Tamworth Regional Council candidates Gemma-Lea Tolmie and Ryan Brooke started their campaign taking aim at the current Council’s proposed 36.3% Special Rate Variation
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Posted inNarrabri, Sport
Narrabri’s Shannon Davey chasing the dream
Former Narrabri boxer Shannan Davey is about to make his career highlight as he prepares to step into the ring at the Paris Olympics at the end of this month.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Rocky River
Rocky River students speak up to gain safe path to school
Uralla Shire Council’s recent Youth Forum has reaped a major reward for the community of Rocky River with Council committing to build a safe pedestrian crossing.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Sport, Tamworth
1 van, 3 days, 20 dentistry students, 15,000 mouthguards: TAMS ambitious plan for the Koori Knockout
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service has an audacious plan to debut its new dental van: to craft 15,000 mouthguards at the Koori Knockout
Posted inBusiness, Uralla, Walcha, Women
Uralla’s Michelle Knott; a role model for women wanting careers in non-traditional industries
Uralla’s Michelle Knott is building pathways and showing success for women paving careers in traditionally male industries.
Posted inGeneral News, Grants and funding, Walcha
Cash for Walcha as Moylan hits the ground running
He hasn’t yet delivered his first speech in parliament, but on his second day in the job Brendan Moylan has picked up right where Adam Marshall left, announcing two grants in Walcha yesterday.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Kamilaroi Elder Len Waters opens up on Welcome to Country
The Welcome to Country is at the heart of Indigenous culture, and Uncle Lenny says he’s doing more and more of them.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
New CEO and Board Chair for APVMA
A new CEO and Board Chair have been appointed to the APVMA after almost two years of turmoil for the Armidale based regulator.
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah, Science and Research, Spring Ridge
Mushrooms provide elegant solution to achieve carbon sequestration and yield increase
Sessions in Gunnedah and Spring Ridge next week will help farmers determine if adding a soil carbon project will be good for their operations.
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes’s Centennial Parklands spruced up and ready for its grand opening
Glen Innes’s much-loved Centennial Parklands have had some new, modern additions which are now open for the public to enjoy.