The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper presents Barbara Doherty with the Opal of Honour Award for her dedicated service at Lifeline Tamworth’s recent presentation night and Christmas party. Click here for the story.

Tamworth MP Peter Draper and wife Sharon ensure children Ben and Eliza are well protected when they are out in the sun. Click here for the story.

Girl Guides Kaitlin Lawler, Emily Simpson, Rhianna Smith (front) and Region Leader Denis Dunstan, Regional Secretary Judy Button and the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (front) at the Burrabaroo Girl Guides Tintinhull headquarters. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper pictured with Allan Mood and an evaporative air conditioner readjusted to recycle water. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper demonstrates how an adult would dispose of a syringe. Click here for the story.

Peter Draper with Narelle Rowe and Health Harold (top right) and children from Manilla’s St Michael’s School. Click here for the story.

Duri Progress Association Members Jason Alderson, Lindsay Donaldson, Keith Harbey, Barry Johnson, Priscilla and Charlotte Collins and the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper test out the Duri Hall’s new kitchen facility. Click here for more.

Photo: Independent Members Steven Pringle, Alex McTaggart, Dawn Fardell, Peter Draper, Richard Torbay and David Barr meet with President of the Bar Association, Michael Slattery QC. Click here for the story.

The new school zone sign to be installed at Moonbi Public School. Click here for more.

Mr Draper with State Water acting customer service manager Geoff Ellerton at the initial release of water from Split Rock. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper at yesterday’s community meeting. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper enjoys the slippery dip at the Werris Creek Preschool’s new playground. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper presents Premier Morris Iemma with a limited edition book and DVD on the Sesquicentenary of Gunnedah. Click here for the story.

Werris Creek Preschool Director Julia Cameron, president Debbie Kelly, teacher Anne Dellar and the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with Mia Constable, Mitchell Medway, Sarah Green, Charlie Parsons and Dominic Patterson test the new equipment on the Werris Creek playground, which was officially opened by Mr Draper on Friday. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper discussing Tamworth Police with the Minister for Police John Watkins. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter draper (front right) pictured at the launch of the Uniting Care Share Christmas Gift Appeal at Target this week with Mayor James Treloar, the Member for New England Tony Windsor and Uniting Church Reverend Bill Fischer. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper pictured with Australian Education Union Federal TAFE president and Teachers Association secretary Linda Simon and TAFE organiser Peter De Graff in State Parliament today. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (far right) looks on as Minister for Community Services Reba Meagher (third from left) presents the $5.6 million cheque to the Benevolent Society’s Wendy Cabot and Maree Walk, and Family Services Centre manager Belinda Kotris. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper listens to discussions at a community meeting to gather support for an alcohol free zone in Coledale. Click here for the story.

Tamworth MP Peter Draper enjoys a Life Education lesson from Healthy Harold, Life Education's Narelle Rowe and St Joseph's Year One students.

Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Barraba Swimming Club member Penny Blomfield and pool supervisor Jill Fenn inspect the new steps at the Barraba War Memorial Swimming Pool.  Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and councillor Shirley Close at Barraba Creek. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (far right) pictured with Doug Ranken and Michael Clift from the Caroona Coal Action Group at a recent meeting in Tamworth. Click here for the story.

An artist’s impression of the new school flashing light technology. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper pictured with Warwick Keene, Terry Allen and Georgina Altona. Click here for the story.

Tamworth Regional Council Mayor James Treloar, Peter Draper, TAFE New England Institute director Gary Pollock and Australian Equine Centre Management Board chairman Greg Maguire at the announcement of $500,000 in funding for TAFE facilities at the centre. Click here for the story.

Nancye Forrester (centre) is congratulated by the member for Tamworth Peter Draper and Peel Health Forum committee member Roberta Martin. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper listens to the concerns of Attunga residents at a recent meeting. Click here for the story.

Challenge chairman Kevin Kelly, the Member for New England Tony Windsor, the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Challenge Tamworth manager Barry Murphy, and Alan Jones with nephew Hunter Taylor at the opening of the Allawah House Respite Centre in Tamworth.

Coledale Action Team members Dianne Carter and Pat Tanner with the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper discussing the issue of an alcohol free zone in the area. Click here for the story.

