Inverell’s mountain bike park has closed after the local club failed to form a committee, with Council now seeking new operators, and the Mountain Bike Club pleading for new committee members.
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Posted inArmidale, Feature, Sport
Men’s A Grade returns to Armidale hockey comp
Men’s A-Grade hockey has returned to the Armidale competition in spectacular form, with a strong crowd turning out for an exciting opening night under lights on Friday.
Posted inArmidale, Cricket, Feature
Armidale cricketers pad up for Douglas Shield grand final
The Armidale School is through to its first Douglas Shield grand final in more than two decades after defeating defending premiers Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange.
Posted inArmidale, Feature, Sport
PLC Armidale tennis team headed to Sydney
PLC Armidale has named its 2026 Tildesley tennis team, with the squad set to travel to Sydney to compete against leading independent girls’ schools.
Posted inGood News, Regional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Aquatic centre project moves closer to construction in Tamworth
Tamworth’s long-awaited aquatic centre is edging closer to construction, with council moving into the final stages of planning and design as the swimming season comes to a close.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Sport
Gold and bronze for TAS rowers at Head of the River
Rowers from The Armidale School have delivered strong performances at the NSW Schoolgirl and Schoolboy Head of the River in Sydney, with podium finishes and season-best efforts across the board.
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 inSport, Tamworth
Regional Academy Games launched in Tamworth
Regional sporting talent took centre stage in Tamworth with the official launch of the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Young players invited to Nomads AFL Come and Try day
The New England Nomads Juniors are inviting young players to pull on the boots, with the club hosting a Come and Try Day later this month ahead of the 2026 AFL season
Posted inArmidale, Education, Sport
Local athletes to benefit from new high-performance academy
UNE has teamed up with Armidale Regional Council to nurture the region’s top young athletes, as part of the inaugural Talent ID High Performance Academy.