Issue #22

August 2025

Message from the Mayor

Last month, a new report from Local Government NSW confirmed rural councils across NSW are absorbing an additional $1.5 billion annually in costs pushed down by state and federal governments, an increase of 10% since 2021–22.That is a staggering $11.3 billion over the past decade - nearly $500 a year per ratepayer that should be invested in our local roads, libraries, and community services.

Structure Plans look to the future

As the Tamworth region continues to grow, careful planning is essential to ensure we can accommodate population growth, deliver vital infrastructure, and enhance liveability for current and future residents. A step towards achieving this is to create Structure Plans for identified areas of the Local Government Area.

It’s never too late to learn

Join us from Monday 1 to Monday 8 September, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Adult Learners Week at each of the region’s library branches.

Local Government Week 2025

This year, Local Government Week 2025 runs from 4 - 10 August, showcasing the work councils do across local communities and the services we provide.

Tiny building, big investment

Barraba Sewage Pumping Station is undergoing significant upgrades to modernise aging infrastructure and improve safety, reliability, and resilience.

Pipe progress for Manilla

Works to replace century-old watermains along Manilla's Progress Lane have been completed in recent weeks, with more improvements in the pipeline.