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Give feedback on Namoi Valley floodplain plan
The New South Wales Government is encouraging the community to have their say on proposed floodplain harvesting rules in the Namoi Valley...
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Alayna Fong
- Jan 24, 2023
- 2 min
Koala kisses for Gwydir
Armed with a first-of-its-kind strategy to protect Koalas until 2075, Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) invites community members,...
Alayna Fong
- Jan 18, 2023
- 2 min
Fire warning for Tamworth District
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is warning residents of an increased risk of grass fires across the Tamworth District & surrounding...
92.9fm Newsroom
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
Bushfire season begins
The official bushfire season across NSW is underway, which means NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) are working to minimise grass and crop fire...
92.9fm Newsroom
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
State forest fire ban for campers
Campfires and BBQ’s using wood, charcoal or other solid fuels are banned from 1 October in, Inverell, Gunnedah and Pilliga State Forests...
Romy Gilbert
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Someone is looking in your bins? Don’t worry – it’s just Tamworth Regional Council
“Bin tagging” is the less invasive auditing process taking place this week around the Tamworth region, ensuring residents are adequately...
92.9fm Newsroom
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Landholders urged to be on the lookout for locusts this spring
With a “bumper harvest” set to begin, Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has warned landholders about the potential impacts of a...
Romy Gilbert
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
NSW RFS welcome goats to the firefighting team
Goats are being deployed across NSW to help protect against bushfires. A number of goats have been recruited to undertake Hazard...
Romy Gilbert
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
NSW Government invests in ways to re-use renewables
The State Government has invested more than $1 million to better manage their solar system waste, including old solar panels and battery...
92.9fm Newsroom
- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
Australian Agriculture Visa introduced to help combat critical labour shortage
A new agriculture visa announced today is set to provide a long-term, reliable workforce for our primary industries while solving one of...
92.9fm Newsroom
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
Heal the Peel: funding for a healthier river
Ozfish Northwest work hard to restore native vegetation and fish habitat in the Peel River. The Australian Government has committed to...
Romy Gilbert
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Renewable energy set to run four local schools
Four schools in the Tamworth Electorate are taking part in a new program being piloted across NSW. The innovative project aims to explore...
Romy Gilbert
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
BackTrack to the rescue: new training program receives funding boost
A new training program run by BackTrack Youth Works will receive $285,430 from the State Government. The program aims to equip young...
Romy Gilbert
- Jul 19, 2021
- 2 min
Car crashes into electricity pole causing black outs for 937 West Tamworth homes
Essential Energy crews were notified of a power outage in West Tamworth early Monday morning after electricity network protection...
92.9fm Newsroom
- Jul 15, 2021
- 1 min
TRC still keen to work with Challenge Community Services after not renewing recycling program.
Tamworth Regional Council and Challenge Community Services met earlier this week after Council earlier informed Challenge that they were...
Romy Gilbert
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Scouting around for funds pays off: NSW Scout facilities set to receive upgrades
$239,000 has been allocated to upgrade Scout NSW facilities at Tamworth, Gunnedah and Moonbi. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the...
Romy Gilbert
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Do you catch your sheep staring up at the stars? They might be suffering from a B1 deficiency
North West Local Land Services are urging livestock owners to be on the lookout for stargazing sheep. Often sheep with their heads facing...
Romy Gilbert
- Jun 9, 2021
- 2 min
Winter is here: Snow is falling in New England
The highly anticipated cold snap has hit, with snow falling in the Northern Tablelands. According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM),...
Romy Gilbert
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Investigation finds hundreds of Galahs poisoned after eating laced grain
An investigation by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the death of numerous Galahs in Western NSW were caused...
Romy Gilbert
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
Life size John Williamson AM statue set to be unveiled for Tamworth 50th Country Music Festival
A life size bronze statue of legendary country musician, John Williamson, will be unveiled as part of the 50th Tamworth Country Music...
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