After an enthusiastic preview night earlier this week, Breast Wishes opened last night at The Armidale Playhouse.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation, Social issues and services
When a child cannot be kept safe: why Armidale needs two high schools
The inability to go to another school, and escape the routine torture they are subjected to, makes already vulnerable children an easy target.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
CNRU: Pirate’s Stalwart, Simon Trappel, to hang up his boots after this weekend’s Grand Final showdown
He has been saying it for years, but finally, this Saturday, Simon Trappel will run out at his home field at Pirate’s Rugby Park for the last time.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Armidale District Netball Association’s season finale tomorrow
Tomorrow is Grand Final day for Armidale Netballers as they wrap up an amazing season of fun, sun, and great netball at the Lynches Road courts.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional roads to get boost in NSW budget next Tuesday
The NSW Government has announced they will prioritise spending on regional roads with more than $700 million in new funding to upgrade and maintain regional roads in next Tuesday’s budget.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Farm dams have hydro potential
New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables.
Posted inArmidale, Awards
Armidale’s Wylie Wright cooks his way to Young Volunteer of the Year
TAS student Wylie Wright has been recognised for his service in cooking meals for people in need, taking out the title of Young Volunteer of the Year in our region.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Baristas whip up coffee and convos for R U OK? Day
Free cuppas sparked conversations on mental health in cafés across the region this morning for R U OK? Day
Posted inGeneral News
Armidale eScooters travel 5000km in first week
They’ve created a lot of chatter on the socials and views are mixed, but the operators of the eScooter trial in Armidale are happy with how things are going so far.
Posted inArts, Grants and funding
$3000 for artists to broaden their horizons
Local artists who are looking to improve their skills, learn new techniques and broaden their artistic horizons can now apply for a $3000 bursary through NERAM