Whether it is reflecting on our history, questioning our history, and how we honour it today, there have been several news stories about different aspects of it.

Last Friday it was revealed there is a discussion taking place at one of the city's private schools.

PLC's year 12 cohort are driving the dicussion about the name's the school honours, which are male explorers.

Meanwhile, today Adam Marshall has provided an update on the heritage listing campaign for one of Armidale's oldest buildings.

The old Armidale Courthouse was put on the market in late 2018. But it didn't last long, with the state government stopping the sale of the historic building, as the move to get it heritage listed commenced.

Last week I spoke with David Widders who is on the organising committee for Armidale's Black Lives Matter rally.

It will be held on August 8, and Mr Widders has raised some serious questions about institutional racism that he hopes can start to be addressed.

Again, it is a chance to reflect on our history, the good and the bad.

The Chinese history throughout the New England region is also making news.

It's a mammoth task not for the faint of heart, but one group has set out to uncover the Chinese roots of the New England with a new project looking at Uralla, Tingha and Emmaville.

With 100 jobs coming to Armidale, one of the city's historic building has been earmarked as a potential home.

Department of Regional NSW Secretary Gary Barnes visited Armidale and was shown through the Old Armidale Teachers' College, as a prospective location for the new department.

Remember, if you have a great news tip to share please email me at laurie.bullock@austcommunitymedia.com.au.

Have a great week!

Laurie Bullock, editor