Out of thirteen candidates vying for the eight spots on Walcha council, half are openly affiliated with groups that directly support, oppose, or are involved in the establishment of wind farms
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Posted inInvestigation, Tamworth
Three times the reason to make the move to Tamworth
When Reverend Geoff Flynn came to Tamworth in September last year he was, quite literally, the answer to the prayers of not one, but three congregations.
Posted inDisability, Tamworth
Step inside ‘Wonderbox’ at Tamworth’s Town Hall
New England children and families will experience the magic of curiosity, choice and celebration as they step inside Wonderbox in Tamworth.
Posted inAwards, Walcha
Walcha Coffee triumphs with two gold at the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards
Walcha Coffee has been named a standout in the NSW coffee industry, after receiving a series of prestigious awards.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
PET scanner delivers vital access for New England community
Patients in the New England region will have access to a new $2 million PET scanner, with the diagnostic service now available in Tamworth.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Education
Student’s plea to parents about kids on screens, shortlisted for literary award
TAS student, Vern Toakley, has been short-listed by judges of the national ‘What Matters’ Writing Competition. Read his take on screen time.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
Armidale huddles together for community sleepout
Vinnies is calling on the Armidale community to donate generously as locals prepare to brave the cold on Friday for the Community Sleepout.
Posted inKootingal, Sport, Tamworth
Group 4 Under 18 Semi Finals
Kootingal Roosters earned a berth in this Saturday’s Group 4 Under 18 Preliminary Final with a 32-nil win over North Tamworth.
Posted inDelungra
Mustering Community Spirit at Delungra
Delungra is tackling it’s community needs with gusto thanks to a newly established group and the can-do attitude of four local women.
Posted inLocal News, Tamworth
Steering students towards safer driving
Young drivers across the New England are getting a lesson in road safety & their role out on the road as the Young Driver Expo comes to town.