Almost 83 years after it was constructed, the Kentucky Memorial Hall will soon have a split system air-conditioning system installed, powered off-grid with a new battery for their solar power system.
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Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.
Posted inWalcha
Walcha Farmers’ Market on Saturday
The Walcha Farmer’s Market is on this Saturday, February 18, with a packed lineup of entertainment and stalls.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News
Is our mobile phone reception getting worse?
There’s been a noticeable spike in complaints about mobile phone reception across the New England, but the major telcos deny there’s any reason for it.
Posted inGunnedah
New sports court for PCYC Gunnedah
People in Gunnedah will have a new court to play on thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW) Gunnedah […]
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
$150k up for grabs for New England projects
$150,000 in federal funding for projects in the New England is up for grabs in the latest round of Stronger Communities grants.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
Fire permits suspended as temperatures spike into the high 30s across the region
With temperatures soaring above 30 degrees today and the fire danger throughout the region rated as High, the RFS is reminding people that all permits are suspended and they should be on alert for grass fires.
Posted inArmidale, Guyra, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Posted inArmidale
Fix it yourself with help from Sustainable Living Armidale
Local woodworker and Sustainable Living Armidale member Bar Finch will be conducting a Basic Home Maintenance Course over six weeks starting next Friday, February 17th.