The Armidale Express
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
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Market softens in Armidale with buyer opportunity
Caroline and Robert Jackson, with their children Eli and Rachel, Westbrook Pastoral Company, Guyra, with 32 Angus steers, averaging 308kg that sold for 394c/kg and returned $1213.
Simon Chamberlain • 1hr ago
Principal of premier New England school resigns
As principal of TAS, Rachel Horton led an increase in enrolments and saw the construction of a new, 64-bed boarding house, expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Lydia Roberts
Family
Who do you think you are? the tale of the Missulena, the feared mouse spider
Heath Forsyth
Henry Houghton Burton Bradley (6th from left), was an Australian arachnologist and ancestor to an Armidale family. The Eastern Mouse Spider is named after him. The photograph was taken in 1860 in Cooper Street, Paddington, Sydney. Picture supplied.
Damn fine day for Dumaresq opening | Watch the video, see the photos
Lydia Roberts
Armidale Regional Council Mayor Sam Coupland credited Council workers and contractors with bringing in the project under budget.
Property
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Jemimah Clegg
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
'Ask them what they've heard': tips for talking to your kids after distressing events
Emily Anderson • 19m ago
Bianca Manning, 43, with her two children outside Bondi Junction on April 15. Picture by Carla Mascarenhas
Will Australia's terror threat change?
Carla Mascarenhas
Siege hostage Elly Chen runs from the Lindt Chocolat cafe in Martin Place. Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Court
NSW Appoints Moree's Justice Sarah Huggett as first female District Chief Judge
Heath Forsyth
Supreme court Justice Sarah Huggett, from Moree in northern NSW, has been appointed Chief Judge of the District Court of NSW. PIcture supplied.
Vicar claims the top spot in inaugural autumn photography competition
Vicar Tim Stevens at Guyra Anglican Church holding his compeition winning picture of the church in Autumn. Picture supplied.
Grant opportunity available to address women's participation in sport
Funding is available to improve women and girls participation in sport. Picture by Catherine Stephen
Schools
Early learning centre set to trial longer hours and expanded care
Galia Urquhart, Director of Yarm Gwanga, and Dr Liz Ellis. The early leaning centre is one of 16 in the state to receive grant funding from the NSW Government. Picture supplied.
Heath Forsyth
Koala keeps watchful eye on nursery's annual open day | See the photos
A giant koala keeps a watchful eye on displays by Southern New England Landcare, Australian Plants Society and Northern Tablelands Wildlife Carers.
Community
Revised Autumn festival to go ahead in the Beardy Street Mall on ten days' notice
Heath Forsyth
The Armidale Autumn Festival will go ahead after all thanks to some dedicated work by local community members. Picture supplied
Take 5 | NERAM unveils new exhibitions to herald in autumn
NERAM director Rachael Parsons with Marisa Purcell's, Evening Tint, 2022. This work was donated through the federal government's cultural gifts program by Marisa Purcell in 2023.
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National
Prime Minister invites 'bollard man' to become a citizen
Damien Guerot speaks to media (left) and footage of the Frenchman holding back killer Joel Cauchi on an escalator (right). Pictures 7News
Anna Houlahan
Updated
Stabbing of Sydney bishop a 'terrorist act'
Anna McGuinness
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon when he was allegedly attacked at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on April 15. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
NSW mulls tougher knife laws after Sydney stabbings
Samantha Lock
A stabbing at a Sydney church that hospitalised two clergymen is being treated as a terrorist act. (HANDOUT/CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH)
Woman dies, two hospitalised after consuming drink at retreat
Adam Spencer
The 53-year-old woman died at the scene, two more remain in hospital. File photo
'Trying to survive': students skip meals to afford regional placements
Emily Anderson
University students Jessica Gale, Milly Lynch and Isaac Wattenberg have experienced financial stress from unpaid placements. Pictures supplied
Sport
Coastal team takes out top award at 18th TAS Rugby Carnival
Georgia Cadzow was a strong player for the TAS under 14s girls
Grant opportunity available to address women's participation in sport
Funding is available to improve women and girls participation in sport. Picture by Catherine Stephen
Alonso extends contract with Formula One's Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso will race for Aston Martin for at least two more years after a contract extension. (AP PHOTO)
New-look Rams begin season with a win
Ellen Dunger
Laurie Craig was presented with life membership to the Armidale Rams prior to the season starting. Picture supplied.
Annual carnival to bring record numbers to town
Charles Bolch is full of determination for TAS against Moree Junior Bulls at the 2023 carnival.

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'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
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The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Melissa Kehagias
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
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Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
Jemimah Clegg
Kyla Kirkpatrick bought the home in 2021 for $1.5 million, records show, after a deal to buy a chateau in France fell through. Pic: Supplied
The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth
House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Property
Liam Hemsworth unveils plans for $20 million estate near Byron Bay
Jade Lazarevic
Liam Hemsworth has submitted plans to construct a sprawling estate near Byron Bay at a cost of $14.5 million. Picture supplied
Property
Why buy just one home, when four neighbouring places are up for grabs
Melissa Kehagias
The neighbouring properties are being offered in line and could be developed. Pic: Supplied
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