WE’RE SO PROUD OF OUR IPROWD GRADUATES - ANDERSON
The nine young men and women who graduated from the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery Program (IPROWD) today will be role models and leaders of the future.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSHFIRE CLEAN UP IN OUR REGION
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed the commitment of $25 million in NSW Government funding to help with the clean-up costs of the recent bushfires which have devastated much of NSW.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS REMEMBER STAFF WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
Correctional officers across the State will pause from work next Friday 29 November to hold ceremonies for Corrective Services NSW Remembrance Day (CSNSW).
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TAMWORTH LOOK TO THEIR FUTURE WITH HANDS-ON TAFE
More than 150 high school students from Tamworth will experience a range of exciting future career options when they participate in a hands-on Try-a-Skill event at TAFE NSW Tamworth on Friday.
$1 MILLION IN BLAZEAID FUNDING ‘TAKES THE STRAIN’ OFF BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
An additional $1 million cash injection for volunteer organisation BlazeAid, will allow it to continue rebuilding vital farm fences destroyed during the recent devastating bushfires.
FUNDING NOW IN PLACE FOR TAMWORTH’S ICONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL’S 50TH BIRTHDAY
Country music and festival fans can share in the good news today, as Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson announced ongoing support from the NSW Government for the Toyota Country Musical Festival, Tamworth until 2022.
TAMWORTH’S LOCAL STARS CONTINUE TO SHINE AT GOLDEN GUITAR NOMINATIONS
Eight Golden Guitar nominations for Felicity Urquhart and two nominations for Ashleigh Dallas for next January’s Golden Guitar Awards will keep the home flag flying for Tamworth.
OUR COMMUNITY HIDDEN TREASURES ADDED TO ROLL OF HONOUR
Three community volunteers from Tamworth and Manilla have been added to the 2019 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, recognition of their outstanding contribution to their local communities.
REALLY GOOD NEWS FOR WALCHA WITH $4,000 GRANT FOR MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND
A grant of $4,000 from the NSW Government will help Walcha Council fund this weekend’s motorcycle festival.
ANDERSON - LEGISLATION TO FAST TRACK REGIONAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERED
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has today welcomed news that the Water Supply (Critical Needs) Bill 2019, aimed at fast-tracking critical water infrastructure projects including dams and pipelines near Tamworth by up to six to nine months, has been passed by the NSW Parliament.
SUPPORTING DIVERSITY WITH FUNDING FOR MULTICULTURAL PROJECTS
Grant funding worth $600,000 is now available for multicultural projects in the region and Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said this was a terrific opportunity for community groups.
RIGHT TO FARM NOW ENSHRINED IN LAW - ANDERSON
The strongest protections for the State’s farmers and farming families is now enshrined in law with the Right to Farm Bill 2019, now passed both houses of the NSW Parliament.
LEST WE FORGET – TAKE A MINUTE TO REMEMBER ON NOVEMBER 11
The service and sacrifice of former and current military personnel and our Anzac heritage will be remembered at 11am on Monday 11 November.
BUS STOP CHANGE HAILED BY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT OAKLANDS SUBDIVISION
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has praised the efforts of a bus company, Tamworth Regional Council and Transport for NSW to reach a rapid and safe conclusion for school children living at the Oaklands Estate near Nemingha.
THANKS TO THE TAHS – THEY’RE COMING TO TAMWORTH IN 2020
Rugby fans worldwide will turn their attention to Tamworth early next year when the NSW Waratahs bring the Super Rugby competition to the Country Music Capital in a show of support for drought stricken communities.
GUNNEDAH COMMUNITY INVITED TO TAP INTO $400M DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY EXPANSION
Gunnedah residents and businesses are invited to share their views on digital connectivity at two community consultation events in early November as part of a commitment to bridge the digital divide between metropolitan and regional NSW.
BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME - $480M for DUNGOWAN DAM #2
The first new dam since 1987 to be built in NSW, will be at Dungowan near Tamworth.
STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR WALCHA RURAL WOMEN’S GATHERING
The registration period for the Walcha 2019 Rural Women’s Gathering has been extended to 18 October 2019 to allow time for more ladies to register.
MANDATORY ROLL-OVER PROTECTION FOR QUAD BIKES WELCOMED BY KEVIN ANDERSON
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed the Federal Government announcement that roll-over protection will be mandatory on all new quad bikes within 24 months.
FREE CONCERTS FOR SENIORS TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER - ANDERSON
A series of free Christmas concerts in Tamworth is a way of thanking seniors ahead of the festive season, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said.