Another service has been taken away from rural communities by stealth, with the NSW Government withdrawing the 3 and 6 month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Expos, conferences and meetings
International solar farm biodiversity expert comes to New England
Next Tuesday will see local expertise and international insight brought together at an event in Armidale to explore how solar farms can support biodiversity as well as energy generation.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Youth
New England youth gain educational boost
Young people in the New England region will be supported to improve their literacy and numeracy skills while achieving machine operation accreditation thanks to $50,000 in funding.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth digital artist finalist in Indigenous Storytellers scholarship
Tamworth digital artist and proud Gomeroi woman Tess Reading is in the running to receive a $10,000 scholarship after being named as a finalist in the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, proudly presented by Façon Magazine.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Social issues and services, What's on, Women
Trackside set to open this morning as Armidale’s newest community hub
A historic building in the heart of Armidale will be given a new lease on life this morning, with the grand opening of “Trackside” scheduled to begin at 10.15am.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Local festivals and shows
Practically Perfect! PLC Armidale’s Mary Poppins starts Tuesday
Spit spot! Tickets are almost gone for PLC’s Mary Poppins at Armidale Town Hall starting on Tuesday.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Local News
Sporting local legends lead local King’s Birthday honours
Locals with connections to rugby league, basketball, and horse racing have led the local recipients of King’s Birthday honours.
Posted inNarrabri, Tourism
New England North West Tourism & Placemaking Forum coming to Narrabri
Community leaders, tourism professionals, and business stakeholders to shape the future of regional tourism and placemaking in the North West.
Posted inArmidale, School News, Sport
TAS and Farrer share the silverware in annual fixtures
TAS reclaimed the Jim Levy First XV Shield with a win over Farrer this week, but the visitors won the majority of 17 fixtures in six sports to retain the coveted Dick Hodgson Shield for overall competition.