Alayna Fong
Last call for 2023 Youth Parliament
Applications are closing in just over one week on 17 February for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years 10, 11 and 12...
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Oct 5, 20211 min read
Tamworth Lifeblood set October goal this International Plasma Awareness Week
Tamworth Blood Donor Centre is on the hunt for “150 plasma donations every week this month”, according to Lifeblood spokesperson Jemma...
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Sep 30, 20212 min read
Tamworth Youth Council paving the way forward
A new Youth Council has formed in Tamworth, welcoming 16 fresh faces, and honouring 4 incumbents continuing their journey in implementing...
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Sep 8, 20212 min read
Regional universities band together to establish mental health institute
In a bid to address significant regional, rural and remote (RRR) mental health challenges, the University of New England (UNE), in...
Romy Gilbert
Aug 30, 20212 min read
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 27, 20212 min read
NSW reveals its return to school plan
A staggered return to face-to-face learning, HSC exams delayed and mandatory vaccinations for school staff are all part of a ‘return to...
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Aug 23, 20212 min read
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...
Romy Gilbert
Aug 13, 20211 min read
Transition to Work: A Joblink Plus program for youth employment
Joblink Plus are offering a free program for young people who are looking to gain skills and training, as well as support in looking for...
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Aug 12, 20211 min read
Mouse chew cards test populations in grain growers' paddocks
NSW Farmers are being urged to check for signs of mouse activity and crop damage to determine the future severity of the plague. CSIRO...
Romy Gilbert
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Local MP says getting tested is the "key to freedom"
Tamworth and Armidale have each recorded no new cases of COVID-19 overnight. This comes as huge community testing efforts begun following...
92.9fm Newsroom
Aug 4, 20212 min read
10 fee – free TAFE NSW courses are now available
A suite of ten TAFE NSW courses are now available free of charge to eligible residents across the state as part of the Government’s plan...
92.9fm Newsroom
Aug 3, 20212 min read
15,000 Australian Telstra payphones become pay-less
Today marks a significant day in history as Telstra announced free phone calls from more than 15,000 payphones across the country. This...
Romy Gilbert
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Centacare NENW launches new gambling support service for the New England Region
A new gambling service provider has commenced operations across the New England. GambleAware, replacing Gambling Help, has been appointed...
Romy Gilbert
Jul 26, 20212 min read
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...
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Jul 23, 20212 min read
Ratepayers: expect new rates notices in the mail
A total of 28,676 Tamworth Regional Council rates notices – 48 more than last year - will begin landing in people's mailboxes next week....
Romy Gilbert
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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 20, 20212 min read
New England to see $2.3 million injected into childcare service providers
Nineteen childcare service providers in the New England have successfully received funding through the Coalition Government’s Community...
Romy Gilbert
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Schools to see an increase in counsellors and psychologists through three different scholarships
The NSW Government is accelerating the growth of school counselling services by providing a strong pipeline of qualified mental health...
Romy Gilbert
Jul 2, 20212 min read
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 30, 20212 min read
Local frontline Domestic and Family Violence services gain crisis accommodation funding
Domestic and family violence victim-survivors are set to benefit from further frontline support after funding contributions from the...
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