Migrants in Armidale are taking their English skills to the next level, just ask Fadya Alkhalaf who says the program has been life changing.
Education
Sound Slam: The game born in Tamworth teaching Aussie kids to read
Created by a Tamworth mum and a former Armidale kindergarten teacher, Sound Slam is the new game teaching Aussie kids to read.
Tamworth High School gets financial boost for specialist facilities
Tamworth High School has been chosen as one of 13 school across the state to receive a share in $50 million for specialist school facilities.
Local students win STEM Scholarships awards
Squadron Energy’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Scholarships have been awarded to two local Year 10 students.
Bumper graduation season starts tomorrow
This December is shaping up to be a bumper graduation season, with our two major institutions preparing to celebrate their students’ achievements this week and next.
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages Tamworthians and visitors to go slow on fashion
Nominated for six more Golden Guitars, Troy visited Nemingha students this week to spread the word on sustainability.
TAS debaters argue their way to national champions
The Armidale School team of Year 11 debaters has won the senior division of the Australian National Virtual Debating Competition.
Peel Clinical School student wins employability award
The University of Newcastle has celebrated achievements of seven students during their Career-ready Placements at the annual Employability Excellence Awards, including a future doctor who trained in Tamworth.
Olympic high jumper Nicola Olyslagers to headline PLC Armidale sport dinner
PLC Armidale will host an extraordinary evening featuring Australian Olympic high jump sensation Nicola Olyslagers next Friday.
New research shows physical consequences of heartbreak
Are there physical consequences of a broken heart? New research with UNE professors is changing the conversation.