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Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
UNE Open Day returns in 2025 with more than 1000 future students already registered
More than 1000 future students have signed up to experience life at UNE ahead of the 2025 Open Day on Friday 2 May.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Awareness Events, Local News
$22 million to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, an elected Coalition Government has promised $22 million towards community projects.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM
Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News
Mastering the art of conservation: NERAM celebrates a decade of Adopt an Artwork
NERAM has celebrated 10 years of bringing art lovers, philanthropists, and the community together to protect and preserve its esteemed collection new exhibit.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Narrabri Shire, What's on
The Kurrumbede Community Open Day returns this Mother’s Day weekend
Gunnedah and Narrabri residents are invited to spend this Mother’s Day weekend exploring the iconic grounds of the Kurrumbede homestead.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Pipe dreams: New TAFE NSW Tamworth course to help locals tap into plumbing career
Present and future plumbers welcomed a new TAFE NSW Tamworth course aimed at giving locals a leg-up into a plumbing career and addressing a crippling skills shortage in the sector.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Invergowrie, New England Electorate
Meet Natasha Ledger, Independent, New England
Natasha Ledger isn’t your average newbie political candidate, and she’s running again for New England.
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Easter chocolate is good for you, not your pets
While eating chocolate eggs is part of the fun this Easter, the RSPCA is reminding pet owners its a really bad idea to share it with our furry friends.
Posted inLocal News
Police urge stay safe this Easter Long Weekend
Double demerits are now in play as we head into the Easter long weekend. Police are urging drivers to take extra care.