The Community Power Agency has secured a FRRR grant to coordinate the development of a Guide to Better Biodiversity on Solar Farms

Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Small Business Month: your next property, natural fibre clothes, and welding works
Today in our profiles of great local small businesses we have a real estate agent, a clothing store, and a welder.
MP questions cutting bush programs while funding NSW cricket side
Adam Marshall has criticised Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty on the decision to sponsor the NSW Blues cricket team while cutting millions from regional grant programs.
Small Business Month: creative collective, local GP, post pregnancy fitness
Today we have a micro-retailer collective, a doctor, and a maternal fitness specialist.
New off-leash dog park for Gunnedah
Gunnedah Shire Council has approved an area in Wandobah Reserve (opposite McAndrew Park) as the location for development of an Off-Leash Dog Park.
Hundreds march for Yes in Armidale
Organisers say three hundred people marched in the streets of the Armidale CBD last Friday in support of the Voice to Parliament.
Small Business Month: yoga, eco-home products, and tiny homes
Today in our profiles of great local small businesses we have a yoga studio, a supplier of environmentally friendly home products, and a tiny home builder.
Safety education campaign for e-scooters in Armidale
Just a couple of short weeks into the 12 month trial of e-scooters a new safety campaign has been launched, penalties introduced for e-scooter offences, and an increase in ‘safety ambassadors’ ordered.
Small Business Month: shirt printing, metal art creating, home fixing
Today in our profiles of great local small businesses we have a t-shirt printing business, a metal fab creative studio, and a home care business.
Fundraiser set up for family after death of three children
A fundraiser has been established to support the Smith family after three of their children perished in a tragic plane crash on Friday.