Category: North West News

The return of the Cavalcade and increased riverside camping prices are just some of the things residents want to see ahead of next year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival. But a review has shown, the first-ever April event didn’t disappoint.

Workers in Tamworth also took to the streets to have their voices heard. It’s the first time in a decade many of the region’s public sector workers have taken industrial action.

There’s a push to increase speed limits on our local highways… Barwon MP Roy Butler is part of an state government inquiry set to soon take place. But some believe there are more pressing problems on our roads that could be addressed.

They aren’t everyone’s favourite tree-top creatures. Fruit bats are migrating to Tamworth in large numbers and tonight, there’s a warning from council about the protected species.

He’s gone from being second in charge of the country, to shadow cabinet – but Barnaby Joyce says he’s happy with the change. NBN News sat down with the New England MP today, to see what the future holds.

There’s some relief on the horizon for hardworking GP’s in the North West. The Primary Health Network, this week committing thousands of dollars, for the recruitment of seven new doctors.

Visitors to Tamworth Bunnings were today greeted by some four-legged friends. The Animal Welfare League, setting up at the store, to help re-home kittens who’ve been left dumped, during a stray breeding season.

As the weather cools, New England crop growers are starting to plant the seeds for a new season. But, while some experts are predicting another record-breaking harvest, farmers say it’s only early days.