31 March 2026 • The Taree community came together in celebration and connection as TUC, alongside Biripi AMS, hosted their second annual Mullet Run BBQ event to celebrate the start of Mullet season.

26 March 2026 • Students from Great Lakes College (Forster) joined TUC for an EduVenture excursion exploring careers across our region.

19 March 2026 • Chatham High School CHACE Students recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Charles Sturt University, with the support of Taree Universities Campus. 

18 March 2026 • Students in Years 9 and 10 from Taree High School joined TUC for a Career Industry Excursion designed to expand their perspectives and ignite curiosity. The day saw students venture beyond the classroom to experience real-world workplaces firsthand.

Since October alone, the Community Connector Program has supported 100 professionals to relocate to the MidCoast with their families. These skilled professionals are strengthening vital services across our region — from GPs and nurses to engineers, childcare staff and community leaders.

Tuesday, 3 March • Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, Taree Universities Campus partnered with Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) to host an inspiring morning dedicated to empowering young women from across the Mid Coast. Year 11 and 12 students from six local schools gathered at TUC for a thoughtful and uplifting event that celebrated the progress made by women in the region while looking toward the future.

On Thursday, 26 February, the Taree Universities Campus building came alive with pride and possibility as students, families, and community leaders gathered for the 2026 Celebration of Student Success. The evening marked a significant milestone for regional learners who have completed their studies, transforming personal achievement into a collective moment of recognition for the Mid Coast community.

Tuesday 10 February, 2026 • Taree Universities Campus welcomed families and senior‑year students to our inaugural Uni Roadshow Parent Information Evening. From 5pm, representatives from Charles Sturt University, University of New England, Southern Cross University and University of Newcastle shared the possibilities of regional higher education — all under one roof.

Eight months after the devastating floods of May 2025 left the Taree Universities Campus building barely recognizable, on January 29 we officially reopened our doors, restored and revitalised for the new year. What was once a scene of mud and destruction has been transformed into a fresh, modern study space, ready to welcome a new cohort of students.

Our EduVenture program has been busy this term, providing students with hands-on opportunities to explore future pathways and career possibilities.

17 — 19 November 2025 • This month our CEO Donna Ballard, Campus Coordinator Evan Weller, Education Support Officer Gemma Death and Campus Careers Advisor Ben Archer attended the Regional Universities Study Hub (RUSH) National Forum in Canberra, hosted by Australian National University.

This event provided a fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with other Study Hubs from across Australia, sharing ideas and approaches to supporting regional education. 

In a display of youth-led conservation, TUC sponsored the Guraa (Manning River turtle) Hackathon, a district-wide event that brought together senior students from five local schools to tackle one of the region's most pressing environmental challenges. Held December 5th at the MidCoast Council, the one-day event was envisioned by Uncle Will Paulson, a local Aboriginal elder and expert, with the goal of connecting young people with Country and inspiring innovative solutions for the protection of the unique Manning River helmeted turtle.

On Saturday 11 October and again on Saturday 25 October 2025, TUC supported by MidCoast Council, delivered two complimentary guided walks in Taree that wove together water, history and Biripi culture.

Two days of honest dialogue, laughter and inspiration unfolded at the Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC ) on 18‑19 September, when more than 80 local high‑school students gathered for VOYCE: Voice of Youth Conference & Expo across the two days.

Tuesday 9 September • TUC student Tim Connolly took the stage at the University of Technology Sydney as part of the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) National Policy Symposium, Student Equity in an Era of Change 2025.

The event convened higher education leaders, policymakers, and student representatives from across Australia to explore how universities can become more inclusive, accessible, and supportive for all students.

We were were delighted to judge pitches from students as part of the Ignite program, a dynamic STEM initiative hosted by MidCoast Christian College. This innovative experience empowers students to design, manufacture and eventually race CO2-powered cars, fostering crucial skills in engineering, business and teamwork.

TUC is thrilled to announce that it has secured a significant investment of $831,024 through the NSW Government's Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program (REDCIP). This funding is part of a broader $11.5 million investment by the Minns Government into six Northern Rivers projects, aimed at driving economic development and supporting job creation in regional NSW.

CareerQuip 2025, the Mid Coast's premier careers expo, successfully returned on Thursday, 31 July, at the TAFE Taree Campus. This year's event marked a significant milestone as it showcased the resilience and adaptability of the Mid Coast community in the wake of the May flooding disaster.

TUC is proud to have hosted a vibrant community march and cultural ceremony to mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week 2025. The event, organised by the Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre (ACMC), brought together the community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC under the theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy."

TUC registered students were among 40 who were awarded scholarships from Coastline Bank through the Coastline Bank Community Foundation. This year, a total of $20,000 has been invested in the future of local students in the Macleay and Manning Valley regions, with each receiving a $500 scholarship.