Tag: Armidale
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ARMIDALE OLD TEACHERS COLLEGE NOW IN DEPT OF EDUCATION’S HANDS
A historic announcement was made in Armidale today… The Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall announced the Old Teachers College building will now be managed by the Department of Education. The transition now allowing the building some long-term security. (VISION ONLY)
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BODY OF MISSING UNE PROFESSOR FOUND IN ARGENTINA
The remains of an Australian academic and her sister have been found in a shallow grave in Argentina. A professor of microbiology at the University of New England, Lily Pereg had travelled to the South American nation to visit her sister. The bodies of both women were found at Pereg’s nephew’s home in Mendoza. He’s…
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ARMIDALE’S WATER CONSUMPTION HIGHEST IT’S BEEN IN 20 YEARS
Armidale hasn’t seen water restrictions for years, but with Malpas Dam shrinking by the day, they could be in effect within months. Armidale Regional Council says the city’s water consumption has been hitting record highs.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND PROFESSOR REPORTED MISSING IN ARGENTINA
An overseas holiday to visit family has taken a dark turn for a professor from the University of New England. 53-year-old Lily Pereg has been reported missing, after travelling to Argentina with her sister.
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NSW STATE OF ORIGIN TEAM CONDUCT TRAINING CAMP IN ARMIDALE FOR OVER 200 KIDS
The series opener isn’t until June, though the New South Wales Blues are already beginning their preparation. A coaching clinic in Armidale kicking-off a two-day camp – the visit being a flashback to their younger days for several squad members.
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NATIONAL RUGBY CAMP CONTINUES TO DRAW AUSSIE UP-AND-COMERS TO ARMIDALE
It’s a National Rugby Camp that draws up-and-comers to Armidale from right across the country. The camp’s impressive reputation even bringing some players from overseas, as organisers aim to increase overall participation.
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ARMIDALE SINGER RISES TO THE TOP
Armidale singer-songwriter Fergus James is fast becoming a name to remember, after he was named the most played artist of the week on national youth station Triple J. It tops off a successful year for the 19-year-old… He’s toured the country with Ed Sheeran and racked up more than 4 million listens on Spotify on…
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OLD COURTHOUSE COULD BE HERITAGE LISTED BY FEBRUARY
Armidale’s old courthouse could join Central Park on the Heritage List as early as February. Earlier this month, it was announced the landmark would go under the hammer. It sparked community outrage, and was soon taken off the market. If the application is successful, it’s expected the building will be sold to Armidale Regional Council…
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ARMIDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE PLANS REVEALED
As Armidale’s two public high school’s prepare to merge, the Armidale Secondary School project has reached the next stage. A contractor has been announced, and designs released. The existing central building and indoor sports complex will be refurbished, while all other buildings will be demolished, making way for 79 new learning spaces. A new way…
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NATIONAL CLASSICAL STUDIES CONFERENCE COMING TO ARMIDALE
Armidale may be a long way from Rome or Athens, but early next year it will become the centre of the ancient world. The University of New England hosting historians from all over the world for a major conference looking into the past.