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?
Tenterfield Shire Council
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Tenterfield
Tenterfield theatre to be named after Peter Allen
Should the School of Arts theatre carry his name? Tenterfield wants your say on honouring hometown star Peter Allen, ahead of October’s festival celebrating his legacy.
Posted inPhones and internet, Torrington
ACCC mobile coverage inquiry welcomed
Dodgy mobile coverage isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s been life-threatening. Now the ACCC is finally investigating regional blackspots.
Posted inLocal politics, Tenterfield
Tenterfield council defends secrecy around audit committee minutes
Tenterfield residents want to know why audit committee minutes were kept secret. Council says the answer comes down to guidelines, and the growing threat of cyber attacks.
Posted inBarwon Electorate, Emergency management, Grants and funding, Politics, Tenterfield
$2.7 million disaster threshold plan an “insult” to small councils
Damage to your whole town, still miss out on funding: that’s the risk if Canberra’s disaster threshold triples to $2.7 million. Barwon MP Roy Butler says it’s “an insult” to small councils.
Posted inPhones and internet, Torrington
Torrington maps the gaps as telcos promise upgrades that won’t fix black spots
Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.
Posted inEnvironment, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Shire Council to protect future of iconic Pin Oaks
Tenterfield Shire Council to remove 10 hazardous Pin Oaks after an independent arborist identified significant safety risks among 203 trees.
Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Torrington
Call for Castle Law as Torrington community comes together
The tiny Northern Tablelands community of Torrington will gather at the community hall at 11am this morning, as residents come to terms with a violent home invasion that has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives and reignited debate over “Castle Law” protections in New South Wales.
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Council presses case for more drought support
Tenterfield Shire Council has called for more drought assistance after meeting NSW Drought Coordinator Ray Willis amid worsening dry conditions.