Category: North West News

A Tamworth business has been the unfortunate target of numerous brazen break-in attempts, with the thieves solely stealing sweet treats. Police have charged one teenager but say the hunt is on to catch many others.

Severe weather warnings have been issued across Northern New South Wales – with the bureau predicting significant rainfall will lead to renewed flooding from tomorrow. The North West has just recovered from a recent deluge and is now in the firing line again, a possible 100 millimeters of rain this weekend.

A major piece of road infrastructure has been completed in Tamworth – paving the way for the city’s new Global Gateway Park. Tamworth Regional Council now turning it’s attention to upgrading one of the last wooden bridges remaining in the area.

There are fears for the North West wool and lamb industry, as Queensland battles an outbreak of Ovine brucellosis. Producers are being urged to stay vigilant and increase testing among their flocks.

Meanwhile, the end of covid isolation is being welcomed by most North West business owners, who have spent the pandemic grappling with staff shortages. But not everyone’s on board, with concerns the change will cause cases to sky rocket.  

It’s been three years in the making but the National Motorcycle Rally has finally come to life in Tamworth. Bike Riders rolling in from all corners of the country to be a part the innugural event.

A Wee Waa resident has spoken up, after being isolated in his town for more than a week. He says it’s time the State Government to declare the Narrabri L-G-A a flood disaster zone.

Harvest could be delayed on some North West crops, as heavy rain slows their growth. The La Nina, posing risks of crop disease – and keeping farmers on their toes.

The bushfire danger period is fast approaching in Tamworth – meaning fire permits will soon be needed. It comes as New England firies are urging locals to remove long grass on their properties.

mRNA vaccines for foot and mouth and lumpy skin disease will be fast-tracked, after the state government struck a deal with a biotech company. It comes as a date for electronic identification tags has been set, to stop the spread of disease among sheep and goats across the country.