Category: North West News
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Police host information night with Ezidi community in Armidale
More than 100 members from the Ezidi community in Armidale have met with the local police force today. Officers educating the refugee community on how to report crime – following fears a language barrier has been preventing people from contacting the Armidale Police Station.
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Community calls for railway line to QLD from Armidale
It hasn’t operated for decades, but there’s a new push for the North Railway Line to be extended from Armidale to Brisbane. Despite a community meeting held at Glen Innes, Transport for New South Wales says it’ll float the idea.
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North Coast reminded of Mother Nature’s power with a storm battering the region last night
It didn’t need a reminder – but the north coast last night AGAIN saw what Mother Nature is capable of, with a fierce storm sweeping through, bringing flash flooding. Armidale also copped a hit – just as the north west prepares for MORE heavy rain.
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New tech could be a game-changer for saleyards staff
Counting livestock can be a tedious task. Now, a modern, 5-G program is being trialled at Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange – aimed at digitalising the process and easing workloads. And, today, NBN News got to take an exclusive look.
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New beginnings for North West town and Tongan city
Gunnedah has strengthened its new sister-city relationship with Kolomatu’a in Tonga. Delegates from the North West have returned from overseas and are forging ahead with plans to address the region’s worker shortage, while also helping Tonga with the clean-up.
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NSW Farmers calling for federal budget biosecurity commitment
The NSW Farmers Association’s Biosecurity Committee is calling on the Federal Government for long-term funding in the upcoming budget. The group’s chair wants to see prevention funds for diseases like foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin, before it’s too late.
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Healthy lambs fetching decent prices after great season
Thousands of sheep and lamb were auctioned off at Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange today – after weeks of rainfall. Producers, finally able to trade livestock, following a significant drop in saleyard numbers.
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Hundreds compete at New England physie zone
Hundreds of dancers have left it all on the floor at the New England Zone physie competition. From junior girls to open women classes – there was plenty of action and colour. The top team and individual performers – qualifying for Nationals in Sydney. The weekend showcases what each competitor has worked on all year……
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Forum to discuss vital water security options for Tamworth
The Tamworth Water Security Alliance isn’t letting recent flooding wash away the memories of drought and the crisis the city narrowly avoided. The group will host a forum this week to discuss ways Tamworth can learn from the record natural disaster, and sure up its water supply for future generations.
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Cultural flair and flavour on offer at Fiesta La Peel
Thousands swarmed Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park yesterday, and celebrated into the night at the city’s BIGGEST multi-cultural party. Fiesta La Peel – showcasing food, dance, and art from around the world.