On this International Day of People with Disability, the world celebrates the contributions of people living with disability – including half the New England Times team.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inGeneral News
Armidale specialists awarded for inspirational paediatric care
Dr Elizabeth Cotterell from Armidale Hospital has won the the Michelle Beets Award for Inspirational Paediatric Care
Posted inBundarra, Phones and internet
3G switch off fears realised, lack of service blamed on ‘congestion’
Despite the warnings and extensions and a great deal of funding, many New Englanders have been left without a usable mobile phone service in the wake of the 3G shut down.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale 12 year old’s social media research earns date with Dr Karl
Armidale City Public School student Hamish McMillan will be in the national spotlight with Australian science legend Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in Sydney later this month.
Posted inArmidale, Business, General News
Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth
Just months after completing the merger with Macquarie Credit Union, Regional Australia Bank has announced anther merger, this time with the Lismore based Summerland Bank.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE welcomes new Chancellor for the first time in a decade
The University of New England Council has announced Dr Sarah Pearson as UNE’s next Chancellor.
Posted inGeneral News
Breakthrough with GPs now able to give patients new migraine meds on PBS
Migraine Australia says changes made today that allow GPs will be able to start their patients on the new migraine management medications on the PBS is a win for rural patients.
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Small Business Month: lucky last – handmade, massage, coffee
Today is the last day of small business month! And we saved three you’ve probably never heard of for the final day – homegrown and handmade products, a equine masseuse and therapist, and the ultimate in mobile coffee carts.
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Moree’s Space Port and Titans Space looking for launch site
Moree’s Space Port has done a deal with a US company to find a launch site for their space planes.
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Small Business Month: personalised – healthy, supported, precious
Today we have three businesses who are all about you and those you love: a nutritionist health coach, a disability support service, and a passionate side hustle photographer.