The nominees have been announced for the 2023 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards. Topping the list and with his first ever Golden Guitar Awards nomination is new talent James Johnston, with a total of six nominations including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Adam Brand, Amber Lawrence, and Casey Barnes each picked up five nominations, while Tamworth local and […]
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ARC ignores opposition, votes for 50% rate increase
Armidale Regional Council has ignored widespread community opposition and criticism of the consultation process and voted to support the proposed 50% (58.8% cumulative) increase to rates through a special rate variation (SRV). The proposal was widely criticised by the community, both through the formal consultation processes and on social media. Most comments argued that residents […]