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THE Armidale Eisteddfod continues to be one of the feature events on Armidale’s cultural calendar and entries are now open for the event now entering its 42nd year. The competition program runs from May 13 to the June 3, with entries closing at 5pm, Friday, March 20. The eisteddfod hosts a variety of sections and [...]
Education
MOREE Secondary College invites the Moree community to a meet-and-greet next Thursday, March 12. The parent-teacher-student get-together, between 4pm and 5.30pm, gives community members the opportunity to meet the Moree Secondary College team, and chat with teachers and dedicated staff. Executive principal, Bethany Kelly, said the entire community is invited. “We are opening our school [...]
Education
YEAR 12 student Heidi Cannington from Moree says she has learned many things during her time at The Armidale School – one of them is appreciating the “endless opportunities” on offer. “Whether it’s academics, creative arts, sport, service or activities like cadets, there’s so much for everyone,” Heid said. Heidi is TAS sports house captain, [...]
Social Media
A comprehensive study of Australia’s world-first social media minimum age requirement to understand how the new obligation on platforms is working in practice – and what impact it is having on children, young people and families – will be undertaken by eSafety. The study will assess how the minimum age is being implemented, examine both [...]
Birthday Bash
ONE year of creativity, community and colour at Jule Jarner Studio in Moree will be celebrated tonight at Social Co House on Balo Street. The free community event at 5.30pm includes the launch of Jule Jarner’s exhibition How You Choose to See It at Social SEEN Gallery. “The night marks one year since opening the doors [...]
Education
ALL public schools in Moree will hold school development days on selected days this week, with Term 1 classes starting next Monday, February 9 at Moree East Public School, Moree Public School and Moree Secondary College. Moree Christian School students will arrive for their first day back on Tuesday, February 3. St Philomena’s School’s first [...]
Regional Education
FOR the first time, primary school students will get the opportunity to compete for the title of Winter Warrior as the 2026 edition of the popular obstacle race at Lake Keepit near Gunnedah looks set to be bigger and better than ever. Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre’s popular adventure race returns in August with [...]
Back to School
SCHOOL zones became active in some parts of New South Wales on Tuesday. While most students do not return to schools until next Monday, February 2, the 40kph limit applies this week in some locations. NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury said Australians have no time for drivers who speed in school zones and put the lives [...]
Education
TENDERS are being called for the cleaning contract at St Philomena’s Catholic School in Moree, a co-educational central school with a population of 360 students and 65 staff members. The school has undergone significant expansion in recent years, including new learning spaces and a new administration area. St Philomena’s school principal, Alistair Stewart, said 2026 [...]
The Smith Family
THE Smith Family today launches its 2026 Back to School Appeal, with an aim to secure more than 3500 new sponsors, so more children in need can access its flagship Learning for Life scholarship program. In the New England region alone in the 2024-2025 financial year, The Smith Family supported more than 550 students and [...]
