A Moonbi equestrian centre is giving New England children the chance to swap screens for saddles these winter school holidays, with a program packed with themed days, hands-on horse care and outdoor adventure.
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Girls step into PLC Armidale life ahead of high school
Future students of PLC Armidale are being invited to spend a night in the boarding house and watch the school’s famous Guild Song Battle as part of an Experience Day later this month.
E-petition launched for space school at Moree site
A push to turn Moree’s old high school site into a Space Science School is gathering signatures, but it faces a long-running rival bid for an agricultural boarding school
Do you have a future PM in the family?
Could your teenager be Australia’s next great political voice? A national competition wants students to write the speech they’d give as a newly elected MP.
Reindeer races and Christmas cheer as Wean gears up for 96th year on the track
Nearly a century of country racing tradition returns to the New England North West next month, with the Wean Picnic Races set to draw racegoers from across the region and beyond for what organisers promise will be their biggest and best year yet.
Voices of New England hosts online event tonight with campaign veteran
Tonight from 6pm: Voices of New England is hosting the woman who helped beat a Prime Minister.
Armidale Library launches new club for digital creators
Armidale Library’s Digital Creators Club launches 21 July — free access to a pro recording studio, film gear and software for anyone aged 14+. Mentors also welcome.
NAIDOC basketball gala day returns to Armidale
An Olympic medallist, free basketball competitions and cultural celebrations — Armidale’s NAIDOC Deadly 3×3 Gala Day is back on 9 July and everyone is welcome.
Bingara’s Orange Festival returns with army band and 90 years of the Roxy
Bingara’s beloved Orange Festival is set to light up Gwydir Shire on Saturday, 4 July, with this year’s event carrying extra significance as the community marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic Roxy Theatre.
Save the date: Inaugural Surveying Careers Day to be held in Armidale
More than 60 regional students will explore surveying careers, emerging technologies and industry opportunities at Armidale’s inaugural Surveying Careers Day.
