More than 840 people turned out for Tamworth’s biggest business night of the year, with a four-decade community stalwart taking home the top honour. See who else took home a trophy.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser, What's on
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Posted inEducation, Inverell
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Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, Recreation
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Posted inConsultations and feedback, Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows
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Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah Shire
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Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Training and courses
Free workshop to boost grant writing skills
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Posted inRegional Development, Uralla
Uralla growth plan shaped by feedback
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Posted inGood News, Sport, Tamworth, What's on
Vote now to send Tamworth clubman to AFL grand final
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