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.
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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.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA “private urination” referred to police
Police will be brought into investigate the behaviour of staff of an Armidale based federal government agency following claims a staff member was urinated on.
Posted inBarraba
112th Barraba Show on in March
Now in its impressive 112th year, the Barraba Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association Inc. show in final preparations, with the gates opening at 6pm on Friday the 3rd of March.
Posted inSport, Uralla Shire
More new tennis courts for Uralla
Uralla Tennis Club will soon be home to two new synthetic grass courts thanks to a $135,000 state government grant.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Final days to register for public meeting on GP crisis in Armidale
A public meeting on the future of primary health care in the Armidale region is being held next Wednesday, February 15, with RSVPs closing on Monday.
Posted inGunnedah, Inverell, Tamworth, Women
New England women thriving for International Women’s Day in March
International Women’s Day is on Wednesday March 8, and places are filling up fast for ‘Thrive’ themed events being held throughout the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Tourism
Work begins on Dumaresq Dam redevelopment
The recreation area at Dumaresq Dam will be closed for 6 months while it undergoes a dramatic transformation to a modern tourist area.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
31 new nurses for Tamworth
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson today announced that 31 graduate nurses and midwives will begin their careers at Tamworth Hospital this year, in a major boost to the local health workforce.
Posted inIndigenous, Moree
Reconciliation Action Plan being developed for Moree Plains Shire
A reconciliation action plan (RAP) is being developed by Moree Plains Shire Council, with a number of information sessions coming up for members of the Aboriginal community to have their say.