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Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin

Two initiatives for improving children's health are underway in northern NSW.

What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?

Emma Horn

Bec Pridham

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Sarah Falson

Zayne Hunter, 10 years; Flynn Hunter, 8 years; and Adeline Hunter, 6 years, stand outside Royal Far West in Sydney. Picture supplied

'If the educators don't see it, then you won't get a diagnosis.'

Seven year wait: Condobolin family's pain during autism diagnosis holdup

After retiring from politics, Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall will join Origin as a senior government relations manager on May 15. File picture 

Adam Marshall retires on a Monday to take up new role on Wednesday.

Marshall set for new job with energy company

Heath Forsyth

Host Nick Cater (left) interviews Julian Prior, Cameron Grieg and Mayor Eric Noakes on the rollout of wind farms in Walcha 

'Reality Bites' hosts a community meeting on renewable energy.

National spotlight falls on Walcha renewables project

John Hanscombe

Wifey" seems to have bubbled out of a 1950s misogyny swamp. Picture Shutterstock

Expensive education is no guarantee boys will grow up.

'Wifey' reeks of 1950s upper-class twittery

Jessica Belzycki

The earthquake had a depth of 78 kilometres. Picture Google Images

Aussie tourists shaken by Bali earthquake

Anna Houlahan

Cumberland councillor Steve Christou with the cover of Same-sex Parents by Holly Duhig, a book banned under a move by the council. Picture Cumberland City Council Facebook/Amazon

'Library books don't cause harm but bigots do,' MP said.

Politicians slam ban on same-sex parenting books

Anna Falkenmire

Brett Andrew Button, 59, at Newcastle court last month. Picture by Marina Neil

Family members of victims and survivors were in a packed court.

Wedding bus driver behind bars, manslaughter charges dropped

Fox & Lillie Rural Tamworth store person Bill Northey and Tamworth store manager David Hallam. Picture supplied.

Fox & Lillie first opened in Tamworth in 2021.

Fox & Lillie grow their presence in Tamworth's Global Gateway Park

HUNTER: Stuart Andrews at Tarwyn Park, the Bylong property a Korean state-owned energy company plans to mine

BARRY: Chris Stonestreet and his son Rory, "Fernside", Barry. Photo: Rachael Webb

BENDIGO: The Australian ballet is performing Giselle at Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

BENDIGO: The election was no clean sweep. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

CESSNOCK: Rainbows at the Jungle Juice Race Day. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

COONABARABRAN: Debbie and Peter Redden with daughter Madeleine, "Naparoo", Coonabarabran. Photo: Rachael Webb

COONABARABRAN: Debbie and Peter Redden with daughter Madeleine, :Naparoo:, Coonabarabran. Photo: Rachael Webb

HUNTER: Snow has blanketed Devil Ark creating a winter wonderland at the Tasmanian devil breeding facility at Barrington Tops. Picture: Devil Ark

HUNTER: The Hunter has returned to Labor, pictured are the Hunter's new federal members, Pat Conroy, Meryl Swanson, Joel Fitzgibbon and Sharon Claydon. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

LAKE MACQUARIE: Jaime and Will Ryan, of Coal Point, are preparing to sail for Australia at the Olympics. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

MAITLAND: Greyhound racing at Maitland on  Thursday after the industry shutdown announcement. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

MUDGEE: Jamie and Sarah Inglis on their cutting horses move Angus cows at “Havilah East”, Mudgee. Photo: Mark Griggs

NAROOMA: Library staff are stoked with the new renovations Photo Stan Gorton

NAROOMA: NAIDOC Week celebrations saw the Gadhu Dancer perform. Photo: Stan Gorton

NEWCASTLE: Delta Goodrem met fans and signed Wings of the Wild CDs at Westfield Kotara. Ava Prance gave Delta flowers. Picture: Marina Neil

NEWCASTLE: Greyhound racing trainer Ron Bell says he is in "absolute disbelief" greyhound racing in NSW is set to be shut down. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

PORT STEPHENS: A fire that ripped through a Raymond Terrace home on Wednesday left little in its wake. Picture: Brodie Owen 

PORT STEPHENS: Police and Worimi people were united for NAIDOC Week. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

PORT STEPHENS: The competition was fierce in the NAIDOC Week touch championship. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

PORT STEPHENS: The launch of NAIDOC Week united the community. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

