While much of the focus on building the Renewable Energy Zone has been the land use conflict on our farms, and some farmers cashing in while others miss out, many local residents are also finding ways to benefit directly from the transition to renewable power.
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Posted inArmidale, Awards, Education
TAS debaters argue their way to national champions
The Armidale School team of Year 11 debaters has won the senior division of the Australian National Virtual Debating Competition.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser, Grants and funding
Community asked to support PEDAL’s expansion and help them grow
Armidale disability service PEDAL is seeking community support to help expand and grow to meet the community’s needs.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Glen Innes, Local politics, NSW Politics
Confirmed: no approval for rail trail, line reactivation a possibility
The NSW Government owns the rail line, and they haven’t given anyone else permission to use it. Yet.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Awards
NERAM crafts an award-winning exhibition
Fluid Flax exhibition has won NERAM a major accolade at the 2024 IMAGinE Awards, triumphing over 18 other nominations.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics
Rail Trail Fail: Armidale council leaders accused of deliberately hiding grant loss before election
The New England Rail Trail was a dominant issue in the lead up to, and during the recent local government election. The whole time the truth that the project had lost its funding was being hidden from voters.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Guyra, Local politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Rail Trail funding pulled
The saga of the New England Rail Trail has taken another turn, with bushfire recovery funding allocated to the project being pulled by the NSW Government.
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Volunteering
Woodworking, restoration, carpentry and more at the Armidale Lions Community Workshop
Have a passion for woodworking or need a treasured heirloom restored? The Armidale Lions Community Workshop is here to help bring your project to life!
Posted inArmidale, Education
Olympic high jumper Nicola Olyslagers to headline PLC Armidale sport dinner
PLC Armidale will host an extraordinary evening featuring Australian Olympic high jump sensation Nicola Olyslagers next Friday.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Moree, Social issues and services, Tamworth, Uralla
The Welcome Experience rolls out across the region
The magic of the Attract Connect Stay program that has transformed Glen Innes is now spreading out across the New England.