Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region.
Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper.

Glen Innes Examiner

Moree Champion

Namoi Valley Independent

Tenterfield Star

The Armidale Express

The Inverell Times

The Northern Daily Leader

Regional Focus

Rachel Clark

Carinya Christian School principal David Jones says Tamworth and Calala have grown substantially, and there is a rising need for more educational facilities. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Carinya Christian School applies to increase enrolments to 1050.

Rising need for education as Tamworth population booms

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

News

ARMIDALE: Peter Hancock swimming in Dumaresq Dam. Picture: MATT BEDFORD

HUNTER: Aberglasslyn home catches fire after lightning strike. Picture: Nick Bielby

HUNTER: Grand Junction based artist Indeah Clark destroys her art. Picture: Perry Duffin

ARMIDALE: Fire chief Wayne Zikan. Picture: MATT BEDFORD

PARKES:  Parkes man Jeff McClurg was all ready for his ride aboard a penny farthing, where he left Dubbo on Sunday bound for Brisbane.

BATHURST:  Boxers Rhiannon O'Brien, Ruby Tromcoso, Daniel Devjak, Ash Ifopo, Sam Mulley and Mitch Stevens at Dreamtime Sports Academy. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

BATHURST: Lifelong Sharks supporter Mike Watson is hoping for a maiden Cronulla premiership this Sunday when the Sharks play Melbourne.

CANOWINDRA: Great Western Ride participants, Gordon Clipsham, Ron Balderston, Justin Omord, Hannah Chapple and David Chapple pictured at Canowindra's Morris Park

COWRA: Can’t wait for Cowra Aquatic Centre to open Saturday! Ruby Frazer and Claire Allan ready to try-out the great new inflatable obstacle course.

COWRA: Riders overlooking the Lachlan Valley as they complete the Great Western Ride.

DUBBO: Knitting Nannas Sally Forsstrom, Margaret Evans and Shirley Colless continue their campaign against coal seam gas. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

FORBES: Volunteers from Condobolin, Ryan Goodsell (Yr 4), Cecilia Doyle, her son (at right) Gregory Doyle (Yr 5) and (red hat) Riley Keen (Yr 4) shovelling sand bags.

FORSTER Great Lakes College students dressed up for the traditional end of year 12 bike ride Photo by Dan Kirkman.

GRIFFITH: Louis Sartor and his mate Mya check out the garden ahead of the Festival of Gardens

GRIFFITH: Show kids Zali Chambers and Layla Short work in their mobile classroom that is always en route with the show convoy

GRIFFITH: Stuart Boag discovered his family history at Yenda Beer after beginning work with Australian Beer Company only a year ago

GRIFFITH: Viliami Ngu, Tim Rice and Kose Lelei show their support for Andrew Fifita

GRIFFITH: William Polkinghorne, 13, back, left, Jonathan Codemo, 13, Connor Sully, 13, Tyler Andreazza, 14, Elijah Brooker, 14, front, left, Tyson Ward, 13, and Massimo Forlico, 14 are off to the National Youth Championships

HUNTER: Hunter police officers remembered during National Police Remembrance Day service. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

LAKE MACQUARIE: Kate Delaney, of Katiecare, at Rathmines, wins regional family day care award. Picture: David Stewart

MAITLAND: Darren Davidson has decked out Lorn Butchery for this weekend's NRL grand final. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

MAITLAND: Soulfire Circus brings L00t to This is Not Art 2016. Picture: Perry Duffin

MUDGEE: Ready to "Pink Up Mudgee" are: Michelle Meyers (Ross Granata Motors), Genevieve and Andrew Palmer (The Property Shop), Kim Gribble, Hugh Bateman, Mudgee Chamber of Commerce president Greg Dowker, Adam Edwards, Rebekah Bullock, Kate Edwards, (front) Bill Dowdy, Zac Adams and Ben Newsome (Rapid Plumbing), Andrea Holden and Manda Kenny (Mudgee Bakery). Photo by Amber Hooper, The Mudgee Project.

MUDGEE: Sharon Watt of Gulgong relaxes with her daughter Emily in the parents' corner at the Mudgee Library.

YOUNG: Angus Metcalfe and Alex Dalglish (standing), 'Olde Milong', Young, and (on horseback) Lachie Doust, 15, Will Metcalfe, 15, and Tilly Metcalfe, 13, in a paddock of canola bordered by trees direct seeded and planted in 2002.

NAMBUCCA Hot rods roll into town for the annual show By Ute Schulenderg

NEWCASTLE: Premier Mike Baird announces funds for a dedicated cruise terminal in Newcastle. Picture: Simone De Peak

NEWCASTLE: University of Newcastle launches online natural history illustration program. Picture: Simone De Peak

NEWCASTLE: University of Newcastle researcher has unlocked "nature's gift" to create world's "most powerful" super food. Picture: Simone De Peak

NEWCASTLE: University of Newcastle students graduations 2016. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

NYNGAN:  Homeowner Steve Read prefers to kayak over the river in his driveway than drive as he's worried about his vehicle going through all the water between his front gate and his house. Photo: GRACE RYAN

ORANGE: A car involved in a fatal accident on Ophir Road is recovered. NSW Police have declared it a critical incident. Photo: DECLAN RURENGA

 ORANGE: Daniel and Darcy Shaw at the Philip Shaw vineyard where access is being limited due to wet weather. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

PARKES: Len Chatman took out the novice welding section at this year's Parkes Show. He is pictured with the frame he designed.

PORT MACQUARIE Rachael Spurway at centre has knitted countless 'trauma teddies'

PORT STEPHENS: All Saints Anglican Church to hold blessing of animals and pet service on October 3. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

SINGLETON: Bec Bushell owes her life to the prompt actions of her 11-year-old daughter Tahlia

SINGLETON: Wife Carrying, woodchop and beef cattle judging were just a few of the highlights of day two of Singleton Show. Picture: Louise Nichols

WAGGA: Actors Tony Trench and Jo Darby are serenaded by Bob Hitchens at the Artisan Bakery

WAGGA: Brother Matt Anderson and Nick Anderson with Tulip the tipster pig, who predicted Western Bulldogs to win the AFL grand final

WAGGA: Ron Wilson of "The Pines", Ladysmith works as an agricultural contractor in the Riverina

WAGGA: Taylor Cain, Boris and Rozita Nedelkovski showing off fresh meat at the Vasha Valley Meats store in the Sturt Mall

CULCAIRN: Scott Jones, "Eurunga" Culcairn, is expected to kick off direct heading his canola crop in mid November.

DUBBO: Real estate agent Jane Donald with the new home buyers and the vendors after the property was sold at auction recently. Photo: CONTRIBUTED 

The week in pictures

Get the latest Tamworth news in your inbox