Armidale’s Polar Plunge returns to Dumaresq Dam on Sunday, 23 August, as organisers look to build on last year’s icy dip in support of local Special Olympics athletes.
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Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Social issues and services
Armidale’s annual sleepout asks locals to feel the cold for Vinnies
More than 1,100 Armidale locals sought help from Vinnies last year. Now the charity wants the wider community to spend a night feeling what that means.
Posted inArmidale, Books
Former New England radio announcer releases debut novel
A two-week ultimatum to move to Armidale for a radio job in 2012 became the start of a career, and now a debut novel, for former FM100.3/2AD announcer Stephanie MacFie.
Posted inArmidale, Mental Health, Science and Research
UNE research finds depression affects all five senses
Armidale researchers have found depression dulls all five senses, not just mood, a discovery they hope will reshape how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business
Cedar Nursery & Design blossoms to Best Nursery title
Again and again, customers highlighted the combination of variety and service that keeps them coming back.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Regional Development
Clean energy body admits trust problem, proposes royalty scheme
The Clean Energy Council admits regional Australia doesn’t trust renewables, but it’s solution is not likely to fix the problem.
Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, Training and courses
Armidale workshops invite locals to create and connect at The Clique Curation
Armidale crafters have a new place to pick up a skill, meet like-minded locals and take home something they made themselves, with The Clique Curation launching its “Create & Connect @ Clique” workshop series.
Posted inArmidale, Best in the New England 2026, Business, Travel
New England Travel charts course to Best Travel Agency title
The combination of firsthand destination knowledge, personalised planning and ongoing support has earned New England Travel a loyal fan base and the region’s trust.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
NERAM opens landmark survey exhibition celebrating five decades of Angus Nivison
The public is invited to experience Unfamiliar Territory, NERAM’s landmark survey exhibition celebrating more than five decades of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Nivison.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale
Armidale scientists turn satellites into nitrogen advice for cotton growers
Armidale researchers are turning satellite images into real-time fertiliser advice for cotton growers; in a project the University of New England hopes will change how the industry manages one of its biggest costs.