The New England region’s boarding schools are celebrating exceptional performances in the 2025 Higher School Certificate.
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Ben Lomond school will go into recess to start 2026
Ben Lomond Public School will temporarily close at the end of term 4 after a recent consultation with parents, carers and the local community.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Glen Innes, Tourism
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Australian Standing Stones
Glen Innes locals and visitors are invited to gather this Sunday, 21 December, to mark the summer solstice at the Australian Standing Stones.
Posted inDisability, Education, Local News
Giving the gift of inclusion: Sporting Wheelies launches Christmas appeal to support disability education in schools
This Christmas, help Sporting Wheelies bring disability education to more schools across New England and the country.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
PLC Armidale leads region in outstanding NAPLAN results
PLC Armidale has cemented its position as the top-performing secondary school in the New England North West, while TAS has taken out the top spot at the primary school level, in the 2025 NAPLAN results.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
ABRI appoints new Managing Director
The Agricultural Business Research Institute in Armidale has announced Dr David Christie as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, commencing early 2026.
Posted inArts, Education, Good News, Gunnedah, Parenting and kids
Library wins gong for innovative, intergenerational program
Gunnedah Shire Library’s creativity and ingenuity has captured the spotlight at the NSW Public Libraries Association’s annual conference.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Health
UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs
The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Low Methane Beef project delivers first genomic insights to help reduce emissions in beef cattle
The Low Methane Beef (LMB) project has reached a major milestone, releasing its first genomic Research Breeding Values (RBVs) for methane emissions in beef cattle.
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Armidale students win big at the Young Scientist Awards
Students from across New South Wales showing a passion and flair for science were awarded last night’s Young Scientist of the Year Awards.