Tag: Australia
Dear Parishioners
Over the past fortnight the approach of the Catholic Church and the Armidale Diocese to historical allegations of child abuse has been the subject...
Black Caviar
As most people would know, Black Caviar narrowly won in the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Ascot, when jockey Like Nolen, sensing the horse was...
New landfill site approved
The saga of Armidale’s proposed new landfill site situated 12 kilometres from Armidale on the Grafton Road (Waterfall Way) was approved by the Planning...
Williams to discuss community supported agriculture
Internationally renowned Australian biodynamic farmer Hugh Williams will be in Armidale on Saturday, July 21 for a free lecture at Kent House.
Hugh Williams teaches...
Crime solving enriches academics
It was a hive of criminal activity, but for 70 youngsters from as far as Canberra and Brisbane, being involved in murder, drugs and...
Jimmy’s legacy lives on
Around 150 people turned out to support the Jimmy Little Foundation at a charity concert held at the Armidale City Bowling Club on Saturday...
Spirit of the Tent Embassy
In its 56th year, NAIDOC Week was celebrated around Armidale last week, with Armidale Dumaresq Council (ADC) hosting an opening event in its courtyard...
An open letter
Dear fellow farmers and rural Australians,
As we reach the half-way mark of Australian Year of the Farmer 2012, it is important we celebrate our...
In response
In reply to email from Trevor John re: Closet Royalist (June 27) I wish to allay Mr John’s uncertainty as to why my name...
Colonel country
The little village of Kentucky that shares its name with the famous American state that has produced such iconic brands as Kentucky Bourbon, The...
UNE Education Officer wins national award
Science Education Officer for UNE’s Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) program Susanna Greig has won a national award for her work helping...
The recent earthquakes
I would like to respond to the letter written by Ily Ystra in the June 20, Edition of the Armidale Independent.
The recent earthquake that...
