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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

Gunnedah Shire Council declined a fee wavier request by Sydney Flight College, choosing to instead donate the landing fee cost directly to Angel Flight. File pictures

Councillors voted to donate the $231 landing fee to Angel Flight.

Gunnedah council votes to cut out middle man and donate directly to charity

TRC councillor Helen Tickle and museum operations and visitor engagement officer Naomi Blakey stand amongst the navigating history exhibit at Tamworth Regional Gallery. Picture by Peter Hardin.

'Everything from the past interlinks with what we do today'.

History comes alive during Tamworth's Heritage Festival

Doctor Kate Bricknell discovered memorabilia belonging to her grandfather-in-law Stanley Allen in an old suitcase. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Crossroads Education history project uncovers life of WWII veteran.

A suitcase filled with forgotten memories: the life of Stanley Allen

HIPPY mascot, Flip Flop the Frog, helps current HIPPY youngster Jaxon Webster learn to sound out words. Picture by Peter Hardin

TFSS opens enrolments for HIPPY program, helping spark a kids love of learning

Denison Street Early Learning Centre Service Director Corinne Cloake shows what the new extension will look post-construction. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Extended work hours, flexible spots, and ease drop offs and pick ups.

Tamworth pre-school selected for government trial to help working parents

Barry and Lyn Parton, and their neighbours Dixie and Tony Ernst want to stop the installation of hundreds of lithium batteries in three BESS projects, that would surround their properties. Picture by Peter Hardin

The main concern is the installation of lithium-ion batteries.

'That scares us the most': community unites to stop three major BESS projects

NSW Maritime boating safety officer Josh Eldridge travels up to 1000 kilometres per week to patrol popular lakes and dams, such as Lake Keepit. Picture by Peter Hardin

NSW Maritime launches Operation Stay Afloat: reduce the risk.

Hazards exposed as Lake Keepit water levels drop, officials advise caution

Schools mentor for Books in Homes David Jackson, Mainfreight Transport Tamworth branch manager Angela Mumma and operations manager at Mainfreight Nicola Robinson, with Year 6 students Deneeka Nean-Kelly, Skye Wrigley, Cruze Wharehinga, and Cooper Skewes. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Initiative distributes 1200 books to Hillvue Public eager students.

Hillvue students dive into the magical world of reading, thanks to donation

News

MAITLAND: Australia Day 2016 in Maitland Park. Picture: Perry Duffin

NYNGAN: Charlie McLaughlin was happy to have his photo taken for Australia. Photo: GRACE RYAN

PARKES: Celebrating our great country on the annual Australia Day walk. Photo: BARBARA REEVES

NYGNAN: Dawn Elder and Glad Eldridge enjoyed the Australia Day speeches. Photo: GRACE RYAN

NYNGAN: Graham McCloud was awarded Australian of the year for his work with the Big Bogan, he is here with ambassador Brad Farmer. Photo: GRACE RYAN

NYNGAN: RSL Sub-Branch secretary accepted the award for event of the year 2015 Anzac Commemorations. Photo: GRACE RYAN

KATHERINE: Hayden, Ian and Asha Locke. Photo: MELISSA BERMINGHAM

KATHERINE: Jacob, Renee and Chloe McLachlan. Photo: MELISSA BERMINGHAM

KATHERINE: Duane Barclay prepares some pancakes on the barbecue. Photo: MELISSA BERMINGHAM

ORANGE: Trish Stammers and Chokola. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

GUNNEDAH: Colourful chaos at the Raft and Craft Race. Picture: Vanessa Hohnke

BATHURST: The city welcomed 24 new citizens in its official Citizenship Ceremony in Machattie Park. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

GUNNEDAH: Marcy Browne, Wally, Annerley and Anna Fitzimmons on the banks of the Namoi. Picture: Marie Low

GUNNEDAH: Ready for the Raft and Craft Race. Picture: Vanessa Hohnke

GUNNEDAH: The great Raft and Craft Race. Picture: Marie Low

BATHURST: The Wagganah Aboriginal dance group did the traditional welcome dance for Bathurst's new citizens. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

GUNNEDAH: New Australian citizens. Picture: Marie Low

ULLADULLA: Daryl Carlson, Sandi Schoots and Hayley Hannan at Ulladulla Plaza.

GUNNEDAH: Setting off on the Raft and Craft Race. Picture: Vanessa Hohnke

BERRIMA: Citizen of the Year Kathy Roche and Young Citizen of the Year Amelia Brook. Picture: Victoria Lee

ULLADULLA: Neville Pearce and Cheryl Gerrans at Ulladulla Plaza.

ULLADULA: Brayne family - Simone and Rob with their children.

WALCHA: Lions barbecue. Photo: Vanessa Arundale

ULLADULLA: Griffin Woodman, 7, holidaying in Ulladulla.

