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.
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Posted inArmidale
TAS team creates a blue wave at Coffs Ocean Swim
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.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Indigenous Australian message sticks analysed for first time at scale using a new database
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.
Posted inArmidale, Tamworth
New England childcare centres to trial new flexible model
Two New England childcare centres have been chosen to undertake the new Flexible Initiatives Trial (FIT) which aims to provided longer hours and expanded care to help address parent’s barriers.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Full steam ahead for Tamworth’s mental health unit
A project to transform the future of mental health care in Tamworth and the Northwest has begun with work starting on the long-awaited Tamworth Mental Health Unit.
Posted inGunnedah, NSW Politics
Roundtable on future jobs held in Gunnedah today
More than 20 stakeholders from mining companies, unions, energy producers, industry groups, manufacturers and education partners discussed the establishment of the North West Future Jobs and Investment Authority in Gunnedah today.
Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows
Roll up roll up for the Gunnedah Show this weekend!
The Gunnedah Show is back, bigger than ever and on this Friday 12 April to Sunday 14 April.
Posted inGunnedah
Support The Salvation Army’s 60th Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army in Gunnedah is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our region.
Posted inFundraiser, Inverell
Run, walk or stroll for a great cause at Inverell this Mother’s Day
Get ready to run, walk, or anything in between for the upcoming Mother’s Day Classic Inverell charity event, encouraging locals to get out and about to help raise money for breast cancer research.
Posted inGlen Innes
Youth Week rolls out in Glen Innes
Youth Week is returning to Glen Innes in 2024, offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 12 – 22 to get involved.