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PUT OUT THE WELCOME MAT - OPEN FOR INSPECTION
The NSW property market will roll out the welcome mat this weekend with agents and vendors able to hold traditional property inspections and on-site auctions after a six-week limited shutdown due to COVID-19.
WORK STARTS ON TAMWORTH INTERMODAL RAIL LINE
Early work on the Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line started today, bringing the vision of a rail hub that will better connect primary producers and other agricultural industries to their customers a step closer.
COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FUNDING OPEN
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has announced that the popular Community Building Partnerships Program is now open.
WAR MEMORIALS NOT FORGOTTEN AS FUNDING OPENS FOR UPGRADES
With a very different Anzac day still fresh in our minds community groups are being encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 to restore and protect war memorials across the region.
ANDERSON WELCOMES NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS TO TAMWORTH
The New Zealand Warriors Rugby League team will be spending the next two weeks in Tamworth as they prepare for the re start of the NRL Rugby League Season.
IN TIME FOR MOTHERS DAY - BEAUTICIANS GET GREEN LIGHT FOR RETAIL SALES
It’s a fantastic gift for Mother’s Day, with businesses in the region being able to offering beauty and personal care products for sale.
ANDERSON CALLS FOR GUNNEDAH RURAL HEALTH CENTRE TO STAY IN PUBLIC HANDS
Following the announcement of the merger of Mackellar Care with Maclean Care, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is pushing the Gunnedah Rural Health centre to stay in public hands.
$35 MILLION UPGRADE TO TAMWORTH SUBSTATION TO SPARK JOBS, CHEAPER POWER
A $35 million upgrade of the Tamworth Substation is expected to generate around 30 jobs and is part of a massive $102 million improvement project to the NSW-QLD interconnector (QNI) transmission lines.
FREE SMS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE FOR NSW REGIONAL WORKERS
Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson, has announced additional funding for a free SMS service providing mental health counselling to 3 million workers in NSW’s rural and regional areas.
CHANGES NEEDED TO PEEL VALLEY WATER SHARING PLAN
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is doubling down on his calls for an urgent change to the water sharing plan in the Peel Valley regarding the use of water in Chaffey dam.
MORE VETERAN SENIORS ELIGIBLE FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL CARD
More veteran seniors across the region are set to benefit from the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card, with thousands of Veterans Affairs pensioners now eligible to apply for the card.
SLASHED LICENCE FEES A BIG WIN FOR TRADIES
Up to 2,000 licence holders across the region operating across the trades, construction, motor service and hospitality sectors will have their licence fees waived.
$64,486 GRANT PATH TO SUCCESS FOR TAMWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The challenges of delivering training courses during the COVID-19 pandemic has been answered with a $64,486 grant for Tamworth Community College.
EARTHWORKS FOR $1.8 MILLION ASTRONOMY CENTRE BEGIN TODAY
Tamworth’s eye on the heavens is beginning to take shape with earthworks starting today for the $1.8 million Regional Astronomy and Science Centre.
MORE POLICE ON THE STREETS OF OXLEY POLICE DISTRICT
Five new probationary constables have begun work in the Oxley Police District, after a recent graduation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy.
KEEP KIDS OFF QUAD BIKES DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
During the school holidays quad bike owners are being warned to ‘keep kids off quad bikes’ in a new SafeWork NSW campaign launched today by the Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson.
GOOD FENCES MEAN GOOD NEIGHBOURS - FUNDING TO HELP BUSHFIRE-HIT FARMERS
Farmers rebuilding from the ashes of the recent bushfires will be boosted by the great news that $209 million has been committed to rebuild essential boundary fences.
FUNDING TO COMBAT ISOLATION FOR SENIORS AND THEIR SUPPORT GROUPS IN OUR REGION
Senior citizens in our communities hold a special place, so any risk to them during the COVID-19 pandemic will be the focus of a $600,000 funding program to keep older community members connected.
LOOKING TO MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE? WHY NOT TRY A FREE TAFE COURSE?
Try one of the 21 free TAFE NSW short courses that are available online to assist anyone across the region who wants to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$8.5M – MAKES DUST A THING OF THE PAST ON CLIFTON ROAD
Dust will be a thing of the past thanks to a multi-million dollar upgrade of Clifton Road between Carroll and Breeza.