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Issue #15

December 2024

Message from the Mayor

Here we are at the end of another year - where did those 12 months go? It was a busy year which included the election of a new team of Councillors to lead our region. Your elected representatives are making every effort to make choices and take actions which serve you - our community - best. On behalf of all Councillors, I wish everyone in our community a merry and safe Christmas.

Tamworth Region Mayor Russell Webb
Toyota Park in 2024

Our annual Festival is almost here

It’s shaping up to be another exciting Tamworth Country Music Festival with around 2,000 events scheduled, featuring more than 700 artists. With Christmas just around the corner, why not buy tickets for your friends and family? The 2025 festival has performances for all ages, showcasing all styles of country music.

Rehabilitating our roads

Major road improvements are in the works, with Burgmann’s Lane upgrades underway, and a planned rehabilitation of Carthage Street to start in 2025.

Join a community committee

We have several opportunities for interested community members to join Council committees and working groups across specialist areas.

Reflect, Respect and Celebrate Australia Day

Events will be held across the Tamworth region on Sunday January 26 as many in our community celebrate Australia Day.

Organics Recycling Facility announcement - Max Bergomi OREZ, Philip Cardaci CFC, Naomi Schipanski TRC, Bruce Logan TRC, Mayor Russell Webb TRC

Future of organic waste

We recently confirmed a state-of-the-art Organics Recycling Facility will be constructed in Tamworth ensuring a sustainable future for our region.

An artist's impression of how the elevated walkway may look.

Work starts on visionary raised walkway

Preliminary works are underway for the Tamworth Regional Skywalk - a visionary raised walkway amid the treetops of Victoria Park extending 1.5km from Endeavour Drive up to the Scenic Oxley Lookout. Tamworth Region Mayor Russell Webb said the Skywalk is expected to become the premier walking attraction of the New England North West. "It will be a unique recreational activity designed for people of all ages and abilities," he said.

New facility in Kootingal

Kootingal residents can now enjoy a state-of-the-art community hub with the opening of the Kootingal Multipurpose Centre. After eight months of refurbishments, the centre boasts a flexible, open-plan design, including a newly built library.

An image of a save the date of a Santa Crawl
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December

Santa with a cause

Get festive with the 2024 Santa Crawl! Join the crowd and help in Tamworth for a pub crawl on Friday December 20.

An image of a poster featuring Ruby Mae's Movie Night
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December

Barraba movie fun

Enjoy a movie night at Barraba RSL & Recration Club raising funds for Beyond Blue and Ruby Mae’s Wish.

An image of Dale Hooper
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December

Live music vibes

Tamworth has plenty of live music between Christmas and the New Year including Dale Hooper at The Pub.

An image of a gallery exhibition feature of textiles.

January

Art from the vault

Tamworth Regional Gallery has drawn from its collection to create 50 to 100 - Many Years in the Making.