Ursuline Convent, Armidale, Part 1
Speculation about the future of Armidale’s historic Ursuline Convent ended with the recent announcement it has been taken over by the Catholic Schools’ Office....
In response
Paul Fidlon’s urging of the University to protest about the Government’s media inquiry is like urging it to protest an inquiry into the behaviour...
Generation’s welfare
Are we ever going to escape the personal profit’s dominion over our considerations when casting our vote?
When are we going to vote in such...
Popular authors explore Australian literature
Several popular Australian authors will be guest speakers at a University of New England symposium that will pose the question: “Where do you think...
No 71 Skulduggery in the 1959 State Election, Part 4
Labor was returned to Government for another term when voters delivered their verdict on the NSW State election campaign on Saturday, March 21, 1959....
Premier spring racing event
The highlight every year for the Armidale Jockey Club’s Spring Carnival is the Armidale Independent Spring Cup, which is being run this Sunday, November...
Head of TAS Junior School appointed
Long standing TAS teacher Ian Lloyd has been appointed Head of the TAS Junior School.
Originally from Sydney, Ian’s foundation in primary school education began...
In response
Jan Kleeman’s regular criticisms of Council and particularly me, are wide of the mark. While Jan fires salvos from the sideline, Council has reviewed...
Steam Engine revived after 60 years
The New England Antique Machinery Club has gratefully received the donation by Marjorie Moffatt of a Claytons Steam Engine, which is in full working...
Walking for mental health
Community support will motivate Sarah Macfarlane-Eagle as she walks nearly 2400 kilometres around Japan in 2012 to raise awareness of mental health issues. The...
Promoting Asian languages
Armidale High School is among a select group of schools to win funding to promote Asian languages and culture within their classrooms and school...
Pay-for-parking madness
The proposed parking fee at Armidale airport has not been thought through and the mayor of Armidale Dumaresq Council is seemingly unaware of the...
