Armidale is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, with the iconic skywhales to grace the skies during the city’s beloved Autumn Festival.
Parenting and kids
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Feature, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Local festivals and shows, Parenting and kids, Tamworth, Warialda, What's on
Celebrate the season across the region
The New England region is continuing to celebrate through to Santa visit day, with Christmas markets, concerts, carnivals and even a horse racing event set to bring colour and cheer to communities across the region.
Posted inGood News, Inverell, Parenting and kids
Inverell opens Reflection Garden in Victoria Park
Inverell Shire Council has officially opened a new Reflection Garden in Victoria Park, intended as a place of remembrance for babies and children loss.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank are teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Toy Drive, collecting gifts for families doing it tough this festive season.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Markets and Fairs, Parenting and kids
Rotary Club of Armidale Central to host special Children’s Christmas Book Sale
The Rotary Club of Armidale Central is setting the scene for a festive season of reading, learning, and bargain-hunting, announcing a special pre-Christmas Children’s Christmas Book Sale to be held on Saturday 13 December.
Posted inParenting and kids, Social Media, Tamworth
UNE experts to guide Tamworth parents through Australia’s Social Media Ban
As Australia prepares to implement a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, the University of New England (UNE) is bringing together experts to help local parents navigate this significant change.
Posted inEntertainment, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Gunnedah Shire’s Community Christmas Tree Lighting a jolly affair
Gunnedah residents are warmly invited to attend the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree on Friday, 28 November, in Brock’s Court.
Posted inEntertainment, Narrabri, Parenting and kids, Tourism
More seats, more movies, more fun at the Crossing Theatre
Movie lovers have another reason to grab the popcorn, with Cinema 2 at The Crossing Theatre officially reopening today following a major technology upgrade.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Parenting and kids, What's on
Festive Flicks at Bool brings Christmas cheer to Armidale
There’s something truly magical about watching a Christmas classic under the stars, and the University of New England’s Festive Flicks at Bool is set to deliver just that
Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Somerton
Somerton welcomes first local preschool service
Somerton’s first dedicated preschool delivers local, high-quality early childhood education to families.