Homes NSW has formally declined to acquire the Duval High site for housing development, pulling out of the proposal.
Regional Development
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 inBusiness, Lifestyle, Regional Development, Tenterfield
Tenterfield businesses gather to shape the future at ProspER Forum
On Thursday 16 October 2025, the Tenterfield Golf Club will host the Tenterfield Business and Industry ProspER Forum
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 inGeneral News, Local politics, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
Minns Labor Government to convene dedicated regional advisory group
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty will convene a dedicated regional advisory group to work with the government to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
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 inRegional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth aquatics centre project moves closer to construction
The long-anticipated Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence is a step closer, with Tamworth Regional Council to consider entering an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement at its meeting this week.