Council will strengthen advocacy for apprenticeship support after local businesses identified barriers to attracting, training and retaining regional apprentices through consultation.
Education
Posted inEducation, Health
Local students in line for paid prac boost
Ten more health courses just got paid prac, good news for UNE and University of Newcastle students on placement across New England. But is $338.60 a week enough
Posted inEducation, Local News
Primary schools urged to register for inaugural Rising Warrior event
The NSW Office of Sport is encouraging primary schools to register for the inaugural Rising Warrior division at this year’s Winter Warrior event at Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre.
Posted inEducation, Mullaley, Technology
Digital investment connects communities
The communities of Emerald Hill and Mullaley are better connected following technology upgrades at their village halls.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Education
ASC recognised for refugee pathways
As Armidale became a regional refugee home, a team from Armidale Secondary College rebuilt the pathways from school to work and study. Now their “Pathways to Belonging” program has earned a NSW Humanitarian Award.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Dung beetles cut methane emissions from cattle manure by 85 per cent, study finds
Dung beetles could play a bigger role in reducing the climate impact of Australia’s livestock industry, with new research finding they cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.
Posted inEducation, National News, Social issues and services
Unis to face fines for failing to stamp out racism
UNE says they’re ready for new standards strengthening how universities prevent and respond to racism that are now in force.
Posted inEducation, Expos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth
Crucial boarding school expo helps local parents make important decisions
Hundreds of local families are expected to make their way to the 2026 Tamworth Boarding Schools Expo, where 41 boarding schools from across New South Wales, the ACT and Queensland will gather under one roof.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Search underway for new UNE chancellor after Pearson resignation
UNE has kicked off the search for a new chancellor after Dr Sarah Pearson’s unexpected resignation. Acting Chancellor David Van Aanholt steps in, but it’s not an easy job to fill.
Posted inEducation, Energy, Tamworth
TAFE NSW Tamworth to get $950,000 clean energy training upgrade
TAFE NSW Tamworth is getting a $950,000 clean energy upgrade, part of a $25 million push to train the workforce that will build the New England REZ.