What happens to solar panels and other renewable infrastructure when they reach the end of their lifespan? A forum on May 4 will look at how we can recycle them locally.
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Posted inArmidale, Sport
Clubs dominate as record crowds flock to TAS Rugby Carnival
Record numbers turned out for the TAS Rugby Carnival in Armidale, with clubs dominating across the divisions.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Inverell
New England venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to the region
Readers across the New England will again have front-row access to one of the country’s biggest literary events, as the 2026 Sydney Writers’ Festival comes to town.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah, Tamworth
Another high visibility operation in Tamworth
Police have charged eight people following a three-day high-visibility operation targeting crime around Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Thread Shed Armidale to open, building skills and community connections
A new community initiative aimed at tackling textile waste and strengthening local connections will officially open in Armidale this week.
Posted inParenting and kids, Quirindi
Quirindi gears up for community Heritage Festival
Quirindi will come alive with tractors, trains and community spirit when the annual Heritage Festival returns to the Rural Heritage Village on May 2–3.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes Severn Council welcomes illicit tobacco crackdown
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Margot Davis has welcomed a recent multi-agency operation targeting illegal products in the local community, following raids on stores in Armidale and Glen Innes.
Posted inBendemeer, Cricket
‘Worth his weight in gold’: Boy from Bendemeer keeps shining in IPL
Josh Hazlewood has been hailed for yet another matchwinning display, as he helped bowl champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top of the IPL.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Seniors
Aged-care residents shine at Armidale Show art exhibition
RFBI Armidale residents have taken out multiple awards at this year’s Armidale Show. Check it out here.