Category: North West News
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CITY FOLK TAKE TO THE COUNTRY FOR CAMP COTTON EXPERIENCE
North West farmers know a thing or two about cotton – but people from the big smoke don’t. So today representatives from some of Australia’s biggest clothing brands were given a crash-course… the Camp Cotton experience, helping them learn how it’s produced, and hopefully, selling it to the world.
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ELECTRICITY PRICES SET TO SOAR
An energy economist from Victoria University has warned the price of electricity is set to soar in the coming months. It’s predicted to do so by more than 50 per cent in New South Wales alone, with households estimated to cop a 20 percent increase to their bill.
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NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF OZEMPIC LEAVES DIABETICS STRUGGLING
A nationwide shortage of the drug Ozempic is seeing Tamworth diabetics go without the critical medication. Pharmacists are now calling for Type 2 patients to be the priority for prescriptions – as many Australians without the condition use the injection to lose weight.
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FRUIT AND VEG COSTS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH BUT THINGS TO SETTLE SOON
The high cost of fruit and veggies are hitting North West residents hip-pockets, hard. But residents are being urged to be patient – experts say the high prices are beneficial to farmers, and should decrease in coming months.
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VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY HELPS OFFENDERS OUT OF PRISON
It’s a program that’s been labelled a success in the New England- using virtual technology to help ex-offenders into rehabilitation, after leaving prison. The online program rolled out in response to the pandemic, and is now here to stay.
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CANDIDATES FORUM HELD FOR NEW ENGLAND ELECTORATE VOTERS
The community’s biggest questions have been fired at New England candidates, in the upcoming federal election. More than one-hundred voters gathering in Tamworth, as they make a decision on who they’ll choose on voting day.
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MICE NUMBERS INCREASING AGAIN ACCORDING TO NSW FARMERS
They destroyed millions of dollars in livelihoods, produce and crops, last year. Now, NSW Farmers has issued an unfortunate warning… mice are returning to the North West.
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NEW WORKS UNDERWAY TO MAKE TAMWORTH MORE VIBRANT
Shovels have hit the ground on upgrades to two popular recreation facilities in Tamworth. The Treloar Park Tennis Centre will be transformed into a nine-court powerhouse… while Viaduct Park will enjoy some vibrant additions.
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DOZENS JOIN IN MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
A sea of pink could be seen across the Northern Rivers today, with runners in costume to celebrate the tenth year of the Ballina Mother’s Day Classic. Dozens came out in support, to raise important funds for the National Breast Cancer foundation. The highest individual fundraiser went to Indie Brown, who donated $700, while the…
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HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES OUT IN TAMWORTH TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day celebrations returned to normal in Tamworth today, for the first time in years. Many braved the chilly autumn weather to spend family time outdoors – while businesses benefited from a flurry of customers.