Delivering for the region
Which projects will benefit communities outside Tennant Creek? A number of initiatives are designed to benefit communities outside of Tennant Creek including the Student Boarding Facility which will see a 40-bed boarding school built next to the Tennant Creek High School ... The Alliance has positions on the Governance Table and contributes to decision-making about the implementation of the Deal initiatives.
Brilliant Barkly boys shine in U12 footy championships
Pam Dillon. A team of 15 boys from four different schools across the Barkly ventured up to Darwin to compete in the 12 Years and Under School of Sport Education NT Australian Football Championships. Team officials Tyler Horwood and Lachlan Dunemann coached and managed the boys through the three-day championships.
Crowd control funding to deter threatening behaviour at bottleshops
Takeaway liquor outlets in the Barkly are urged to take advantage of funding from the NT Government to engage crowd control services during permitted takeaway operating hours. The Crowd Control Assistance Grant will provide immediate financial support to outlets who are experiencing antisocial behaviour on their premises or who have been impacted by crime.
Family fishing day makes a comeback
The Tennant Creek Fishing Club’s annual Family Fun Fishing Day made a comeback at Lake Mary Ann last weekend. The weather co-operated wonderfully, with little wind, warm and sunny as around ninety people came out to the lake to discover the joys of fishing.
Familiar face returns to Tennant and CWA committee
There was a good turnout for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) AGM last Saturday with new members being welcomed and the return of a familiar face in the form of Bonnie Thompson who has returned to Tennant Creek ... With a new committee in place, craft mornings have resumed on Sunday mornings from 10am until noon at the CWA Hall on Noble Street.
Tennant Creek’s own young, achieving finalist
Most people in town would be familiar with the huge personality and smiling face that is Amy James and see her frequently at events like Do it for Dolly, RU OK, and Women’s Health Week events ... Amy’s contributions have earned her a nomination for the NT Young Achiever Awards in the Somerville Community Service Award People’s Choice category...
Adam helps locals to make a balanced choice
Founder and CEO of Balanced Choice Adam Drake has been in Tennant Creek presenting his program to participants thanks to funding by RN Employment. Adam has a long connection with Tennant Creek and the Balanced Choice program aims to use his experience in many fields to connect mind body and spirit to help participants be the best version of themselves.
