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The Church’s Jubilee tradition dates back to the year 1300, when Pope Boniface VIII declared the first Holy Year. Originally held once every 100 years, Jubilees are now celebrated every 25 years as special times of renewal, pilgrimage, and grace. As part of this...

Newman Senior Technical College continues to lead in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, with a strong tradition of student excellence at both State and National Training Awards. These prestigious events celebrate individuals who have demonstrated...

Wow! What an end to an incredible week at the National WorldSkills Championships held in Brisbane (12-14 June) - a major event showcasing the country’s most talented and skilled young professionals. We are thrilled to announce that our exceptional students from Newman...

Nine competitors from Newman College will represent the WorldSkills NSW State team at the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships, held on 12, 13, and 14 June at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Vocational Education & Training in...

The Charles Sturt University (CSU) Paramedic Program aims to provide authentic simulation experiences for its students. To this end, they approached Newman College to partner with CSU to create a mobile ‘simulated crashed car’ for CSU students to practice treatment...

Congratulations, 2025 Captains and School Representative Council (SRC) Captains: Sharni Graham and Jack Mackey Vice-Captains: Marndah-Lee Quinlan-Whyman and Harry Holloway SRC: Makennah Collins, Ollie Hudson, Caitlin Hunter, Stella Lewis, Aliya Mann, Zoe...

It can be challenging to take a day out of work to give back to your community. Newman College would like to acknowledge our past students and other local businesses who did just this.  Pictured above is Elijah Coles - a Newman College ex-student and now a full-time...

Gold for NSW and Gold, Silver and Bronze for Newman at WorldSkills 2023 CONGRATULATIONS Newman College medal winners at the 2023 WorldSkills National VETiS Competition: Automotive - Abbey Slater - GOLD Business Services - Flynn Hall - GOLD Construction - Cooper...

A record number of competitors from the Port Macquarie Region will be representing the WorldSkills NSW State team competing in the WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships being held in Melbourne on 17-19  August 2023. Of the 50 students who qualified for the...

The North Coast & Mid North Coast Regional Training Awards were held on Friday 9 June 2023 in Coffs Harbour where Newman College’s Laicy Costingan was announced as the winner of the VET in School Student of the Year North Coast & Mid North Coast Region. Laicy...

Clare O’Connor is one of the new team leaders at St Agnes' Parish's Emmaus Nursing Home Port Macquarie. She has been working at Emmaus since she was 17 years old where she began her School-based Traineeship in Individual support through Newman Senior Technical...

Bachelor's degrees are a popular option among young students, but new data claims university might not be the best option for those seeking happiness and wealth in the early years of employment. ABC News reporter Gemma Ferguson has reported that those who have...

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads - Sam Farraway, recently visited Newman College confirming that School-based Apprentices and Trainees (SbATs) were to be included in the eligibility to apply for the Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card...

Newman College will be welcoming 100 jet skis on their grounds for overnight secure parking when the Trekkers for Variety - The Children's Charity, come to town this week. The Jet Skis will leave Port Macquarie on Saturday morning at 7am, from McInherney Park on their...

Charles Sturt University’s Next Generation Excellence Scholarship has been developed to award high-performing HSC students who have shown excellence in their HSC achievements and who live the Charles Sturt ethos of creating a world worth living in. Newman Student...

The Sovereign Hills Display Village Group of builders has banded together to support up-and-coming tradies in the construction industry by offering four $500 vouchers to be utilised at Petrie’s Mitre 10 Port Macquarie. Open to Newman Senior Technical College students...

Over 40,000 retail positions remain unfilled  National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham has pointed out that a major labour shortage in the retail sector is making it harder for this large employer to flourish and provide the quality service experiences expected by...

Hospitality roles slow to fill despite the industry comeback National Skills Week’s Chairman Brian Wexham says hospitality employment opportunities have been slow to fill so far this year despite Australian border restrictions being loosened and the industry...