International Women’s Day is on Wednesday March 8, and places are filling up fast for ‘Thrive’ themed events being held throughout the New England.
Tamworth
31 new nurses for Tamworth
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson today announced that 31 graduate nurses and midwives will begin their careers at Tamworth Hospital this year, in a major boost to the local health workforce.
New covered area and canteen for Tamworth Hockey
Tamworth Hockey Association has won two grants allowing the organisation to install a new covered outdoor area, install drinking fountains, and upgrade the canteen.
Moree, Armidale, Tamworth benefit from Telestroke service
People in Moree, Armidale and Tamworth are among more than 3,000 patients who experienced a stroke in rural and regional NSW and received life-changing treatment thanks to the $21.7 million NSW Telestroke Service.
Work begins on Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication
Work has begun on the duplication of Goonoo Goonoo Road between Jack Smyth Drive and Calala Lane in Tamworth.
Sports facility upgrades on the way across the region
A number of grants have been announced that will see everything from new lights to new toilets installed at sporting facilities across the region.
Golden Guitar Awards back to normal but some surprises
Country music’s big night was a great success last night, returning to normal after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, with the youngest ever winner picking up a Golden Guitar and a surprise win for male artist of the year.
Can’t make it to the Golden Guitar Awards tonight? No problem.
The 51st Golden Guitar Awards are on tonight at the TRECC but if you can’t get to the event in person, then watch it from wherever you are online.
Inspiring young locals represent the New England on new youth taskforce
Tamworth’s Jack Lyon and Kentucky’s Katie Barnett have been appointed to represent the New England on the 2023 NSW Government Regional Youth Taskforce.
UPDATED: Bush fire continues to burn at Bundarra
A bush fire is continuing to burn in the Bundarra area, west of Wearnes Road and north of Glenelg Road, 45 Kilometres south west of Inverell.