The University of New England (UNE) Council has appointed Professor Chris Moran as the next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer.

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Camp for local kids to connect to Gomeroi culture
Local youth have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s traditional owners at a three-day cultural and wellbeing camp to be held at Copeton Dam during the June long weekend.
Doctors call for NSW to join the nation in better drug approach
The RACGP has called on the NSW Government to follow the lead of every other Australian state and territory and act to institute sensible drug law reform measures.
Sustainable house tours on this weekend
Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) is holding its sixth Sustainable House Tour, with properties in Uralla, Invergowrie, Kentucky, and Armidale open this weekend.
New exhibition to bloom at NERAM
A new exhibition opening at NERAM this Friday sees local artist and TAS allum James White taking his love of flowers to a new level in watercolour.
Tingha Tigers to get home ground upgrade
Tingha Tigers Rugby League Football Club will be doing some upgrades to their home ground at the end of this season.
Grants for more accessible public transport in regional areas
Bus customers in rural and regional NSW are about to benefit from more than $2.09 million in funding for better, safer bus stops.
Bald Blair Public School celebrates a centenary
The small community of Bald Blair near Guyra is finally getting to celebrate the centenary of their primary school.
Gunnedah airport closes to replace tarmac
The aerodrome will be closed to all air traffic as work begins in May on the complete refurbishment of the Gunnedah Airport tarmac.
New toolkit for those not ready to talk
Lifeline has launched a new service designed to reach help seekers who aren’t ready to talk to someone else about their situation, or simply prefer to manage things themselves first.