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.

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.

The challenges of delivering training courses during the COVID-19 pandemic has been answered with a $64,486 grant for Tamworth Community College.

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.

Five new probationary constables have begun work in the Oxley Police District, after a recent graduation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dust will be a thing of the past thanks to a multi-million dollar upgrade of Clifton Road between Carroll and Breeza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.