Nominations are now open for the 2023 Local Legends Awards, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions to Tamworth.
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Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation, Social issues and services
When a child cannot be kept safe: why Armidale needs two high schools
The inability to go to another school, and escape the routine torture they are subjected to, makes already vulnerable children an easy target.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
CNRU: Pirate’s Stalwart, Simon Trappel, to hang up his boots after this weekend’s Grand Final showdown
He has been saying it for years, but finally, this Saturday, Simon Trappel will run out at his home field at Pirate’s Rugby Park for the last time.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Armidale District Netball Association’s season finale tomorrow
Tomorrow is Grand Final day for Armidale Netballers as they wrap up an amazing season of fun, sun, and great netball at the Lynches Road courts.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale’s Wylie Wright cooks his way to Young Volunteer of the Year
TAS student Wylie Wright has been recognised for his service in cooking meals for people in need, taking out the title of Young Volunteer of the Year in our region.
Posted inGeneral News, Tenterfield
New water treatment plant for Tenterfield opened
Clean and reliable water has been secured for the Tenterfield community, with construction now completed on the new $9.6 million water treatment plant.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
New England Contemporary Print Gallery re-opens with Australian Stories exhibition
After a brief hiatus over the Winter season, the New England Contemporary Print Gallery is now open again to the public.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
Education Secretary dismisses concerns about ASC; parents demand apology, resignation
NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar and other senior departmental staff have visited Armidale Secondary College this week in response to media reports about violence and other issues at the troubled school.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News, Investigation
Opportunity class: opportunity lost
One of Armidale Secondary College’s big bragging points is the selective program, but concerns have been raised they aren’t getting the opportunity they should.
Posted inTamworth, What's on
Another new residents event in Tamworth
After a very successful first event, the next New Residents Event in Tamworth is to held on Sunday 15 October at Viaduct Park.