The candidates have been finalised for the NSW Election on March 25, with three of the four electorates in our region having their ballot papers cluttered by non-locals
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Posted inEducation, NSW Votes 2023
New co-located preschools earlier across the region if Coalition win
Over 50 new co-located preschools will be built in the New England if the Liberals and Nationals are re-elected.
Posted inEducation, NSW Votes 2023
Tamworth education forum discusses crisis and reveals ignorance
About 50 people, mostly teachers from Tamworth and surrounds, attended last night’s education forum to discuss the issues with Shadow Minister Prue Car.
Posted inEmergency management, NSW Politics
Upgrades for Werris Creek and Manilla fire station waiting on campaign
Upgrades to the Werris Creek and Manilla fire stations is desperately needed, but it appears any commitment is being delayed.
Posted inFederal Politics
Sky Muster Plus gets unlimited
Up to 10,000 regional Australians on NBN Sky Muster Plus will receive unmetered monthly data allowances and faster speeds as part of a new trial to boost internet quality.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023, Tamworth Regional
Tamworth ‘meet the candidates’ debate polite until Anderson takes cheap shot at unemployed
Last night’s election debate hosted by the Tamworth Business Chamber was dominated by predictable lines and polite audience applause, with no clear winner.
Posted inNSW Politics
$250 for local students and apprentices
Regional apprentices and trainees can now apply for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
Labor’s McGrath says Anderson “not a tiny bit effective”
Labor candidate for Tamworth Kate McGrath says sitting MP Kevin Anderson has not been effective and will be less effective in opposition.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
Tackling election disinformation
The NSW Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to help reduce the spread of disinformation ahead of the NSW State election.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
Labor commits to natural disaster warning systems
NSW Labor have announced that, if elected, they will invest in a new, world-leading natural disaster detection system to better protect communities in high risk areas of NSW.