Anaiwan artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a stunning earth artwork at Dumaresq Dam for Armidale’s Australia Day 2026 celebrations. Her design focuses on connecting communities and sharing Indigenous history through traditional storytelling.
Armidale Regional Council
Posted inArmidale, Business, Feature
Still time to bid for prime cafe position in Curtis Park
There is still time for food and beverage operators to put their hand up for a new cafe opportunity in one of Armidale’s busiest family destinations, with Expressions of Interest still open for the ‘Cafe on Curtis’ site.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Local councils ready for further phase out of single use plastics
Local councils across the New England are preparing for the next phase of single use plastic phase outs, as the NSW Government moves to further reduce plastic waste under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival
Armidale is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, with the iconic skywhales to grace the skies during the city’s beloved Autumn Festival.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Good News
Armidale leaders celebrate Creekland Restoration achievements
Armidale Urban Rivercare Group hosted a Creeklands Bus Tour this week to showcase more than two decades of ecological restoration along Dumaresq Creek.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Arts
Open Air Gallery brings local art to light in East Mall
Armidale’s newest attraction has been launched. Introducing the Open Air Gallery, located in the heart of the East Mall.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional
Nominate your local heros for an Australia Day Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, with every council across the country calling for locals to help recognise the people and groups who make their communities better places to live.
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 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 inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows
Armidale adds another creative festival for the calendar
Get ready for a burst of colour, creativity, and culture, as the inaugural Creative Streets Festival prepares to transform the heart of Armidale later this month.