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Education and Arts

Performing Arts show Pulse Moree to bring nearly 500 students to War Memorial Hall

THE NSW Department of Education Arts Unit showcase Pulse Moree has returned for its third year with nearly 500 students across 14 local schools to participate over the next three days. The program includes two days of music, dance and drama workshops for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, delivered by Sydney-based Arts Unit staff,

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Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program and Parent Pathways changing lives in Moree

MOREE provider Bamara proudly delivers two important programs that continue to change lives across the black-soil plains. The Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program, managed by driving instructor Jimmy Bryans, and Parent Pathways, overseen by support mentor Kerry Macey, are important services available to clients facing challenges in a forever-changing world. DLAP is a free program

Economic Boost

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

Early Education

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

Education

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

April 28, 2026
Regional Education

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.

April 23, 2026
Regional News

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

April 23, 2026
2026 Youth Week

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

April 14, 2026
Health and Education

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

March 27, 2026
Education and Arts

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

March 25, 2026