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The Howard Hinton Collection at the New England Regional Art Museum is the result of one of the greatest acts of artistic philanthropy and benefaction in Australian history. Between 1928 and 1948 a collection of over 1000 artworks by leading Australian artists were donated to the newly constructed Armidale Teachers’ College by the retired shipping

With a name like New England, it comes as little surprise this cool-climate region was a strong drawcard for early European explorers, who sought to make their livelihood from the fertile high plains. Setting up Camp In 1818, English explorer John Oxley ascended the ranges around the present day Walcha on horseback and camped for

I’ve been fishing for all my life. Growing up in North Queensland with an abundance of estuaries and inshore reefs at my doorstep, it was hard not to develop an interest in casting a line now and then. Added to this, my dad and uncle also didn’t mind drowning a bait or two; I was

There are some places where attention to detail really sets them apart. Loloma Bed and Breakfast in Armidale, is certainly one of those places. Rhonda Morris has been running the boutique accommodation since the beginning of 2017 and the moment she greets you at the front door and you glimpse the elegant interior of the

New England’s top 10 activities for the young and adventurous. With natural wonders, unique galleries and gourmet food abound, there’s no shortage of things to do in New England. Throw a tent and a sleeping bag in the car or 4WD and explore the region’s stunning national parks, including the Oxley Wild Rivers, Cathedral Rock

Fly over the spectacular gorge country in a WWII-era Warbird plane Adrenalin junkies, history buffs and aviation nerds alike will love taking in the scenery of New England’s national parks from a WWII-era fighter plane.    Hike the Green Gully Track A five night trek through Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, the Green Gully Track