Projects, news and current events | 14 April 2025
Thanks to everyone who participated in Autumn Festival 2025!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the Armidale Autumn Festival 2025
Your enthusiasm and support made this event a tremendous success
From the vibrant parade to fun and engaging activities, every moment was filled with joy and community spirit
We couldn't have done it without the dedication and hard work of our volunteers, performers, and attendees. Thank you for making this festival a memorable celebration of our community!
School holidays program | April 2025
Kids looking for some extra fun and learning these school holidays?
Armidale Regional Libraries have a great program on offer!
Drop into the library, or click the button below to find out more about some of the activities available these school holidays!
NECOM : Sounds of Autumn
The inaugural New England Conservatorium Sounds of Autumn concert on Friday evening in Civic Park was a fitting opening act to the 2025 Armidale Autumn Festival.
Under a glorious autumn sunset the musicians of the Armidale region delivered stunning performances. It was a wonderful evening, thank you to everyone involved!
Check out the full gallery of photos on our Facebook page!
Congratulations to our Armidale Autumn Festival 2025 float winners
The John Cannon Shield and Cup best float:
- The Armidale Waldorf School
Best Autumn Entry:
- Fairy Simone
Best Presented Vehicle:
- Classic & Specialist Car Club Armidale
Best Business Entry:
- New England Towing
Best Service Provider Entry:
- The Ascent Group
Best Cultural Entry:
- Thai Community New England
The judges highly commended the following floats:
- New England Medieval Arts Society
- UNE Discovery
- New England Antique Machinery Club
Would you like to replace your wood heater with clean, efficient heating?
If so, you’re invited to participate in a research trial of a wood heater replacement program. The trial is called ‘Making the Switch’, and is a joint project between Armidale Regional Council and the University of Tasmania.
As part of the program, you’ll receive up to $3,000 from us to replace your wood heater with a reverse cycle air conditioner. You’ll also receive a free energy efficiency audit of your home.
You’ll also have a chance to contribute your views on what makes wood heater replacement programs work well.
Youth week 2025
We're excited for some fantastic events this weekend and next week – all part of Youth Week celebrations which have already kicked off in Armidale this week!
Council is proud to be supporting events:
ON ROLOGAS FIELDS
11am – 3pm, Tuesday 15 April
OUTDOOR GAMES at Rologas Fields (and a GET THE DIRT event)
In collaboration with NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors STARTTS, Council is delivering an outdoor games program on Rologas Fields for Youth Week on the April school holidays!
Come along and join in with a soccer or volleyball game - or have some fun with the program of novelty games planned. Lunchtime BBQ provided by Mosaic and Armidale Regional Council.
AT THE ARMIDALE LIBRARY
10am-4pm, Wednesday 16 April
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CAMPAIGN
Armidale Library is hosting a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign, and lunch is provided! Armidale Regional Libraries
ASC students take on airport emergency
Armidale Secondary College drama students ensured that emergency services staff and volunteers undertaking last week’s field exercise at Armidale Regional Airport were immersed in some very realistic emergency scenarios!
The young actors were impressive as they took on various roles to replicate possible accident and emergency scenes.
The full field Emergency Exercise held involved Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police, NSW Ambulance Service, SES, RFS and other emergency services
It is a requirement by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) every 2 years to ensure our emergency services are familiar with the airport, it’s procedures and hazards. It is also a great refresher for everyone should a real incident occur!
Thank you Armidale Secondary College and everyone involved!
Autumn Festival Global Gathering
The energy was electric at the Civic Park during the Armidale Autumn Festival! There was so much colour and community spirit.
Families and friends gathered to enjoy the vibrant parades and live performances. The delicious food stalls and local crafts added to the festive atmosphere, making it a memorable event for everyone.
Do you have an idea that could make a difference in our community?
Mayor Sam Coupland and Councillors are hosting a community roundtable that offers everyone a chance to contribute to a community ‘wish-list’!
This opportunity is for you if you are:
- Passionate about innovation, tech, or growing business in this region.
- Keen to ensure we are connected - to transport, digital and other networks within our region as well as across the state and beyond.
- Enthusiastic to ensure others know what a great place this region is to live in – or visit!
- Interested in being part of a Key Pillar Working Group that may support future projects.
Something to talk about | Come and Play Autumn Activation
Something to talk about | Youth and School Holiday Activities | 5 - 16 April
Don't miss out on a stacked lineup of activities for the kids, including badge making, NECOM's Mini Minstrels, Armidale Library Storytime, NERAM art play, and so much more this school holidays.
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Ramble On! Autumn festival | An event for the community
Yosemite Sam and Jronc bring us all the latest news you need to know to catch up on all things going on in our region!
Featured in this episode: GM signs, Ask us anything, Federal election, Key big-picture region-building objectives, Runway upgrades, REZ Update, Council meeting update, Autumn Festival.
Have your say | What's currently on public exhibition
Seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal artists | Closes 7 May
Draft Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy | Closes 27 April
Current vacancies
Library assistant | Closes 27 April
Waste Attendant - Second Hand Shop | Closes 16 April
ARC Casual Register | Closes 21 December
Council Meetings
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday 23 April 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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