After a financial collapse, a failed audit and community anger over a century-old bequest, Inverell’s McLean Care has found a buyer. Here’s what the Respect Group merger means for residents, staff and the town.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows
Lonely Love brings original Australian work to the Armidale stage
High Country Theatre’s production of Lonely Love, a new play by local playwright Margaret Sims, explores the boundaries between what is real, what is imagined and what we choose to believe.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Uralla
Hazard reduction burn this weekend in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
An 800 hectare hazard reduction burn near Armidale and Uralla this weekend could send smoke across Spring Camp, Enmore and Blue Knobby Roads.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services, What's on
Pimples, parties and pornography: PLC Armidale forum tackles modern parenting
Puberty hasn’t changed, but the world teenagers navigate it in has. PLC Armidale is bringing in police, lawyers and educators to help New England parents catch up.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Inverell
New doctors hired for Armidale and Inverell hospitals
Twelve new specialists are finally on their way to Armidale and Inverell hospitals, but long term staff shortages in the region are far from solved.
Posted inArmidale, Housing, NSW News
Huge reform in building laws, but more action required
New building laws passed in NSW Parliament promise faster, cheaper approvals. Uniplan Managing Director Ben Scott says it is welcome progress, but there’s more to do.
Posted inArmidale, Education
TAS students tackle City2Surf for rugby charity
A team of 165 The Armidale School students will tackle Sunday’s City2Surf, raising funds for the Hearts in Rugby Foundation.
Posted inArts, Guyra
Classical music comes to Guyra with community concert at Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
Guyra residents can enjoy an afternoon of world-class chamber music as acclaimed musicians Robert Harris and Robert Manley perform at the Hall.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
Armidale gears up for Polar Plunge at Dumaresq Dam
Armidale’s Polar Plunge returns to Dumaresq Dam on Sunday, 23 August, as organisers look to build on last year’s icy dip in support of local Special Olympics athletes.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Social issues and services
Armidale’s annual sleepout asks locals to feel the cold for Vinnies
More than 1,100 Armidale locals sought help from Vinnies last year. Now the charity wants the wider community to spend a night feeling what that means.