REX, Link flights no longer security screened at Armidale airport
Following a change to funding for airport security, passengers on Rex and Link flights out of Armidale will no longer need to go through security screening.
Councils chuffed with rate hike approval
Armidale, Walcha and Liverpool Plains councils have all had their rates increases approved, while Tenterfield Shire Council's application was partially approved.
Disrespect in Armidale Council as motion to recognise Indigenous owners voted down
Armidale Regional Councillors have voted down a motion to install acknowledgement signs for traditional landowners at a disruptive council meeting.
Guyra to get an off-leash dog park
A permanent off-leash dog park is to be established in South Guyra Park, with some works scheduled to commence before the end of June.
Country mayors say more solar needed in the cities to ease tensions in the regions
The Country Mayors Association of NSW are calling for State and Federal governments in increase rooftop solar installations in Sydney.
Local train advocate fundraises to get legal advice
Train advocate Siri Gamage has put up a GoFundMe page seeking donations to pay for legal advice and potential court challenge to the Rail Trail
IPART reopens consultation after Tenterfield updates request for a 104% rate rise
Consultation on Tenterfield Shire Council's request for a 104% rate rise has been extended to May 5 after they updated parts of their proposal.
Youth Week Armidale plus survey
Armidale Regional Council is hosting free activities in Armidale and Guyra for this year’s Youth Week from 20 to 29 April
Guyra’s Kaurala Bridge to be replaced
Guyra's dilapidated timber Kaurala Bridge will be replaced with a new modern concrete structure later this year.
Work begins on Dumaresq Dam redevelopment
The recreation area at Dumaresq Dam will be closed for 6 months while it undergoes a dramatic transformation to a modern tourist area.