Armidale Building Supplies has been crowned Best Hardware Store in Best in the New England 2025, with local love outshining chains again.
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Posted inArmidale, Business, Inverell
The bandit bests the outlaw: Bandit Automotive wins Best Mechanic
It was high noon and spanners at ten paces, but when the dust settled and the grease was wiped away, the Bandit had bested the Outlaw.
Posted inArmidale, Business
East Mall ‘gem’ wins Best Book Store
A beloved staple of Armidale’s East Mall has been recognised as the region’s literary heart, with Readers Companion winning Best Book Store
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
Waldorf school brings UNE academics into the classroom to inspire students
A new partnership between The Armidale Waldorf School and the University of New England is helping senior students explore future possibilities by connecting them with academics whose careers are driven by passion and purpose.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Housing, Uralla
Two builders take out top honour in Best in the New England awards
Voters in this year’s Best in the New England awards could not separate two outstanding local builders, with Mitch Cooper Building and Integrity New Homes Armidale tying for the title of Best Builder.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Lost in Palm Springs opening at NERAM
NERAM is pleased to present Lost in Palm Springs, a national touring exhibition that brings together the creative minds of 14 internationally recognised artists, photographers and thinkers.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Grants and funding
Funding shortfall sees regional galleries eyeing cuts
NERAM may face big cuts after losing $80,000 a year in annual funding from the NSW Government.
Posted inArmidale
Armidale’s first year of the full SRV increase enables significant improvement in asset renewal
The 2025-26 financial year will be the first year Armidale Regional Council levies the full Special rate Variation increase.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings
Helping locals plug into cheaper home batteries
A free community event in Armidale this Thursday night promises to demystify the world of battery storage and help locals tap into the new federal rebate for home batteries.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Crafting a new career in stone (literally)
A chance encounter with the ancient trade of stonemasonry has grown into a full-blown obsession – and a promising career for Armidale’s Travis Stahlhut.