Member for Tamworth Peter draper presents Boggabris Sacred Heart Primary School captain Erica Breneger with a book on Australia's First Parliament. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper presents a book on Australia’s First Parliament to Boggabri Public School captains Ben Hammond and Madison Hall. Click here for the story.

Front – James Hicks, Nathan Penny; back – Tamworth MP Peter Draper, Col Edmunds, Bruce Coxhead, Wayne Chaffey, John Hicks, Bryce Wythes and Barry Verning at the recent working bee at Kootingal. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, pictured with Gunnedah Sergeant Karl Attenborough, will meet with Police Minister Carl Scully next week to discuss more police for Gunnedah. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper pictured with NECU CEO Kevin Dupe and Upper Manilla Recreation Reserve Trust president Robert Chapman. Click here for the story.

Children, staff and parents of the Werris Creek Preschool wearing red as a sign of protest over State Government funding. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Kamilaroi elder Neville Sampson, Skillslink facilitator Kathryn Cramer and Tamworth Community College executive officer Pat Foley discussing the benefits of Adult Learner's Week. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper awards Gunnedah St Mary's College student Ricky Baldwin with the 14 years boy's champion trophy at the Duri Horse Sports Day at the Tamworth Showground.

Boggabri's Amy Alker negotiates the Barrel Ride with a smile during the Duri Horse Sports Day at the Tamworth Showground.

Peter Draper and Tony Windsor assist Bearfast owner/manager Henry Mellson with a customer. Click here for the story.

Manilla RSL Club employee Vaughan Goman receives a little help from the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and the Member for New England Tony Windsor on Friday. Click here for the story.

Gunnedah Workshop Enterprises manager Michael Hull, Member for Parkes John Cobb, Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Minister for Rural Affairs Tony Kelly, Gunnedah Mayor Gae Swain and Graham Errett at the opening of the Gunnedah Recyclit. Click here for the stry.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper looks on as Gunnedah PCYC manager Rhonda Smith receives the $3895 cheque from Minister Tony Kelly. Click here for the story.

Gwen Griffen is presented with her "local hero" award by State Member for Tamworth Peter Draper. Click here for the story.

Federal Member for New England Tony Windsor and State Member for Tamworth Peter Draper will team up for Pollies for Small Business Day tomorrow. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and other community leaders listen to an address by Minister Sandra Nori at Monday’s Draft State Plan community consultation meeting in Tamworth. Click here for the story.

Gunnedah Mayor Gae Swain, NSW Ambulance New England operations manager Supt Tim Collins, Premier Morris Iemma and the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper at Gunnedah's new ambulance station during an inspection on Tuesday, August 22.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and Premier Morris Iemma caught up for a chat at Ag-Quip 2006.

NW President of Life Education Ian Scott, Miss World Australia Sabrina Houssami, Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, and Mel Nicholson, Secretary Life Education at the recent fundraising dinner in Tamworth. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (right) with Minister for Emergency Services Tony Kelly (in driver’s seat) and Nundle RFS equipment officer Charles May with the new tanker. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with Tamworth PCYC manager Paul Stevenson as he accepts the $3600 cheque from Minister for Juvenile Justice Tony Kelly. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper pictured at The Good Guys Winter Wonderland Promotion, with Tamworth Good Guys store proprietor Travice DeSilva, business development and marketing manager Kathy Webb and competition winners St Edwards Primary School year 5 students Nathan Paff and Phoebe Reid.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper discusses the PNF Draft Code of Practice with Taminda Timbers owner/operator Jim Rummery. Click here for the story.

Assistant Police Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, Oxley LAC Commander Supt Tony Jefferson, the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and Barwon LAC Commander Supt Allan Sicard discuss local issues at today’s NSW Police Western Region Management Meeting (pic emailed). Click here for the story.

St Xavier's Catholic Primary School Kindergarten class performs at the recent grandparents concert at the Gunnedah PCYC.

NECU Manilla branch supervisor Lynne Cooke, the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, NECU trainee Cassi Ayton, CEO Kevin Dupe and Sheree Gray attended the NECU business breakfast. Click here for the story.

Tamworth resident Pat Foley (right) has been welcomed as the new Tamworth Community College Executive Officer by the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper hands over one of the computers to Tamworth PCYC president Paul Briscoe, with manager Paul Stevenson ready at hand. Click here for the story.

Local Heroes Joe and Pearl Trindall and Brad Sutherland with the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Milton Orkopoulos. Click here for the story.

