New Englanders with smart meters installed may soon be able to use electricity free of charge for three hours a day under a new plan designed to spread the benefits of renewable energy.
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Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows, sustainable living
Line up locked in for this weekend’s Black Gully Festival
The 2025 program features a vibrant mix of live performances across two stages, with genres ranging from jazz and salsa to rock and soul.
Posted inArmidale, Gardening, Good News, Guyra, Training and courses, Uralla, Walcha, Water
Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams brings waterwise wisdom to the New England
Horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams will be in the New England region this November, helping locals make every drop of water count in their gardens.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services, Youth
Headspace launches new hobby groups to help young people connect
Headspace Armidale is inviting young people aged 12 to 25 to get creative, social, and inspired through a new series of hobby and connection groups launching in November.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Packsaddle presents $50,000 to NERAM at 40th celebration
The long-running partnership between the Packsaddle Committee and the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) was celebrated as the committee presented a $50,000 cheque to the museum during its 40th Packsaddle dinner.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Guyra
Armidale woman wins $100k on birthday scratchie bought in Guyra
An Armidale woman has been left stunned and jumping with joy after she unwrapped a winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket worth a dazzling $100,000 as a birthday present from her daughter.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail fight gets ugly again as Armidale votes to spend $500k on a ‘dead horse’
Some unprofessional moments in last Wednesday night’s debate about the Rail Trail proposal has now devolved into claims, counter claims, and petitions this week.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Fundraiser
Artists open their doors for the inaugural New England Artisan Trail
This November, the Friends of NERAM will host the New England Artisan Trail, a weekend event inviting the public into the studios of six professional artists across the region. Taking […]
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Regional Development
150 jobs and helping to lower electricity prices – Wongalea BESS seeks local feedback
Up to 150 jobs could be created during construction of a major new renewable energy project proposed for Armidale, with residents invited to have their say.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Arts, Business, Good News
Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure
From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…