Just days after the news that they had their own farm, and they are the NSW Law Society President’s Charity for 2023, Armidale’s own BackTrack has scored a major election commitment.

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More shade at Gravesend school
Gravesend Public School students will soon have much more shade and protection from harsh weather for learning, handball, assemblies and other activities, thanks to a new grant.
Direct flights for Gunnedah?
The tarmac at Gunnedah Airport needs to be replaced, so Council is wanting to find out if locals want direct flights to town again.
$6m to reduce livestock methane
The Albanese Government is funding three research projects to help Australian farmers reduce methane emissions from livestock.
Simson Bridge closed due to safety issues
The Simson Bridge on Clifton Road just north of Breeza has been closed to traffic following an assessment which revealed extensive flood damage.
$3m Armidale Airport Satellite election promise
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has committed to spending $3 million to install a satellite landing system at Armidale Regional Airport
Public meeting on community energy proposal for Uralla
ZNET Uralla is hosting an event on Monday night to consider some of the new ideas in community energy for the future energy needs of Uralla.
Sheep Sustainability Framework holds first Industry Forum
More than 40 internal stakeholders from across sheepmeat and wool met last week for the first Industry Forum coordinated by the Sheep Sustainability Framework.
BOM issues El Niño watch advice
The BOM has announced that the 2022–2023 La Niña has ended, and they are now watching for the start of El Niño.
Million dollar expansion for Walcha skatepark
Walcha’s existing skatepark will be tripled in size and add a half-court basketball court, seating, shade shelters, drinking fountains and other facilities.