Category: North West News
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TAMWORTH MEN BATTLING PROSTATE CANCER URGED TO REACH OUT
For men battling prostate cancer, treatment can prove to be a lonely time. This men’s health week, those battling the disease are urging more people to reach out for support.
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HORRIFIC CRASH CLAIMS THE LIVES OF THREE LOCAL RESIDENTS
Families at Wee Waa and Narrabri have been torn apart by a car crash, that claimed three lives. Police are still investigating what caused the tragedy – as reporter Jessica Worboys explains.
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UPGRADED GUNNEDAH HOSPITAL MAY HAVE LESS INPATIENT BEDS
The Gunnedah community has voiced their disappointment, after a hospital upgrade will now mean the facility has less beds. Even the project itself is up in the air, with a long wait before work can begin.
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THREE MONTH GAMBLING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN TAMWORTH
Those visiting pokie rooms across the state will now be greeted by more targeted advertising – encouraging gamblers to seek help before it’s to late. The state government today launching the three month, million dollar trial in Tamworth.
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ANOTHER OXLEY HIGHWAY CLOSURE, ANOTHER BLOW TO BUSINESSES
It’s all too familiar for Walcha businesses – and once again road closure signs will dot the Oxley Highway. A section will be shut off for two weeks.
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TAMWORTH BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR BLACKOUTS
Tamworth businesses are tonight watching what happens – as the east coast’s electricity grid faces tremendous pressure tonight. They’re already thinking of measures, to ensure customers can come through the doors.
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BUSY LONG WEEKEND AT LAKE KEEPIT WITH REGATTA TO BOOT
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the annual regatta at Lake Keepit… races today couldn’t go ahead. The long weekend event attracted hundreds of visitors, in a welcome boost for the local economy.
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LIVESTOCK DISEASES LANDHOLDERS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR
Livestock producers are urged to be vigiliant, as a bout of disease sweeps through the industry. It comes as the New South Wales Government invests millions into biosecurity, to keep the dreaded foot-and-mouth disease off our shores.
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POLICE CAUTION DRIVERS AHEAD OF QUEENS BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
Police patrols are out in force in the New England region, as a high visibility operation begins this long weekend. The region’s shivering through a cold spell and officers are urging motorists to drive to the conditions.
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PIG RACES BRING HUNDREDS TO THE PUB
The Pub Group in Tamworth hosted its annual pig races today, raising thousands of dollars for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. This year… hundreds came out for the big event – creating a big boost to the local economy