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$10,000 GRANTS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES
Today further support has been announced for small business from the NSW government - please take a look and if your business fits the criteria then I strongly encourage you to apply.
$500,000 IN FUNDING BOOSTS FOR DUNGOWAN, PIALLAMORE, KOOTINGAL, DURI AND SOMERTON
More than $500,000 in funding announcements will provide a timely boost for small communities like Duri, Dungowan, Somerton, Piallamore and Kootingal, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said.
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM KEVIN ANDERSON MP: AN UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS
This is a very difficult time and many of you are feeling anxious, so I want to make sure I can provide you with the most up-to-date information about COVD-19.
NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS BEGIN AS SCHOOLS MOVE TOWARDS ONLINE LEARNING
The NSW Government has taken significant new steps to increase restrictions across the state – triggering the next level of enforcement necessary to fight COVID-19.
COVID-19 UPDATE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you’re concerned you have COVID-19, please call the national Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice on 1800 020 080. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450.
$7.2M TO UPGRADE ROADS AROUND WERRIS CREEK
A multi-million dollar road project will provide trucks with better to access to Werris Creek’s industrial precinct following an announcement of funding today.
TO BE SEALED AND DELIVERED - $1.81M UPGRADE FOR BOWLERS LANE TO START SOON
The upgrade and sealing of Bowlers Lane will boost heavy truck productivity and safety to Tamworth’s important industrial estate in a project worth $1.81 million.
GUNNEDAH SHOW SOCIETY SPIRITS BOOSTED BY $5,000 GRANT
Entertainment and the general management of mid-April’s Gunnedah Show is how the committee will allocate a $5,000 grant to help stage the event.
THRILLER SHOW FOR MANILLA WITH $5,000 FOR ROOFTOP EXPRESS
Awesome horsemanship and thrilling stunts were all part of the performance by Rooftop Express at Manilla show and it was thanks to a grant of $5,000 to support the organising committee.
$39 MILLION PERMANENT PIPELINE PUMP PRIMES TAMWORTH DISTRICT ECONOMY
More than 16.5km of a new $39 million permanent pipeline eliminating water losses between Chaffey Dam to Tamworth, is now in the ground with the project providing solid stimulus to local businesses and workers.
$3.5 MILLION GREEN LIGHT FOR MANILLA SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT
A $3.5 million grant will flick the switch for the construction of an almost 15,000 panel solar farm at Manilla, breaking new ground for cheaper and sustainable energy.
KEEP CALM AND WASH YOUR HANDS – A SIMPLE STRATEGY TO KEEP COVID-19 AT BAY
Stay composed, maintain personal hygiene, wash your hands, take care of each other and we will get through this, is the attitude of Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson with the outbreak of Covid-19 virus.
$5,000 BOOST TO BARRABA’S ANNUAL SHOW PROVIDES IMPORTANT FIRST AID
A grant of $5,000 to the Barraba Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society has provided important first aid support to the show’s campdraft and twilight rodeo.
CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON TRUCKS – THEY DO THE HEAVY LIFTING
Working safely and getting drivers home in one piece is a key focus of the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation and Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson.
DRAMATIC DROP IN MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND HOUSE BREAK-INS FOR TAMWORTH
Theft from motor vehicles and housing break-ins have shown a marked decline according to the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) data.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES THAN EVER BEFORE FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
Primary school students from public and central schools in the area will now have access to a world-class gifted and talented program without needing to leave their home town.
ALL IN THE FAMILY - AGE LIMIT FOR PHARMACY FLU JABS LOWERED
Families across the region will have more access to influenza vaccinations with the lowering the age pharmacists can administer flu jabs to children from 16 years to 10 years.
GRANTS HELPING SENIORS STAY SOCIALLY ACTIVE ACROSS THE REGION
Seniors across the region can look forward to having more opportunities to make new friends and be more social thanks to an initiative to combat isolation.
WORKING OUT WALCHA’S WATER WOES, COUNCIL MEETS WITH MINISTER
Progress continues to be made with the upgrading of Walcha’s water supply.
$9.636 MILLION UPGRADE OF TAMWORTH HOCKEY WORKING TO CHAMPIONSHIP GOALS
Tamworth Hockey’s position as the leading regional Australian Hockey Association is moving to a completion with a $9.636 million upgrade of the hockey centre.