From bustling street marches and flag-raising ceremonies to art exhibitions, community barbecues, children’s activities and sporting events, communities across the New England embraced this year’s NAIDOC Week
Marc Sutherland
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth
TRC votes to sell Ray Walsh House after hour-long debate
After four years of uncertainty and more than an hour of heated debate, Tamworth Regional Council has voted 5-3 to sell Ray Walsh House — but the sale isn’t final yet.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
The people might be wrong: Tamworth council votes against asking about directly elected mayor
Tamworth Regional Council has voted six to three against a motion that would have asked residents whether they want to directly elect their mayor.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Tamworth
Opportunity to help restore heritage buildings
Tamworth Regional Council’s 2025-2026 Heritage Assistance Grant is now open with a share of $50,000 available.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth celebrates historic partnership
Tamworth has become Australia’s first council to sign a formal partnership with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to work together on Closing the Gap.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth Council to present groundbreaking local government-Indigenous partnership
The Tamworth Coalition of Aboriginal-Controlled Community Organisations is working to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians with revolutionary move.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Tamworth kids to get a taste at Newcastle uni open day on Saturday
If you missed the University of New England’s Open Day in May, this Saturday’s event at the University of Newcastle is a great opportunity to see and experience university and get advice on your next big step.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
McGrath pledges $100k for Gomeroi Culture Academy
Labor candidate for Tamworth, Kate McGrath, has announced that a NSW Labor government will provide $100 000 to the Gomeroi Culture Academy