O Week: what’s on? The unofficial guide.
This week is O Week at the University of New England, where all the new students get orientated to their new place and the locals watch and lau... uh, welcome them to our fair town.
O Week starts tomorrow
O Week starts tomorrow at UNE with 500 students moving into college.
NightMarkets bring street food to Armidale Showgrounds
The Aussie NightMarkets come to Armidale on Friday the 24th of February from 4pm till 10pm, delivering street food and a big market experience for one night only.
Big health win for the New England with Single Employer Model approved
The New England has been approved by both the federal and state governments as the next trail site for the Single Employer Model of GP training according to Adam Marshall.
Federal Health Minister willing to fund ‘Single Employer Model’ for GPs in New England
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the 'Single Employer Model' that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.
Community united on demand for urgent reform to address GP crisis
A packed meeting in Armidale last night sent a message to both state and federal governments that immediate and urgent health care reform is needed.
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Fix it yourself with help from Sustainable Living Armidale
Local woodworker and Sustainable Living Armidale member Bar Finch will be conducting a Basic Home Maintenance Course over six weeks starting next Friday, February 17th.