Category: North West News
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WILD PIG AND DOG NUMBERS INCREASING IN REGION
Experts say wild pig and dog populations have exploded in the state’s North West. Farmers are being urged to keep an eye out for warning signs around their property.
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FREIGHT COSTS HIT TAMWORTH BUSINESSES
Conflict and supply chain issues are seeing global fuel prices hit North West locals, hard. Business owners now say they may need to pass the costs onto consumers, to keep their doors open.
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FITTLER EMPOWERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT UNE
Brad Fittler and Newcastle Knights player Jack Johns have teamed up to teach students mental health skills used by elite athletes. Today they visited Armidale…empowering teenagers with breathing techniques and lessons in leadership.
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NEW FLIGHT ROUTES ANNOUNCED FOR TAMWORTH AIRPORT
There’s been some exciting news for Tamworth holiday makers today. Budget airline ‘Bonza’ has partnered with the town’s council to deliver brand-new, direct routes from Tamworth Airport.
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THREE TEENS CHARGED DURING OPERATION SOUTHBREAK
Three teenagers have been charged following an alleged break-in near Tamworth last week. Reporter, Jessica Worboys, has the details.
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FEDERAL GOVT FUNDING TO DROUGHT-PROOF REGIONAL AREAS
A new federal government initiative hopes to offer better tools to farmers ahead of drought periods. The project also aims to attract more young people to work in the agriculture industry – in areas like Narrabri, Armidale and Lismore.
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WHITE ELEPHANT BALL GOES OUT WITH A BANG IN TAMWORTH
After two years of disruptions, Tamworth’s White Elephant Ball finally returned overnight. Locals let their hair down and also reached deep into their pockets raising thousands of dollars for mental health service batyr.
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AUSTRALIA’S TRACTOR LOVERS UNITE IN BENDEMEER
130 tractors – from far and wide – have rolled into Bendemeer for the 19th ‘Grey Fergie’ muster. The event grabs the attention of engine lovers, families and children alike, every three years.
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TAMWORTH’S NEW ROUNDABOUT IN PROGRESS BUT ONE THING NOT UP TO SCRATCH
A mutli-million dollar roundabout in West Tamworth is set to bring the region a step closer to the opening of a new industrial estate. The Deputy PM today praising the upgrade – expected to lead to an increase in the number of local workers.
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FUNDS TO HELP KEEP MOREE YOUTH ON THE RIGHT TRACK IN LIFE
Two youth programs in Moree are set to receive federal government funding to help at-risk youth get their lives back on track. Flat Track Youth Works and Miyay Birray Youth Service will benefit.