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The Regional News Podcast

If it’s occurred in the news over the last week, your host Tim Coates will dissect and discuss it right here.

Tim will be joined by personalities from around the region to get their views on the week's news stories whilst also finding out more about their personal lives.

From breaking news, sports, politics, tourism to agriculture--you name it, Tim will be covering it while having a bit of fun along the way.

Episode 22

This week on the 2TM News Podcast with Jack Howard and Tim Coates they discuss business during the drought with James Wallace from North West Chemicals and also Sam Raines - the new Chief Executive at the Tamworth Business Chamber.

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The 2TM News Podcast, with Jack Howard and Tim Coates,  thanks to Super Steel Tamworth! 

Episode 21

In this episode, Jack and Tim had a chat about all things to do with retail in the region with Cherie Stanton from Harvey Norman and Dave from Sportspower Tamworth.

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They discussed the ups and downs of retail, the drought and more. 

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Catch the 2TM News Podcast now all thanks to Super Steel Tamworth.

Episode 20

In this weeks 2TM News Podcast, Jack and Tim caught up with the General Manager of Tamworth Regional Council, Paul Bennett.

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They discussed the last 9 years of his tenure as manager of Tamworth Regional Council, the issues facing water and what the next five years look like for the Tamworth region.

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As always, it's a very enlightening discussion with the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Supersteel Tamworth. 

Episode 19

Tim is back from holidays, so it's time to get into another 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth.

This week, Tim and Jack chatted to Barnaby Joyce. They discussed Barnaby's recent State of the Nation speech plus of course the ongoing water issues.

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All that and more in this edition of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth. 

Episode 18

Jack has swapped out Tim for Sally Anne-Whitten to discuss entertainment in Tamworth. They also get the insight from Caroline Steer from the Wests Entertainment Group to find out how live entertainment is going in the region, what's in store for the future and what makes it in all tick!

All that and more in this edition of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth. Take a listen now!

Episode 17

In this edition of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth -  Jack Howard and Tim Coates caught up with our new 2TM Breakfast announcer Pete Huxley.

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They discussed Tamworth, plus the NSW Abortion bill, water plus lots more.

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Catch it now on the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth.  

Episode 16

In this edition of the 2TM News Podcast, Jack Howard and Tim Coates discussed all things water with Mayor of Tamworth Regional Council Col Murray and also Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson.

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All that is covered off in this edition of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth. 

Episode 15

In this episode Jack and Tim discussed real estate with Daniel McCulloch and Stuart Watts. They spoke about where the new developing areas are, where there are opportunities to build around the region, inner city living and what that means for Tamworth moving forward.

Jack and Tim also spoke with Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson to get an update on water and other issues affecting the region.

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Take a listen now to the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth. 

Episode 14

In this week's edition of the 2TM News Podcast - Jack & Tim chatted with Mary Ryan Garnet from the Tamworth Business Chamber about the upcoming Tamworth Business Awards. 

They also discussed the Tamworth Country Music Festival, water issues and the Barnaby Joyce cash issue from during the week. Take a listen here:

Episode 13

In this episode of the 2TM News Podcast Jack and Tim caught up with Jason Darcy from Tamworth Basketball to discuss the rate increase for use of the Tamworth Sports Dome.

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They also chatted with James Cooper about the National Primary School games along with a quick wrap up of all the news around the Tamworth region over previous week. Take a listen now!

Episode 12

In this weeks episode Jack and Tim chat to the Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton about the Bush Summit held in Dubbo this week.

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Jack and Tim also look at the comments made by Bruce Logan from Tamworth Regional Council that Tamworth doesn't plan on running out of water.

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All that and more in this edition of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth. Take a listen here!

Episode 11

Jack and Tim caught up with Coordinator of the Hats Off to Country Festival Cheryl Brown, in the build up to this weekend's 20th year celebrations. 

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The boys also discussed all of the week's news stories including Council's rate rise for Tamworth's sporting facilities, the water recycling process, the Tamworth Thunderbolt's steller season.Take a listen 

Episode 10

In this weeks 2TM News Podcast, Jack Howard and Tim Coates caught up with Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson.

The boys discussed Kevin's new portfolio, water, the recent NSW budget and Kevin's goals in the role for the next three years. Like usual, the interview ended with a bit of fun which even left the usually chatty MP lost for words!

Episode 9

In this edition of the News Podcast, Jack Howard and Tim Coates chat with Katherine Welsh from the Cancer Council. They discuss the changing fundraising environment due to the drought as well as some of Cancer Council initiatives for 2019. 

Jack and Tim also covered all of this weeks news stories, plus more in this weeks edition of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth

Episode 8

In this episode of the 2TM News Podcast, Jack Howard and Tim Coates caught up with Jye Segboer, the President of the Tamworth Business Chamber.

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They discussed water, the drought, the freight hub, the performing arts centre and also the NSW State Budget.

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Take a listen here:

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We hope you enjoy this episode of the 2TM News Podcast thanks to Super Steel Tamworth.

Episode 7

In Episode Seven of the 2TM News Podcast, Jack Howard and Tim Coates catch up with Mayor of the Tamworth Regional Council Cr Col Murray.

Col updates the boys on the latest of all of Council's projects covering a wide range of topics including: The latest on the Aquatics Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Athletics and Cycling Track, the proposed university as well as the latest on the city's water situation.

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Episode 6

In Episode Six of the 2TM News Podcast Jack Howard and Tim Coates chat with Ian Lobban the water sustainability officer at Tamworth Regional Council regarding water restrictions and water sustainability measures that Tamworth residences can take as the drought continues and what we can expect in future weeks.

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Jack and Tim also talked with Deb Mays about a fantastic new volunteering program "RU Volunteering?" which is set to launch on Monday June 3. 

Episode 5

In Episode Five of the 2TM News Podcast Jack Howard and Tim Coates are joined with Jarrad Brooke to discuss the fall out of this years Federal Election including is pre-polling too long and how did the polls get it so wrong?!  

They also discuss local sports Nick Kyrigo and even touch on Brex-It! T

Episode 4

Hosts, Jack and Tim caught up with New England Candidates Cindy Duncan and Yvonne Langenbery ahead of Saturday's election.

The boys also covered all of the big talking points making news in the region this week, focusing on Tamworth Regional Council's rejected Events Levy Proposal. 

Episode 3

The Incumbent Member for New England Barnaby Joyce joins Jack and Tim to discuss how his campaign is going, how he believes he would fair in a Labor government as well as having a bit of fun and giving listeners an insight into the lighter side of Barnaby. 

Episode 2

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Independent Adam Blakester is shaping up as Barnaby Joyce’s main rival for the seat of New England in the upcoming election. But, who is he? Hosts, Jack and Tim caught up with Adam to find out.

The boys also re-capped a big weekend of sport for Tamworth which featured a NRL game and the Tamworth Cup. 

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Episode 1

Jack and Tim caught up with Adam Marshall after his appointment as Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW. Adam filled the boys in on his short term and long term goals in the role, with a strong focus on the drought. After getting all of the formalities out of the way a bit of fun was had with the Northern Tablelands MP who surprised Jack with his responses to 'Who he'd invite to a diner party'. Take a listen here: