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'Be smarter': Crows on score woes ahead of Dockers test
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (378+ words) Adelaide's spluttering attack is chasing a more balanced approach to rekindle its status as among the AFL's heaviest scorers. The Crows were the highest scoring team in last year's home-and-away season. But entering Friday night's fixture against Fremantle at Adelaide…...
Smaller eggs, bigger prices: The price of Easter chocolates rises steeply
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (488+ words) They aren't reaching the same level as fuel, but Easter chocolate prices are still going to be a major hit to your wallet. This year's Easter egg hunts could see more adults than children, as parents try to recoup their…...
Storm shock as forward suffers suspected stroke
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (326+ words) The Melbourne Storm have been rocked with prop Tui Kamikamica in hospital following a suspected stroke. The Fiji-born 31-year-old had a medical episode on Monday and was rushed to hospital, with the club confirming the shock diagnosis. "He has undergone…...
Easter survival guide: store closures, trading hours, and road rules you need to know
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (138+ words) Easter survival guide: store closures, trading hours, and road rules you need to know'The Armidale Express Easter survival guide: store closures, trading hours, and road rules you need to know Plan ahead. That's the simple message ahead of Easter from…...
Vikings pillage prize pool in nail-biting Blues rugby knockout final | photos
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (475+ words) The Hastings Valley Vikings have boarded their longships with a lion's share of the prize pool after winning the Armidale Blues rugby union knockout. After almost 900 minutes of men's and women's matches across two fields at Moran Oval, the Vikings…...
New electric car updated already!
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (338+ words) Chery has unveiled a facelifted version of the E5 in Thailand, though it's unclear if or when it will launch in other markets. Thailand is already a right-hand drive market, theoretically meaning an Australian launch of this facelifted Chery E5 could come…...
Panthers' Kenny banned from NRL blockbuster
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (369+ words) Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has received a one-game ban despite coach Ivan Cleary questioning whether his shot on Parramatta's Isaiah Iongi was actually a hip-drop tackle. With an early guilty plea, Kenny will be banned from the Good Friday blockbuster…...
Full circle: Former champion returns to lead next Pony Club generation
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (300+ words) A fresh wave of young riders are saddling up and breathing new life into Armidale Horse and Pony Club in a new chapter for the group. Recent years have seen long-term members and riders graduate from the pony club ranks…...
Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (166+ words) St Kilda player Lance Collard is under AFL investigation for an alleged homophobic slur, less than two years after serving a six-game ban for the same offence. Late on Saturday, the Saints revealed the AFL integrity unit was looking into…...
Friendship and high notes: Meet local teens chasing their Spectacular dream
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (541+ words) Nine teenagers workshopped their skills before singing their hearts out at the New England Conservatorium of Music (NECOM) as part of auditions for the 2026 School Spectacular. Armidale Secondary College students joined contenders from Glen Innes, Tamworth and Moree to audition…...