Projects, news and current events | 17 February 2025
Peking Duk set to turn up the heat at The Big Chill 2025
Armidale Regional Council’s Big Chill Festival has once again secured top line talent for this year’s event with a huge lineup of live music acts all packed into one massive day on Saturday 17 May 2025.
The popular regional music festival - which draws visitors and music lovers from all over the country - has previously attracted big-name acts including The Rubens, Diesel, Birds of Tokyo, Jack River, and Tori Drake.
This year, ARC is excited to announce Peking Duk as the headline act for Big Chill 2025. The popular electronic music band is known for their genre-bending sound, blending house, pop, and alternative music, generating over 750,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Your future. Your call.
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) is participating in the 2025 Armidale Regional Liveability Survey, joining over 80,000 people across Australia who have shared their views in previous studies.
By participating, residents will play an important role in shaping the future of the community and influencing planning and investment decisions that improve the quality of life for everyone in our region.
Your voice is needed, whether you’re a long-time resident, a student, or a visitor to the region - everyone’s input matters! - Survey closes 24 March 2025.
Market stall and float applications open for Autumn festival 2025!
Applications for market stalls and floats at this year's Autumn festival are now open!
The much-anticipated Autumn Festival event, set to celebrate the vibrant community and seasonal changes in Armidale, offers a fantastic opportunity for businesses, artisans, and food vendors to be part of one of the region’s signature festivals.
This year's event will be held on Saturday 5 April, 2025.
Join our biggest ever cleanup!
Get Ready to Make a Difference!
Clean Up Australia Day is right around the corner, and we want YOU to be part of the solution! Whether you’re passionate about protecting nature or just looking for a way to give back, volunteering is the perfect way to make an impact. For more information visit
Updated regulations surrounding passenger security at airport
The Department of Home Affairs has updated regulations surrounding passenger security at all Australian security-controlled airports. This includes Armidale Regional Airport.
Since 1 February 2025, all passengers travelling on Qantaslink flights between Armidale and Sydney must undergo body scanner screening, with the only exception being those with special circumstances as specified by the Department of Home Affairs
A message from our Parks and Open Space team
We are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our community spaces. Our responsibilities encompass 270 hectares of grass, parks, and playing fields, including 77 parks, 8 cemeteries, and 21 playing fields. We take great pride in our work and strive to provide well-maintained and welcoming environments for all to enjoy.
Over the past few months, we have faced unforeseen challenges with weather conditions, higher than normal volume in service requests and machinery challenges that have impacted our ability to maintain the high standards we aim for. We acknowledge these difficulties and are working diligently to overcome them.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges. Our commitment to providing well-maintained and beautiful spaces for our community remains unwavering.
~ ARC's Parks and Open Space Team
Lower Creek Community Hall project update
Pouring of the building slab for Lower Creek Community Hall has been completed this week.
Funded by the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, the Lower Creek Community Hall and Evacuation Centre project provides the community of Lower Creek with a valuable purpose-built facility.
Erection of the building structure, and external cladding and roofing, is due to commence mid-February.
Ask us anything!
The next 'Ask us anything' session for 2025 will be held at Era Cafe from 8am - 9am, Wednesday 19 February.
If you have a pressing issue, or want to hear the latest from our region, catch up with Mayor Sam Coupland and Councillor Susan McMichael at Era Cafe.
Armidale waste management facility | CLOSED 17-18 March
The ARC Waste Management Facility on Long Swamp Road will be CLOSED from 17-18 March 2025.
Don’t worry, though – household waste and recycling collections are as usual.
Waste collection tips
Bins Out by 6 AM: Please have your bins out before 6 AM on your collection day.
Don’t Overfill: Try not to overfill your bins – keeping the lid closed ensures they’ll be collected without any issues.
For your convenience, you can check the full waste collection schedule on ARC website.
Keep the area around your water meter clear
Please remember to keep the area around your water meter clear of plants, furniture, and other obstacles. This helps keep our meter readers safe and allows us to provide better service to you.
Have your say | What's currently on public exhibition
The 2025 Armidale Regional Liveability Survey is now open!
Have your say until 24 March and build a better future for our region!
Current vacancies
Enterprise Risk Management Coordinator | Closes 23 February
Waste transfer attendant | Closes 23 February
WHS Officer | Closes 23 February
Council Meetings
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 4pm.
All meetings will be held at 4pm in the Armidale Council Chambers unless stated otherwise. The public are welcome to watch the live streaming over YouTube, via the link included below, or attend in person.
The meetings are conducted under the Armidale Regional Council Code of Meeting Practice which can be found on the Council’s Policy page.
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