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.
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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.
Posted inAwards, Tamworth
Tamworth Regional Sports Awards nominations open
Nominations will open this week for the 2026 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards, recognising the region’s leading athletes, coaches, teams, volunteers and sporting organisations.
Posted inTamworth
Police drones pushed as extra safety tool for Tamworth and Gunnedah
Tamworth and Gunnedah residents could benefit from improved police response and community safety under a push to expand the NSW Police drone program.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
White Elephant Ball returns for another big night supporting local youth
Tamworth is getting ready to dress up, dig deep and make a difference, with the White Elephant Ball returning for its 12th year in support of youth mental health.
Posted inFire, Tamworth
Tamworth residents warned of smoke during RFS training exercise
Tamworth residents can expect to see more fire trucks and smoke around the city on Sunday as NSW Rural Fire Service crews carry out a major district training exercise.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Tamworth replaces 64 ageing timber bridges in major infrastructure milestone
Tamworth Regional Council has replaced 64 ageing timber bridges, marking a major milestone in its long-term regional transport infrastructure program.
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
CCTV released after string of Tamworth break-ins and alleged kidnapping
Police have released CCTV images as they investigate a string of break-ins, vehicle thefts and an alleged kidnapping across Tamworth earlier this week.