Local councils across the New England are preparing for the next phase of single use plastic phase outs, as the NSW Government moves to further reduce plastic waste under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.
Tamworth Regional Council
Posted inEmergency management, Tamworth
Free green waste disposal for Tamworth residents after storms
Tamworth residents will be able to dispose of green waste free of charge following the severe storms that swept through the city on Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth
Tamworth Council says yes to granny flats on rural land
Tamworth Regional Council has approved a major change allowing people to build secondary dwellings, or granny flats on certain rural properties.
Posted inGood News, Tamworth, What's on
Stars set to bring sparkle to Baiada Carols in the Park
An all-star lineup is set to sparkle brighter than ever at this year’s Baiada Carols in the Park,
Tamworth Region’s biggest free Christmas celebration.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth
First Nations voices take centre stage in Tamworth
A powerful celebration of First Nations music, art, and community, Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod will land in the heart of Tamworth from 28 to 30 November.
Posted inTamworth, Tourism
Skywalk project reaches construction milestone in Tamworth
Tamworth’s Skywalk is taking shape! Construction has officially begun, marking a major milestone for this $18M project set to open in mid-2026.
Posted inTamworth
Where to park in Tamworth: What you need to know as paid parking resumes
Heading into Tamworth’s CBD? Don’t get caught out! Paid parking is back in some areas, but there’s still plenty of free all-day parking if you know where to look.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Awards, Gunnedah Shire, Tamworth Regional
Nominate your local heros for an Australia Day Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, with every council across the country calling for locals to help recognise the people and groups who make their communities better places to live.
Posted inPolitics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Default rural speed limit could drop to 80km/h under new road safety proposal
A proposal to reduce the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas to 80 kilometres per hour has sparked debate across regional Australia, with local leaders calling for investment in safer roads rather than slower travel.
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.