PORT STEPHENS: Two housemates were tragically killed in a horror night car crash. Picture: Carey Harris

TENTERFIELD: Billie, Luke and Shelby Wilson and Ellie-May Springborg check out the Wallangarra Railway markets on Sunday. Picture: Melinda Campbell

TENTERFIELD: Christine Bowler, candidate Robert Walker and Rhonda Rover on Election Day. Picture Melinda Campbell

TENTERFIELD: Judy Harris with some of her work on exhibition. Picture :Melinda Campbell

TENTERFIELD: Patrick and Stephen Chapman man the Tenterfield polling station. Picture: Melinda Campbell

TILBA: Dairy farmers are hurting due to the new low milk prices. Photo: Stan Gorton

HUNTER: The Hunter region's likely One Nation Senator Brian Burston at his Lake Macquarie home. The "demonising" of Pauline Hanson disrespected the thousands who voted for her party, he said. Picture: Simone De Peak

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle rail corridor- backlash against UrbanGrowth's rezoning plans for the corridor. Pictured are Newcastle City Council Councillor Therese Doyle and Greens MLC David Shoebridge. Picture: Dominica Sanda

WALCHA: Doug and Nadine Powell with their children Nate, 4, and Indie, 2, feeding cows on lease country at "Wanderriby", Walcha, which joins their property "Glen Authey". Photo: Rachael Webb

URANA: Bruce Cooper received a long service award for 66 years service with the Rand brigade. Awards were presented by member for Albury Greg Aplin (left) and assistant commissioner Jason Heffernan (right). Picture: NSW Rural Fire Service.


JUGIONG: An original fireplace uncovered by Sir George Tavern owners Kate Hufton and Liz Prater as they refurbish the historic hotel. Pictures: J Lees

WAGGA: Sarah Peat, also known as Miss Toxic Starburst, will be vying for the title of Miss Pinup Australia alongside another Wagga local Renee Pascall.

WAGGA: Wagga Women's Health Centre staff Gail Meyer, Jasmin Hobson, Julie Mecham and Jan Roberts will be delving into their fashion collections for the night. Picture: Laura Hardwick

WAGGA: John Jones with three of his greyhound pups, who face an uncertain future after the NSW government announced it would ban the sport. Picture: Les Smith

GRIFFITH: Mark, Abbiey, Trish and Tysen Enness with paramedics Lindel Carey and Paul O'Brien at Griffith Ambulance Station on Thursday. Picture: Stephen Mudd.

LEETON: Mate Helping Mate founder John Harper (left) receives the DVD from Calo's club president Pat Tripodi, while members stand in support behind. Photo: Anthony Stipo

GRIFFITH: Levi Malone, 5 was climbing the walls inside with the rain about, but kept on climbing when he finally got out. Picture: Riley Krause

BATHURST: Perthville Public School has taken ownership of a state-of-the-art interactive board to boost classroom learning.


BATHURST: In 42 years, Brian Limon says he has only taken one week off from the job he loves, working as a butcher.


DUBBO: A Victorian couple were lucky to escape serious injury after the caravan they were towing was destroyed in an accident near Dubbo on Wednesday.


DUBBO: A simple, yet innovative, idea set Dubbo College’s Team Zircon apart when they finished second at this week’s World 4x4 Finals.


WELLINGTON: Eleven people have been charged with total of more than 100 offences relating to alleged drug supply after police raids at Dubbo and Wellington.


TAMWORTH: Young Australians of the Year Nic Marchesi, left, and Lucas Patchett were in Tamworth on Tuesday. Photo: Geoff O’Neill 

TAMWORTH: Tamworth boy Curtis Parkinson, 5, with brother Zac, 3, wrote a letter which may spark a change in State of Origin kickoff times. Photos: Barry Smith

TAMWORTH: NAIDOC celebrations have been held throughout the city this week.

LAUNCESTON: Dancers compete at the Launceston Competitions. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LAUNCESTON: Xavier Kitchin with Susanne Scott, Martin O'Toole, Nakita, Jeffrey, Darcy and Bec Kitchin and Mike Conlon. Picture: Neil Richardson.

LAUNCESTON: Artist Bryon Beggs shows off a wall mosaic inside his St Marys home. Picture: Sarah Aquilina


LAUNCESTON: Five year old Rooke Kerrison poses in front of a pyramid of circus holiday program performers at Circ's' Cool, Launceston. PICTURE: Phillip Biggs.

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