It’s no secret that Tamworth is a favourite destination when it comes to family-friendly activities. With sprawling parks, walking and biking tracks, tourist attractions, cultural and historical sites and kid-friendly spaces, it’s no wonder so many flock to the Country Music Capital when looking to spend quality time with their families. And if you frequent the Tamworth region, you might be familiar with what's on the menu when it comes to the usual places to go and things to do while in town, but have you ever heard of The Monster Jump?

Each year in Australia, 90 children and adolescents are diagnosed with sarcoma. Sadly, the rate of survival for those diagnosed with high-risk osteosarcoma (bone cancer) is still only 50 per cent. Anya’s Wish and the 19 for 19 Challenge is on a mission to change this statistic and, thanks to the resounding support of the Armidale and regional NSW community, along with Tour de Rocks and Tour de Cure, world-first research breakthroughs are being discovered. This year’s 19 for 19 Challenge will be held on Sunday 20 October, and continue to raise funds for this crucial line of research.  It will also forever honour Anya, a vibrant, kind, remarkable young woman who fought to the end. Here’s how her dying wish has changed the face of osteosarcoma treatment forever, as told by her mother Liz Egan.

It’s been a decade since one woman made the brave decision to address the elephant in the room and conceive the inaugural White Elephant Ball. The event has been bringing a voice to those struggling with ill mental health in the New England North West region of NSW ever since.

Meet Sam Martin, the man behind Great Hops Brewery in Armidale. Dentist by day, brewer by night, Sam tells us how he turned his passion for science and process-driven practices into brewing beer, and the eventual inception of Great Hops Brewery on 33 Old Inverell Road, Armidale NSW.

Yes, you read that correctly – a flower school exists in the New England and we couldn’t be more excited. Here we chat with Eve Flowers owner Mika Ingvardotter, a born and bred Swede who’s been a florist for the past 15 years. In that time she decorated George Clooney’s holiday home for Christmas and memorised the bouquet Chris Hemsworth regularly ordered from her for his wife… just saying. Read on to find out how you can learn from one of the best in the flower biz.

Jake Douglas is the Owner and Coach at Tamworth’s Snake Athletic – where elite and everyday athletes train side by side. He’s also Ellen’s fiance, Frankie and Johnny’s dad, and sits in the top 0.02 per cent of male CrossFit athletes worldwide. Here’s how he made it to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2023 CrossFit Games.

Sierra is an Australian poet writing about the New England region, the Blue Mountains and Womanhood.

If you know FOUND Regional, you know we love a good news story – especially one that talks about good humans like Deb Atkinson. Thanks to a background in custom framing and a passion for the arts community, Deb has created a thriving small business in Maitland that she loves… brought to you by our sponsorship partner, ETC.

Born in Hobart, Tasmania and now making her home in Uralla, northern NSW, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jhana Allan has had a long road to finding her voice as a musician. 

Janna Hayes’ first gallery solo show is on now at Weswal Gallery, Tamworth and we – are – pumped. Be sure to head along to opening night this Saturday 8 June, 5pm.

If you know FOUND Regional, you know we love a good news story – especially one that talks about good humans finding their feet in a regional location. Like John… brought to you by our sponsorship partner, ETC Armidale NSW.

The Young Farmer Business Program (YFBP) is on a mission to arm young farmers with the tools they need to take their business to the next level. Enter the 2024 Young Farmer Business Program Conference, happening in Armidale NSW, 16-17 May.

Recipes from Gilay Estate – campfire cooking on the Liverpool Plains. Here, owners Sandy and Alexandra Rogers share two of their go-to campfire recipes, baked Camembert and deep fried Mars Bars.

The tale of how two people built a luxury retreat brand before it even existed. Enter Gilay Estate.