Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has joined educators in a state-wide push for pay parity, calling on the NSW Government to deliver fair funding for community-based preschools and address what he says is a “crisis” in the sector.
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Celebrating 10 years of the 1000 Books Before School Program
Did you read a book to your kid(s) before bed tonight? If not, its time to start. The 1000 Books Before School is a program that has spread across the country – from the city streets of Sydney to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. And it started in Gunnedah.
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More local university study hubs on the way
Applications are open for community-owned organisations across the New England to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub.
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New England women show how it’s done at the 2023 NSW Training Awards
The New England has proven itself a training powerhouse as the top performing region at this year’s State Training Awards in Sydney.
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BackTrack Youth ride the waves at Surf for Life program
Eight young people from BackTrack Youth Works swapped welding tools and the bush for boards and waves, taking part in Surfing Australia’s Surf for Life program at Kingscliff.
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TAS runner wins age group in Sydney City2Surf
The Armidale School’s team of 220 certainly made their presence known in this year’s City to Surf, whether it be Mack Oxley winning his age category, a group of students pushing Wallaby Richard Tombs in his wheelchair, or the sheer grit and determination of the 14km challenge in often trying conditions.
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Armidale students to add extra wave to Coffs Ocean Swim
There will be no lane-ropes or black lines to follow, but an intrepid team of swimmers from The Armidale School are ready to tackle the two-kilometre Coffs Ocean Swim
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UNE sport scientists warm up for the waves
UNE scientists have been studying and refining the underrated art of the pre-event warmup
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Extra infrastructure for New England Schools
Tamworth High School and Manilla Central School will get a piece of a $68 million pie, as part of a grant for vital infrastructure grants for NSW Public Schools.
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Armidale TAFE set for funding injection
Crumbling classrooms, leaking roofs, and 15-year-old Wi-Fi systems are heading for an upgrade with a new $300 million Government program now underway for TAFE NSW.