Tag: Walcha
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TOWN OF WALCHA DECLARED A NATURAL DISASTER ZONE
Walcha residents are now eligible for disaster assistance, after fierce storms ripped through the region just before Christmas. Tamworth M-P Kevin Anderson met with Mayor Eric Nokes this morning, to discuss possible solutions for areas which have been destroyed. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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COMMUNITY MEETING HELD TO ADDRESS STORM AFTERMATH
Walcha residents and businesses affected by major internet outages over the Christmas period due to the storms were given some peace of mind at a community meeting. Walcha Shire Council Mayor Eric Noakes says while the problem has now been fixed, it’s important to ensure it won’t happen again down the track. “What’s happened has…
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WALCHA FARMERS CALL FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER STORMS DESTROYED LAND
It’s been almost a month since massive storms tore through Walcha, ripping up paddocks and threatening the livelihoods of farmers. Now, they’re calling for help from the state government.
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BIG YEAR AHEAD FOR WALCHA COUNCIL
In a year featuring a double-election, small councils like Walcha don’t want to be forgotten. The Mayor has a number of ideas in mind and hopes both the state and federal governments can get on board.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS FINALLY BEING RESTORED TO WALCHA
Telecommunications in Walcha are finally being restored, after some phone and internet services were taken out during last month’s storms. In good news for shoppers and business owners, EFTPOS facilities are now back up and running. While the 3G service is working within the town, but the signal is weak in some parts. Telstra is sourcing…
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INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO DOUBLE FATAL NEAR WALCHA
Crash investigators are still trying to piece together the moments leading up to a fatal crash east of Walcha yesterday. It’s understood a Tamworth family was travelling east on the Oxley Highway, towing a caravan when the vehicle left the road, and struck the guardrail before then hitting a tree. Two occupants, a 72-year-old female and…
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TWO PEOPLE KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT ON THE OXLEY HIGHWAY
It’s been a tragic start to 2019 on northern New South Wales roads, with four people losing their lives since New Year’s Day… including two on the Oxley Highway this afternoon.
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CAR TOWING CARAVAN CRASHES KILLING TWO PEOPLE EAST OF TAMWORTH
Two people have been killed in a car crash, east of Tamworth. Emergency crews were called to the Oxley Highway, near Walcha, following reports a vehicle towing a caravan had rolled. Two people died at the scene. Oxley Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter arrived a short time later,…
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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST SOLAR AND WIND FARM PROPOSED FOR WALCHA
The renewable energy movement is powering on in the New England region, with a wind and solar hub proposed to be built near Walcha. If it goes ahead, it would be the largest renewables facility in Australia… developers say it could be the long-term solution to the state’s energy needs.
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WALCHA EXPLORES OPTIONS FOR WATER SECURITY
Walcha Council’s plans for a larger water storage facility may be one step closer to reality – thanks to a $115-thousand grant from the state government. The funding will go towards a feasibility study to find the best option to future-proof the town’s water supply. It comes as the town is on the cusp of level…