Armidale City Public School student Hamish McMillan will be in the national spotlight with Australian science legend Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in Sydney later this month.
Posted inLocal profiles, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Bulls, Broncs and Burpees – All in a day’s work for rising rodeo star Isaac Leclair
A move from one side of the country to the other is proving fruitful for rising rodeo star Isaac Leclair.
Posted inAgriculture, General News, Mental Health
Goondiwindi psychologist goes in search of new age Aussie farmers
Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia’s cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.
Posted inBusiness, Local profiles
New England’s unusual collection of bookstores that go beyond books
New England has an eclectic range of bookstores that are not just selling books, but also creating welcoming communities for lovers of the arts, music and other curious and collectible things.
Posted inGeneral News
Remembrance day services underway
As we prepare to pause for a minute’s silence on Remembrance Day at 11am, Barraba is also celebrating a special birthday.
Posted inArmidale, Business, General News
Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth
Just months after completing the merger with Macquarie Credit Union, Regional Australia Bank has announced anther merger, this time with the Lismore based Summerland Bank.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Barnaby Joyce wants crime in the federal election
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has ratcheted up the rhetoric to a campaign footing already, travelling to the new boundaries of his electorate and talking crime and fear to win some votes.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Local politics
Gunnedah pushes ahead with rates increase
Following an extensive community engagement process, Gunnedah Shire Council has made the difficult but necessary decision to proceed with a Special Rate Variation at an Extraordinary Meeting last week.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Celebrates 136 Years as Australia’s First City of Light
Tamworth celebrated yesterday to mark 136 years since it became the first town in Australia to flick the switch on electric street lighting.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE welcomes new Chancellor for the first time in a decade
The University of New England Council has announced Dr Sarah Pearson as UNE’s next Chancellor.