Armidale’s Autumn Festival is set to soar to new heights with the announcement that Paul Bennet Airshows will headline this year’s event, bringing world-class aviation excitement to the skies above the city.
Armidale Regional Council
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
History to be part of this year’s Armidale Autumn Festival
Heritage skills and historic machinery will take centre stage at Armidale’s 2026 Autumn Festival, with new demonstrations showcasing lost trades and early agricultural innovation
Posted inArmidale Regional, Water
Armidale warned of falling dam levels
Armidale Regional Council is warning residents to prepare for the possible introduction of Level 1 water restrictions as ongoing hot and dry conditions begin to impact local water storages.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards
Armidale Australia Day awards announced
Armidale has announced their Australia Day award winners – see who won!
Posted inGeneral News
Indigenous Earth Artist to Feature at Australia Day Celebrations
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.
Posted inArmidale, Business
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.