The Armidale Express
Sunday, 3 December 2023
Our People
"We're a pretty unusual combination": Indigenous elder the heartbeat in band
Uncle Alex Munro and the Murrigeejar Mob will play a concert at Tingha on December 15. Picture by Kat Blackwell.
Mitchell Craig
Two father and son pairings picked to represent Australia in rifle shooting
Ben and Josh Picton after the Armidale Rifle Club event.
Mitchell Craig
Uralla satellite dish first in program to better GPS positioning
Jacob McMaster
The new satellite dish outside Uralla is the first in a series for the SouthPAN project, which will give massive gains to GPS accuracy. Pictures by Jacob McMaster.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? Take our weekend quiz
Anna Houlahan
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? File picture
Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was buried in sand on an island in Moreton Bay. (HANDOUT/RACQ LIFEFLIGHT)
Improve community wellbeing | More bus services roll into Armidale, Uralla
The new network will introduce 23 extra bus services each week for North Hill and South Hill. Photo supplied
Festive season kicks off with Christmas in the Mall | See the photos
Thousands of families, friends and children enjoy festivities in the Beardy Street Mall.
Lydia Roberts
What's on
See what's on in the local region
See events in the Armidale area.
Newsroom
The Armidale Cup will is expected to attract a decent crowd on December 3.
Photos
See photos: Rabobank celebrates 21-anniversary with the community
Rabobank’s Allan Cowan and Denevan Ellis with Budge Frend, Rabobank’s Megan Kliendienst and Sid Frend.
Mitchell Craig
Roads
10,000 New England potholes filled
Heath Forsyth
10,000 potholes in the New England region have been filled thanks to NSW state government grant. pic supplied.
What's on
Huge Christmas tree unveiled in Armidale mall
Heath Forsyth
Armidale Mayor Sam Coupland with 'Rocky' the reindeer and 15 metre high Christmas tree in the background. Photo HF
Our People
Three decades of tinkering: Dene's skilled hands
Heath Forsyth
Dene Bourke soldering in his workshop. Dean has owned the same business for over 30 years. Picture by Heath Forsyth
Take a sneak peek of the Mall on the eve of festive event
Flashback to 2017. Christmas in the Mall has been a highlight in Armidale's social calendar for at least six years.
Lydia Roberts
Sports Affairs
'I felt the best in the water' Peta swims English Channel
Heath Forsyth
Peta Bradley crossing the English Channel in September. Photo supplied

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National
Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Easing deluge brings relief for rain-soaked towns
Duncan Murray
Persistent heavy rain that has drenched parts of southeastern Australia is set to ease. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
RBA likely to spare borrowers Christmas rates pain
Poppy Johnston
The Reserve Bank of Australia will hold its final board meeting on for the year on Tuesday. (AP PHOTO)
Fearful farmers say river lifeline may sink agriculture
Liv Casben
Minister Tanya Plibersek has created new laws setting out how water is shared in the Murray Darling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Puffin' pollies: leaders on the record over cannabis use
Anna Houlahan
Cannabis harvest. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Sport
Schaper and van Velzen lead in South African Open
Dean Burmester is still in with a chance of earning back-to-back European tour wins in South Africa. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Greyhounds Adoption Day returns to Dapto
Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied

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Sneak peak: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth
House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
North Hill haven
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North Hill haven
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
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The Armidale Cup will is expected to attract a decent crowd on December 3.
See events in the Armidale area.
Newsroom
What's on
New date for prestigious Packsaddle exhibition
Staff Reporters
Packsaddlers from left Merran Pearson, Moira Lloyd, Sue Fisher, Liz Fulloon, Michelle Schouten and Alison Wright with some of the art work will be on display and for sale during Packsaddle 2023.
What's on
Human Rights Commission president to deliver local lecture
Act to ensure all Australians' human rights respected: Rosalind Croucher
Lydia Roberts
Human Rights Commission President Rosalind Croucher will address Sanctuary members on September 14, arguing for the need for a Human Rights Act.
What's on
Move over Chelsea flower show: New England Garden Festival set to shine
Garden enthusiasts are expected to flock to the event which is the first of its kind in Northern NSW.
Heath Forsyth
New England Garden Festival committee members Ian Lloyd, Nellie Hayes and Lou Forsythe are looking forward to the inaugural event.
Review
See this local drama: Fun female perspective on relationships
Director Penny Dalgleish has created a lovely engaging performance that works on several levels.
Benjamin Thorn
See this local drama: Fun female perspective on relationships

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Uncle Alex Munro and the Murrigeejar Mob will play a concert at Tingha on December 15. Picture by Kat Blackwell.
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