Teachers say the shortage will return without more prep time. About 85 per cent have considered leaving, and today they take a 16,000-signature letter to Macquarie Street.
School News
Posted inChildcare, Education, General News, School News
More preschool places and fairer pay
Up to 10,000 more children could win a community preschool place, with fees capped at $20 a day and staff pay guaranteed above award rates. Here is what is changing for families.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, School News, Sport
New England students medal at NSW Rowing Championships
The Armidale School has won gold and bronze at the NSW State Rowing Championships despite storm disruptions.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, School News
Slow down and stay alert as school returns in the New England
School zones across the New England have resumed this week as students and teachers begin returning for the 2026 school year.
Posted inLocal News, School News
NSW unveils landmark anti-bullying reforms
Schools across New South Wales, including those in the New England region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.
Posted inArts, Narrabri, School News
Narrabri proud of our patch
Narrabri Shire Council has launched a new initiative, Proud of our Patch, to encourage community pride and help keep the Shire clean, safe and welcoming.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, School News, Sport and fitness events, Tamworth
Riding with the horses: Inter-Schools Horsing Extravaganza to return to Tamworth
An exposition of equine command awaits Tamworth ahead of this year’s Inter-Schools Horsing Extravaganza (ISHE), which is being held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) from 16-20 October.
Posted inQuirindi, School News
Quirindi High celebrates 90 years
Several hundred people are expected to gather to celebrate Quirindi High School’s 90th anniversary reunion next month.
Posted inArmidale, School News, Sport
PLC Armidale wins junior hockey IGSA Division One Grand Final
PLC Armidale’s representative Junior Hockey Team has won the Division One Grand Final in the Independent Girls’ Schools Association (IGSA) competition in Sydney.
Posted inArmidale, Inverell, School News, Tamworth, Technology
Business NSW champions regional open days to shape the future of advanced manufacturing
Future Made Open for Business Tours will roll out today- a regional initiative aimed to connect local students with the world of engineering and manufacturing.