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
Moree students feature in 2026 Pulse Alive at Sydney Olympic Park
MORE than 8300 students have this week been rehearsing and performing in Pulse Alive – a show-stopping Sydney Olympic Park event held over three big nights, with a huge curtain-closing finale scheduled tonight. Performers from Moree Secondary College include Amber Muller, Esther Litchfield, Pearl Humphries and Imogen Brazel. Pearl and Imogen danced on Thursday night
Bullarah Public School celebrates International Pi Day with, of course, party pies
STUDENTS at Bullarah Public School last week celebrated International Pi Day – not the type eaten, but there were some hidden away – to honour a fundamental mathematical constant. Pi is defined as the ratio of any circle’s circumference to its diameter and, regardless of the size of the circle, from a mouthwatering pie to
Entries now open for 42nd Armidale Eisteddfod
THE Armidale Eisteddfod continues to be one of the feature events on Armidale’s cultural calendar and entries are now open for the event now entering its 42nd year. The competition program runs from May 13 to the June 3, with entries closing at 5pm, Friday, March 20. The eisteddfod hosts a variety of sections and
