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Punters try their luck at local pubs and clubs across Tamworth, as they continue an Anzac tradition. Picture by NDL. 

Some came out quite lucky, while others left empty handed.

'Come in spinner': Punters try their luck at two up

Bendemeer bagpiper John Murdoch led the servicemen and women in the march from the town centre across to the memorial by McDonald River. Picture by NDL

Cricket star Josh Hazelwood returned home for Anzac commemorations.

The Bendemeer Bagpiper: How a small community commemorates Anzac Day

Calala child care centre approved by Tamworth council despite some community backlash. Picture supplied

Residents raised concerns over increasing traffic on an already busy road.

Child care centre given green light, but council will look at traffic 'flow'

Cameron McFarlane says early education and intervention around CPR in education could be the key to bridging the gap in regional communities. File picture Gareth Gardner

The study has prompted a call for more CPR training in regional areas.

Why these LGA's are higher-risk for heart attacks

Cahills Soul Pattinson Chemist owners Pranitha and Ranjan Goli, staff Sandra Bizant and Cathy Cook, and Kevin and Wendy Smith in front of their ANZAC tribute display. Picture by NDL.

'If someone walks past and smiles, it acknowledges what we do.'

How an ANZAC tribute display at a local chemist brought together two families

Carinya Christian School has lodged state signficant application to extend enrolment capacity by 282 spots. Picture file

In the next decade, student numbers are predicted to grow to 1032.

Carinya Christian School lodges application to increase student enrolments

Richard and Marianne Michalski are prepared to take off from the Gunnedah start line in their first bash in the Variety NSW Bash. Picture by NDL

Richard and Marianne Michalski rev up for the 2024 Variety NSW Bash.

Tamworth couple bush bash for kids with cancer

Manilla Historical society members were recognised for their work to preservr the iconic wooden viaduct. Picture by NDL

Awards recognise those who have preserved the region's heritage.

Manilla's campaign to save iconic viaduct recognised at heritage awards

Oxley Police District crime manager Detective Inspector Tom Aylett said police have made twenty arrests in the last week. Picture file.

Should Gunnedah police station be manned 24-hours a day?

Oxley Police District continues to be 'relentless' in addressing youth crime

Rendering of the proposed co-living development at 242-244 Marius Street. Picture supplied

If approved, it could be one of the first high density buildings.

Plans submitted for $11-million co-living development near Tamworth CBD

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WARRNAMBOOL: Harry Middleton, 12 (left), and his sister Charlotte, 9, from Barwon Heads, enjoy a cooling dip in the Gellibrand River during their summer holiday in Princetown.  Pic: VICKY HUGHSON

ARMIDALE: Friends, family and workmates gathered to celebrate former Superintendent Bruce Lyons last day as a police officer after 41 years in the force.

KEMPSEY: Charge The Hat Head Trig Marathon 2014 begins. Pic: TODD CONNAUGHTON

KEMPSEY: Hat Head Trig Marathon 2014. Pic: TODD CONNAUGHTON

KEMPSEY: Most amazing thing, Ken and Keira with baby Levi at Kempsey District Hospital.

MAITLAND: Aberglasslyn endurance rider Toby Price will compete in the prestigious Dakar Rally.

MAITLAND: Luke Kealy takes a wicket for Wests.

MAITLAND: Maitland's first baby for 2015 Eli James Fletcher.

MAITLAND: Public art and New Year's Eve collide. Pic: PERRY DUFFIN

MAITLAND: The success of this year's New Year's Eve celebrations may lead to the return of a midnight fireworks display. Pic: PERRY DUFFIN

PORT MACQUARIE: Helen Miles vows to beat Port Macquarie's graffiti vandals who repeatedly target the Macquarie Park netball clubhouse. Pic: PETER GLEESON

PORT MACQUARIE: John Carerro has given most of his life to the NSW Police and, following retirement, now has much more time to dedicate to his beloved Rabbitohs. Pic: NIGEL MCNEIL

PORT MACQUARIE: Murray Brown, George Teasdell, Hamish Teasdell, Liam Cameron and Anderson Brown soak up some holiday fun in Port Macquarie.

PORT MACQUARIE: Natasha Drumond take of photo of Lucinda Blanch ,holding Jack Drumond and Emily Blanch with the region's famous koala statue.

TAMWORTH: Kieren Waters from Walhallow Primary school poses with his prize-winning piece. Pic: Gareth Gardner

TAREE: Bob Smith with the last tagged fish to be released at the Harrington boat ramp.

