Tamworth and north-west
Govt says Namoi flood grants unlikely
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The New South Wales Government seems unlikely to provide special grants assistance to farmers affected by this week's flooding in the Namoi Valley in the state's north-west.
Armidale council to form new strategic plan
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The Armidale Dumaresq council is developing a new corporate strategic plan.
Hospital timing to depend on federal funding talks: Rees
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Two of the north-west New South Wales region's state parliamentarians have revealed differing views on a statement by Premier Nathan Rees on the future of the Tamworth Base Hospital.
Rural boards merger angers action group
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An action group fighting against changes to rural lands protection boards says it will hold the New South Wales Government accountable if the merger costs farmers.
NSW Govt boosts water treatment plant funding
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The New South Wales Government has agreed to pay the lion's share of the cost of building a new water treatment plant at Bingara.
$1.5m to target Namoi water study
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The Federal Government has committed $1.5 million to study surface and groundwater resources in the Namoi region.
MP praises emergency workers' flood efforts
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The state MP Tamworth, Peter Draper, has paid tribute to emergency services for the work during the weekend flooding in the Peel and Namoi rivers.
Great Artesian Basin 'a vital resource'
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Graziers and scientists say it is crucial there is more work done to avoid a water crisis in the Great Artesian Basin.
Landfill may have extended life
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The Mayor of Glen Innes Severn Council, Steve Toms, says it may have found a way to extend the life of its landfill by as many as 100 years.
CSIRO to be challenged over catchment master plan
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Major stakeholders will meet the CSIRO in Gunnedah today to discuss its new master plan on the future of the Namoi catchment.
Namoi River flood level falls at Boggabri
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Floodwaters on the Namoi River are beginning to fall at Boggabri after peaking this morning at a little above seven metres.
Gunnedah flooding eases
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Flooding of the Namoi River has begun to recede in Gunnedah, in north-west New South Wales, after peaking overnight at 7.8 metres.
Funeral arrangements begin for SAS soldier
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Funeral arrangements are underway for former Armidale man Lieutenant Michael Fussell, who died in Afghanistan last week.
Gunnedah declared natural disaster area
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The New South Wales Government has extended its natural disaster area to include Gunnedah in the state's north.
Gunnedah escapes serious flood damage
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Gunnedah appears to have escaped serious damage following flash flooding in northern NSW.
Tamworth floodwaters receding: SES
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The New South Wales SES says some of the flooding in the state's north is easing.
Tamworth declared disaster zone after flash flooding
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Tamworth has been declared a natural disaster are, after flooding caused damage to infrastructure, homes and rural properties.
Floodwaters peak in storm battered Tamworth
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The SES is continuing to respond to calls for help after heavy rain caused flooding at Tamworth in north-western NSW.
Residents stranded as flooding cuts Tamworth in two
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Floodwaters have cut Tamworth in northern New South Wales in two and many residents have been left stranded.
Tamworth braces for severe flooding
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The city of Tamworth in northern NSW is bracing itself for major flooding this morning.
Garling report urges rural doctors boost
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A report into New South Wales' public hospital system says the Health Department needs to take immediate steps to increase skilled clinicians in rural areas.
Storm hampers patient transport
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A rain storm dumped more than 30 millimetres of rain on Tamworth overnight, preventing the ambulance service transporting patients from the region.
Storm damage bill soars
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The damage bill from vicious storms that lashed Coonabarabran is expected to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Fears held for Baradine timber mill
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There are fears Baradine's last remaining timber mill could be at risk of closure.
Investors sought for Glen Innes research station
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A working group is expected to be established to find investors prepared to buy a stake in the Department of Primary Industries' research station at Glen Innes.
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