News 2024

Alex Manners, Chief Officer Assets and Services gives an important update about Guyra’s water supply - Dear Guyra community, I understand that you may be experiencing changed water quality and am writing to share some information and plans that I hope will provide reassurance.
Armidale Autumn Festival 2024 impacted by weather - The planned Armidale Autumn Festival 2024 has been impacted by weather, and will sadly not proceed in its full form.
Armidale East Mall plans to go on public display - Plans to revitalise Armidale’s East Mall and make it a more appealing precinct for visitors, locals and business owners will go on display from tomorrow Friday 1 March 2024.
Armidale Folk Museum marks 90 years and steps into the future - Armidale Folk Museum has quietly marked its 90th Anniversary and released a virtual tour ahead of renovations to be completed in 2024.
Artwork has landed at Armidale Regional Airport - A substantial and unique wooden sculpture – which doubles as seating and a children’s play space – has been installed at Armidale Regional Airport.
Be bold and bright at Armidale’s new pride event - In a celebration of diversity, Armidale is set to host a new community event that promises to be a beacon of inclusivity for young people in the region.
Blue Green Algae Alert: Gara River - This warning is particularly crucial for users along the Gara River downstream of the Guyra dams.
Bradley Street footpath cleaning to start this week - Armidale Regional Council will be undergoing footpath cleaning in Bradley Street Guyra from April 19 to 23 to help make it safer for pedestrians during wet and frosty weather.
Community recovery field day gathers Lower Creek community and services - Armidale Regional Council partnered with Kempsey Shire Council and New England Weeds Authority to gather community members and service providers at a recovery field day at Lower Creek in the Upper Macleay Valley.
Cost Shifting - LGNSW’s latest cost shifting report highlights a total cost shift to councils of $1.36 billion in 2021-22, which is the equivalent of more than $460 per ratepayer annually.
Council honours leading citizens in local Australia Day ceremony - Some of Armidale’s ‘hidden treasures’ gathered at Central Park in Armidale on January 26, where they were honoured during the annual Australia Day Awards.
Easter long weekend operating hours - During this period our online services will still be accessible, and you can always contact us via 1300 136 833
Fun run returns to Autumn Festival - The hugely popular Campus to City Canter will make a return to this year’s Autumn Festival program after a four-year hiatus.
Jazzed up Autumn Festival concert to showcase local talent - The eclectic talent of local musicians from around the New England will be showcased at the 2024 Autumn Festival concert.
Level 1 water restrictions now apply for residents - Armidale and Guyra residents will be asked to cut back on water usage as Level 1 water restrictions are introduced around the Local Government Area (LGA).
Libraries deliver fun and diverse holiday program in our region - The Armidale Regional Libraries team has delivered another engaging school holiday program – offering diverse activities, opportunities for fun, and demonstrating again that libraries are more than a place to borrow books!
Life’s a beach at official opening of Dumaresq Dam Reserve - Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has announced Dumaresq Dam Reserve will officially open on April 13 so residents and visitors can enjoy the full facilities the upgraded nature reserve has to offer.
Mayor unveils bold plan for our region - The plan, known as Toward 50,000, commences public exhibition today through to Tuesday 19 March 2024, and identifies new employment precincts to deliver Council’s aspirational target to attract 4,000 jobs to our region by 2040 as well as areas to accommodate new housing for an increased regional population of 10,000.
New Council waste services rollout a success - Armidale Regional Council’s new waste services operation has had a successful rollout with JR Richards taking over the eight-year contract for the collection of residents’ red and green lid garbage bins and Armidale Recycling Services returning for a new contract.
New guidelines for City to Soil bins - To meet NSW Environment Protection Authority, WHS, resource recovery and service requirements, Council has implemented ‘contamination management’ in new contracts for bin collection services.
New lease of life for Armidale tip shop - A free community sausage sizzle will be held to celebrate the opening of Armidale Regional Council’s Second Hand Goods Shop.
New Toy Collection at Guyra Library comes into play - Families are now able to borrow toys from a new collection available at Guyra Library.
Oaky River Dam purchase complete - The official sale contract for Oaky River Dam has been settled by Armidale Regional Council Mayor Sam Coupland.
Region’s youth celebrated at Council awards ceremony - Armidale Regional Council celebrated Youth Week on Thursday 11 April with a delicious morning tea and the reactivation of the region’s Youth Awards. Local school students and other young members of the community gathered at Town Hall alongside service providers and others keen to celebrate!
Residents get smart when it comes to saving water - Fifty households in Armidale have started a “smart” water meter trial that could result in residents saving on water usage and early detection of water leaks.
Take the plunge at Big Chill event - Big Chill Festival goers will get a chance to chill right out with a cold-water plunge at Dumaresq Dam as part of the festival’s extended program of events.
Venue change for Big Chill Festival - Due to consistent wet weather impacting the water-logged Armidale Sportsground and the predicted wet weather again this weekend for Armidale, organisers of the Big Chill Festival have made the decision to move the festival to the Armidale Showground.
Vicar wins Autumn Festival photography competition - A minister from Guyra has taken out first prize in Armidale Regional Council’s inaugural Autumn Festival photography competition with a glorious image of his church surrounded by golden Autumn leaves.

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Venue change for Big Chill Festival: Due to consistent wet weather impacting the water-logged Armidale Sportsground and the predicted wet weather again this weekend for Armidale, organisers of the Big Chill Festival have made the decision to move the festival to the Armidale Showground.

Libraries deliver fun and diverse holiday program in our region: The Armidale Regional Libraries team has delivered another engaging school holiday program – offering diverse activities, opportunities for fun, and demonstrating again that libraries are more than a place to borrow books!

Take the plunge at Big Chill event: Big Chill Festival goers will get a chance to chill right out with a cold-water plunge at Dumaresq Dam as part of the festival’s extended program of events.

New guidelines for City to Soil bins: To meet NSW Environment Protection Authority, WHS, resource recovery and service requirements, Council has implemented ‘contamination management’ in new contracts for bin collection services.

Bradley Street footpath cleaning to start this week: Armidale Regional Council will be undergoing footpath cleaning in Bradley Street Guyra from April 19 to 23 to help make it safer for pedestrians during wet and frosty weather.

Region’s youth celebrated at Council awards ceremony: Armidale Regional Council celebrated Youth Week on Thursday 11 April with a delicious morning tea and the reactivation of the region’s Youth Awards. Local school students and other young members of the community gathered at Town Hall alongside service providers and others keen to celebrate!

Vicar wins Autumn Festival photography competition: A minister from Guyra has taken out first prize in Armidale Regional Council’s inaugural Autumn Festival photography competition with a glorious image of his church surrounded by golden Autumn leaves.

Residents get smart when it comes to saving water: Fifty households in Armidale have started a “smart” water meter trial that could result in residents saving on water usage and early detection of water leaks.

Life’s a beach at official opening of Dumaresq Dam Reserve: Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has announced Dumaresq Dam Reserve will officially open on April 13 so residents and visitors can enjoy the full facilities the upgraded nature reserve has to offer.

New Council waste services rollout a success: Armidale Regional Council’s new waste services operation has had a successful rollout with JR Richards taking over the eight-year contract for the collection of residents’ red and green lid garbage bins and Armidale Recycling Services returning for a new contract.