Primary students to join secondary students at 2026 Lake Keepit Winter Warrior
FOR the first time, primary school students will get the opportunity to compete for the title of Winter Warrior as the 2026 edition of the popular obstacle race at Lake Keepit near Gunnedah looks set to be bigger and better than ever. Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre’s popular adventure race returns in August with
School zones back in force in some parts of New South Wales
SCHOOL zones became active in some parts of New South Wales on Tuesday. While most students do not return to schools until next Monday, February 2, the 40kph limit applies this week in some locations. NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury said Australians have no time for drivers who speed in school zones and put the lives
Jule Jarner Studio celebrating first year with free event
ONE year of creativity, community and colour at Jule Jarner Studio in Moree will be celebrated next month at Social Co House on Balo Street. The free community event on Saturday, February 7 at 5.30pm includes the launch of Jule Jarner’s exhibition How You Choose to See It at Social SEEN Gallery. “The night marks one year
St Philomena’s School Moree entering new era after significant expansion
TENDERS are being called for the cleaning contract at St Philomena’s Catholic School in Moree, a co-educational central school with a population of 360 students and 65 staff members. The school has undergone significant expansion in recent years, including new learning spaces and a new administration area. St Philomena’s school principal, Alistair Stewart, said 2026
Back-to-school appeal to address children’s education inequality
THE Smith Family today launches its 2026 Back to School Appeal, with an aim to secure more than 3500 new sponsors, so more children in need can access its flagship Learning for Life scholarship program. In the New England region alone in the 2024-2025 financial year, The Smith Family supported more than 550 students and
NSW to lead landmark changes in bullying prevention
BULLYING incidents will be triaged, recorded and responded to with urgency and care, under the NSW Anti-Bullying Framework released earlier this month. All 3120 government, Catholic and independent schools have committed to implementing anti-bullying policies consistent with the NSW Anti-Bullying Framework – the first sector-wide approach to tackling bullying in the country. For the first
Educational Scholarship Program for Aboriginal languages
THE Aboriginal Languages Trust has launched its annual Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarship Program to support Aboriginal individuals undertaking education and training in Aboriginal Languages. Donna Starr and Stephen Norman, two inspiring recipients of the Educational Scholarship Program, are making a significant impact in their communities through Language revitalisation and education. Ms Starr – Wanarruwa –
Connect and Thrive Pathways: Moree, Collarenebri and Mungindi
LAST month, Connect and Thrive Pathways brought together 46 young people from across the Moree region for a full-day youth engagement session. Held at the Moree Services Club auditorium, the event involved young people aged 15 to 18 from four schools across the Moree region. One of the attending principals shared that this was the
School-leavers step into trades and break barriers
AS HSC results landed across New South Wales this week, Apprenticeship Support Australia is calling on school-leavers – especially young women – to consider apprenticeships and traineeships in industries crying out for skilled workers. Half of all trades roles are experiencing a national shortage, according to Jobs and Skills Australia, compared to almost one in
St Joseph’s Mungindi Primary School principal Frances Reynolds wins major award
ST Joseph’s Mungindi Primary School principal Frances Reynolds has been presented the JA Sutherland Memorial Award at the recent New England Education Co-Operative Awards for her significant contribution to education. The annual awards, held last month at the Armidale Golf Club, recognises outstanding achievements in education within the New England and north-western area of New
