Category: North West News
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OUTLOOK PROMISING FOR DAIRY SEASON BUT ISSUES REMAIN
A new Rabobank study shows the dairy industry will have a favourable season this year, but production costs are still plaguing the industry. One local farmer says it’s all becoming too much for some.
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TALKS ONGOING FOR POTENTIAL NEW APRIL EVENT AFTER FESTIVAL SUCCESS
The postponed Tamworth Country Music Festival has been hailed a success. The week-long party provided a much-needed boost for local businesses – so much so, that talks are now underway for a new Easter event.
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TFSS AIMS TO DONATE 400 OODIES TO KIDS IN NEED
Tamworth Family Support Services hopes to gift a different kind of warmth to North West families, this winter. The organisation is planning to deliver four hundred ‘Oodies’ to local children, doing it tough. It now needs to raise $20,000 to make it happen. The heartwarming initiative comes as the rising cost of living increases the…
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ANZAC DAY SERVICES HELD IN TAMWORTH, KOOTINGAL DRAW LARGE CROWDS
Anzac Day commemorations have been held across the New England today. From those who fought – to the younger generations – everyone gathered in Tamworth and Kootingal to honour the fallen.
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FESTIVAL ORGANISERS SURPRISED WITH TURNOUT
Tamworth’s Country Music Festival wrapped up today with large crowds sticking around in the city to catch the festival’s final performances. The 50th edition surprising organisers… with the turnout bigger than they ever expected.
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VENUES WELCOME AN EASE OF COVID RESTRICITONS
While numbers may not be as high as usual at Tamworth’s Country Music Festival – hospitality and tourism industries are revelling in the city’s busiest period of the year. And they’ve welcomed the changes to covid restrictions, that kicked in last night.
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GOLDEN GIG WINNERS REVEALED
The Golden Gig competition winner has been crowned at the Tamworth Country Music Festival today… 15-year-old Mackenzie Lee taking out the major prize. While 14-year-old Jamie Preston, from South West Sydney, took out the Under 17 years. The judging panel enlisted country stars including Lyn Bowtell and Cassidy Rae. Fans have yet to enjoy one…
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ARTISTS TOP THE CHARTS AT COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tamworth’s Country Music Festival has revived the genre with many artists topping the charts this week. It’s not just long time fans, the next generation is also tuning in.
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DEPUTY PM REAFFIRMS DUNGOWAN DAM
It’s a controversial project but the Deputy Prime Minister insists the Dungowan Dam is necessary for the region’s economy. Barnaby Joyce and Tamworth’s State MP Kevin Anderson stopped by a community consultation stand in Peel Street today, aimed at giving locals an insight into the benefits of the Dam. Construction for stage one continues.
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ELDERLY MAN’S HOME CATCHES FIRE
An elderly man’s home has been destroyed in Tamworth, after a large fire broke out at 6 o’clock last night. The man was inside the Quinn Street property when it became engulfed in flames. Thankfully, he escaped without injury. Police are investigating the cause. [VISION ONLY]