A motion to reverse the decision to not support a smaller rail trail project north of Armidale has been passed at a special meeting of the Armidale Regional Council last night.
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Posted inAttunga, Bundarra, Glen Innes, Investigation, Uralla, Water
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Posted inGuyra, Investigation, Water
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Posted inLocal politics, NSW Politics
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Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
60,000 books up for grabs at the annual Armidale Rotary Book Fair
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Posted inGeneral News, NSW Politics
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Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
It’s not love, it’s coercive control: New campaign highlights hidden abuse
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Posted inTamworth
Bonza suspends all flights, ‘working’ on future
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Posted inLocal politics, Regional Development
The Rail Trail is dead
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Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics, Regional Development
No job losses in DPI, Regional NSW merger
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