WEEKEND LONG READ: There’s an $800m price tag on getting water security for Armidale and Uralla, and ratepayers don’t have it Now the state wants a $24 billion energy zone built here, and Mayor Sam Coupland is using that need as leverage: no water, no REZ.
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Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Regional Development
Clean energy body admits trust problem, proposes royalty scheme
The Clean Energy Council admits regional Australia doesn’t trust renewables, but it’s solution is not likely to fix the problem.
Posted inGuyra
Flood study completed for Guyra area
Armidale Regional Council has completed Guyra’s first flood study, improving understanding of local flood risks and informing future planning.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, NSW Politics
New England REZ rollout caused ‘avoidable harm’
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has found the New England REZ rollout caused “avoidable harm” due to a lack of a coherent, enforceable, whole-of-government planning framework.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, What's on
Ron Vickress awarded Armidale’s highest honour
He was 17 when he joined the Navy, watched Japan surrender in Tokyo Bay, and never stopped serving his community since. Now, at 101, Armidale is giving Ron Vickress the keys to the city.
Posted inArmidale
Have your say on community safety in the Armidale region
Armidale Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape the region’s future Crime Prevention Plan by taking part in a community safety survey.
Posted inArmidale, What's on
Armidale library opens its doors for a day of discovery
Ever wanted to “borrow” a person instead of a book? Armidale library is throwing open its doors on 30 July, with behind the scenes tours, a creative studio and living books with extraordinary stories to tell.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation, Local News, Long Read, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
The causes of bad numbers: culture and politics
In this final part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we look at two known forces that corrupt the numbers: culture and politics.
Posted inArmidale, Water
Armidale community invited to help shape future water services
Armidale Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape future water, wastewater and stormwater services through community consultation now.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Ready Communities workshop to strengthen community connections and investment readiness
Armidale Regional Council is hosting a free workshop to strengthen community connections and build investment readiness regionwide together.