Category: North West News
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Winter harvest underway but road damage causing concerns
Canola and wheat harvests are getting underway in parts of the Narrabri shire. But there are concerns about bringing heavy farming machinery in – as the local council faces a $20 million bill to repair flood-damaged roads.
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Plans to fly electric planes into the North West in the future
The state government is set to begin talks with the aviation industry to bring electric aircraft to Tamworth. The goal is to make regional travel and freight routes easier to navigate by 2026.
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Dungowan Dam, airport upgrade discussed at Tamworth council meeting
Tamworth Regional Council is reiterating it’s calls to the federal government to not decommission the old Dungowan Dam to make way for the new one. It’s full steam ahead though when it comes to upgrading the city’s airport, with construction to start in the new year.
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Flooding washes away Baan Baa cotton but hope hasn’t faded
North West farmers have lost thousands of dollars, after recent flooding wiped out hectares of crop. Yields are predicted to drop dramatically, but one local cotton farmer is doing his best to stay positive.
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Winton farmer switching his livelihood for new breed of sheep
A new breed of sheep promises to be a game-changer for North West farmers. Known as ‘Sheepmaster’ – it requires less maintenance and could save graziers thousands.
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Good cause & gifts galore at Tamworth Brain Foundation Fair
Tamworth locals have spent big for a good cause, at the Brain Foundation Christmas Fair today. It gave people a chance to get in their Christmas shopping early, while also raising much needed funds for medical research.
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Brewfest returns bigger and better after COVID-induced hiatus
New England locals have had the chance to taste the best brews the regions had to offer this weekend. Thousands of craft beer lovers turning out for Brewfest, in what organisers say is likely to be the event’s biggest turnout yet.
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Tugboat staff lockout blocked for six months
The Port of Newcastle is tonight back up and running, after a national stoush between unions and a tugboat operator was put on ice by the industrial relations watchdog. An 11th hour order stopped Svitzer workers from being locked out… bringing business groups and consumers across the country certainty for months.
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Debate goes ahead in State Parliament for HNEH split
The debate to split the Hunter New England health district into two has been heard by State Parliament. The Health Minister says he doesn’t support the move – instead revealing plans to employ more fulltime doctors in regional hospitals.
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First boy in history qualifies for physie Nationals
A Werris Creek boy is making his mark on the dance floor – heading to the Physie National finals in Sydney next month. Ten year old Djaren Doke is the first boy to qualify for the event.