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.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
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.
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.
Breakthrough with GPs now able to give patients new migraine meds on PBS
Migraine Australia says changes made today that allow GPs will be able to start their patients on the new migraine management medications on the PBS is a win for rural patients.
Small Business Month: lucky last – handmade, massage, coffee
Today is the last day of small business month! And we saved three you’ve probably never heard of for the final day – homegrown and handmade products, a equine masseuse and therapist, and the ultimate in mobile coffee carts.
Moree’s Space Port and Titans Space looking for launch site
Moree’s Space Port has done a deal with a US company to find a launch site for their space planes.
Small Business Month: personalised – healthy, supported, precious
Today we have three businesses who are all about you and those you love: a nutritionist health coach, a disability support service, and a passionate side hustle photographer.
Small Business Month: well loved – pub, coffee, awesomeness
Today we have three businesses who are among the New England’s most well loved: an iconic country pub, damn good coffee, and a building full of unique awesomeness.
Small Business Month: Specialist – computers, pets, chimneys
Today we have three businesses who are independent specialists – and IT business, a pet store, and a chimney sweep.
Small Business Month: Lookin’ good: detailer, painter, skin treatments
Today we have three businesses who know how to make things look good: a mobile car detailer, a house painter, and a specialist skin treatment salon.