Get ready for a full-throttle weekend of live music, fire pits, frosty dips and legendary vibes as Big Chill Festival transforms Armidale this weekend.
Armidale Regional
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Tamworth, Work and career
New career, who dis?
It’s National Careers Week (12-18 May), and New England locals have been urged to look to TAFE NSW to “supercharge” their career options, just like one local mum who switched to plumbing in her thirties.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Tamworth, Training and courses, Youth
Girls on Fire: Helping teens build resilience, connect, and explore opportunities
Teenage girls across the New England are getting ready to set the region on fire, or at least, learn how to manage the flame, with the Girls on Fire camp.
Posted inArmidale
Bag a bargain at the Armidale Rotary Book Fair
Armidale Rotary’s Book Fair is back in 2025 with a treasure trove of books and more to entice all book lovers to make the journey.
Posted inArmidale, What's on
Double joy for local Catholics
The Catholic community across the New England has experienced a rare and uplifting week of celebration, marked by two historic moments — the ordination of a new Bishop in Armidale and the selection of a new Pope in Rome.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Velvet Café brings Ezidi culture, coffee, and community to Armidale
Velvet Café, a new cultural and culinary experience rooted in Ezidi tradition, officially opens its doors today.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, What's on
New NERAM exhibition opens doors to creativity for Ascent participants
A new exhibition will open at NERAM today, showcasing the art from members of The Ascent Group. Check it out here.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Housing, Mental Health
New Chancellor induction clouded by student welfare concerns
The University of New England has officially welcomed its new Chancellor, Dr Sarah Pearson, but her installation ceremony and this week’s graduation ceremonies have been overshadowed by claims of ongoing student mistreatment at Robb College.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Legal, Tamworth
One former leader convicted, another charged
Former UNE Vice Chancellor Brigid Heywood was finally convicted yesterday but avoided a record, while Tamworth Regional Councillor Mark Rodda was charged with vandalism.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Volunteering, What's on, Youth
Pathfinders’ Pumpkins Hit the Road Again to Support Communities in Need
The Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns in 2025, with young people from across Pathfinders’ programs to grow, harvest, and hand-deliver fresh pumpkins to those doingit tough.