Armidale Regional Council is holding an extraordinary meeting tomorrow afternoon, Monday January 30, on the adoption of the amended delivery plan and resourcing strategy linked to the proposed 50% rates increase.
Local News
Minerama fossicking, gem and jewellery show returns to Glen Innes
NSW’s largest annual fossicking and gemstone show, Minerama, will return to the Glen Innes Showgrounds from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of March.
Easier access for caravans as Mount Kaputar upgrade completed
Bark Hut picnic area and campground in Mount Kaputar National Park has had a facelift, with a $650,000 upgrade making it easier to access for camper trailers and caravans now complete.
New cotton gin proposed for Liverpool Plains
A proposal to develop a new cotton gin at the corner of Wandobah Road and Coonabarabran Road at Yannergee, south of Gunnedah, has been put forward by the people who own Carrol Cotton.
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Congratulations to New England’s Australia Day Award recipients
A number of New England residents have been recognised for their achievements and contribution in the Australia Day awards.
Dipper to star at Glen Innes Show
The annual Glen Innes Show arrives at the Glen Innes Showground on Friday 10th February to Sunday 12th February, with a something for all ages.
New medical training project offers hope to New England
A new innovation in GP training may offer hope to the New England by allowing GP registrars, or trainee doctors, to work in short-staffed communities and be supervised remotely.
Funding boosts for Moobi school, Armidale art gallery, community care
A number of small grants have been given to important community services in our region to help improve their facilities and services.
Our roads part 3: it’s all about the money
As impressive as the $500m announcement was, the reality is that’s no guarantee that will be the amount spent on fixing our flood damaged roads. In this final part of our series, we look at how the money works.