LAUNCESTON: Backpacker fire survivor Graham Polley of Swansea with a wreath to commemorate ten years since the fatal Brisbane street Launceston fire. Pic: Phillip Biggs

LAUNCESTON: Brian Mighell of Launceston with sons Luca, 6, and Sam, 4, fishing at the Mill Dam at Longford. Pic: Phillip Biggs

LAUNCESTON: Latrobe Carnival - Elijah Kiptoo runs in the 1600 metres. Pic: Scott Gelston

SANCTUARY POINT: Rhianna Brown with her father Jeff who was bitten by a shark. Jeff and his daughter were surfing at Bherwerre Beach near the entrance to Sussex Inlet when he was bitten. Pic: Jess Long

LAUNCESTON: Westbury Cycling Criterium - Tasmanian Luke Ockerby wins the first sprint points of the series. Pic: Scott Gelston

LAUNCESTON: Western Storm Netball - Leah Filgate 14, Ella McLeod 14, Latesha Ball 18. Pic: Paul Scambler

BALLARAT: Brothers Alex and Henry McIntosh enjoy the cool water at Ballarat’s Water Play Park on Friday when temperatures hit the high 30s. Pic: ADAM TRAFFORD

BALLARAT: Fred and Dot Townsing celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Wednesday. Pic: LACHLAN BENCE

WARRNAMBOOL: City of Warrnambool Rowing Club member Clive Wooster displays the original club crest. The club, which dates back to 1873, is gathering information to write a book about its history. Pic: AARON SAWALL

WARRNAMBOOL: Warrnambool siblings Alexis, 25, and Conrad Steere, 21, have brought their summer-inspired clothing label, Albeco, back to their windy home town after months spent developing a range of designs in Bali. Pic: LEANNE PICKETT

BORDER: Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare volunteers Graeme Toddie and Theresa Skinner helped distribute food to those struggling to make ends meet on the Border over the Christmas holiday season. Pic: MATTHEW SMITHWICK

BORDER: Amy van de Ven, Neville Seymour and Maurice Goonan prepare for the Dederang Cup with copies of a new book covering the racing club’s 150 years. Pic: JOHN RUSSELL

BORDER: Bill Steele with a picture of author Henry Handel Richardson, who for years was honoured by the late Rex Fuge. Pic: DAVID THORPE

WAGGA: Father Paddy Sykes, parish priest of Our Lady of Fatima at South Wagga, does not oppose clergy being allowed to marry. Pic: Les Smith

WAGGA: Wilma Billie O'Reilly has lived through 108 New Year's eves, and plans to see not only the new year in, but also her 109th birthday, in 2015. Pic: Les Smith

ILLAWARRA: A home in Lowanna Place which was swooped upon by armed police in response to concerns about a man thought to be armed. Pic: ANDY ZAKELI

ILLAWARRA: Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club captain Rob Deacon with the jet ski donated after club member Michael Jordan’s rescue of surfer Nathan Townsend in 2003. Pic: ANDY ZAKELI

NEWCASTLE: John Grayson, of Lambton, has a stage 3 malignant brain tumor but Centrelink insists he continue to apply for two jobs a week. Pic: Marina Neil

NEWCASTLE: Phillip Bourke of Aberglasslyn with his mermaid daughter Emittee in the rock pool at Merewether Beach on New Year's Day. Pic: Peter Stoop

ILLAWARRA: Sandra Mullaly has found a new career working with dogs after her ambitions to work in the dog squad were thwarted. Pic: ANDY ZAKELI

NEWCASTLE: The skipper of the Fish’n Mishin, Mason Thirkettle, 11,  has had an early initiation into the camaraderie of lake life. Pic: Jonathan Carroll

ILLAWARRA: Warilla-Barrack Point Surf Life Saving Club president Alan Beveridge back on the beach this weekend after a busy New Year’s Day, which resulted in the near-drowning of a 25-year-old Chinese national. Pic: SYLVIA LIBER

FLEURIEU: Michelle Kilpatrick's son Aaron Carthy took his own life in March 2012. She is pictured at the roadside memorials on Kessell Road in Goolwa, which Alexandrina Council are asking her to remove. Pic: LAUREN BOBRIGE

Jay Muscat, understood to be a spear fisherman, died in Albany after a shark attack. Pic: Facebook

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