An incident at Armidale Secondary College on Tuesday morning led to a school lockdown, and ended with arrests, people in hospital, a police officer accused of striking a child, and school leadership accused of suspending students who were not involved.
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Posted inGunnedah, NSW Politics
Gunnedah Deputy Mayor fronts Integrity Committee in Sydney
EXCLUSIVE: Gunnedah Council Deputy Mayor Kate McGrath appeared before a parliamentary committee to answer questions regarding her role in selecting projects for the distribution of funds during the 2023 State election.
Posted inTamworth, Training and courses
Applications closing soon for CMAA junior course
Applications for the 2025 CMAA Academy of Country Music Junior Course, held in Tamworth from July 5-12, close next week.
Posted inCrime, Indigenous, Tamworth, Youth
New initiatives to address youth crime in Tamworth
Three programs are underway in Tamworth to try and address the causes of youth crime.
Posted inArmidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
Get your motors running for Ulysses Club national rally
From Harleys to Hondas- almost 900 Ulysses Club members will be rolling into Armidale on their motorbikes for the club’s national week-long rally until 29 March.
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics
Explainer: Budget night jargon
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to budget coverage while secretly wondering what on earth they’re talking about, this list is for you.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW Politics
Calls to split Hunter New England health district gain traction
Calls to split the Hunter New England Local Health District up have been made for some time, but now a new bill has been put to reverse the merger and it’s gaining wide support.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Growing rural doctors from within
What if the key to a thriving healthcare workforce was already right here, waiting for a chance to grow?
From doctors to allied health professionals to police, here are some organisations attempting to grow their own workforce.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Money
Treasurer denies bribes, Barnaby says ‘it’s your sugar’
Labor is offering another $150 power bill rebate as a sweetener in tomorrow night’s budget, but Barnaby Joyce is reminding voters that’s your money.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Good News
Peter Allen to be honoured with Blue Plaque in Armidale
One of Australia’s most celebrated entertainers and proud son of the New England, the late Peter Allen, is being honoured with a blue plaque at the site of his early performances at the New England Hotel in Armidale.