Armidale residents, Nicole Symington and Bill Bloomfield, had the time of their lives in January when they took their son Dylan and grandchildren Levi, Kodi and Chelsea to the Pet Porpoise Pool in Coffs. Read more

Jacqueline Mabardi is an opera singer, concert performer and oratorio recitalist who is also at home in musical theatre and operetta, having worked in all these fields. This year she will be singing for the first time at Opera in the Paddock at Mimosa, Delungra, on Saturday, March 24. Read more

At a remote location hidden near Guyra, the New England Brumby Sanctuary was the venue for an Open Day. Photos and story Brett Dolsen. Read more

Some years ago, Christine Hunt found herself alone for the first time. This is the story about how she overcame her problem by starting NEW ENGLAND FRIENDSHIP NETWORK GROUP. Read more

LEADERSHIP training is a hallmark of The Armidale School’s Cadet Unit. We speak with the unit’s Training Officer, Trevor Thatcher, about this program that delivers lifelong skills. TAS parent, Trish O’Sullivan, also gives her perspective. Read more

It’s raining Robin Hoods in Armidale this year, with the community pantomime Robin Hood; Lost in Tights opening at the end of the month at the Armidale Town Hall and Barbara Albury’s production, Rockin’ Robin and the Hoods, at the Hoskins Theatre on December 17 & 18. Read more

Marissa Campbell-Service from New England Girls’ School talks about her experience helping others on a Christian service expedition to Thailand during the recent school holidays. We speak to Marissa and NEGS Chaplain Karen Eastment … Read more

Variety, the Children’s Charity, is a national not-for-profit organisation empowering children who are sick, disadvantaged or who have special needs. Peter Harvey explains how YOU can get involved. Read more

Extensions to the NEGS Equestrian Centre are nearing completion. The Centre has been financed through the Federal Government’s Trade Training Centre Program, in partnership with Duval and Armidale High, O’Connor Catholic College and Uralla Central. We speak with Andrew and Gina Haddad about the Centre’s bright future. Read more

Darryl and Rachel Stace are the proprietors of a popular Armidale café called Altitude Coffee and Roastery. Darryl explains how every coffee served is made from their own roasted beans. Read more