More details continue to emerge following the tragic accident at Walcha, with the brother of the driver of the vehicle involved posting to social media that his brother blacked out before driving through the fence and into spectators at Walcha showground.
Walcha Council
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Tourism, Walcha
Future of Walcha Motorcycle Rally to be “reassessed”
The future of the popular Walcha Motorcyle Rally may be in doubt following a “freak accident” that saw a demolition derby car drive into spectators, injuring 13 people.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Walcha: a sexual abuse and domestic violence blind spot
Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.
Posted inArts, Walcha
Plaques installed to enhance Walcha’s Open Air Gallery
Arts North West has successfully the installation of a series of plaques accompanying artworks in Walcha’s renowned ‘Open Air Gallery.’
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Walcha, Water
Walcha’s new dam complete
An $11 million drought-security project at Walcha is complete with the delivery of a 300 megalitre (ML) off-stream storage dam, pump station and pipelines
Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Walcha
Walcha Council Candidates
Find information about the candidates standing for Walcha Council in the local government elections being held on September 14, 2024.
Posted inTamworth, Walcha
Proposed Tamworth and Walcha boundary change
Do you live in Woolbrook? Have your say on a boundary change from Tamworth Regional Council to Walcha Council.
Posted inEnergy, Walcha
Walcha approves Winterbourne voluntary planning agreement
Walcha Council yesterday voted to approve the draft voluntary planning agreement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm with a vote of six in favour and two against
Posted inAgriculture, Local politics
New England weeds authority sacked over financial concerns
The Minister for Local Government has today suspended the board of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) and appointed an interim administrator