Tag: Australia
Prime7 News decision disappointing says Windsor
The announcement by Prime7 last week to centralise its news broadcast to Canberra has put a cloud over the future of regional television across...
Local firm secures $15m build
Armidale based firm National Buildplan Group has won the contract to build the city's $15 million courthouse.
NSW Attorney General Greg Smith said National Buildplan...
Federation and Armidale, Part 3
More than two weeks after running aground, the cruise liner Costa Concordia is still in the news, and has focused attention on the forthcoming...
Dr Timothy O’Shea (24/05/1929 – 28/11/11)
A quiet achiever in the Armidale community and at the University of New England is being remembered for his significant contributions, mirth and unassuming...
Federation and Armidale, Part 2
Although Sir Henry Parkes (who had been the NSW Premier five times) was given the title “Father of Federation' after he died in April...
New England walks revealed
If getting out and exploring the New England region is your thing, then the Armidale Bushwalking Club have done you a huge favour. Last...
Supporting Dane through Greyhound meet
The Armidale community turned out in droves for a special benefit day at the Armidale Greyhound Course on Saturday. Dane O'Connor was diagnosed with...
Australia Day Service in St. Peter’s Parish Centre
On Australia Day, Thursday January 26, 2012, people all over Australia will be pausing to say thank you for the wonderful country that we...
Children’s literature workshops
Writers and illustrators of books for young people will be visiting Armidale to lead a series of workshops aimed at fostering local talent in...
Back to school: New principal brings international flavour
The New England Girls School and the St John's Junior School are under new leadership in 2012 with the appointment of Peter Hodge as...
“The man who cried wolf”
In the debate about the possibility of getting mobile phone coverage for the Copeton Dam area near Inverell, the Member for New England Tony...
Demonisation of the Tea Party
As Green Labor accepts without question the American Democrats' demonisation of the Tea Party because it suits the socialist basis of Green Labor, let...
