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Line 35: }} '''Armidale''' is a Armidale is a rural [[university town]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newcastle.edu.au/college/health-medicine-wellbeing/department-of-rural-health/placement-information/our-locations/armidale|title=Armidale|date=4 June 2013|website=The University of Newcastle, Australia}}</ref> home to the [[University of New England (Australia)|University of New England]] (UNE). ==History== Line 59: [[File:Armidale mornings 27May2011.jpg|thumb|200px|Woodsmoke pollution, Armidale, 27 May 2011]] During winter there is a problem with some air quality reduction caused by the use of solid fuel domestic wood heaters.<ref> {{Clear}} ===Climate=== Armidale has a [[subtropical highland climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Cfb''<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Chen |first1=Deliang |author-link1=Chen Deliang |last2=Chen |first2=Hans W. |year=2013 |title=Using the Köppen classification to quantify climate variation and change: An example for 1901–2010 |url=http://hanschen.org/koppen/ |journal=Environmental Development |publisher=[[Elsevier]] |volume=6 |pages=69–79 |doi=10.1016/j.envdev.2013.03.007 |bibcode=2013EnvDe...6...69C |access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref>). Armidale's elevation gives it a milder climate than most of northern New South Wales, but the summers are still very warm. Winters are long and cool, with many frosty nights. [[Snow in Australia|Snowfall]] is rare, on average only one day in every three years. [[File:Rologas Fields.jpg|thumb|227x227px|Rologas Fields during autumn]] In Armidale, the presence of four distinct seasons makes it climatically unlike much of inland Australia; hence, the "New England" moniker and the [[autumn foliage|autumn colours]] are notable features of the city. Summers are characterised by warm to very warm days followed almost always by cool, sometimes cold, nights. Thunderstorms often produce heavy falls of rain and occasionally hail in the afternoons and early evenings, also bringing a sudden drop in temperature. Unlike nearby coastal areas, Armidale does not usually experience high humidity levels making most of the summer days quite comfortable. Temperatures exceed {{convert|30|°C|disp=or}} on an average of 13 afternoons per year, but rarely reach higher than {{convert|35|°C|disp=or}}.<ref name="BoM" /> The highest temperature recorded at Armidale Airport was {{convert|37.1|°C|°F}}, recorded in February 2017. Line 296: * 74.0% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were Iraq 2.4%, England 2.0%, India 1.1%, Nepal 1.1%, and New Zealand 1.0%. * 78.6% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Kurdish 1.1%, Nepali 1.1% and Mandarin 0.7%. * The most common responses for religion were No Religion 36.1%, Catholic 16.7% and Anglican 16.1%.<ref>{{ Armidale is home to a [[Yazidis|Êzidî]] community of approximately 650.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burge |first=Michael |date=2023-05-07 |title= ==Suburbs== Line 329: ==Education== <!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:PLCArmidale1947.jpg|thumb|200px|PLC Armidale, 1947]] -->[[File:Front of The Armidale School.jpg|thumb|[[The Armidale School]]]] The city is home to a large number of education facilities, including the [[Armidale School]] (1894), [[New England Girls' School]] (1895), [[Presbyterian Ladies' College, Armidale|Presbyterian Ladies' College]] (PLC Armidale) (1887), and the Armidale [[Waldorf education|Waldorf]] School (1985),<ref> ===University of New England=== {{main|University of New England, Australia}}[[File:Booloominbah Southern Elevation.jpg|thumb|The [[University of New England, Australia|University of New England]]]]The university was founded in 1938, at first as a college of the [[University of Sydney]], but then in its own right in 1954. The UNE contributes to Armidale's position as a city of culture and diversity, with a vibrant artistic and cultural element. The university has strong links to the rural community, and undertakes a lot of agricultural research. There is also a high-technology presence, as well as notable humanities teaching. UNE hosts a wide range of courses, and introduced a number of new courses in 2008, including a five-year Bachelor of Medical Science and [[Doctor of Medicine]] program as part of a joint medical program with the [[University of Newcastle (Australia)|University of Newcastle]].<ref> ==Retail== Line 354: ==Media== The city is serviced by one local newspaper, many radio stations including four local outlets, and all major television stations.<ref> ===Local press=== Line 417: {{div col|colwidth=35em}} * [[Peter Allen (musician)|Peter Allen]], singer and stage performer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/02/05/2154784.htm |title=Peter Allen's Armidale |author=Ingall, Jennifer |date=5 February 2008 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |access-date=29 April 2010}}</ref> * Charles Badham (1884–1943) medical practitioner and public health officer<ref>{{Cite book|url = http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/badham-charles-12779|title=Badham, Charles (1884–1943)|date=2005|access-date=30 March 2015|publisher = Australian Dictionary of Biography|last = Holland|first = Robert A. B.|chapter=Charles Badham (1884–1943) }}</ref> * [[Jillian Banfield]], Geomicrobiologist * [[Archie Barwick]], farmer and WWI sergeant Line 424: * [[Anya Beyersdorf]], actress * [[Leigh Blackmore]], writer and editor * [[Florence Turner Blake]] (1873–1959) artist and benefactor<ref>{{Cite book|url = http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/blake-florence-turner-9521|title=Blake, Florence Turner (1873–1959)|date=1993|access-date=30 March 2015|publisher = Australian Dictionary of Biography|last = Waterhouse|first = Jill|chapter=Florence Turner Blake (1873–1959) }}</ref> * [[Michele Bullock]], economist * [[Zihni Buzo]], engineer * [[Alex Buzo]], playwright * Gilbert Ernest Cory (1906–1977) solicitor and army officer<ref>{{Cite book|url = http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/cory-gilbert-ernest-9831|title=Cory, Gilbert Ernest (1906–1977)|date=1993|access-date=30 March 2015|publisher = Australian Dictionary of Biography|last = Grant|first = Ian|chapter=Gilbert Ernest Cory (1906–1977) }}</ref> * [[Zelman Cowen]], 19th [[Governor General of Australia]], in office from 1977 to 1982, vice-chancellor of the University of New England (1966–1970) * [[Bruce Devlin]], professional golfer, sportscaster and golf course designer Line 436: * [[Bill Hirschberg]] (1881–1963), rugby union player * [[Anthony Kelly (martial artist)|Anthony Kelly]], martial artist * [[Mary Kirkpatrick]], first trained midwife on the [[Mid North Coast]] of [[New South Wales]] * Sir [[Frank Kitto]], former High Court Judge, former Chancellor of the University of New England * [[John McIntosh (Australian politician)|John McIntosh]] – Australian politician, member of the [[New South Wales Legislative Council]] | |||