Armidale Regional Council is hosting a free workshop to strengthen community connections and build investment readiness regionwide together.
Sam Coupland
Posted inArmidale, Consultations and feedback, Regional Development
ARC ducks questions about City Vitality Plan
“The world’s most expensive bollard” – the Draft Armidale City Centre Vitality Plan is now open for comment, but Council is not keen on answering questions about it, and Coupland admits his position is that traffic would not be returned to the mall.
Posted inArmidale, Energy
Armidale partners with ZapCat to help residents reduce energy costs year-round
Armidale Regional Council has partnered with ZapCat to help residents cut energy bills through free independent efficiency advice.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Cars in the mall and no more bowling club: Armidale’s city centre plan revealed
Armidale’s bowling club could be redeveloped, cars returned to the mall, and multiple buildings demolished under a sweeping 108-page city centre plan tabled at Monday’s council meeting.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Armidale’s oldest public building opens its doors again after upgrade
Armidale’s oldest public building has re-opened after a $772,000 accessibility upgrade. The Folk Museum has been serving the community since the 1860s — and it’s just getting better.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Glen Innes Severn Shire, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Uralla Shire
Local councils not consulted in Nationals plan to kill New England REZ
In a bizarre backflip, the Coalition has announced that if re-elected next March they would effectively abandon the New England REZ – and they didn’t consult councils before coming up with the destructive policy.
Posted inArmidale, Technology, What's on
Armidale Library launches new club for digital creators
Armidale Library’s Digital Creators Club launches 21 July — free access to a pro recording studio, film gear and software for anyone aged 14+. Mentors also welcome.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Armidale to host 2026 George Cowie West Ham United football selection camp
Armidale will host the 2026 George Cowie West Ham United Football Selection Camp in July, giving young regional players the chance to train with coaches from the English Premier League club.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding
Small grants available for community projects across Armidale region
Applications for the next round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community and Village Grants will open on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment
The Big Chill brings back the authentic music festival experience
The Big Chill Festival has reached new heights, with record ticket sales reinforcing its growing reputation as a regional favourite.