The population of Tamworth will continue grow over the next two decades, with new data from the NSW Government showing almost 8,000 more people will call the area home by 2041.

A grant of $83,100 will help local disability service provider Sunnyfield to buy a wheelchair-modified van to provide their clients with greater freedom.

The safety and security of the community continues to be the highest priority with two new police officers on the Oxley Police District beat following an attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy.

A convoy of road-trains carrying over 900 tonnes of emergency hay will be rolling into Tamworth from Tuesday 3 December to help drought affected farmers in the region, thanks to a $165,000 NSW Government Donated Fodder Transport subsidy.

Senior members of the community are urged to pick up a copy of the free 2020 Legal Topics for Older Persons Diary to help them understand their legal rights and navigate the justice system.

The highpoint of Australian media will be showcased in Tamworth in 2020 with the announcement that the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism to be held in the Country Music Capital.

The future for agriculture remains bright as forecasts of it becoming Australia’s next $100 billion industry by 2030, despite being tested by this unprecedented drought

Community organisations across the region are invited to apply for $12.5 million in funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.

Community resilience is being tested by this unprecedented drought and a grant of $1 million will help to inject a stimulus to the Gunnedah economy, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson urging residents to stay safe this summer while enjoying the benefits of living in a regional community.

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.

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 across the State will pause from work next Friday 29 November to hold ceremonies for Corrective Services NSW Remembrance Day (CSNSW).

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.

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.

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.

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.

A grant of $4,000 from the NSW Government will help Walcha Council fund this weekend’s motorcycle festival.

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.

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.