The Armidale School’s team of 220 certainly made their presence known in this year’s City to Surf, whether it be Mack Oxley winning his age category, a group of students pushing Wallaby Richard Tombs in his wheelchair, or the sheer grit and determination of the 14km challenge in often trying conditions.
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Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha, Weather
Communities recover from the Winter Wonderland that became a Winter Nightmare
The clean up continues after the unprecedented snow event on August 2nd with the true cost uncertain, communities have rallied together to help out.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Local politics
ARC responsible for Armidale’s exclusion from disaster declaration
Armidale Regional Council area was not included in Friday’s disaster declaration announcement because they had not submitted the required application form.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport
Armidale cricket star wins inaugural scholarship
Rising star Brooke Moran has been awarded the inaugural Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Mental Health, Tamworth
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport, Tamworth Regional
NIAS 33rd Annual Academy Awards gala rescheduled to small celebration
Snow cancelled the 33rd NIAS Academy Awards, but a smaller event will be held in Tamworth, and top athletes including Bella Henderson and Archie Clarke have been recognised for 2024–2025.
Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth
Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health
BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,
Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Good News
Post snow storm BBQ raises cash for local SES
Jackson’s Provedores hosted a free BBQ to thank SES and emergency workers after recent wild weather, raising over $500 through community donations and matching funds to support the local SES unit.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Good News
Locals leverage City to Surf to raise funds
Locals from school students to a mum are taking part in this weekend’s City to Surf in Sydney to support causes they care about.
Posted inArmidale, School News, Sport
Snow no barrier to TAS, Sydney Grammar rugby clash
In a match that will surely become folklore, TAS and Sydney Grammar braved snow and mud on Backfield, with TAS taking a 25–3 win in their final GPS home game of the season.