Category: North West News
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NEW DRINK DRIVING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE
University of New England researchers are looking into the possibility of having a breathalyzer installed in all Australian cars It’s hoped the technology would prevent more local drivers from driving under the influence of alcohol – and reduce an alarming statistic.
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TAMWORTH THUNDERBOLTS TO TAKE ON SYDNEY COMETS
The Tamworth Thunderbolts will put their best skills on show when they take on the Sydney Comets during tomorrow’s home game. They’ll be stepping out onto the court for a new season – after more than three years on the sideline.
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MONEY RAISED AT TAMWORTH BOOK STORE
Friends of the Tamworth Library held a book sale at Fitzroy Plaza today – raising money to buy more resources for the facility. Dozens flocked to the store, picking out as many books as they could carry. And there were plenty of bargains, with some books costing only a dollar. The money will go towards…
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CLIMATE STRIKE IN TAMWORTH BURGESS PARK
Tamworth’s Burgess Park was made a little greener today with 30 volunteers planting trees as part of Neighbourhood Tree Day. The community also held up posters at the park to bring more attention to the Global Climate Crisis. Kids and families joined in on the fun, making sure each plant was nourished with enough water.
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TAMWORTH FIRE DANGER PERIOD ALMOST OVER
Tamworth Rural Fire Service has confirmed bushfire danger period restrictions in the Local Government Area will be lifted from the first of April. Fire permits will no longer be required, but residents will still need to exercise caution. Residents must notify neighbours and their local fire authority at least a day before burning, and ensure…
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WOMAN DIES NINE DAYS AFTER HIT BY CAR
A 54 -year-old woman has died in hospital, nine days after she was hit by a car while crossing the road at Uralla. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Maitland Road and King Street just after 7am last Monday, after a van and an SUV collided, hitting a pedestrian. The 39- year- old…
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FIX ISSUES OR RESIGN: MP CALLING ON HNEH CEO TO DEAL WITH STAFF CRISIS
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall is calling for immediate action on the staffing crisis facing regional hospitals. Marshall is signaling out the Hunter New England Health CEO, calling him to act now or stand down.
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BIKE FANS FEVERISH FOR UPCOMING RALLY
It’s still six months before this year’s Tamworth Motorcycle Rally – but bike enthusiasts are already making plans. Already an estimated 2000 bikes will take part – with council predicting $1 million to be injected into the local economy.
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TWO MEN CHARGED WITH MALICIOUS DAMAGE IN HILLVUE
Hillvue streets were littered with vandalized vehicles early this morning. Police say a number of cars along Grant Street and Warwick Road were affected before 2 o’clock this morning. Residents left with the clean up bill. Two men – aged 21 and 18 – have been charged with malicious damage. They’ve been bailed to front…
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COUNCILLORS CALLING ON GOVT TO RELEASE DAM INFORMATION
Tamworth councillors have unanimously supported a motion to pressure the state government to release the business case for the proposed Dungowan Dam. More than a month behind schedule, the Minister for Water Kevin Anderson is assuring the region it will be released soon.