Laurence Tockuss, a 61-year-old former primary school teacher from Tamworth, spent more than three decades in education before a series of three strokes starting in 2020 changed his life.
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Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Celebrating the future of energy with the class of 2025
From powerline workers to customer service trainees and graduate engineers, Essential Energy proudly celebrated the graduation of its apprentices, trainees, and graduates at the Wests Tamworth Leagues.
Posted inAged Care, Awards, Good News, Tamworth
From night shifts to state spotlight: Tamworth carer a finalist for top award
Tamworth local Jenny Hutson has been nominated for Employee of the year by the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Tamworth to host inaugural Australian Pro Tour tennis event
Tamworth is set to serve up top-class tennis this September, with the city to host its first-ever Australian Pro Tour event – the Capital of Country International.
Posted inDisability, Good News, Tamworth, What's on
Time running out to RSVP for inclusive dance party
To be part of next week’s All-Inclusive Dance Party in Tamworth you need to RSVP ASAP.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Mental Health, Tamworth
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Wiggles to return as ramp up to TCMF26 continues
Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.
Posted inRegional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth aquatics centre project moves closer to construction
The long-anticipated Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence is a step closer, with Tamworth Regional Council to consider entering an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement at its meeting this week.
Posted inSport and fitness events, Tamworth
Tamworth, get out and get dirty at the Mountain Bikers Triple-Event Weekend
Tamworth will be buzzing with bikes as Tamworth Mountain Bikers host their Triple Event Weekend, featuring school races, family fun, and the AusCycling state series at Tamworth Mountain Bike Park.
Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Flood warning for the Peel River as persistent rain continues
The first of what is expected to be a number of minor flood warnings has been issued, with the SES and Bureau of Meteorology warning about low level flooding and road closures in Tamworth.