Tag: tamworth
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30-YEAR-OLD DIES IN OXLEY HIGHWAY COLLISION
A man has died following a head on collision in the north west of New South Wales. Shortly after 3pm yesterday, a Ford Falcon and a Toyota Kluger collided on the Oxley Highway near Tamworth. The 30-year-old male driver of the Ford died at the scene. His passenger, a 19-year-old woman was treated for minor…
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DOLPHINS HOPE TO END LOSING STREAK
Port Macquarie has yet to record a win in the men’s basketball State League, after falling to Tamworth on Saturday. The Dolphins are confident they can turn their fortunes around, when they head down the coast this weekend.
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WHAT’S THE STATE OF PLAY FOR THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Plans are in motion to make the Northern Inland Sporting Centre of Excellence shovel-ready by the end of the year. With funds from the state and federal governments sitting in the bank, the pressure is mounting for council to come up with its portion.
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WOMENS #FIVE100 ROLLING INTO TAMWORTH
A new all women’s cycling event is coming to Tamworth. It’s part of a state-wide challenge to encourage more females to participate in the sport.
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DESTINATION OUTBACK TO FIND A PERMANENT HOME
The Berejiklian Government is yet to decide on locations for its ‘Destination Network’ headquarters and Tamworth wants in. But Tourism Minister and Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall says he won’t be playing favourites.
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COUNCIL HUNTS ‘DROP BEAR’ THIEVES
Tamworth Council is on the hunt for some ‘drop bear’ thieves after the unique street sign was stolen over the weekend. Drop Bear Lane was officially unveiled in Upper Moore Creek last Wednesday – council using special bolts and a taller pole for added security. It’s believed the sign was taken in the early hours…
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GUNNEDAH WOMAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED CHILD GROOMING
A 26-year-old woman has been charged following an alleged child grooming incident in Tamworth. Police arrested a woman in Gunnedah yesterday after a report was lodged alleging she inappropriately approached a former student. Police will allege the woman groomed a male student at a school in the Tamworth area between 2016 and 2017. She was…
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TAMWORTH CREWS BATTLE GRASS FIRE IN WEST TAMWORTH
Meanwhile Tamworth’s fire-fighting resources were stretched thin overnight, with several trucks assisting in Boggabri. The city’s remaining crews battled a large grass fire, which broke out in West Tamworth just before 9pm.
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POLICE APPEAL FOR INFO AFTER TAMWORTH HOME RANSACKED
Oxley police are appealing for information after a Tamworth home was ransacked in broad daylight yesterday. A number of valuable rings were stolen, as well as a car – which was used at a petrol station robbery in Werris Creek early this morning.
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NEWEST AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS TO CALL TAMWORTH HOME
Our region welcomed 37 new citizens during a special Australia Day ceremony in Tamworth. While a local youth advocate has been named the city’s Citizen of the Year.