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Oaky Dam final contract purchase Mayor GM Jan2024
Oaky River Dam purchase complete
8 Feb 2024
The official sale contract for Oaky River Dam has been settled by Armidale Regional Council Mayor Sam Coupland.
Mayor unveils bold plan for our region
Mayor unveils bold plan for our region
7 Feb 2024
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.
Aust Day 24 - Citizen of the Year - Jack Rapley
Council honours leading citizens in local Australia Day ceremony
26 Jan 2024
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.
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Alex Manners, Chief Officer Assets and Services gives an important update about Guyra’s water supply
24 Jan 2024
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.
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Armidale Folk Museum marks 90 years and steps into the future
18 Jan 2024
Armidale Folk Museum has quietly marked its 90th Anniversary and released a virtual tour ahead of renovations to be completed in 2024.

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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.
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.
New Toy Collection at Guyra Library comes into play
Families are now able to borrow toys from a new collection available at Guyra Library.