GUNNEDAH: Ron Rennick with his 1942 vehicle. Picture: Marie Low

BERRY: Front- Sienna Watts, Oscar Dunn, William Watts, Bella Watts and Ava Dunn. Back- Scott Dunn, Nicole Dunn, Frank Girotto, Melissa Watts and Angela Girotto.

BASIN VIEW: Hope, Nicholas, Isabella, Isabelle and Ebony-Rose Wenberg. Back- Craige, Indiana, Brena, Eva and Ronan Wenberg, at Nowra Showground.

MORUYA: Elsie-Jane Stanley with her Great Barrier Reef themed bike.

BERRY: Heather Stanger and Dylan Felton from Berry.

NOWRA: Daniel, Lauren, Sheree and Alan Bennett from St Clair.

NOWRA: Maxine, Paige and Michael Starkey from Worrigee.

NOWRA: Robin McCormack from the UK and Michael Lipscombe from Berry.

WALCHA: Ella and Julian Jenkins with Angel Pandoo. Photo: Vanessa Arundale

MORUYA: Matt Edwards, Michelle Kempston, Jayda Edwards, Roslyn Taylor, Hayley Edwards and Chris Taylor.

NOWRA: Steve Hall, Arnie Scharfegger and Gary Farrow, all from North Nowra.

NOWRA: Todd Gallant and Thanh Le from Illaroo Scouts cooking up a storm.

MORUYA: The horse shoe throwing competition.

NOWRA: 19 Twenty in action at the Nowra Showground.

WALCHA: Brooke and Mel Ledingham. Photo: Vanessa Arundale

NOWRA: Victoria and Evie Hill from Nowra at the Nowra Showground.

ORANGE: Brianna, Jayden and Amelia Skrtic. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

WALCHA Abby van Dyk. Photo: Vanessa Arundale

ORANGE: Caitlin Englert and Abbey Bertrams. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

BATEMANS BAY: Lexus and Angus Knight look suitably patriotic after staking a claim on the cricket pitch at Corrigans Reserve early on Tuesday.

DUBBO: Celebrating Australia Day at Victoria Park in Dubbo. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

BERRIMA: Members of the Berrima District Historical and Family History Society stepped out in colonial style. Picture: Victoria Lee

BERRIMA: Brad Cummins, Logan West, Mason West, Kristy Kitchener and Brock West. Picture: Victoria Lee

NAROOMA: Best dressed Jacob Hodge and nan Kathy Day.

NAROOMA: On toast duties are Mark Rogerson and Ray Hirst.

NAROOMA: Halle Rogue and Harmony at the breakfast barbecue.

BERRIMA: Xander Fisher, 2, from Moss Vale amuses himself in a puddle as the Australia Day parade passes by. Picture: Victoria Lee

NAROOMA: Gary Burke Trevor Hawkey Brent and Sue Lockton.

BERRIMA: Holly and Cooper Howard with Archie the poodle, all in the Australia Day spirit. Picture: Victoria Lee

BATEMANS BAY: Jeremiah Lavakula, Kirsten Rose, Parramatta Eels fan Matthew WInter and Nicole Winter at Corrigans Reserve.

NAROOMA: Young Citizen, Community Event and Citizen of the Year award winners.

BATEMANS BAY: There's no doubt which country's national day is being celebrated by Alex, Amber, Sophie and Neil Shepherd.

BLACKALL: Blackall Aquatic Centre lessee, "Birdie" hosted a big crowd of happy people for Australia Day celebrations in the western town.

TOWNSVILLE: The King clan consisting of  Maddison; Kelly; Leonie and Wayne , Savannah, Fallon and Tatum gave the day the thumbs up. Photo: MATT SHERRINGTON

TOWNSVILLE: The 2016 Townsville Australia Day Award recipients assembled. Photo: MATT SHERRINGTON

TOWNSVILLE: Racquell Farrell with her little patriots Hugh, Tad and Rory. Photo: MATT SHERRINGTON

BLACKALL: A quintessential Aussie number plate spotted on a patriotic car at Blackall's Australia Day celebrations at its Aquatic Centre.

BLACKALL: Blackall-Tambo Regional councillor Neville Dolinski chased a few flies attracted to his smart Australia Day get-up at the Aquatic Centre.

WAGGA: Sophiamma Mathew with her daughters Stephy, 15, and Stiya Ann, 11.

WAGGA: Chloe Sutton, 17, at the community breakfast at Wagga Beach.

WAGGA: Julie Gammon in full Australia Day regalia at the Wagga Beach breakfast.

WAGGA: Lily Chapman, 5, relaxes by the river at Wagga's community breakfast.

WAGGA Zohra Ali, 10 months, with her mum Rahmana, dad Sarwar and brother, Humaun, 3, all originally from Afghanistan. Sarwar and Humaun received their citizenship.

Australia Day 2016: Photos from across the country

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