Get ready for a full-throttle weekend of live music, fire pits, frosty dips and legendary vibes as Big Chill Festival transforms Armidale this weekend.
Sam Coupland
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Grants and funding
Local groups awarded community grant funding
Twenty local groups have received funding in the latest round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Roads and Infrastructure
New superfast EV chargers coming to Armidale
Armidale is set to welcome two new Superfast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers to the CBD funded by the renewable energy transition.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Grants and funding
New project offers $3000 to ditch the wood fire heating in Armidale
Asthma Australia has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing harmful air pollution in Armidale by encouraging residents to replace their woodfire heaters.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union
Nation’s largest primary-aged rugby carnival tackles Armidale this weekend
There will no doubt be some impressive scorelines this weekend, but it is the remarkable numbers behind the scenes that promise to make this year’s TAS Rugby Carnival one to remember.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
Bridging the past and future: work begins on new bridge
Work is due to begin on the replacement of Armidale’s historic Albion Park Suspension Bridge. The bridge has been closed since 2023 due to flood and white ant damage.
Posted inArmidale, Housing
Armidale puts out call for social housing development
Armidale Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for the development of council-owned land for social housing project.
Posted inArmidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
Get your motors running for Ulysses Club national rally
From Harleys to Hondas- almost 900 Ulysses Club members will be rolling into Armidale on their motorbikes for the club’s national week-long rally until 29 March.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
ARC agrees to multimillion-dollar benefit sharing deal
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has agreed to a benefit sharing arrangement with energy company ACENERGY which could see millions of dollars invested in the community.
Posted inGood News, Local News
New England does their bit to Clean Up Australia
Communities across the New England came together for Clean Up Australia Day yesterday, with students, volunteers, and local businesses working to remove rubbish from streets, parks, and public spaces.