Animal welfare concerns are mounting across regional Australia as the federal government finally moved to ease fuel supply pressures that farmers say are threatening livestock transport, planting and the daily operation of rural industries.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts
Two local artists, one shared vision: Tinted opens at NERAM
Two Armidale artists are preparing for a significant hometown moment when their new exhibition ‘Tinted’ opens at NERAM this month
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Education
Aboriginal communities lead effort to bring endangered Bell’s turtles back to Northern Tablelands rivers
Aboriginal communities across the Northern Tablelands are helping release hundreds of endangered Bell’s turtle hatchlings back into local rivers this year.
Posted inNational News
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
Two fuel tankers have been set alight in Iraqi waters in a deadly attack that appears to mark an escalation in the war between Iran and US and Israeli forces.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Armidale man charged for online hate crimes and Nazi symbol
An Armidale man has been charged with alleged hate crimes following an Australian Federal Police investigation into threatening and offensive material posted online.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Entertainment
Armidale Eisteddfod entries open
Entries have opened for the 2026 Armidale Eisteddfod, with organisers inviting musicians, performers and composers of all ages to take part in one of the region’s longest-running cultural events.
Posted inInverell, Parenting and kids
Multicultural Festival to bring colour and community spirit to Inverell this Sunday
Inverell will celebrate culture, food and elite cycling this Sunday when the Multicultural Festival and ProVelo Super League criterium take over the Lake Inverell Off-Road Circuit.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Federal Politics
Government still in denial on fuel supply issues
One retailer in Armidale has increased its prices over a three dollars a litre, while others have run out, and the government insists there is no supply issue.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Rowers point bows to Head of the River
Armidale School rowers will compete against the state’s best at the NSW Head of the River in Sydney this weekend.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Parenting and kids
Families to benefit from Council partnership with Centacare
Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Centacare New England North West to continue delivering weekly playgroup services for local families, ensuring ongoing access to early childhood support through a strong, community-focused partnership.