A mental health order for the Mole River murder accused lasted only minutes in court, before they realised the charge was too serious for it to be an option.
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PLC Armidale hockey teams crowned IGSA champions
PLC Armidale’s senior and junior hockey teams have been crowned 2026 IGSA champions after impressive Grand Final victories in Sydney.
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Armidale creatives push for physical coworking hub as group hits 360 members
An Armidale businesswoman has built a 360-member community for local creatives and business owners in just a few months, and now has the region’s mayor and council on board to help it grow further.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale brewery takes top honours at Sydney beer awards
The Welder’s Dog has taken home a Champion Award from the 2026 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show for its Piney Pale Ale.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Youth
Are you the next Makuach Maluach or Gout Gout? Sporting talent hunt for Armidale’s multicultural youth
Armidale teens from Ezidi, Congolese and other multicultural backgrounds get their shot at being scouted next week, home schoolers included, as NIAS brings its Talent ID Day to SportUNE.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Immigration, Long Read
Demographic bulimia: why immigration is a stuck-in-the-muck issue
Labor, the Coalition and One Nation all say they want fewer migrants. Australia’s economy, its farms and its own refugee-resettlement towns all need more of them. It’s a clash between electoral populism and policy reality with no solution.
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Armidale cake shop marks first birthday with a year’s worth of sweet memories
A shopfront that began as a nervous experiment on Saturdays is about to celebrate its first birthday, with the woman behind New England Cake Co. crediting the Armidale community for turning a side hustle into a full-time business.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Sport
PLC Armidale sends three teams to Sydney for IGSA finals
PLC Armidale is sending three hockey and netball teams to Sydney to compete in the 2026 IGSA finals series this weekend.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Exhibitions and performances
NERAM opens doors to emerging artists with 40 Under 40 exhibition
The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale is calling on emerging artists and artisans from across the region to submit work for its end of year exhibition, 40 Under 40.
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Armidale music teacher helps make Australian brass history
An Armidale music teacher has helped Sydney City Brass secure a historic fourth-place finish at one of the world’s leading brass band competitions.