New England Times News Desk, Author at New England Times

da Vinci Decathlon brings bright students to Armidale

by New England Times News DeskApril 13, 2024

Technology and innovation – how does one influence the other?
It’s something that hundreds of students from across the region explored on 3-5 April at the eleventh Northern NSW da Vinci Decathlon, hosted by The Armidale School.

General News, Moree

Small Business and Event Partnership Funding for Moree businesses

by New England Times News DeskApril 13, 2024

Attention to all aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and local event organisers in the Moree Plains! Council is pleased to announce that it is once again delivering the Small Business Fund initiative.

Narrabri, Sport, Werris Creek

Werris Creek to take on Narrabri for Group 4 this weekend

by New England Times News DeskApril 12, 2024

Werris Creek might have lost some of its talented players from the side which beat Gunnedah at Gunnedah last Saturday but will have some talented replacements for this Saturday’s trek to Narrabri

Arts

Five new acquisitions on show at NERAM opening night

by New England Times News DeskApril 12, 2024

A selection of recent acquisitions – donated by artists, private collectors, galleries, and the Packsaddle committee – will go on show at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) today, Friday April 12.

Armidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport

Record entries for 18th TAS Rugby Carnival

by New England Times News DeskApril 12, 2024April 10, 2025

It is a tournament where lifelong memories are made and the real trophy is for the team which best exemplifies the spirit of the game. The Armidale School is set to welcome a record number of players this weekend for the TAS Rugby Carnival.

Moree

Moree’s Justice Sarah Huggett appointed as Chief Judge of District Court of NSW

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

Moree born Supreme Court Justice, Sarah Huggett, has been appointed Chief Judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

Armidale

TAS team creates a blue wave at Coffs Ocean Swim

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

Strong rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of a record team of 150 swimmers from The Armidale School who made up almost half of all entries in this year’s 2km Coffs Ocean Swim last weekend.

Armidale, Education

Indigenous Australian message sticks analysed for first time at scale using a new database

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

A new online database of over 1500 Aboriginal message sticks has just launched to the public as part of a project to bring these unique artifacts together in one (virtual) place where they can be readily viewed and analysed. Hear what Dr Piers Kelly at the University of New England, Armidale has to say.

Armidale, Tamworth

New England childcare centres to trial new flexible model

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

Two New England childcare centres have been chosen to undertake the new Flexible Initiatives Trial (FIT) which aims to provided longer hours and expanded care to help address parent’s barriers.

Health, Tamworth

Full steam ahead for Tamworth’s mental health unit

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

A project to transform the future of mental health care in Tamworth and the Northwest has begun with work starting on the long-awaited Tamworth Mental Health Unit.