Category: North West News
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TAMWORTH’S 50TH COUNTRY FESTIVAL CONCERT
Thousands of fans flocked to Tamworth’s Entertainment Centre today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the annual Country Music Festival. More than 30 artists performed- going back in time to enjoy Australia’s best country music.
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PARTY ISN’T DYING DOWN ON DAY 4 OF FESTIVAL
Day four of Tamworth’s Country Music Festival, and the party isn’t dying down – with free events to celebrate its 50th birthday. With everyone still recovering from last night’s Golden Guitar Awards, where Troy Cassar-Daley made history
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SOD TURNED FOR NEW TAMWORTH AMBULANCE STATION
Construction has today begun on the site of Tamworth’s multi-million dollar ambulance station. Local paramedics hope to move out of their nearly-century old station by the start of next year.
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TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL HITS NEW HEIGHTS
The Tamworth Country Music Festival hits new heights tonight, with the staging of the famous Golden Guitar Awards. Last year it was staged virtually, so it’s extra special for the festival’s 50th birthday to have the stars and fans turn out. The festival itself is buzzing, with a rising star recognized today… and an icon…
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TAMWORTH, ARMIDALE SDA REPS CALL FOR WAGE INCREASE
The union for workers in retail, warehouse and fast food industries is calling for a wage increase to combat the rising cost of living. Tamworth and Armidale representatives say they’re overworked and underpaid.
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COUNTRY SINGERS SETTING THEIR NAMES IN STONE
Six country music artists have cemented themselves in Tamworth’s Hands of Fame today. Their impressions placed alongside three hundred other performers at the corner of Kable Avenue.
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MORE POLICE OFFICERS FOR GUNNEDAH
More police officers will be sent to Gunnedah to combat the recent rise of crime in the region. Two new rural investigators, one inspector, and an administration worker will start work next month. Kevin Anderson – with help from Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey – is also pushing for the local police station to be manned…
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“PAY BEFORE YOU PUMP” TO STOP FUEL THIEVES
Police are calling on service stations in Tamworth to change their usual policies of how they distribute and sell fuel. The new pay before you pump policy between 12 and 6am is aimed at reducing the likelihood of people filling up stolen vehicles and fleeing the scene.
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MUSIC IN FULL SWING FOR DAY TWO OF COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Day two of the Tamworth Country Music Festival has kicked off, and more and more buskers continue to sign up to play throughout the week. The riverside campground is also beginning to fill up.
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TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN 50th YEAR
It was cancelled due to COVID in 2021 – then postponed in January – but finally, the Country Music Festival is back on in Tamworth… and in time for its 50th anniversary.