The Australian Poetry Slam will be held this year in Guyra, with a heat to take place on the 16th of August at the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame

Heath Forsyth
Book week for all in the Armidale Mall
Book Week 2023 is being held between the 19-25 of August and the Armidale Mall will be full of celebrations including workshops and a dress-up parade.
Early concerns raised about Boorolong Wind proposal
It has not yet submitted a development application, but local activist group Red4ne is already raising concerns about the proposed Squadron Energy (formerly CWP) Boorolong Wind Farm.
Understand your child safety reporting obligations
A free webinar hosted by the NSW Office of Sport will help people to know when and how to make a child safety report.
GrainCorp community grants up for grabs in July
GrainCorp is offering another round of community grant funding this July.
Locals raise funds for locals with MS
Armidale District MS branch members have been on-site at the Uralla Street Stall all week to raise funds to support local people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Armidale families charity in danger of closing
A local Armidale charity organisation is in danger of folding and is appealing for community assistance to continue providing essential social services to families in need.
New men’s group just average Joe’s
A new group for men, ‘Average Joes’, will have their very first Armidale meetup tonight at the Whitebull Hotel.
BBQ Battalion back at Big Chill 23
The BBQ Battalion Armidale barbecuing competition is back for this year’s Big Chill Festival, being held at the Armidale Showgrounds May 13 and 14.
New England gets environmental ‘green tick’
The New England has received a ‘green tick’ in a national environment report card, with 11 of the 12 local government areas improving their score from last year.