Armidale Regional Council is partnering with local organisations to deliver youth-focused events and activities across the region.
Sam Coupland
Posted inArmidale, Water
Armidale takes major step forward on long-term water security
Armidale’s water security fight moves from council chambers to the planning system. A scoping report is in, SEARS have been requested, the clock is ticking on the REZ standoff, and construction could start in 2028.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Creativity comes alive across Armidale this October
Armidale’s CBD shuts down to traffic and opens up to art, music and karaoke as the Creative Streets Festival returns for three weeks of events this October.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Local politics, Long Read, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Water
No water, no REZ: how Armidale is using the REZ as leverage to fix a decade-old problem
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.
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, 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.