Tag: tamworth

  • “COME DIRECTLY TO US”: POLICE SLAM ‘KEYBOARD WARRIORS’

    “COME DIRECTLY TO US”: POLICE SLAM ‘KEYBOARD WARRIORS’

    Tamworth police have taken to social media to express their frustration over the level of public scrutiny they’re receiving online, particularly via Facebook. In the post, the Officer in Charge of Tamworth writes he is “frustrated seeing good people suggesting information be passed on to Police, only to be shot down by some keyboard warrior…

  • LEVEL ONE WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR TAMWORTH

    LEVEL ONE WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR TAMWORTH

    Residents of Tamworth, Moonbi and Kootingal will need to start using their water more sparingly, with level one restrictions kicking in on Monday. Fixed sprinklers are only allowed during a two-hour period between 6 and 8pm each night. And this could tighten… Chaffey Dam’s water levels only need to drop by a further 3-per cent…

  • PRE-SEASON BOOTCAMP NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    PRE-SEASON BOOTCAMP NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    For those who prefer the couch over crunches, the thought of taking up a sport can be daunting. One Tamworth Rugby Club is hoping to combat this, running a public bootcamp to promote fitness within the community.

  • PRISON TOUR: LIFE ON THE INSIDE

    PRISON TOUR: LIFE ON THE INSIDE

    In order to dispel the myths brought to us on the silver screen, Tamworth Correctional Centre has opened its doors to our cameras. In a tour of the facility, prison officers have given NBN News a glimpse at life on the inside.

  • REGIONAL WASTE WARRIORS EXPO COMING TO TAMWORTH

    REGIONAL WASTE WARRIORS EXPO COMING TO TAMWORTH

    In the age of keep-cups and reusable shopping bags, it seems almost everyone is doing their bit to reduce their carbon footprint. Tamworth has come on board, with a sustainability expo headed for the city for the first time next month.

  • TAMWORTH TO FACE LEVEL 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS

    TAMWORTH TO FACE LEVEL 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS

    Tamworth residents have known for months that water restrictions were a looming possibility. But now it’s set in stone – the city is facing Level 1 restrictions, as Chaffey Dam dips below 40-percent.

  • HUNDREDS COMPETE IN TAMWORTH CITY SWIMMING CLUB’S ANNUAL CARNIVAL

    HUNDREDS COMPETE IN TAMWORTH CITY SWIMMING CLUB’S ANNUAL CARNIVAL

    It’s the biggest swimming carnival in the north-west, and hundreds have made a splash at this year’s event. They came from across the state to take part, some going on to qualify for Nationals.

  • HUNDREDS DIVE IN FOR TAMWORTH SWIMMING CARNIVAL

    HUNDREDS DIVE IN FOR TAMWORTH SWIMMING CARNIVAL

    More than 200 swimmers have dived headfirst into the annual long course swimming carnival, hosted by Tamworth City Swimming Club. This year is the first time the event is being held over two days. Most swimmers are competing in individual races, along with a new ‘Relay Super Series’ event happening tomorrow. Many will also get…

  • POOLS AS POPULAR AS EVER ACROSS TAMWORTH REGION

    POOLS AS POPULAR AS EVER ACROSS TAMWORTH REGION

    Tamworth’s daily maximum temperature hasn’t dipped below 33-degrees since Christmas Eve… So naturally, residents and visitors have flocked to the region’s pools. “We’re having between 1000 and 1500 people come through our six sites every day over the last few weeks and we’ll continue to see that while ever the heat remains,” Tamworth Regional Council…

  • REHOMING SUCCESS AFTER PROGRAM RETURNS TO TAMWORTH

    REHOMING SUCCESS AFTER PROGRAM RETURNS TO TAMWORTH

    Less than 12 months since to reintroduction of Tamworth RSPCA’s rehoming program, dozens of animals are now with loving families. But in the thick of breeding season, volunteers are needed ahead of an expected influx of kittens.