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Council Small Grants program funds community initiatives
3 Jul 2024
Community groups and organisations have shared in $20,000 funding via Armidale Regional Council’s latest round of community small grants.
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Community collaboration delivers great program of events for NAIDOC Week 2024
1 Jul 2024
Armidale Regional Council is proud to support and collaborate with groups and organisations from across the community, celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 with a great program of events in Armidale. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud’.
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Council unveils plan to deliver over 4000 new homes
28 Jun 2024
Council has endorsed a draft Local Housing Strategy for public exhibition, building on a bold new growth agenda articulated in the recently adopted Local Strategic Planning Statement: Toward 50,000.
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New manga collection launched at library
19 Jun 2024
Lovers of Japanese comics can now immerse themselves in the captivating narratives and vibrant artwork of the new Manga Collection at Armidale Regional Libraries.
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Council invites potential Local Government election candidates to Candidate Briefing Sessions
4 Jun 2024
Council will be hosting 3 hour sessions (in Armidale and Guyra) which are essential for all potential candidates considering standing for election to understand what is entailed in being a councillor.

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Armidale powers up with new EV chargers
Four new electric vehicle fast charging stations will be built in Jessie Street, Armidale in the hope of fulfilling the increased demand from electric and hybrid vehicles.
Calling out for Autumn Festival float applications
Armidale Regional Council is putting the callout for residents, schools, community groups and businesses who would like to join the fun and frivolity and register a float for the 2025 Autumn Festival Parade.
Works on Catholic Cathedral to wind up soon
The scaffolding has come down around Armidale’s iconic Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Cathedral after significant upgrades have been undertaken to the roof and other areas.
Community guides Curtis Park Playground expansion
The proposed Curtis Park Playground Expansion will be adapted and constructed based on feedback and suggestions from the community – in particular the children and families who will benefit the most.
ARC Community Grants now open
Applications for two Community Grants from the Armidale Regional Council open on November 1.
Virtual tour now available for Hillgrove Museum
Discovering the intriguing history of Hillgrove has just been made easier with the launch of a new virtual tour of Hillgrove Museum.
Get tree-mendously excited for Christmas in the Mall
The Armidale Mall is set to sparkle with fabulous festive activities for the 2024 Christmas in the Mall celebrations.
New parking app launched at Armidale Airport
A new environmentally friendly car parking app - that replaces older ticketed machines - has been introduced at Armidale Regional Airport and will be trialled for 12 months.
Grant writing workshop connects people with strategies, resources and connections
Community groups, clubs, and organisations from across the region benefitted from a grant writing workshop hosted by Council recently.
Armidale chiselling out a place as top tourism hotspot
The Armidale region was the place to be on the October long weekend as the city and surrounds buzzed with energy, attracting thousands of visitors for a lineup of sensational events.