A Red Alert has been issued for Malpas Dam near Guyra after high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae were detected in untreated water, prompting health warnings for residents and visitors.
Armidale Regional
Community unites to grow local food futures at Home Grown Garden Tour Launch
Armidale’s love for fresh food, sustainable living and community connection will be on full display this Friday evening as the Home Grown Garden Tour kicks off with an inspiring launch event at the Armidale Playhouse.
History to be part of this year’s Armidale Autumn Festival
Heritage skills and historic machinery will take centre stage at Armidale’s 2026 Autumn Festival, with new demonstrations showcasing lost trades and early agricultural innovation
New England Wedding Showcase returns to Armidale this February
Couples planning their big day will have the chance to connect with some of the region’s most trusted wedding professionals when the New England Wedding Showcase returns to Armidale at the end of this month.
MOU to focus the fight for fairer regional air travel
Two organisations have combined their efforts to fight for better access to regional flights and sustainable regional airports.
Healthier skin begins with simpler, more conscious choices
In a world of crowded bathroom shelves and complex skincare routines, healthier skin is often less about adding the latest product and more about understanding what the skin is exposed to every day.
New England BESS projects get certainty with government contracts
Three large-scale battery projects proposed for the New England have been awarded state-backed contracts as part of the NSW Government’s long-duration energy storage rollout
Armidale warned of falling dam levels
Armidale Regional Council is warning residents to prepare for the possible introduction of Level 1 water restrictions as ongoing hot and dry conditions begin to impact local water storages.
Central Park gathering planned to support Iranian democracy movement
A peaceful community gathering will take place in Armidale’s Central Park on Sunday, February 8, to show solidarity with people in Iran who are calling for democratic reform and an end to the current Islamic regime.
