Gunnedah is defending its claim of being the koala capital of the world, with the first sod being turned on Stage 3 of the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary yesterday.
Tom Plevey
Journalist
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah, Regional Development
Refurbished saleyards open in Gunnedah
The $27.4m refurbishment of Gunnedah Saleyards were officially opened yesterday, delivering a much need roof – and a long future – to the state’s fifth largest salesyards.
Posted inHealth, Narrabri, Tamworth, Wee Waa
Hop on the Medibus
The Diabetes Alliance Program’s Medibus is making its annual tour of the region, bringing diabetes specialists to the bush.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, Local News, New England Electorate
More of Joyce’s “truth” on Net Zero after demotion to the back bench
Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.
Posted inEmergency management, Expos, conferences and meetings, Tamworth
500 RFS legends in Tamworth this weekend
They’re the volunteers who are there for us when our world is on fire – literally – and this weekend hundreds of them are coming to Tamworth.
Posted inSport and fitness events, Tamworth
NCHA Futurity kicks off in Tamworth
Entries are up over 20% this year for the 15 day long world class cutting event now underway at AELEC.
Posted inAgriculture, Liverpool Plains Shire
Women to lead the way in agriculture
The National Farmers Federation has announced the twelve women who’ll be joining the 2025 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth, What's on
Tamworth Aboriginal community unites
Several Tamworth Aboriginal organisations are uniting to host a day of healing, culture, and community connections in response to some devastating recent losses.
Posted inTamworth, Youth
Tamworth benefits from funding boost to youth-led projects across NSW
Challenge Community Services and the Youthie are two local organisations who’ll be benefiting from the latest rounds of funding from the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities Program
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
DART Calls for Banksia House detox facility
Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment New England Northwest is one step closer to achieving its dream of having a dedicated detoxification centre in Tamworth after Council last night voted unanimously to write a letter to Hunter New supporting DART NENW’s idea to repurpose the Banksia House building.