The New England region’s boarding schools are celebrating exceptional performances in the 2025 Higher School Certificate.
Armidale Regional
Posted inEducation, Guyra
Ben Lomond school will go into recess to start 2026
Ben Lomond Public School will temporarily close at the end of term 4 after a recent consultation with parents, carers and the local community.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, What's on
Tails to wag over new Autumn Festival event in Armidale
The Armidale Autumn Festival will showcase an exciting new attraction in 2026 – working stock dog demonstrations presented by the Armidale Working Stock Dog Club.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Local councils ready for further phase out of single use plastics
Local councils across the New England are preparing for the next phase of single use plastic phase outs, as the NSW Government moves to further reduce plastic waste under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Local News, News
$209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand
A large-scale battery near Armidale with the capacity to supply 60,000 homes during peak times has been given the green light for construction.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Tamworth
UNE Giving Tree returns to support local families across Armidale and Tamworth
The University of New England’s Giving Tree returns this December, expanding its reach to support local charities in Armidale and Tamworth.
Posted inArmidale, Glen Innes, Seniors, Tourism
Connection, creativity and curiosity: New grants bring seniors events to the New England
Seniors in the Glen Innes Highlands and Guyra will be front and centre this March as two regional councils receive funding to host inclusive, creative events as part of the NSW Seniors Festival 2026.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Health
Armidale Ultrasound opens new home with expanded services for the community
Armidale residents now have improved access to modern, affordable medical imaging, with Armidale Ultrasound officially opening their new premises in Armidale today – including welcoming a brand new CT machine.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Good News
Powering up Armidale: The church helping locals cut their bills
At Armidale Uniting Church, the shift toward clean energy has become a practical, community-focused effort
Posted inArmidale, Education, Good News
PLC Armidale leads region in outstanding NAPLAN results
PLC Armidale has cemented its position as the top-performing secondary school in the New England North West, while TAS has taken out the top spot at the primary school level, in the 2025 NAPLAN results.