Southern Cross University’s 27-unit Sirius Student Accommodation in Lismore is in the final stages of refurbishment after suffering extensive damage during the 2022 floods.
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Posted inBeaches and Surf, Education, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Water
Autism Swim’s Dippers Program returns with inclusive beach and ocean safety
Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie will once again host Autism Swim’s inclusive beach and ocean safety program. Read more here.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Taree
New Year, New Career: TAFE NSW Skills Taree locals for top jobs of 2026
This new year, TAFE NSW is supporting Taree residents to go ‘back to school’ to gain the skills they need to step into the most in-demand occupations of 2026.
Posted inLocal News, School News
NSW unveils landmark anti-bullying reforms
Schools across New South Wales, including those in the North Coast region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.
Posted inEducation, Local News
School leavers step into trades and break barriers
With HSC results out, Apprenticeship Support Australia is calling on school leavers to consider apprenticeships and traineeships in industries crying out for skilled workers.
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Giving the gift of inclusion: Sporting Wheelies launches Christmas appeal to support disability education in schools
This Christmas, help Sporting Wheelies bring disability education to more schools across New England and the country. Read more here.
Posted inSchool News, Tweed Shire
Tweed students move into safer, flood-resilient schools
Students at Tumbulgum and Condong public schools have officially moved into their newly rebuilt, flood-resilient campuses this week
Posted inEducation, Good News, Health, New England
UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs
The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.
Posted inBallina, Education, Good News
Ballina cadet becomes first graduate of NSW Government’s Fresh Start program
Young Ballina local William Black is the first person in New South Wales to graduate from the Minns Government’s $252 million Fresh Start Program, marking a major milestone for the initiative and for Ballina Shire Council.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Low Methane Beef project delivers first genomic insights to help reduce emissions in beef cattle
The Low Methane Beef (LMB) project has reached a major milestone, releasing its first genomic Research Breeding Values (RBVs) for methane emissions in beef cattle.