Tamworth Regional Council is seeking additional NSW and Australian government funding after the Aquatic Centre project’s cost increased to $68.3 million.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inPublic Transport, Transport and Freight
$290m upgrade for regional coaches
NSW TrainLink’s biggest coach upgrade in over a decade is here, with $290 million buying more services, modern amenities and a fresh sunset orange look across regional NSW.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW News, Sport
Rugby grants open for round two
Rugby clubs and councils across NSW can now apply for a share of $2.15 million in World Cup legacy funding, with grants of up to $150,000 on offer. Applications close 14 August.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
One week until Tamworth’s 26th Hats Off To Country Festival
Cooler weather, hotter lineup. Tamworth’s 26th Hats Off To Country kicks off 10 July with Amber Lawrence, Brendan Radford, The Bushwackers and more than 50 events across the city.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Regional Australia Bank completes merger with Summerland Bank
Regional Australia Bank has officially merged with Summerland Bank. Here’s what it means for the 49-branch, 450-staff regional network, and for members’ everyday banking.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree, Sport and fitness events
Go rowing in Moree this weekend
Newcomers and former rowers alike are being invited to hit the water at the Moree Water Ski Park this weekend, with the free Come and Try Rowing Weekend backed by new funding from Moree Plains Shire Council.
Posted inArts, Inverell, Tamworth, Youth
Tamworth and Inverell young musicians win places at country music academy
Two New England kids, Miah from Tamworth and Peyton from Inverell, have won places at one of Australian country music’s most prestigious youth programs.
Posted inNational News, Sport
Bledisloe Cup returns to three Tests with Anzac Day match
Local rugby fans are happy today with the news an extra Bledisloe Cup Test is coming… and it’s not too far from home.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
84 student sleuths descend on Armidale
Eighty-four students are in Armidale this week solving murders and cracking fraud cases — and the whole camp is run by high school students themselves.
Posted inCommunity development, Local politics, Tamworth
Council to vote on Ray Walsh House sale as residents call for caution
Council will vote Tuesday on selling Ray Walsh House. But a residents group says the process isn’t finished — and once the decision is made, it’s very hard to undo.