New England locals were part of the largest graduation ever at the University of Newcastle last week, including Tamworth’s Bree Elliot.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Salvo’s Christmas Appeal supporting local families
The Salvation Army is again calling on the local community to help provide assistance through its Christmas Appeal.
Bottled water available after PFAS contamination found in Warialda water supply
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Inverell makes hottest 100 places in Australia to watch in 2025
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Tenterfield Care opens 28 new Aged Care beds
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Gunnedah local fined for illegal dumping
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Bumper graduation season starts tomorrow
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Celebrating diversity in the workforce on International Day of People with Disability
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Armidale specialists awarded for inspirational paediatric care
Dr Elizabeth Cotterell from Armidale Hospital has won the the Michelle Beets Award for Inspirational Paediatric Care
3G switch off fears realised, lack of service blamed on ‘congestion’
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