Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, with every council across the country calling for locals to help recognise the people and groups who make their communities better places to live.
Armidale Regional
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Regional Development
150 jobs and helping to lower electricity prices – Wongalea BESS seeks local feedback
Up to 150 jobs could be created during construction of a major new renewable energy project proposed for Armidale, with residents invited to have their say.
Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale, Arts, Business, Good News
Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard: handmade magic and a growing online adventure
From hand-crafted dragons and whimsical dolls to enchanted accessories, this family-run business has become a beloved name for anyone who believes in the magic of make-believe. But wait… there’s more…
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree
Fears for our nurses as incentives slashed
Fears are growing across the Northern Tablelands that the region’s already struggling hospitals could lose even more staff, after Hunter New England Health confirmed financial incentives for some nurses will be cut.
Posted inArmidale, Good News
PLC’s next group of leaders begin their work
Young women of character from across the region have been inducted to begin their leadership roles at PLC Armidale’s commencement assembly last week.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Guyra, Uralla, Water
It’s the week to learn how water works (literally)
New Englanders are being urged to rethink how they use water and to uncover the hidden ways it flows through everyday life as part of National Water Week 2025
Posted inArmidale, Armidale Regional, Local politics, Regional Development
Council seeks over a million dollars to persist with controversial rail trail
Armidale Regional Council will this week vote on whether to spend more than a million dollars of ratepayer funds to keep the New England Rail Trail alive, despite repeated funding rejections and ongoing community division over the project.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, Uralla, What's on
Fleece to Fashion Gala Parade returns with sparkle, style and sustainability
The Fleece to Fashion Gala Parade returns on 15 November at CSIRO Chiswick, celebrating Australian Merino wool through an evening of couture, creativity and community. Enjoy canapés, cocktails and runway glamour under the stars of New England.
Posted inArmidale, Emmaville, Glen Innes, Kentucky, Lifestyle, Markets and Fairs, Quirindi, Tamworth, Uralla, What's on
Clear out, cash in, and connect on the 2025 Garage Sale Trail
This November, community members across the New England will join the nationwide Garage Sale Trail.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Guyra, Training and courses
Cool climate permaculture workshops in Guyra invite hands-on learning
Gardeners, foragers and curious learners alike are being invited to roll up their sleeves this November for Cool Climate Permaculture 2025, a series of hands-on workshops at the Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden.