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Parenting and kids

Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation, Technology

NSW to tighten E-bike regulations amid safety concerns

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoDecember 3, 2025

The NSW Government is cutting the legal power limit for e-bikes and tightening regulations ahead of Christmas, as concerns grow over young riders using high-powered, unsafe devices.

Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Feature, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tourism

Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival

blankby New England Times News Desk4 days agoDecember 2, 2025

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.

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

blankby Kate Brown6 days agoNovember 29, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 27, 2025November 28, 2025

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 

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 25, 2025November 28, 2025

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

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 24, 2025November 28, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 22, 2025November 22, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 22, 2025November 23, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 21, 2025November 23, 2025

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

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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

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