A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates… but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?
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University of the Third Age gets much needed upgrade
Armidale’s University of the Third Age, also called U3A, will undertake a number of much-needed upgrade and maintenance projects on its Markham Street premises thanks to a grant from the NSW Government.
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Last days to get cheap tickets for Armidale show
The Armidale and New England Show is on March 3rd and 4th, and if you act quickly, you can get your tickets for 20% off.
Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle
Local Armidale social group helps LGBTIQ+ find their people safely
GAYS – Gay Armidale Youth and Seniors – is a social group providing a safe space for queer people to hang out, and they’re holding a picnic next weekend.
Posted inArmidale, Local politics
Extraordinary Armidale Regional Council meeting on rates increase plans tomorrow
Armidale Regional Council is holding an extraordinary meeting tomorrow afternoon, Monday January 30, on the adoption of the amended delivery plan and resourcing strategy linked to the proposed 50% rates increase.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation
New medical training project offers hope to New England
A new innovation in GP training may offer hope to the New England by allowing GP registrars, or trainee doctors, to work in short-staffed communities and be supervised remotely.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local News
Funding boosts for Moobi school, Armidale art gallery, community care
A number of small grants have been given to important community services in our region to help improve their facilities and services.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Scholarships for rural and ag students closing soon
A number of scholarships offered for regional students or for students studying an ag course are closing soon, and local students are encouraged to get their applications in.
Posted inArmidale, Inverell, Local News, Moree, NSW Politics, Sport, Tamworth
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
A number of grants have been announced that will see everything from new lights to new toilets installed at sporting facilities across the region.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Investigation, Local News
At least 8 of Armidale’s GPs are leaving… Who’s available now?
With 8 GPs leaving town, the New England Times did a quick survey of where the doctors are and who is taking new patients, but it’s not good.