The NSW Government announced an extra $500 million in funding for repairs to flood affected roads, at least $20.85m of which will go to councils in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth
Tamworth Regional Council moves to new home
Tamworth Regional Council’s Customer Service and Development Hub has officially moved to their new location at 474 Peel Street Tamworth today.
Posted inEntertainment
Parkes goes Blue Hawaii for annual Elvis Festival
Record crowds are expected to attend the 30th Parkes Elvis Festival, which begins tomorrow with a Blue Hawaii theme.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Covid testing for Chinese travellers introduced after hesitation
After initial hesitation, the Australian Government will introduce pre-departure testing for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from China.
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New safety laws for delivery riders
SafeWork NSW are reminding food delivery riders to adhere to the new safety laws that came into effect at the beginning of the year.
Posted inEntertainment, Guyra, Local News
Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival set to be best yet with new facilities
After two cancellations due to to the pandemic, the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival, Jan 11 to 23, is set to be the best yet. Stalls available!
Posted inLifestyle
Looking for love? Today’s a good day to start
If you’re looking for love in 2023, apparently today is the day to log on to internet dating sites, with January 1 traditionally the day most people sign up.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most
The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.
Posted inHealth, News
Voluntary-assisted dying now available in Queensland
Terminally ill Queenslanders are now able to ask for medically-assisted death after the state’s voluntary-assisted dying scheme came into effect at midnight.
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2022 a record year for Australian Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross had its busiest year on record in 2022.