Tag: Sydney
Bishops of Armidale
News came through last week that Michael Robert Kennedy had been appointed the next Catholic Bishop of Armidale. His appointment came less than a...
Meg Vivers book launch and art exhibition
Well known Armidale author and artist Meg Vivers will hold a joint book launch and art exhibition at Armidale Art Gallery in the Armidale...
“Messiah’ heralds Christmas
Music lovers of New England will again have the opportunity this year to join with millions across the world to attend a performance of...
Ursuline Convent, Armidale, Part 4
Armidale’s historic Ursuline Convent is no longer the Sisters’ home. After almost 130 years in the place, the Sisters have moved out forever. But...
Blind Courage trekkers meet Kokoda the dog
The fruits of their labour have paid off for Armidale Dumaresq Council Aboriginal liaison officer Steve Widders who earlier this year trekked the Kokoda...
Ursuline Convent, Armidale, Part 3
Having taken possession of their beautiful Convent in September 1882, and having constructed a chapel (opened by Cardinal Moran in January 1886) and the...
NERAM workshop by Sydney sculptor
Michael Snape, one of Australia’s most prominent and distinctive sculptors, will be holding a sculpture workshop at the New England Regional Art Museum on...
Conservation of historic organ
Conservation of the historic Willis organ in the Armidale Uniting Church moved towards its final stage last week with extensive cleaning and servicing being...
Ursuline Convent, Armidale, Part 2
Responding to an invitation from Elzear Torreggiani, the Catholic Bishop of Armidale (1879-1904), a contingent of Ursuline Sisters and three others left England on...
Next Anglican Bishop elected
Richard (Rick) Alexander Lewers will be the next Anglican Bishop of Armidale. Aged 53, he is currently the rector of St George’s parish, Engadine,...
Community inspired recorder player
International recorder player Alana Blackburn has returned to Armidale to join local artists in a special afternoon recital this Sunday at New England Girls’...
Boccia brilliance for AHS students
Students with a disability from Armidale High School are embracing the game of Boccia, earning themselves 3rd place in the Boccia NSW Schools competition...
