WOOLOMIN:   

IT’S the heart of a tiny community near the brimming bank of Chaffey Dam, and despite what’s been nothing short of a tumultuous 12 months, it’s beating as strong as ever.

The Woolomin Gold Rush Store was thrust in to spotlight just year ago, when the shop’s underground fuel storage leaked into the town’s ground water.

TAMWORTH: DOZENS of Nashos, war widows, family and friends gathered at the Marius Street memorial on Saturday afternoon to mark the 66th anniversary of National Service in Australia.

Rain did not deter eager athletes in Tamworth from putting their sporting skills to the test.

Here’s a look at weekend sport, thanks to Gareth Gardner.

ARMIDALE:

Armidale scored two late tries to inflict some first round blues on Robb College, while St Albert’s kicked off their premiership defence in winning style when the New England competition got underway on Saturday.

Both games were hard-fought tussles with Albies getting over a spirited Glen Innes/Guyra 29-10 and the Blues escaping with the points 33-25.

TAMWORTH:

Police are seeking public assistance to locate 72-year-old Elsa Marbas, who has been reported missing from Kootingal. 

She is believed to be in the Tamworth area, and may be travelling in a yellow Ford Eco Sport SUV registered CK46GL.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact Kootingal Police on 6760 3244, Tamworth Police on 6768 2999, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

TAMWORTH:  A teenager will appear in Tamworth Childrens’ Court today facing charges that stemmed from an alleged bashing in South Tamworth on Saturday morning.

Good Morning and welcome to Monday, we’re with you for the next two hours with all your latest news.

We’ve got some local news on the way, but while you wait, check out these fun fun facts below.

1966 – Anti Vietnam war demonstrations in US, Europe & Australia

1958 – Nikita Khrushchev becomes Soviet Premier as well as First Secretary of the Communist Party

1914 – First successful blood transfusion (in Brussels)

1625 – Charles I, King Of England, Scotland & Ireland, ascends English throne

Hamish French – 

Fossils from ancient Australia, the skull of a woolly mammoth and stunning gemstones from across the world were all in East Devonport at the weekend.

The Devonport Lapidary Club held its annual Gem and Mineral Fair at the East Devonport School gym. Read more.