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da Vinci Decathlon brings bright students to Armidale

by New England Times News DeskApril 13, 2024

Technology and innovation – how does one influence the other?
It’s something that hundreds of students from across the region explored on 3-5 April at the eleventh Northern NSW da Vinci Decathlon, hosted by The Armidale School.

General News, Moree

Small Business and Event Partnership Funding for Moree businesses

by New England Times News DeskApril 13, 2024

Attention to all aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and local event organisers in the Moree Plains! Council is pleased to announce that it is once again delivering the Small Business Fund initiative.

Narrabri, Sport, Werris Creek

Werris Creek to take on Narrabri for Group 4 this weekend

by New England Times News DeskApril 12, 2024

Werris Creek might have lost some of its talented players from the side which beat Gunnedah at Gunnedah last Saturday but will have some talented replacements for this Saturday’s trek to Narrabri

Bingara, Emergency management

Calling all Bingara locals, your Fire and Rescue station needs you right now

by Steve KatteApril 12, 2024

Bingara Fire and Rescue station is sounding the alarm for a new wave of on call firefighters to step up, join the brigade and keep the station running.

Armidale, General News, Rugby Union, Sport

Record entries for 18th TAS Rugby Carnival

by New England Times News DeskApril 12, 2024April 10, 2025

It is a tournament where lifelong memories are made and the real trophy is for the team which best exemplifies the spirit of the game. The Armidale School is set to welcome a record number of players this weekend for the TAS Rugby Carnival.

Moree

Moree’s Justice Sarah Huggett appointed as Chief Judge of District Court of NSW

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

Moree born Supreme Court Justice, Sarah Huggett, has been appointed Chief Judge of the District Court of New South Wales.

Emergency management, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire

Support announced for flood affected areas as multiple roads remain closed, more flooding expected tomorrow

by RK CrosbyApril 11, 2024

Disaster assistance has now been extended to the Gwydir local government area, as minor flood warnings are reissued for the Barwon river.

Federal Politics, Local profiles

From Warialda to Canberra: Mark Coulton on retirement, Palestine, and a bright future for the Nationals

by Tom PleveyApril 11, 2024February 26, 2025

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced his retirement last week, and The New England Times caught up with him over the phone when he’d just flown back to Moree from Canberra.

Armidale

TAS team creates a blue wave at Coffs Ocean Swim

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

Strong rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of a record team of 150 swimmers from The Armidale School who made up almost half of all entries in this year’s 2km Coffs Ocean Swim last weekend.

Armidale, Education

Indigenous Australian message sticks analysed for first time at scale using a new database

by New England Times News DeskApril 11, 2024

A new online database of over 1500 Aboriginal message sticks has just launched to the public as part of a project to bring these unique artifacts together in one (virtual) place where they can be readily viewed and analysed. Hear what Dr Piers Kelly at the University of New England, Armidale has to say.