The Big Chill Festival has once again proven that regional events are more than just a good time, they’re a powerful force for economic growth and long-term resilience in communities like the Armidale Region.
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Posted inArmidale, Awards
Entries open for region’s iconic fashion awards
Australia’s finest emerging and established designers are being called to the runway, with entries now open for the 2025 Fleece to Fashion Awards.
Posted inArmidale
The Clique Curation wins BITNE: A big win for local makers
The Clique Curation has taken out a well-deserved win in the Craft Store category in our Best in the New England awards, and it’s easy to see why.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Indigenous
Yarning about Dementia videos in Armidale
HealthWISE recently launched a new video series about dementia, at the Armidale Cultural Centre, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers looking after people with dementia and related illnesses.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Volunteering
Service and Support: UHA volunteers celebrated as Lions Club lends a hand
The volunteer team behind the much-loved Ivy Café at the hospital has received a significant boost thanks to the Armidale Lions Club
Posted inArmidale, Business, Good News, Tamworth
Two hair salons share top honour on day one of BITNE
Two standout hair salons—Sass & Co on Darling in Tamworth and HALO Hair Design of Armidale—have been jointly awarded the title of Best Hairdresser in the 2025 in Best in the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Youth
Armidale Secondary College locking toilets again
Less than two years after issues with the toilets at Armidale Secondary College triggered a massive outpouring of anguish and pain, the beleaguered highschool has locked the toilets again this week.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
Albion Park pedestrian bridge reopened
The Albion Park Pedestrian Bridge has officially reopened to the public, following a major reconstruction project that honours the heritage and community significance of the original structure.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Tamworth
Five NIAS athletes headed to elite state development program
While most local kids will be looking to spend their July school holidays playing games, five locals will be touching grass instead of controllers, and furthering their elite sporting goals.
