PLC Armidale students carried an injured hiker with a broken leg for hours through the Warrumbungles, using a makeshift stretcher in a dramatic bush rescue.
Armidale Regional
Posted inArmidale, Energy
New England region explores opportunity to “close the loop” on solar recycling
New England could become a solar recycling hub as rising end-of-life panels create economic and waste management opportunities.
Posted inAI, Armidale, Energy, Environment
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
As Australia’s love for solar threatens to pile into a serious waste stream, researchers are turning to AI to extract more value from retired panels, and UNE is leading the way.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
Graduation week underway as UNE brings thousands to Armidale
Graduation week is underway in Armidale, with thousands of visitors expected as UNE hosts its biggest-ever ceremonies.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Never miss a beat this Heart Week
Armidale residents are being urged to prioritise their heart health this Heart Week, with a local walking group inviting the community to step out and get active.
Posted inArmidale
Public consultation to commence on rail trail framework
Armidale Regional Council will open public consultation next week on plans to convert a disused rail corridor into a 67km recreational trail, as preliminary studies get underway.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
Community invited to Armidale’s Annual Bird Show this Sunday
Hundreds of birds are set to fill the pavilion at Armidale Showground this Sunday, as the Armidale and District Bird Club Inc prepares to host its much-loved Annual Show
Posted inArmidale, Water
Armidale activates Level 2 water restrictions amid escalating dry conditions
Armidale will impose Level 2 water restrictions from today as dam levels fall and dry conditions persist, with residents urged to curb outdoor water use to protect supplies.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, What's on
Go behind the scenes at Armidale Fire and Rescue Open Day
Firefighters in Armidale are throwing open the station doors next month, inviting the community to step inside, meet the crew, and get a closer look at the work that goes on behind the scenes at Fire and Rescue NSW.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Police pursuit comes dangerously close to Anzac Day service
A police pursuit has ended with a 22-year-old woman charged, after an allegedly stolen vehicle was chased just metres from Anzac Day commemorations.