Local fishers have been encouraged to apply for $20 million in funding through Recreational Fishing Trust grants to help fund projects in their area to improve and promote recreational fishing.

Applications close on 30th October and are open to all in the recreational fishing industry, including clubs and organisations, community groups, and councils.

The new $4.5 million Boundary Road roundabout in Gunnedah is taking trucks off the main street and building on plans to ensure a better flow for freight operators. This joint venture with NSW Government and Gunnedah Shire Council has created local jobs through which has helped boost the local economy and improved road safety in the area.

Motorists will be enjoying trips across the new Gunnedah overpass sooner than expected, with work on the new 195 metre long bridge powering ahead and expected to be open to traffic before christmas.

Families in Tamworth can get out and about together safely thanks to the newly completed shared cycle way along Forest Road. Tamworth is a dynamic city and connected pathways like this one between the CBD and the Tamworth Mountain Bike Park provide a great place for locals to live and attract visitors to our great city.

Mystery Road upgrades begin, putting black tops on our country roads. Providing smoother, safer and efficient roads to deliver our regions produce to the nation. This is a joint project between the NSW State Government, Gunnedah Shire Council and Liverpool Plains Shire Council.

Locals will benefit from access to reliable low cost electricity and local job opportunities with the TransGrid upgrades to the Tamworth substation and transmission lines on the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector. Works are underway with local suppliers are on the job, including crane operators, accommodation providers, fencing, tree services, hygiene, safety, electrical and concrete companies.

NSW Government’s Category 3 Clubgrants program is now open.

Community sporting and cultural organisations are the lifeblood for many communities and this funding can be used for projects that foster equity, social inclusion and participation.

Last year local disability service provider Sunnyfield received $83,100 to buy a wheelchair-modified van.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson presented four local powerhouse gymnasts, Josie Douglas, Maisie Wilde, Paige Seaton and Amber Downes with their NSW Government State Representative Awards for outstanding achievements in gymnastics.

Have your say on improving safety on the New England Highway at Kootingal.

We want to hear feedback on the proposed safety improvements for the New England Highway between Sandy Road and Braefarm Road.

We must do all we can to inspire and empower more women to stand for their community so I am encouraging local women to consider running for local council election in 2021 and help our communities grow and prosper.

Works are underway to improve safety for locals and thousands of cars and heavy vehicles that use the New England Highway near Timbumburi every day.

The Women’s Financial Toolkit is a one-stop shop which is free to access and full of useful trustworthy information for women from all walks of life.

Local Grandparent of the Year Awards are a highlight of Grandparents Day on Sunday 25 October. Now it’s time to say a big thank you by nominating your Local Grandparent of the Year in the Tamworth electorate.

Tamworth Regional Gallery will receive $140,000 in arts funding over the next two years to engage and build audiences thanks to funding from the NSW Government. This funding from will provide ongoing support for the delivery of high quality arts and culture programs the Gallery it is renowned for.

Residents of Werris Creek are another step closer to accessing clean, fresh water from a secure supply with today’s call for tenders for the construction of the Quipolly Water Project.

Apart from the crucial role of improving water security for Werris Creek, this project will deliver much needed economic benefit so greatly need at this time, so let’s get on with the job.

The foundations for community fitness in Walcha have been laid thanks to $935,610 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. The pouring of the slab commences works on the new Walcha Community gym.

Tradies across the Tamworth will now have greater protections to ensure they are paid on time and in full following the introduction of new laws by the NSW Nationals.

Parents of children who attend Tamworth Public School can breathe a sigh of relief with the new School Crossing Supervisor at the busy Bourke Street entrance.

This is great news for Tamworth Public School which is the largest public primary school in the region and has over 900 students enrolled.

Applications are now open for the popular Local Sport Grant Program with $50,000 available across the Tamworth electorate.

Funding is available for a range of projects to get more locals participating in sport and recreation activities.

COVID safety and the creation of local jobs across the Tamworth electorate will be ramped up with an announcement of a $5 million grants scheme for the domestic manufacturing of PPE supplies.

These new grants will be awarded to manufacturers who can demonstrate their ability to ramp up or repurpose to manufacture items including masks, gowns, disinfectant, hand-wash and soap.