Category: North West News
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BEER TAX SPIKE TO MAKE A COLD ONE AT THE PUB AN EXPENSIVE OUTING
Whether an after-work treat or a weekend novelty… beer is the go-to beverage for many living in Tamworth. But, soon, the price of a cold one is set to rise… with a record four percent increase to be placed on beer tax.
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STRUGGLING FARMERS URGED TO REMEMBER ‘IT’S NOT WEAK TO SPEAK’
The intensity of life on the land can be all-consuming – with an increasing number of farmers seeking mental health support. But – after years of natural disasters – professionals say there’s still too many producers refusing to open up.
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FRIENDS OF ANDREW PROWSE FIGHT FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS DOWN PEEL STREET
Back in 2011, Tamworth’s Andrew Prowse created the Santa Speedo Shuffle in Canberra to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis, a disease which would eventually claim his life. Today the eye-opening fundraiser hit the streets of his hometown for the first and final time in his honour.
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CAT SHOW COMES TO TAMWORTH
They’re furry, playful and have big personalities – and today, the finest felines were in fierce competition at the Tamworth and District Cat Club. Dozens of cats – and their owners – putting on a show, to take out the top spot.
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BALLOONS SOAR HIGH ON LAST DAY OF COPELAND INQUEST
A two week inquest into the death of Gomeroi man Gordon Copeland has wrapped up with emotional tributes delivered by his family. The 22-year-old man drowned in the Gwydir river last year, while being followed by police. And a warning, this story contains images of an indigenous person who was died.
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FIRIES CONDUCT FIRST HAZARD REDUCTION BURN FOR 2022 SEASON
The RFS are hitting targets early this year – conducting its first hazard reduction burn near Tamworth, today. Recent rainfall has meant grass loads are higher than usual, with locals urged to prepare ahead of summer.
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TAMWORTH HOMELESS CONNECT ASSISTS HUNDREDS OF LOCALS
A life-changing event has returned to Tamworth – offering vital support to those living rough on our streets. Hundreds of locals turned up to today’s ‘Homeless Connect’ expo… for the first time, since the pandemic began.
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FUNDING GIVES TAMWORTH PHYSIO A BOOST IN TECH
New England Health Practices well be able to provide better support for people living in rural and remote areas thanks to new scheme by the Primary Health Network. Giving regional clinics the tools to support clients living hundreds of kilometres away.
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TAMWORTH DENTISTS SAY CHECK UP COSTS DETER CLIENTS
Many Australians try to avoid the dentist – but new data reveals just how few of us are getting regular checkups. Only 1 in 8 have visited the dentist in the last year – and in Tamworth, the health professionals are seeing the effects.
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TAMWORTH COUNCIL HAVE A STRATEGY TO CLOSE THE GAP
Tamworth Regional Council will become the state’s first local government to draft a Closing the Gap Strategy. The idea was put forward by Councillor Marc Sutherland – the first Gomeroi person to sit at the decisionmaker’s table… and his motion passed, unanimously.