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Armidale residents can hit the road – minus the potholes
Pothole program reaches record levels
28 Nov 2023
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) has filled more than 10,000 pesky potholes in recent months, thanks in part to a significant grant from the NSW State Government.
Kempsey Road
Engineers to visit major Council projects
24 Nov 2023
Engineers Australia members have been invited to attend presentations followed by a site visit regarding the Kempsey to Armidale Road Recovery Project and the Oaky River Dam.
Ulysses Motorcycle Club
Ulysses members rev up for Armidale AGM
22 Nov 2023
One of Australia’s largest social clubs will be holding its Rally and AGM in Armidale in March 2025 attracting participants from all over Australia, which will result in an economic boom for the region.
Mayor Sam Coupland next to new Christmas tree mid construction
Christmas comes early for Armidale
21 Nov 2023
Santa has decided the residents of Armidale have been so good this year that he will be delivering them a giant Christmas tree to adorn the Beardy Street Mall.
White Star Aviation
Sky's the limit for new aviation school
14 Nov 2023
A new flying school - that is equipped with cutting-edge technology and a team of experienced instructors – has taken off in Armidale.
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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.
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.