New medical training project offers hope to New England
A new innovation in GP training may offer hope to the New England by allowing GP registrars, or trainee doctors, to work in short-staffed communities and be supervised remotely.
Funding boosts for Moobi school, Armidale art gallery, community care
A number of small grants have been given to important community services in our region to help improve their facilities and services.
Scholarships for rural and ag students closing soon
A number of scholarships offered for regional students or for students studying an ag course are closing soon, and local students are encouraged to get their applications in.
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
A number of grants have been announced that will see everything from new lights to new toilets installed at sporting facilities across the region.
Sudden closure of Little Black Duck leaves locals to pick up the pieces
After being open for less than two months, Guyra’s stylish new café, Little Black Duck Food Company, has suddenly closed its doors, reportedly leaving staff, suppliers and local property owners out of pocket.
At least 8 of Armidale’s GPs are leaving… Who’s available now?
With 8 GPs leaving town, the New England Times did a quick survey of where the doctors are and who is taking new patients, but it's not good.
Crisis as Armidale loses at least 8 GPs
By the beginning of February, Armidale will have lost at least 8 GPs, potentially 5 registrars, and more than 1 in 5 people in town will be looking for a new doctor. #longread
Big final weekend for the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival
It's the last weekend for the Guyra Lamb and Potato festival, and it's a big one, with the show'n'shine, model trains, and bush dance on today.
Exhibitors wanted for new garden festival
Organisers of a new garden festival coming to Armidale in November are on the hunt for exhibitors.
Not-for-profit founder Armidale’s Australia Day Ambassador
Social entrepreneur and youth advocate Jarrod Wheatley OAM has been named as Armidale's Australia Day Ambassador for 2023.