The Armidale Eisteddfod is celebrating its 40th year and the students are ready to show what they can do.

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Forum calls for greater mental health support in schools
Forum finds Student Support Officers are needed in NSW primary schools to address the fallout of COVID lockdowns and mounting mental health crisis.
Teacher recruitment support expanded across NSW
Several New England Schools will receive additional supports to engage with quality teachers and address the teacher shortage crisis.
Funding locked-in to progress Armidale’s sewage treatment plant
Armidale’s one step closer to securing an upgraded sewage treatment plant, with design work underway to overhaul the current facility.
First major legal test for coal mine methane pollution in Maules Creek court challenge
A regional NSW community group’s court case will be the first ever legal challenge testing the failure of the State Government to control dangerous methane emissions from coal mines.
Local artist weaves her magic in Japan
Being exposed to Japanese philosophy and the teachers at the Kawashima Textile School are just some of the highlights of a recent trip to Japan by local artist Janna Hayes.
Police recruitment program drives numbers up
Have you ever wanted to join the force? Now could be your chance, with new programs available to attract more recruits to NSW Police.
Planning reform to provide a leg up for farmers
Proposed changes to the NSW planning system are set to make it easier for farmers to build sheds and carry out earthworks.
De-amalgamation Bill passes Parliament
Councils and their communities will now have the power to make decisions about their future with the De-amalgamation Bill passing Parliament.
New initiative to get more women into building trades
Master Builders Association of New South Wales, in partnership with the NSW Government, has launched a digital one-stop shop to attract, support and promote women in the building and construction industry.