Residents across the Tamworth region can help prevent soft plastics from going to waste through a new kerbside recycling program. Tamworth Regional Council have been trialling soft plastic recycling through the kerbside bin since February this year and from today the program will opened up to everyone in the region. The Curby Program gives residents a home-based […]
Posted inEnvironment, Inverell, Moree, Warialda
First ‘Koala Kiss’ site to be established in Gwydir Shire
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has announced the nation’s first ‘Koala Kiss Site’, which is part of the larger Koala Kiss Project to ensure abundant Koala populations in 50 years. AKF Chair Deborah Tabart said they had selected the Gwydir Shire in NSW because it contained secure habitat with the ability to have certain points […]
Posted inEntertainment, Local News, News, Tamworth
Nominees for the 2023 Golden Guitar Awards announced
The nominees have been announced for the 2023 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards. Topping the list and with his first ever Golden Guitar Awards nomination is new talent James Johnston, with a total of six nominations including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Adam Brand, Amber Lawrence, and Casey Barnes each picked up five nominations, while Tamworth local and […]
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Local politics
ARC ignores opposition, votes for 50% rate increase
Armidale Regional Council has ignored widespread community opposition and criticism of the consultation process and voted to support the proposed 50% (58.8% cumulative) increase to rates through a special rate variation (SRV). The proposal was widely criticised by the community, both through the formal consultation processes and on social media. Most comments argued that residents […]