Category: North West News

It’s not just humans who are shivering through this week’s cold snap… North West farmers have been hard at work, keeping their animals warm amid the sudden drop in temperatures.

Tamworth’s Water Security Alliance says it doesn’t trust the latest support survey for the proposed Dungowan Dam. With just 200 respondents – it argues results aren’t indicative of what the community wants.      

Clambering for a chance to see acts like the Veronicas and Kerser – music lovers are spilling into Tamworth’s entertainment centre, for the Inside Out Festival. NBN News caught up with some of the performers, before the show.

After a month-long setback… the North West pecan harvest has finally begun. And, today, NBN News went behind-the-scenes, to catch a glimpse of the unique process.

Tamworth Regional Council have started work repairing the region’s roads – the multimillion dollar project announced today. It comes after locals raised concerns about the roads’ conditions.

There are calls for more North West residents to come forward and donate blood, as Australia requires 17,500 donations in the next week. Just two days’ worth of supply is available – as the cold and flu season hits.

Construction has officially begun on a multi-million dollar upgrade of Gunnedah Saleyards. The revamped facility, aimed at growing the region’s economy.

Returning to the wild weather situation across the east coast – and the New England has also felt the brunt of it. One Armidale local came face to face with a full grown gum tree, toppling onto her home.

Locals have had their say on the proposed Bendemeer Renewable Energy Hub, with support split over the project.