NSW is offering scholarships to 94 vet students to do their prac in regional areas. The AVA says the Federal Government just left the same students off a new list of ten professions getting paid prac.
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Posted inArmidale, Books
Former New England radio announcer releases debut novel
A two-week ultimatum to move to Armidale for a radio job in 2012 became the start of a career, and now a debut novel, for former FM100.3/2AD announcer Stephanie MacFie.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Awareness Events, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
Rural Road Safety Month launches after 123 regional deaths
123 lives lost on regional NSW roads in just six months. Now the state government wants every driver, rider and passenger to “join the journey” toward safer roads.
Posted inMoney, National News
Banks told to move eligible customers to cheaper accounts
Banks will have to start chasing down customers stuck on higher-fee accounts, after the ACCC found 150,000 low-income Australians were missing out on cheaper options.
Posted inArmidale, Mental Health, Science and Research
UNE research finds depression affects all five senses
Armidale researchers have found depression dulls all five senses, not just mood, a discovery they hope will reshape how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains council awards $14,000 to community groups
Five Moree Plains groups are sharing in $14,000 from council’s latest donations round, and applications for the next round are open now.
Posted inNational News, Technology
Electric vehicle sales soar during fuel price crunch
Australian motorists are voting with their feet and wallets as electric cars drive a path through the market.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Cedar Nursery & Design blossoms to Best Nursery title
Again and again, customers highlighted the combination of variety and service that keeps them coming back.
Posted inMoney, Moree
Moree projects lowest borrowings in 14 years
Moree Plains Shire Council has adopted a long-term financial plan projecting its lowest borrowings in 14 years, with no new loans forecast.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra to undertake mobile network maintenance in Tamworth
Telstra will carry out scheduled maintenance on its Tamworth mobile network from Monday, 3 August, with brief disruptions to mobile coverage expected.