Light fantastic
The local area will soon be alight with Christmas-decorated homes. Some houses are already aglow, while other Christmas light decorators are busily planning their...
“Messiah’ heralds Christmas
Music lovers of New England will again have the opportunity this year to join with millions across the world to attend a performance of...
Bye bye, RM
I just bought a new knife belt and a pair of jeans by mail order from R M Williams. While I can't accuse the...
Pay rise!
No sooner had the “independent” remuneration tribunal announced its decision to give federal parliamentarians a hefty pay rise all h@#l broke loose in the...
Holly conquers “The Goat Farm” in Perth
Local mountain biking rising star Holly Harris has tasted success, placing first at the U19 XCO (Cross Country Olympic format) in Perth on Saturday,...
Ursuline Convent, Armidale, Part 4
Armidale’s historic Ursuline Convent is no longer the Sisters’ home. After almost 130 years in the place, the Sisters have moved out forever. But...
Free range at Farmers Market
These days there is a lot of controversy about the definition of “free range” and whether the chicken and the eggs you buy really...
A celebration of classic OZ rock
Armidale residents are in for a treat, with classic OZ rock bands performing at Petersons Winery on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in the first...
Can you help an innocent animal?
There has been an increase in the number of abandoned, dumped or surrendered kittens and puppies recently in Armidale, and the local branch of...
Ethics classes must continue
A parliamentary inquiry will examine whether ethics classes in NSW schools should be abolished. The General Purpose Standing Committee N.2 comprises a majority of...
Black spot claims more victims
Late Thursday afternoon, two vehicles, recent models Hyundai Ascent and Mitsubishi Magna, collided with heavy impact. The driver of the Hyundai (a red- P-plater)...
