Transport issues have soured the otherwise excellent gig as Cold Chisel formally kicked off its Big Five-0 tour in Armidale last night.

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Like clockwork: Move it forward for daylight saving, don’t forget double demerits
Consider this your reminder that this weekend marks the beginning of daylight saving in NSW, and there’s double demerits all weekend.
Small Business Month: Magically clean carpets, vanishing bugs, and website wizards
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we have three great local businesses with magical powers, of sorts,: a carpet cleaner, pest remover, and website developer.
Inverell boy off to Nationals after All Schools Athletics podium
Dustin Uebergang is off to Nationals after a silver medal at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships in Sydney
Small Business Month: Three artisans – wood, words, and jewels
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Northern District Exhibit seeks volunteers and new manager
The Northern District Exhibit is on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers and a new part-time Manager to help promote the region at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Small Business Month: a one-stop boutique, multi-generational florist, and western homewares
October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Socially-just and ecologically-sound food and agriculture roadshow comes to Armidale
Want to empower local communities to take back control of food and agriculture systems? This event in Armidale on October 14 is for you.
The future of media: An evening with Dr Rob Nicholls on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is everywhere: join ABC Friends Northern Tablelands for a discussion on how it is affecting media next Tuesday in Armidale.
NFF CEO Tony Mahar departs for Energy Infrastructure role
NFF CEO Tony Mahar will resign after a decade of impactful leadership to assume the role of Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.