The Regional Child, Youth and Families Conference will return to Armidale on Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of March.

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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.
Come and try sailing at Lake Keepit
If you don’t know your port from your starboard or the difference between a jib or a jibe, there’s an opportunity on the first weekend in March to fix that with Lake Keepit Sailing Club’s come and try days.
Gravel n Granite bike race rides again
After an exceptionally successful first year in 2022, the Gravel n Granite Bike Race is set to return to Tenterfield this March.
All things cars on show in Gunnedah’s Weeks of Speed
Weeks of Speed is returning to Gunnedah from Saturday the 4th of March to Sunday the 26th of March
$5000 for young country people to buy safer cars
Plans have been announced for an upcoming trial to help fund young drivers in country areas to buy safer cars.
Uncivil disputes: the perfect rural crime
In the wake of the recent closure of Little Black Duck Café in Guyra, there have been a number of cases of reported theft and fraud the police don’t seem to be interested in.
Free sustainable fashion workshop in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council will be running a two-day workshop for young people over two weekends in February all about sustainable fashion.
Local Gamilaraay woman scores two places in Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown
In what proved to be a bumper year for Australian artists, local Gamilaraay woman, Thelma Plum, has claimed not one, but two places in Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown.
Minerama fossicking, gem and jewellery show returns to Glen Innes
NSW’s largest annual fossicking and gemstone show, Minerama, will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of March.
Sudden closure of Little Black Duck leaves locals to pick up the pieces
After being open for less than two months, Guyra’s stylish new café, Little Black Duck Food Company, has suddenly closed its doors, reportedly leaving staff, suppliers and local property owners out of pocket.