Bibliophiles get ready – you have just over a week to install a new bookshelf with the annual book fair run by Armidale Central Rotary Club on again May 18 to 25.
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New lighting for Bellevue Oval in support of women’s sport
The NSW Government are levelling the playing field for women’s sport, and Armidale’s Bellevue Oval is getting a piece of the pie.
New wheels for NEFSS
A new multipurpose AWD is on the cards for the New England Family Support Service, with news of a $51,353 funding boost under the State Government’s Club Grants program.
Annual walk for reconciliation in Armidale back for the 14th time
ANTaR Armidale has announced its 14th annual Armidale Bridge Walk for May 26 to align with National Reconciliation Week.
Armidale cottage shortlisted for State Heritage Award
Jesse and Tahlia have spent three and half years restoring Trim Cottage, and have been rewarded as shortlisted finalists in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards.
AgriSolutions Armidale Store officially closed for business
Norco’s CEO has revealed that the Norco AgriSolutions Armidale store on Mann St, formerly Norco Rural, closed its doors to the public for the final time on May 2nd.
Local nurse runaway success raising money for UNICEF
A Registered Nurse from Armidale has become one of Team UNICEF’s top fundraisers for Runaway Sydney’s Half Marathon, after hitting a personal milestone.
BBQ Battalion Armidale debuting competition never seen in Australia at Big Chill
BBQ Battalion Armidale are back at the Big Chill Festival this year, holding its BBQ @ The Big Chill competition over the two days, including a new format that will debut for the first time ever in Australia.
Getting farmers “out of the paddock and into the office” at the Young Farmer Business Program Conference
The 2024 NSW Young Farmer Business Program Conference will be held in Armidale on 16 and 17 May at the University of New England (UNE). The two-day program is designed for farmers aged 18-40 or, as manager for the Young Farmer Business Program, Vicki Priest, said “for the young at heart.”
Recovery support extended for flood-affected communities
Disaster assistance will be extended to the Armidale and Moree Plains Local Government Areas (LGAs), following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from earlier this month.