Confirmed: no approval for rail trail, line reactivation a possibility
The NSW Government owns the rail line, and they haven't given anyone else permission to use it. Yet.
Rail Trail Fail: Armidale council leaders accused of deliberately hiding grant loss before election
The New England Rail Trail was a dominant issue in the lead up to, and during the recent local government election. The whole time the truth that the project had lost its funding was being hidden from voters.
Christmas festivities under way
Christmas cheer is beginning to take over the region as many Christmas activities kick off this week.
Fears for public safety as authorities fail to act on asbestos contamination near Armidale school
Asbestos contamination at O'Connor Catholic College has remained undealt with for almost a year, with no effort made to alert public to the risk or clean up the site, according to neighbours.
ARC General Manager resigns
Armidale Regional Council General Manager James Roncon has resigned from his role, leaving on 10 January 2025 to make way for a new General Manager to drive the long-term vision of the newly elected Council.
Armidale Regional Council election results
The results of the Armidale Regional Council election are now available
Armidale Regional Council Candidates
Find information about the candidates standing for Armidale Regional Council in the local government elections being held on September 14, 2024.
Too many candidates spoils the ballot
LONG READ: Local Government elections are notorious for not really engaging voters, but does the number of candidates on the ballot make a difference?
Central Park lights up for the Armidale Light Festival this Friday
In a brand-new event for the region, Armidale’s Central Park and Tingcombe Lane will become a sea of light and festivity on Friday 23 August for the Armidale Light Festival
Feedback wanted on an expansion of Armidale’s Curtis Park
Armidale Regional Council is seeking community feedback on an expansion of the popular Adventure Playground at Curtis Park.