Category: North West News

Protestors, farmers and locals have raised their concerns over plans to explore for coal seam gas in the Liverpool Plains. The community met with representatives of Australia’s largest domestic gas supplier, Santos, at Gunnedah today.

La Nina has officially finished… but New England farmers are preparing for the system’s possible return in Spring. While the wet weather will cause headaches… there could also be profits for producers.

Gunnedah’s G-S Memorial School is the first regional public school to be fitted out with a mini Woolworths. The project aims to prepare more children with a disability, for working life.

There’s been calls for the New England health district to be split in two. The Nationals Party, unanimously voting operate the District’s northern half out of Tamworth, for the first time since 2005.

Gas giant, SANTOS, is planning to expand its exploration activities in the Liverpool Plains. It’s holding a community meeting in Gunnedah next week – with farmers, and landowners, preparing to go to battle for their land.

As businesses struggle through inflation, egg farmers are calling on the major supermarkets to pass their profits along. They say not enough cash is making it back to the farm gate.

As the cost of fresh produce continues to rise, local producers are banking on an opportunity. Tamworth gardeners – seeing a rise in customer numbers – as more families choose to shop outside the major supermarkets.

Tamworth Regional Council last night revealed how it will manage water and sewerage into the future after hundreds of local businesses were overcharged. Council is also calling for more funding to build its own organics recycling facility.

Walcha Council has announced that construction will soon begin on a major project… The town’s drought-proof dam is expected to be up and running next year- giving residents peace of mind for future dry spells.