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Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
Renowned constitutional law expert to give lecture at UNE
One of Australia’s most respected constitutional law experts, Professor Anne Twomey, will be visiting Armidale this week to give the Austin Page College Politics Lecture.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
One little lock, so much violence
**CONTENT WARNING: violence** The extreme violence at Armidale Secondary College is destroying families and placing huge financial burden on those that cannot afford it, and the catalyst for it all may be cost cutting on a simple toilet lock.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Ezidi support program renamed to give community ownership
An initiative which helps Armidale Ezidi people navigate the Australian health system has launched a new name and symbol to instil a sense of ownership in the community.
Posted inArmidale, Education
ASC Principal apologises for offensive email
In the Armidale Secondary College newsletter released today, ASC Principal Bree Harvey-Bice apologised for two lines in an email sent to the school community on Monday.
Posted inAwards, New England Surrounds, News, Training and courses, What's on
New England Region’s Best off to the State Training Award Finals
For the first time ever, the New England region will be sending four individuals down to contest the State Training Award Finals in Sydney next month.
Posted inQuirindi, Social issues and services
Consumer Advisory Body to be launched by Quirindi Care Services
Quirindi Care Services is currently assembling a new Community Advisory Body (CAB) tasked with providing feedback directly to the organisation’s governing body
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
ASC policy of locking bathrooms humiliating and unhygenic
Armidale Secondary College has been locking student bathrooms due to violence and anti-social behaviour, and in the process created a bigger issue of denying students basic rights and dignity.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News, Investigation
ASC Principal belittles students for speaking out
Principal Bree Harvey-Bice sent a condescending email to the entire community on ‘Appropriate Communication’.
Posted inGeneral News, News, Quirindi
Updated: Driver dead after train hits ute at Quirindi
Passengers were held on the train for up to five hours after the crash with little information and no food.