With temperatures soaring above 30 degrees today and the fire danger throughout the region rated as High, the RFS is reminding people that all permits are suspended and they should be on alert for grass fires.
Posted inCrime, Education
New encyclopedia of rural crime
A new book from the Centre for Rural Criminology at the University of New England (UNE) aims to improve the prevention and response to rural crimes.
Posted inHealth, News
COVID-19 Omicron wave nearly done as local cases drop below 1000
Recorded cases of COVID-19 have dropped and are stabilising at low levels across the state according to the latest report from NSW Health, with local cases dropping below 1000 for the first time in over a year. The Hunter New England health district remains a cause for concern with the highest case numbers and death […]
Posted inArmidale, Guyra, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Posted inArmidale
Fix it yourself with help from Sustainable Living Armidale
Local woodworker and Sustainable Living Armidale member Bar Finch will be conducting a Basic Home Maintenance Course over six weeks starting next Friday, February 17th.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA “private urination” referred to police
Police will be brought into investigate the behaviour of staff of an Armidale based federal government agency following claims a staff member was urinated on.
Posted inBarraba
112th Barraba Show on in March
Now in its impressive 112th year, the Barraba Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association Inc. show in final preparations, with the gates opening at 6pm on Friday the 3rd of March.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Votes 2023
NSW Farmers brings Regional Debate to Armidale
NSW Farmers Regional Debate Series brings senior politicians to Armidale next Tuesday to debate regional issues ahead of the state election.
Posted inSport, Uralla Shire
More new tennis courts for Uralla
Uralla Tennis Club will soon be home to two new synthetic grass courts thanks to a $135,000 state government grant.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Final days to register for public meeting on GP crisis in Armidale
A public meeting on the future of primary health care in the Armidale region is being held next Wednesday, February 15, with RSVPs closing on Monday.