Tamworth Regional Residents and Ratepayers Assoc Inc

01/11/2026

27/08/2026

Tamworth Youth Council
The full report can be found on our website: https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/about/news/latest-news/2026/august/youth-council-meeting-update-27-august-2026

Are you a young person and interested in making a difference in your community? You’re encouraged to apply for the 2027 Youth Council.

Apply today, interviews scheduled to commence from 1 September.

Here's a summary from tonight's Tamworth Regional Youth Council Meeting:

🎓 Julia Day from the University of New England (UNE) and the Merryl Williams Foundation spoke with Youth Councillors about potential opportunities for collaboration, including academic mentoring, leadership development and support for young people considering tertiary education pathways.

💬 Youth Councillors met with David Clarke, Tamworth Regional Council's Interim Director Liveable Communities, to reflect on their experiences, achievements and personal growth during their time on the Youth Council as they prepare for future study and career opportunities.

🌄 Jason Duda, Department Head of Urban Design at ADW Johnson, presented on Council's Scenic Landscapes Strategy, highlighting the importance of protecting and enhancing the region's unique landscapes and seeking input from young people on the region's future.

📝 Applications for the 2027 Youth Council remain open, with interviews scheduled to commence from 1 September. Young people interested in making a difference in their community are encouraged to apply.

📅 Councillors voted to consolidate the remaining three meetings of the year into a single meeting on 26 November, helping to avoid clashes with HSC examinations and other study commitments

The full report can be found on our website: https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/about/news/latest-news/2026/august/youth-council-meeting-update-27-august-2026

26/08/2026

Might be worthwhile for our elected councillors to attend. A refresher on the roles, responsibilities and expectations of elected members certainly couldn’t hurt.

Upcoming Course 👉 Executive Certificate for Elected Members

Being a local councillor is a complex job. Learn the skills and knowledge to execute your role by enrolling in the Executive Certificate for Elected Members course.

📝 Designed and delivered in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the course draws on contemporary research, bringing together experts from a wide range of areas such as communication, financial reporting, and code of conduct.

👥 The course also provides an opportunity for discussion and exchange among participants and between participants and experts.

NEXT DATES 📅
Block 1 – Thurs 8 & Fri 9 October
Block 2 – Thurs 5 & Fri 6 November

More info OR register now > https://bit.ly/3RgRf88

27/07/2026

🚨 YOUR PHONE WILL GO OFF AT 2PM TODAY 🚨

⚠️If the alert could put you or someone you know at risk, including anyone with a hidden safety phone, switch the device off or put it into aeroplane mode before 2pm and leave it off for at least one hour. ⚠️

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On Monday 27 July 2026, a test Critical Alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.The alert will override 'silent' and 'do not disturb' device settings. It will appear like a system notification on screens and make a loud siren sound for 10 seconds.

14/07/2026

Watch tonight’s Tamworth Regional Council Meeting live (or on replay)

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13/07/2026

Have a local issue you’d like to discuss? Interested in what’s happening across the Tamworth region? We’d love to see you at our next community meeting.

TRRRA provides an opportunity for residents to stay informed, raise local concerns, share ideas, and hear about issues affecting our community.

Wednesday, 15 July 2026
6:00 pm

Tamworth City Bowling Club
Corner Brisbane & Napier Streets, Tamworth

Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom. Simply send us a message and we’ll provide the meeting link.

Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Your community. Your voice.

12/07/2026

What's happening at Tamworth Regional Council?

Our latest Council Meeting Summary is now available for the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.

This summary highlights the key issues that may affect residents and ratepayers before Council makes its decisions, including:

• Major contracts being considered in Closed Council
• The draft Long Term Financial Plan
• The New England Renewable Energy Zone update
• The potential sale of former Kootingal groundwater wells
• Changes to NSW Local Government meeting regulations

Rather than reading through hundreds of pages of business papers, we've summarised the issues we believe are most relevant to our community in plain English.

Our summaries are based on the published Council Business Papers and are designed to help residents understand what's being considered before decisions are made.

Read the full summary here:
https://trrra.org.au/council-meeting-summary-14-july-2026/

We welcome your thoughts. Which agenda item do you think will have the greatest impact on our region?

30/06/2026

Watch tonight’s Council Meetng live.

This evening's stream incorporates the Public Forum session from 5p...

29/06/2026

Council Meeting Summary Now Available

Tamworth Regional Council will meet on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, with several significant matters on the agenda affecting residents and ratepayers across the region.

TRRRA has prepared a plain English summary of the key items before Council, including:
• The proposed sale of Ray Walsh House
• Council-owned property to be considered in Closed Council
• Adoption of the 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget
• Water NSW bulk water charges
• Budget variations
• Community Event Centre Annexe licence

Rather than working through hundreds of pages of Business Papers, our summary highlights the major issues, explains what Council is considering, and outlines why each item may matter to the community.

Our summary also includes links to the original Council documents for anyone who would like to read the full reports.

We encourage residents and ratepayers to stay informed about local government decisions and to engage with issues that affect our region.

Read the Council Meeting Summary here:
https://trrra.org.au/council-meeting-summary-30-june-2026/

26/06/2026

NEW OPINION ARTICLE

With Council due to vote on the future of Ray Walsh House on Tuesday, TRRRA Secretary Robyn Lang has written an opinion piece asking whether the community has been given sufficient information to understand why disposal has been recommended.

The article explores questions of transparency, accountability and whether all reasonable alternatives have been genuinely considered before the proposed sale of a significant community asset.

We encourage residents to read the article and make up their own minds.

Read it here:

Robyn writes that before Ray Walsh House is sold, councillors and residents deserve clear answers to some very important questions.