Up to 160,000 people could lose NDIS support under sweeping reforms — with regional communities expected to feel the impact most.
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Posted inArmidale, Parenting and kids
Calling all book lovers: Armidale Rotary Book Fair returns with thousands of bargains
Armidale’s annual Rotary Book Fair returns in May, offering thousands of discounted books and raising funds for local charities and community groups.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Expos, conferences and meetings
Armidale forum to tackle end-of-life solar challenge
What happens to solar panels and other renewable infrastructure when they reach the end of their lifespan? A forum on May 4 will look at how we can recycle them locally.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Clubs dominate as record crowds flock to TAS Rugby Carnival
Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to the region
Readers across the New England will again have front-row access to one of the country’s biggest literary events, as the 2026 Sydney Writers’ Festival comes to town.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Thread Shed Armidale to open, building skills and community connections
A new community initiative aimed at tackling textile waste and strengthening local connections will officially open in Armidale this week.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Seniors
Aged-care residents shine at Armidale Show art exhibition
RFBI Armidale residents have taken out multiple awards at this year’s Armidale Show. Check it out here.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
New era for New England Rugby as 2026 season kicks off
New England Rugby’s 2026 season kicks off with Barraba’s debut and Dorrigo’s historic women’s first, signalling competition growth across region.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
When the RARA Rabbis come to town
Two young rabbis from Canada are travelling across the New England this week, bringing connection and support to local Jewish families.