Category: North West News

A Tamworth egg farmer is waiting on tenterhooks after it was decided caged eggs would officially be phased out of Australia in just over a decade. And the effects, are set to flow onto the consumer’s hip-pocket, as well.

The Oxley Police District has appealed for public information in an attempt to tackle a spike in car thefts. The latest victims, a family of three who were asleep in their home – when a invader broke in – searching for car keys.

It’s one of the prettiest crops grown in the North West – and this season, we’re likely to see a bumper canola crop. Farmers are hoping the wet weather stays away for harvest, to increase product sales.

The Save and Grow Guyra group is ramping up efforts to split from Armidale Regional Council. Some locals have been pushing for the move for years, but Armidale’s mayor says the move would be a mistake.

Tamworth revheads have shown off their classic cars in Moore Creek today, while raising funds for a good cause. All money raised will go to the local RFS, which will use the cash to buy vital gear.

One of Tamworth’s most important charity events is taking off, after a two-year hiatus. The city’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Ball is the service’s biggest annual fundraiser – helping to keep lifesaving paramedics in the air.

Whitehaven Coal will set aside up to $17 million for housing in the North West, to boost worker numbers. The company says it’s already planning subdivisions around Narrabri and Gunnedah, close to its mines.

With a wetter than usual year… the Tamworth Livestock Exchange is now experiencing a decline in the amount of cattle it’s selling. That’s making it harder for buyers to score a hefty cow.

Daffodil Day has returned to the North West – to raise vital funds for cancer research. A resident has spoken out about his struggle with the disease, encouraging more men to get checked.