the grounds of Moree Secondary College, with plenty on offer for foodies to enjoy.
Adventure Motorcycle Riding comes to the New England Region
‘Backside of the Great Divide’ is a new motorcycle adventure tour is coming to the New England on the 17th to the 19th March.