PLC Armidale is celebrating a triumphant return from the 2025 Shakespeare Carnival State Finals over the weekend.
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Welcome to regional NSW: helping new residents put down roots for good
More ‘welcome’ events and activities are being rolled out to help new residents build those crucial early connections that make their move a success.
Wee Waa’s Fragar fourth time lucky for Archibald win
The winner of this year’s prestigious Archibald Prize Julie Fragar says that growing up in Wee Waa inspired her art early on.
Are you Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker?
The search will soon begin for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker – with entries opening this Sunday, 1 June. Will it be you?
Boggabri singer-songwriter Sam Snape shines
Country artist Sam Snape delivers a powerful message about resilience and the wisdom passed between generations in his new single Shine.
Artists invited to capture ‘strength, vision and legacy’ in NAIDOC exhibition
Local artists are invited to submit creative works for Gunnedah’s annual exhibition in celebration of national NAIDOC Week.
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air
E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds, but who will enforce speed limits?
New career, who dis?
It’s National Careers Week (12-18 May), and New England locals have been urged to look to TAFE NSW to “supercharge” their career options, just like one local mum who switched to plumbing in her thirties.
New NERAM exhibition opens doors to creativity for Ascent participants
A new exhibition will open at NERAM today, showcasing the art from members of The Ascent Group. Check it out here.