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Tamworth Regional Council
Posted inFeature, Local News, Local politics
One down, 10 to go: Webb re-elected Mayor in Tamworth
Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Posted inFeature, Fundraiser, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth stars to honour Dolly Parton with tribute concert
Tamworth’s country music royalty are gathering for a Dolly Parton tribute concert at next year’s TCMF, with ticket sales supporting her local literacy legacy.
Posted inAwards, Business, Feature, Tamworth
Tamworth Quality Business Awards salutes community stalwart Helen Tickle
More than 840 people turned out for Tamworth’s biggest business night of the year, with a four-decade community stalwart taking home the top honour. See who else took home a trophy.
Posted inFeature, Sport, Tamworth
World Tennis Series returning to Tamworth
Tamworth will welcome international tennis players back to the city next month, with the Capital of Country International returning for a second year.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Recreation, Tamworth, Tourism
Tamworth Skywalk officially opens with community celebration
Tamworth’s new $18 million Skywalk is officially open, connecting Victoria Park to Oxley Scenic Lookout with a 1.5-kilometre elevated walk built for every ability.
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Long Read, Moree Plains Shire, Politics
Three strikes and still not out: the weak council rules unable to deal with populist politicians
They run the same playbook as Pauline Hanson and Donald Trump: turn every sanction into persecution. Inside the NSW rules that still can’t make badly behaved councillors stop.
Posted inMoonbi, Roads and Infrastructure
Moonbi intersection reopens after flood damage repairs
Moonbi’s George Street and River Street intersection is open again, four years after flood damage closed it, following a $1.45 million repair project.
Posted inTamworth Regional, Tourism, What's on
Tamworth Skywalk nears completion ahead of grand opening
Tamworth’s newest tourism drawcard, the Tamworth Skywalk, will officially open to the public on Saturday, 29 August, giving locals and visitors their first chance to walk the elevated path through Victoria Park to the Oxley Scenic Lookout.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, NSW Politics
New England REZ rollout caused ‘avoidable harm’
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has found the New England REZ rollout caused “avoidable harm” due to a lack of a coherent, enforceable, whole-of-government planning framework.