Get to know the colourful world of Armidale artist Janna Hayes whose creative works reflect the personal growth experienced throughout drought, bushfires and COVID-19.

Spotted at Seasons of New England, Holli and Sybella walk us through what it’s like starting a small business as a mother / daughter team.

Katy Dee’s rule-breaking art is a wild celebration of flora and fauna, the way the light hits the shoreline and days gone by on pebble-stone beaches. It’s freedom bursting forth from her studio doors, swiftly followed by Fleetwood Mac lyrics and the pitter patter of her paint-splattered ugg boots, darting from one canvas to the next.

Powerhouse pair Laura and Narelle spill the tea on what it’s like starting a business as a mother / daughter team, turning shared passions and creativity into a unique way to spend time together.

As far as storylines go, the tale behind the new owners of The Welder’s Dog, Inverell, doesn’t get much sweeter. It’s time you met James and Phoebe Croft.

Nikki Farthing knows that creating something exceptional takes patience, persistence and confidence in the face of adversity. Thanks to a heady dose of all three, her small business provides custom wedding and business signage, logo design and bespoke cake toppers to people in the New England region and beyond.

When Matt Mulligan returned to Armidale Secondary College as a teacher, the first thing he wanted to do was make a safe space for the Rainbow kids.

Aly, a contemporary illustrator, graphic designer and educator, always knew she was lucky to call Coffs home – and today, after a number of adventures away, she’s happy to ground herself on Gumbaynggirr land once more.

Meet Shanteya Lancaster and Jo Ashely – the Bellingen-based musical duo known as Saije.

Maddie’s story isn’t a typical one. From Armidale, to LA, working with Bruce Springsteen, and back to New England NSW… it’s a ripper!