Category: North West News

The diggers are on the ground, and the paperwork is signed. Tamworth’s Intermodal Freight Facility is expected to be fully operational next year… bringing easier access for companies importing and exporting goods.

Landholders have voiced fears for their properties and the environment, at a meeting with gas Giant Santos in Gunnedah today. It comes after the State Government approved seismic surveys for the Liverpool Plains exploration project.

Gunnedah is on the brink of ANOTHER major flood event as water moves downstream. Meanwhile, Tamworth’s road network is severely damaged, as parts of the city remain underwater after the Peel River peaked overnight.

The North West hasn’t drawn breath from the wild weather, with multiple towns left drenched by another major downpour, overnight. Close to 100 millimetres was recorded in some areas, with local catchments quickly spilling over.

The local track was too wet for racing – but, that didn’t stop hundreds of punters from celebrating the Melbourne Cup in Tamworth. As well-dressed locals watched the race at the Jockey Club… others knocked off early, to head to the pub.

Hundreds of guys and ‘ghouls’ have donned spooky costumes for the scariest night of the year. Halloween, seeing Tamworth houses decked out in everything from cobwebs, to skeletons and more.

Wild weather has started to ease in the North West, but focus today turned to the Armidale area. SES crews preparing for the possibility of flash flooding and damaging winds.

There’s a fresh focus on mental health in the North West – through a new research body spearheaded by the University of New England. The Manna Institute brings together seven regional universities to investigate what can be improve the wellbeing of those living in rural areas – particularly, following natural disasters.

Multiple upgrades planned for the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre have been put on the back burner following last weeks federal budget. The axing of the Building Better Regions Fund, already proving to be a huge blow to the local council.