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Childcare

Posted inArmidale, Childcare, Education

A bright new chapter for Hobbit Preschool and Child Care Centre

blankby Penelope ShawAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025

One of Armidale’s longest-standing child care centres is entering a new era of growth and renewal under the ownership of Jeff Sun.

Posted inBusiness, Childcare, Inverell

Jack and Jill went up the hill to win Best Childcare in New England

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 25, 2025July 26, 2025

Jack & Jill Preschool, in Inverell and operated by Inverell District Family Services (IDFS), has been beaten over 30 different childcare services nominated from around the region to take out the title of Best Childcare in Best in the New England 2025.

Posted inChildcare, Education, Tamworth, Toomelah, Warialda

New England families set to benefit from new public preschools

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 3, 2025July 2, 2025

Hundreds of families in the New England region are closer to fee-free early learning, with contracts awarded to deliver three new public preschools.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Childcare

Election push for childcare as rural kids ‘held back’

blankby AAPMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Farmers, families and advocates are calling on all side of politics to improve “dire” access to childcare in the rural areas, where there are years-long waiting lists.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Childcare, Moree, Parkes Electorate

Nationals pledge childcare boost in Moree

blankby RK CrosbyFebruary 27, 2025March 2, 2025

Moree has the biggest shortage of available childcare places in the region, but relief is on offer should the Coalition win the upcoming federal election. Leader of The Nationals David […]

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