From left: Minister for Energy Joe Tripodi, Central Ranges Gas chairman David Adam, director Brian McGlynn, general manager Jock Murray and Peter Draper at the opening of the $130 million Central Ranges Gas Pipeline in Tamworth. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper plants a tree with Nemingha students (l-r) Henry Cutts, Abbey Bridge, Eliza Draper, Mitchell Bridge, James Elms, Ben Draper, Connor Burton and Dylan James. Click here for the story.

The Minister for Energy Joe Tripodi, Tamworth Power Station Museum volunteer Ron Greer, the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and Country Energy regional manager Paul Brial discuss some of the museum's items on Friday. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper at the Werris Creek Rail Journeys Museum with NSW Governor Marie Bashir and husband Sir Nicholas Shehadie during a visit in late July.

Tamworth MP Peter Draper congratulates baseballer/softballer Joshua Manvell. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper discusses wood waste problems with Summers Sawmill co-owner/operator Denny Summers. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (far right) with country music artists Adam Harvey, Kirsty Lee Akers, Aleyce Simmonds and Nick Kingswell at the announcement of a three-year sponsorship deal by Telstra for the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Click here for the story.

Tamworth and Armidale Hospital general manager Fergus Fitzsimons, the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Aboriginal elder Ruby Waters, Elvyn ‘Pop’ Tighe and Brian Sampson cut the cake at today’s NAIDOC celebrations in Tamworth. Click here for the story.

Front: Community First Responders Charlie Adams, Craig Fleming, Tony Taylor; Back: Joy Carr, ambulance trainers Peter Lang, Grant Merrick and Geoff Kiehne, and Community First Responder Nathan Peacock at this week’s graduation in Nundle. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with the Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald, Tamworth Agricultural Research Institute manager Bruce Terrill and Director General Science and Research Nick Austin view plans for the $750,000 soil and plant processing facility today. Click here for the story.

Manilla Sky Sailor's Club's Godfrey Wenness receives a cheque of $90,000 from the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation Sandra Nori, accompanied by the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and Labor MLC Christine Robertson. Click here for the story.

Minister for Health John Hatzistergos, Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Gunnedah Mayor Gae Swain, Ambulance NSW Western Division manager Dennis Willis, New England sector operations manager Tim Collins, and Department of Commerce's Jack Domis at the site of the new Gunnedah Ambulance Station. Click here for the story.

Walcha Mayor Bill Heazlett, Minister for Health John Hatzistergos, The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, and Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay viewing plans of the new Walcha MPS. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with 2006 Women’s Sport Leaders Scholarship winners NIAS’ Cristie Finlayson (left) and Julie Woods (right) from Tamworth. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper congratulates Cara Cracknell for winning the 2006 Women's Sport Leaders Scholarship. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (centre front) with (front l-r) Peel High captains Jame Sayabath and Josh Riley, Barraba and Manilla captains Ashleigh Wilkinson and Skye Graham, (middle) Farrer captains Anthony Cummins, Andrew Burke and Sam Plevey, Barraba and Manilla captains Phillip King and Ben Bowman, (back) Oxley High captains Kahla Preston and Alex Storrie, and Tamworth High captains Kate Lockwood and John Hickson. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (standing) with Prof Robert Batey (seated) at today’s Alcohol Forum in Tamworth. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper congratulates Norman Turner (left) and Joshua Doust (right) for representing NSW in water polo. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper attended a visit by the Minister for Emergency Services Tony Kelly in Gunnedah today. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (right) presents members of the Tamworth District Girl Guides with a State Government cheque for $4,000. Pictured are (l-r) secretary Rosemary Karpinski, Cassandra Karpinski, public relations officer Lyn McGuckin and Rhianna Smith. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper presents Manilla Health Advisory Committee chair Dick Hagan with a cheque for $5,500. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and NSW Democrat MLC, Dr Arthur Chesterfield-Evans enjoy a coffee in Tamworth recently. Click here for the story.

Currabubula Pre-school children are treated to a story by the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper. Click here for the srory.

The Minister for Water Utilities David Campbell, Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Cr Phil Betts and David Watson, Project Manager for the Chaffey Upgrade Project. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with Tamworth Bird Watchers Club members Joke (Yoka) Meyer, Russ Watts and Cr Warren Woodley inspect mess created by starlings in Peel Street. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (far right) listens to local concerns at today's meeting between mental health providers in the Tamworth area and Eugene MacGarrell from Cherie Burton's office. Click here for the story.

Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (seated rear centre) at a Captains’ Lunch for secondary school captains and principals from the Tamworth area, at the Powerhouse Hotel Restaurant today. Click here for the story. Click on the photo for a larger image.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (right) accepts petitions and handprints from Kootingal Pre-school director Michelle Cherniayeff (left) and Werris Creek Pre-School director Julia Cameron to take to the Minister for Community Services Reba Meagher. Click here for the story.

Peter Draper MP with new Tamworth psychiatrist Dr Ghana Chapagain today at Banksia House. Click here for the story.

Peter draper discusses pre-school funding issues at a public protest against the State Government pre-school funding freeze at Bicentennial Park . Click here for the story.

Award recipients Margaret Cotton, Fay Wilson, Member for Tamworth Peter Draper, Mary Dare, Kay Beresford, Martha Ferguson, Jenny Parkes and Paul Moules at the Seniors Week 2006 opening lunch at Werris Creek. Click here for the full story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with ‘Asoonta’, Becky Faint, Minister Ian Macdonald and 2006 Miss Showgirl Kathleen Marshall at the Tamworth Super Show on Saturday. Click here for the story

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper welcomes NSW Fire Brigade New England and North West Zone Commander, Superintendent Michael Brown, to the region. Click here for the story.

Mark Keating from Power Court, court curator and Manilla and District Tennis Club treasurer Adrian Budden, club vice president Stewart Graham, secretary Michelle Graham, president Bronwyn Lockrey, club member Stuart Lockrey and the Member for Tamworth Peter Draper at the newly resurfaced courts in Manilla today. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with Australian Demolitions general manager Tony Fenwick at the former Rosary College site this week. Mr Draper has urged community and business groups in Tamworth to keep the former Our Lady of the Rosary College in mind as an option for future use following a meeting at the site this week. Click here for the full story.

Joan Wakeford has been announced as Tamworth's Woman of the Year for 2006. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with Tamworth West Public School principal Anne Jacob and captains Ethan Woods and Erin Biddle outside the old principal residence. The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper has congratulated students and teachers at four Tamworth schools for showing initiative towards improving their local environment. Click here for the story

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with Duri Public School captain Alexander Riley and Environmental Officer Kelsey Walters outside the school’s project greenhouse. The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper has congratulated students and teachers at four Tamworth schools for showing initiative towards improving their local environment. Click here for the story

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper with (front) captains Harrison Seymour and Clair Jamieson, councillors Jessica Watt and Lachlan Mills, (back) vice captains Jessica Taggart and Jamie Bell and councillors Jack Bennett and Madison Lamb. Click here for the story.

The Member for Tamworth Peter Draper (left) has welcomed the appointment of a new Business Advisory Officer in the WorkCover office at Tamworth, Mr John Ringland (centre). Also pictured, from WorkCover, Mr Laurence Richey. Click here for the full story.

The Independent Member for Tamworth Peter Draper has congratulated five young Tamworth athletes for achieving state level representation in their chosen sport.

Mr Draper presented Benjamin Merrick (athletics), Heidi Swab (touch), Kimberley Resch (touch, hockey and athletics), Ryan Martin (hockey) and Shaleigh Perkins (gymnastics) with certificates from Premier Morris Iemma recognising their selection for their state.

Pictured: Mr Draper with, from left, Benjamin Merrick, Heidi Swab, Kimberley Resch and Ryan Martin (absent: Shaleigh Perkins).

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Peter Draper talking with mental health nurses (from left) Prue Cosier, Purna Hamilton and Colette Preston. Mr Draper has welcomed three nursing scholarships which will enable three local nurses to enhance their skills in mental health through studying a Bachelor of Nursing degree with the full support of their employer, Hunter New England Area Health Service. Click here for the full story.

A visit to the Tamworth Country Music Festival turned into an update of the region’s problem roads for Minister for Roads Joe Tripodi, the Independent Member for Tamworth Peter Draper said today. Click here for the full story.

Amateur Swim Club captains Daniel Roach and Cassee Wallington with swimmer Caitlin Fisher (front), Member for Tamworth Peter Draper and swim club coach Chris Wallaington. Click here for the story.