A piece of Armidale history has been laid into the foundations of the University of New England’s new Tamworth campus, symbolically linking the university’s past with its future.
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Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth CBD to light up for inaugural City of Lights Festival
Tamworth will transform into an after-dark spectacle this weekend as the city’s CBD hosts the inaugural City of Lights Festival, a free, family-friendly event celebrating the region’s history as a pioneer of electric street lighting.
Posted inBendemeer, Moonbi, Roads and Infrastructure
Changed traffic conditions to three New England Highway sites
Major roadworks are happening on the New England Highway at Blandford, Moonbi and Bendemeer.
Posted inArts, Exhibitions and performances, Tamworth
Nature Machine opens at Tamworth gallery
Eighteen artists, five decades of legacy and a national tour ahead. Tamworth Regional Gallery has thrown open its doors for the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, Nature Machine.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Tamworth
Man charged after West Tamworth road rage crash
A parked-car argument, an alleged pursuit through West Tamworth streets, and a ute crashing into a home. A 43-year-old man now faces five charges.
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Gala Day for Dogs returns to Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park
Dogs and their owners across the New England North West are gearing up for the return of Gala Day for Dogs, a free, family-friendly celebration of dogs, responsible pet ownership and community, set to be held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday, 27 September.
Posted inTamworth
RFS urges communities to prepare for bushfire season
Communities are being urged to prepare their homes and families for the bushfire season, with local Rural Fire Service brigades hosting Get Ready Weekend events.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Grants open for local defibrillators
A defibrillator can be the difference between life and death within eight minutes of cardiac arrest. Tamworth area sporting clubs have until 7 October to apply for grants to get one.
Posted inCompetitions and free stuff, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Fahim comes home to mentor Tamworth’s next big thing
She won Star Maker in Tamworth back in 2017. Now chart-topping singer Rachael Fahim is coming home as the new face of Macca’s Golden Gig, mentoring the next generation of country hopefuls.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Tamworth diversion pilot gains ground
A Tamworth youth diversion pilot is coming, backed by $8.4 million, as new figures show violent youth offending up 20 per cent and the major parties clash over how tough the response should be.