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.

The Kanelbullar packs a punch when it comes to comfort spice – not the forgotten sixth member of a world-famous girl group. But cinnamon – my go-to nostalgic comfort spice. My all-time favourite spice.

Toppers Mountain Wines, the dreamy, high altitude vineyard nourished by volcanic soils, is counting down the days to this year’s Harvest Feast on Sunday 21 May. Owner Mark Kirkby recently chatted with FOUND Regional about what visitors can expect on the big day.

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.

Brought to you by Screenwave International Film Festival, Storyland is the all new Coffs Harbour music and arts festival you didn’t know you needed in your life – until now.

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.

Ready to wave goodbye to the beautiful autumn colours and embrace the crisp winter air that Armidale is so well known for? Well buckle up, because the Big Chill is here to welcome, well, the big chill.

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.

If you're a raving fan of all things Celtic, then the annual Australian Celtic Festival held in Glen Innes is the perfect way to spend your weekend! Starting 4 May, you can experience an action-packed four days of live music, traditional dancing, delicious food and exhilarating Highland Games.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, now’s the time to plan the perfect way to show your mum just how much she means to you. Keen to make this a day to remember? Check out our top five fun and creative experiences to spoil your mum with – from workshops to spas, wineries to day trips, we’ve got you covered.

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.

Sweet, crispy meringue shell, pillowy centre, whipped cream and fruit piled on top. A good pav is like eating a delicious cloud.

The designers behind Barrington Eco Hut describe it as “a humble 14-square metre, off-grid cabin perched on the banks of a highland river, nestled beside a dense casuarina woodland and enveloped by the sound of rushing water. We describe it as “heaven”.

Bellingen’s Osteria Fiume, which means ‘river’ in Italian, is the vision of restaurateurs Fiona Richardson and Megs Black. Together they’ve created a space that invites you to come as you are, enjoy a humble meal and, ultimately, leave revived.

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.