The University of New England has achieved Gold Certification in the FISU Healthy Campus Program, becoming the first regional university in Australia to reach this international benchmark
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Posted inArmidale, Business, Good News, Investigation
New England Cake Co brings sweet style and heart to Armidale
Can you have your cake and eat it too? A touch of vintage flair and a lot of hard work have come together in Armidale with the arrival of New England Cake Co
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Lifestyle
Perfect evening for NEGS Twilight Fair
The weather was perfectly pleasant and the atmosphere humming for a successful NEGS Twilight Fair on Friday evening.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Uncovering the man behind the masterpieces: New book reveals the life of Howard Hinton
Most men might be a tad jealous if their wives spent five years learning everything about another man. But for devoted NERAM volunteer and now author Margaret Bain, her husband’s only response was encouragement.
Posted inArmidale, Education
University of New England teams up with Maccas for uni credits
The University of New England (UNE) has joined forces with McDonald’s Australia to recognise workplace training as university credit, helping thousands of Macca’s employees nationwide take their next step into higher education.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, National News
Solar power free for all in the middle of the day
New Englanders with smart meters installed may soon be able to use electricity free of charge for three hours a day under a new plan designed to spread the benefits of renewable energy.
Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows, sustainable living
Line up locked in for this weekend’s Black Gully Festival
The 2025 program features a vibrant mix of live performances across two stages, with genres ranging from jazz and salsa to rock and soul.
Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services, Youth
Headspace launches new hobby groups to help young people connect
Headspace Armidale is inviting young people aged 12 to 25 to get creative, social, and inspired through a new series of hobby and connection groups launching in November.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Packsaddle presents $50,000 to NERAM at 40th celebration
The long-running partnership between the Packsaddle Committee and the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) was celebrated as the committee presented a $50,000 cheque to the museum during its 40th Packsaddle dinner.