The refurbishment of Tamworth Regional Council’s Ray Walsh House is looking increasingly unlikely more than two years after asbestos was exposed.
Tom Plevey
Journalist
Posted inEnergy, Walcha
Walcha approves Winterbourne voluntary planning agreement
Walcha Council yesterday voted to approve the draft voluntary planning agreement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm with a vote of six in favour and two against
Posted inFederal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth, Water
Joyce: Dungowan Dam back on if Coalition wins next election
An animated Barnaby Joyce has said that the cancelled New Dungowan Dam project “is back on the table” if the Coalition is re-elected.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure, Water, Werris Creek
Opening of Quipolly Water Project secures the future for the Liverpool Plains
The long fought for Quipolly Water Project is now delivering good quality water to the people of Werris Creek and Quirindi, and a hopeful future for growth in the Liverpool Plains.
Posted inCrime
Youth crime in Kingswood results in police pursuit all the way to Newcastle
NSW Police are looking for four people wanted in relation to an aggravated break and enter of a hotel in Kingswood, south of Tamworth, early this morning.
Posted inArts, Tamworth
Archibald Winners at Tamworth Regional Gallery
Check out this year’s Archibald winners at the Tamworth Gallery. Read their stories here.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards
Jack’s Creek takes out award at 2024 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition
Local beef producer Jack’s Creek has won yet another award, this time taking out the Class 4 Open F1 Wagyu Steak category at the 2024 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local profiles
From Warialda to Canberra: Mark Coulton on retirement, Palestine, and a bright future for the Nationals
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton announced his retirement last week, and The New England Times caught up with him over the phone when he’d just flown back to Moree from Canberra.
Posted inTamworth, Water
TRC unveils cheaper sludge dewatering process
Tamworth Regional Council yesterday unveiled its new sludge dewatering process at its Westdale wastewater facility that, according to the Council, promises to save $300,000 over previous treatments.
Posted inArts
Walcha’s Leila McDougall turns farming tragedy into film
‘Just a Farmer’ is a film designed to spark conversation about a subject that’s taboo.