Tag: tamworth
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TEEN CHARGED OVER SICKENING ASSAULT IN TAMWORTH
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged over a sickening attack on a man who’s believed to have special needs in Tamworth. Police allege the 20-year-old-man was with a group of people on the corner of Peel and Jewry streets yesterday afternoon, when he was punched multiple times by the teen. The ordeal was…
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HAY HAND OUT BEGINS IN TAMWORTH
Emotions were running high as hundreds of drought-stricken farmers were gifted truckloads of hay in Tamworth this morning. Every single bale, and thousands of gift vouchers, donated with funds raised during the Hay Mate Buy a Bale concert.
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WORLD CHAMPION MUAY THAI FIGHTER COMING TO TAMWORTH
Muay Thai is a sport that began in Thailand, but it’s becoming more and more popular in Tamworth. So much so, a world champion will be in town on Friday, to train with some keen locals.
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KEITH URBAN TICKETS SELL-OUT IN MINUTES
Country music great Keith Urban announced he’ll take the stage in Tamworth next month, raising money for the region’s farmers. But with tickets selling out in less than ten minutes, many fans have been left wanting.
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MAN ASSAULTED IN WEST TAMWORTH
Investigations are underway after a man was assaulted by two people on Cossa Street in West Tamworth. At around 8.30 Monday night, a man was punched in the face and knocked off his bike. He was hit again, and fell into the door of a white Hilux ute. His bike was then stolen by his…
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FITNESS CLASSES TO BE OFFERED AT PEEL HIGH SCHOOL
When you think of school, you usually think of students pumping out essays – not pumping iron. But Peel High School is making it happen, with a new gym on campus helping senior students to pursue a career in fitness.
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KEITH URBAN RETURNING TO TAMWORTH
It’s music to Keith Urban fan’s ears – the country music legend is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival! Announced this morning, Keith will take to Tamworth Town Hall for a once-off drought relief concert on January 22nd. All ticket sales will go directly to RuralAid. Fresh off the back of winning an Academy of…
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TAMWORTH PONY CLUB RECEIVES STATE FUNDING
It might not be the biggest club around, but Tamworth Pony Club is hoping some new state funding will see it compete with AELEC. Upgrades to the clubhouse will mean there will be more options for equestrian events.
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MORE SHADE NEEDED IN FITZROY PLAZA
Tamworth’s Fitzroy Plaza project was supposed to increase foot traffic and boost business in the CBD. But council’s new Planning Director says it’s a plan that has so far failed.
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CROWDS FLOCK TO TAMWORTH’S CAROLS IN THE PARK
The big day is still more than a fortnight away, but the Tamworth community is already embracing the Christmas spirit. The annual Carols in The Park saw hundreds sing along to some festive favourites.