Armidale set for major economic boost as UNE scales up graduation
THOUSANDS of visitors are arriving in Armidale this week as the University of New England rolls out its largest graduation, bringing a significant surge in economic activity to the region. More than 2500 students will graduate across six ceremonies, held between May 4 and 9, with around 1200 attending in person. Each graduate typically brings
Moree Christian School information session May 6 for prospective 2027 kindergarten students
MOREE Christian School will on Wednesday, May 6, welcome prospective 2027 Kindergarten children and their parents and carers to the school for an information afternoon. The one-hour session, scheduled for 3.30pm, will brief parents and carers about their children’s first year at Moree Christian School. Acting principal Emily Cobb said kindergarten is an important step
St Philomena’s School major upgrades officially opened
IN 1898, the Sisters of Mercy walked from Gunnedah to the black-soil plains in north-western New South Wales to establish a Catholic school and convent on the eastern side of Moree. Led by Mother Aloysius, the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order founded in 1831 by Sister Catherine McAuley, established a convent and school in
UNE Open Day to draw students from across New South Wales
THE University of New England is gearing up for its largest Open Day in years, with more than 1300 prospective students registered to explore its Armidale campus on Friday, May 1. Students will travel from more than 40 schools across New South Wales, alongside individual attendees from Queensland as far north as Townsville and Rockhampton.
Grant secured to overhaul Macintyre High School sport facilities
MACINTYRE High School’s outdoor multi-purpose sports courts are set for an overhaul with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing a $300,000 grant for their redevelopment. The grant was secured through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program – Clubgrants Category 3 Fund. Mr Moylan said the courts are a popular spot for students, teachers and
New poll reveals the state of young people in 2026
A growing cohort of young people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health support, as new polling reveals the top issues keeping young people in New South Wales up at night. The new poll results come from the NSW Office for Youth ahead of 2026 Youth Week, which starts Thursday. Results of the 2026
Lions Eye Health Program coming to Moree schools in April
MOREE Lions Club will next month launch the Lions Eye Health Program in Moree schools, with an aim to reduce the incidence and impact of vision loss through education and awareness. LEHP promotes eye examinations and conducts free children’s vision screenings for children aged three years and up in childcare centres, schools, sporting clubs or
Moree’s Amber Muller’s high-paced Pulse Alive journey continues in 2026
TWO years ago, Moree Secondary College student Amber Muller had never heard of Pulse Alive – until MSC arts co-ordination officer, Leigh Carroll, encouraged her to perform at Pulse Moree. Pulse Alive is a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection and opportunity in the performing arts, and showcases thousands of singers, dancers, actors and musicians from New
NSW Governor catches up with student leaders and staff at Moree Secondary College
THE Governor of New South Wales, Margaret Beazley, said meeting a student from Moree Secondary College at Government House last year gave her more reason to visit the black-soil plains. Her Excellency and her husband, Dennis Wilson, enjoyed an extended visit to the Moree district, where they visited schools, community organisations, agriculture industry stakeholders and
Moree secondary school leaders visit Government House and State Parliament
STUDENT leaders from Moree Christian School and Moree Secondary College last week visited the NSW Parliament and Government House as part of the NSW Secondary School Student Leadership Program. The program invites school captains and student leaders from across New South Wales to visit the Parliament of NSW to develop leadership skills. Isabelle Kelly and
