ABS stats reveal 'disturbingly high' unemployment in Tamworth region, despite 4000 job vacancies

Andrew Messenger
Updated July 21 2022 - 8:08pm, first published 5:00pm
JOBS: Calrossy Anglican School careers advisor Charles Impey said most Tamworth schools would have more job offers than they had students. Photo: Peter Hardin, file
JOBS: Calrossy Anglican School careers advisor Charles Impey said most Tamworth schools would have more job offers than they had students. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

The New England's "disturbingly high" unemployment rate is running ahead of the national average, despite more than 4000 vacant positions in the region.

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Andrew Messenger

Andrew Messenger

Northern Daily Leader journalist

Politics, environment and energy journalist at the Northern Daily Leader. I also write about health, bushfires and occasionally music. I'm a Brisbane boy by way of Charleville and Hobart who now lives in in beautiful New England. Get me at andrew.messenger@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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