Warialda residents are eager to learn what is to come with the newly proposed ‘greenspace’ near the town’s centre.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows
BBQ Battalion back at Big Chill 23
The BBQ Battalion Armidale barbecuing competition is back for this year’s Big Chill Festival, being held at the Armidale Showgrounds May 13 and 14.
Posted inGeneral News, Rugby Union, Sport
Grand final rematch in this weekend’s rugby action
Round 2 action in New England Rugby Union will get underway on Saturday with a grand final rematch between the home side Barbarians and St Alberts College. Barbarians are eager to roll out the hard work at training on the field says Club President, Frazer Yule. “We’ve got a good group of young players coming […]
Posted inHealth
PET scanner confirmed for North West Cancer Centre
Cancer patients in the New England North West will soon be able to access a PET scanner closer to home.
Posted inHealth
World Immunisation Week: don’t forget the other vaccines
Priority groups are being encouraged to get a free flu vaccine and advocates are asking people not to neglect their other vaccinations this World Immunisation Week.
Posted inArmidale
Local mum’s dream for a child-friendly gym blossoms into an all-inclusive support group
It started with a Facebook post about getting some equipment for a home gym because they didn’t feel welcome or wanted at Armidale’s gyms.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Autumn grads this weekend
UNE will welcome up to 1600 visitors to the Armidale Campus for autumn graduations on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 April.
Posted inEducation
New program to grow more teachers in the New England
A pilot of a new program to encourage young people to become teachers will be run at 13 local schools, delivered by the University of New England and youth development organisation Creating Chances.
Posted inHealth
$105 a day extra to be a nurse in New England
It has been revealed one agency is offering big incentives to emergency nurses to work in our hospitals, including free accomodation and cash bonuses.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics
Grants open for Gunnedah arts and culture
Funding is available for arts and cultural groups in the Gunnedah Shire Council area with a small grants fund now open for applications.