Category: North West News
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Tastebuds tingling after Tamworth food festival event
North West residents saved room in their stomachs for the final event on the Taste Tamworth Festival calendar. The week-long event wrapping up today with Taste in the Park.
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Major flood warning for the Namoi River
Major flood warnings have been issued for parts of the North West – as water from the Peel River and Lake Keepit push further down stream.
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North West downpour leaving residents cut off
Parts of the north west copped around 60 millimeters of rain overnight – the downpour, proving too much for sodden ground and swollen rivers. At Tamworth, the Peel rose, cutting off part of the city… resulting in flood rescues, and traffic chaos.
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Questions raised over vision following indigenous teen’s arrest
Whimpering, and suffering from a head wound – shocking footage has emerged of an indigenous teenager, allegedly injured during an arrest in the Northern Rivers. Police say the incident is under investigation – and a warning, some viewers may find this next story confronting.
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RFS Control Station officially opened in Tamworth
There’s been a boost for Rural Fire Service volunteers, with a new Control Centre opened in Tamworth today. The $9.9-million facility – and four new trucks – will bring the region’s firefighting capabilities up to modern standards.
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Forest Road Waste Facility sold to Tamworth Council
It’s been a lifeline for people with a disability for more than three decades… But for the last year, there’s been heavy discussions about the future of the Forest Road waste facility at Tamworth. Tonight, a decision has been made – with the owners now ready to hand the keys over.
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New doctor outreach service in Nundle after two years
For two years Nundle has been without a doctor.. sick patients forced to travel sixty kilometres to see the nearest one. Help is now finally on the way, with the small town about to receive a patient outreach service.
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Two men involved in police pursuit shooting sentenced
Two men have been sentenced over their roles in a police shooting at Tamworth, last year. Tyson Booby and Joshua Tehoata told they don’t remember what happened because they were high.
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Springtime allows property market to flourish
Real Estate Agents in Tamworth preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. The Spring rush expected to keep the market running hot – as buyers and sellers begin planning their end of year sea changes.
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New safety initiative targeting farmers to launch next year
A new training program is looking to prepare agricultural workers with the skills to navigate an emergency. Nutrien Ag Solutions and Care Flight have partnered up to develop the course, which will run in the North West from next year.