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YOUTH INSEARCH MAKES INROADS IN GUNNEDAH

February 16, 2023

A peer support worker on the ground in Gunnedah is among the latest batch of successful projects announced for the region under the NSW Government’s Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery initiative.

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TAMWORTH TO BECOME A CENTRE FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE

February 15, 2023

Tamworth’s swimming sensations will benefit from a landmark $15 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Centre of Excellence Fund to build a regionally significant centre of excellence.

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PROGRAM TO BOOST ABORIGINAL MENS HEALTH AND CONNECTION TO COUNTRY

February 14, 2023

A new program designed to strengthen ties to culture and community while focusing on health among Gunnedah’s aboriginal men is about to be launched with Min Min Aboriginal Corporation tomorrow thanks to a $100,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Community and Place Grants Program.

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ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO UNLOCK WERRIS CREEK’S RAIL

February 13, 2023

A project to improve safety and productivity in the Werris Creek Economic Precinct will soon get underway with an additional $4.5 million provided to Liverpool Plains Shire Council.

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BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BLACKVILLE ROAD

February 13, 2023

Residents, farmers, and freight operators using Blackville Road in the Liverpool Plains can look forward to easier journeys thanks to the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Local Roads program.

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NEW COURT FOR PCYC GUNNEDAH

February 08, 2023

Young people in Gunnedah will have a new court to play on thanks to a $251,442 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

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NURSING AND MIDWIFERY GRADUATES START THEIR CAREERS AT TAMWORTH HOSPITAL

February 07, 2023

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.

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FUNDING FLOWS FOR TAMWORTH HOCKEY

February 02, 2023

There’s good news on the way for local hockey stars ahead of this season with Tamworth Hockey Association winning two Stronger Country Communities Fund grants in the latest round of funding.

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GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL AWARDED FUNDING FOR BLACKJACK CREEK FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY

February 02, 2023

A revised study identifying the risk of flooding on a 2.5-kilometre section between South Street and McCalls Road in Gunnedah has been commissioned with $60,000 in funding from the NSW Government’s 2022/23 NSW Floodplain Management Program.

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NEW AMENITIES BLOCK FOR TRELAWNEY

February 02, 2023

A new toilet and shower block will soon be built at Trelawney Station thanks to a $250,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Community and Place Grants Program, ensuring that the facilities on site meet the growing demand and use of the on-farm facilities by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

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SUPPORT CONTINUING FOR FLOOD AFECTED COMMUNITIES

February 01, 2023

A Recovery Assistance Point will re-open in Gunnedah on Friday 10 February, ensuring individuals, families, farmers, and business owners can continue to access support months on from last year’s flood events.

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NEAR $11 MILLION WINDFALL FOR LOCAL ROADS

January 31, 2023

The Tamworth electorate is reaping the rewards of the NSW Nationals $500 million Regional and Local Roads Repair Program with just under $11 million allocated to the Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Liverpool Plains councils.

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