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8.55am: THE state’s peak lobby group for the mining industry has called on the NSW government to get tough on “professional protesters” who disrupt approved operations.
8.45am:
8.30am:
AN ARMIDALE grandmother will stand trial on charges stemming from a crash which claimed the life of her granddaughter.
8.20am: And a sad end to a successful golfing partnership.
8.10am:
RECOMMENDATIONS made by the Independent Local Government Review Panel could see Moree Plains merge with Gwydir Shire.
The possible merger is included in the NSW Governments $1 billon Fit for the Future package.
8AM:
AN UNDERAGE teenager has been charged accused of drinking and gambling in a licensed club in Tamworth.
Tamworth police conducted a patrol of the Marius St club on Tuesday and allegedly detected an underage youth inside about 5.20pm. Read more here.
7.50am:
Raising funds for charities is never an easy job, but for the Wandering Warriors it will be a tough task in October.
A group of 34 walkers accompanied by 14 support vehicles will tread the roads through Glen Innes come October 1, on their way to Canberra.
7.40am:
STUDENTS fear the college system of the University of New England could be threatened after receiving mixed messages about the future of Robb and Drummond and Smith colleges.
The issue arose with the Heritage Council of NSW considering heritage listing Robb College.
7.30am
WHAT started as a bar-room bet has ended up as a colourful reminder of a town’s passion for its footy club.
When Kootingal Hotel owner Andrew Yeo told players from the Kooty Roosters Group 4 rugby league side he would splash the pub red, white and blue if they made this year’s grand final, he thought he was on safe bet.
7.20am: And it looks like Cr Owen Hasler is safe in the top job at Gunnedah.
7.10am:
ACTIVISTS waging war against mining companies operating in the Leard State Forest stand accused of committing an act of “criminality and colossal stupidity” that threatened mine workers’ lives.
Whitehaven Coal alleges that last week one or more protesters illegally entered the Maules Creek site and sabotaged a blast area loaded with more than 200 tonnes of high-powered explosives.
7AM: Here's what your weather is looking like today!
MID NORTH SLOPES AND PLAINS: Sunny. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 24.
NORTHERN TABLELANDS: Sunny. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 24.
Good morning - need a national news snapshot? We have you covered.
The sudden sacking of Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson has sent the AFL world into a spin.
Sanderson's sacking comes nine months after the club extended his contract for two seasons.
He finishes up his coaching career at the Adelaide Crows with a 39-30 win-loss record and a 56.5 winning percentage - higher than any other coach of the club.
Check out some of the front pages across our regional network
6.50am New South Wales: Activists waging war against mining companies operating in the Leard State Forest stand accused of committing an act of “criminality and colossal stupidity” that threatened mine workers’ lives.
6.47am Border: A Lavington family of seven is facing the prospect of not having a roof over their heads this time next week.
Daniel and Brenda Whichelo have been knocked back by 13 real estate agents in their search for a rental house due to an old listing on a rental default database in Queensland.
6.45am Poll: Prime Minister Tony Abbott has thrown his support behind the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes.