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EVEN MORE FUNDING FOR THE REGION’S DAMAGED ROADS

January 12, 2023

The region’s councils are set to benefit from even more financial support with the Government’s plan to fast-track advanced payments of more than $20 million in emergency funding in Northern and Southern regions for urgent work to restore access to flood-impacted areas.

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MORE SUPPORT TO KEEP REGION’S YOUTH ON TRACK

January 12, 2023

A new program will soon be launched to compliment Centacare NENW’s highly successful Youth on Track program, ensuring that more young offenders receive the support they need to get back on track.

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NEW ACCESSIBLE BUS TO GET COMMUNITY FROM ‘A’ TO ‘B’

January 12, 2023

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) will soon have a new Toyota Coaster bus as part of their fleet of vehicles thanks to $166,699 from the NSW Government’s Community and Place Grants Program.

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REGIONAL JOB CREATION FUND BACK TO BOOST LOCAL BUSINESSES

January 11, 2023

Businesses in the Tamworth electorate are being encouraged to expand thanks to the NSW Nationals in Government’s $100 million Regional Job Creation Fund Round Three that aims to increase job opportunities while building diversity and resilience in local businesses.

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PALLIATIVE CARE EXPANSION FOR TAMWORTH HOSPITAL

January 09, 2023

Local palliative care services will be more than doubled with the NSW Nationals in Government today announcing they will deliver a stand-alone, expanded and purpose-built palliative care unit at Tamworth Hospital.

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QUIRINDI’S SUSTAINABLE ACCOMODATION UNITS OPEN TO VISITING HEALTH STAFF

January 09, 2023

Quirindi Hospital is now home to two new sustainable units, supporting visiting frontline health staff as part of the NSW Government’s $35 million Regional Housing Package.

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FAST-TRACKING APPLICATIONS FOR $500M ROAD REPAIR FUND

January 08, 2023

The NSW Nationals in Government have fast-tracked the opening of applications for the $500 million Regional and Local Roads Repair Program.

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MORE FUNDING TO ACCELERATE DELIVERY OF GUNNEDAH KOALA SANCTUARY

December 20, 2022

Visitors from far and wide are set to flock to Gunnedah in 2024 thanks to $8 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund for the purposes of accelerating the delivery of stage three of Gunnedah’s Koala Sanctuary.

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EARLY WORK SET TO START ON MAJOR UPGRADE FOR RANGARI ROAD

December 19, 2022

Residents, farmers and freight operators who travel Rangari Road are in for welcome holiday news after Transport for NSW spent the final weeks of 2022 getting ready for early works to begin on the 9th of January.

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PREMIER’S BACK TO SCHOOL VOUCHING EASING HIP-POCKET PRESSURES ON LOCAL FAMILIES

December 19, 2022

Families across the region can now access $150 worth of vouchers through the Premier’s Back to School NSW program, keeping cash in the wallet of local families by saving on textbooks, uniforms, stationary and other school essentials.

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GEARING UP FOR HOLIDAY FUN THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

December 18, 2022

Whether it’s brushing up on rugby skills, taking a break at Lake Keepit, having a go at paintball, or trying your hand at dance, there’s plenty for our young ones to do over the summer break in communities right across the Tamworth electorate.

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NOMINATE A LOCAL SENIOR TODAY

December 18, 2022

Seniors who give back to their community, put others above themselves, and chip in to make our community a better place to live can be recognised for their efforts as part of the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards.

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