Armidale’s University of the Third Age, also called U3A, will undertake a number of much-needed upgrade and maintenance projects on its Markham Street premises thanks to a grant from the NSW Government.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
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Last days to get cheap tickets for Armidale show
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Posted inEducation, NSW Politics
Postgrad teaching back to 1 year degree in NSW
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Scholarships for rural and ag students closing soon
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Posted inArmidale, Inverell, Local News, Moree, NSW Politics, Sport, Tamworth
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
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Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, News, Roads and Infrastructure
4 mil for New England airports
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Posted inEnvironment, Uralla Shire
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