Inverell Shire Public Library has expanded its services with the installation of three new private study and meeting booths, giving residents greater access to quiet, flexible, and confidential spaces in the heart of town.
Community development
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Homes NSW out of Duval High housing deal
Homes NSW has formally declined to acquire the Duval High site for housing development, pulling out of the proposal.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tingha
Tingha backs playground and park upgrades
Tingha residents have backed Inverell Council’s plans for new playgrounds and park upgrades to create safer, modern community spaces.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Government continues to talk up Duval High redevelopment while locals try to block it
A grassroots campaign has been launched to stop plans for a housing development on the former Duval High School site in Armidale
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.
Posted inCommunity development, Education, Housing, Local politics
Promises and Secrets: Duval High development proposal raises questions
Homes NSW and the Housing Minister are not answering questions about the proposed redevelopment of the Duval High site, while the Department of Education is uncharacteristically candid in revealing Armidale kids are possibly being punished because of partisan politics.
Posted inCommunity development, Local News
Regional Australia Bank returns $2.79 million to community groups
Regional Australia Bank has returned $2.79 million to more than 2,300 organisations 2025, powered by 100,000 regional Australians.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Local News
Dozens of community projects to benefit from federal grant
Thirteen community groups in the Parkes Electorate will share $120,000 in Stronger Communities Programme grants for projects ranging from Indigenous rugby uniforms to improved facilities and accessibility.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Warialda
Warialda’s time to shine
This coming Sunday (27th July) will see Warialda locals exert some elbow grease in an effort to bring about a more vibrant and cleaner community.
Posted inCommunity development, Energy, Grants and funding, Local News
Communities reclaim the power to shape their renewable future
Regional communities hosting renewable energy projects are being urged to think beyond painting the town hall and footy jerseys and take the lead in securing long-term social, economic and environmental benefits from the renewable transformation.