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SUPPORT: Tamworth resident Natasha Melder with her daughter Kahliah Day, who has been diagnosed with alopecia areata. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Eight-year-old alopecia sufferer is on the search for a friend

Madeline Link

ROCK ON: Musician Alan Buchan will perform live at The Pub for the first time on Friday September 28, playing covers of classic songs from the 1970's. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Buchan brings the 1970’s throwback Tamworth needed to The Pub

Madeline Link
9m ago

A tale of salt and fire: concern of lack of detail in Santos CSG plan

Jamieson Murphy
39m ago

NEW SKILL: Caryina Christian School Year 6 student Ashlee Collins is learning the saxophone as part of a research project for slow readers. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Under the microscope: Carinya students learn music to improve reading

Madeline Link
2hrs ago

Narrabri gears up for half a billion dollar inland rail spend

Jamieson Murphy

ANSWERS: Shooters, Fisher and Farmers Tamworth candidate Jeff Bacon has called on Nationals MP Kevin Anderson to act to police shortages. Photo: Gareth Gardner 060918GGC05

Not enough police to monitor sex offenders in region: association

Jacob McArthur

Govt knocks back drought-stricken farmers’ plea for more Vickery time

Jamieson Murphy

Licence to scan: A radiographer prepares a patient for the MRI machine at Tamworth hospital. Photo: Peter Hardin 020218PHA031

Hospital hopes for one of 20 new Medicare licences for MRI unit

Carolyn Millet

Partial paraplegic Fiona Sing wants ‘fair go’ under NDIS

Roadwork and diversion updates available through new app

Stars to visit region to help tackle the drought

Foodbank NSW pitches-in for locals impacted by drought

SUPPORT: Tamworth resident Natasha Melder with her daughter Kahliah Day, who has been diagnosed with alopecia areata. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Eight-year-old alopecia sufferer is on the search for a friend

Judith and Harold Law.

Hal remembered for cheeky smile and loving nature

Golden effort: Nicholas Makeham took out the open 400m at his last GPS athletics championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Saturday.

Golden finale for TAS athetics captain at AAGPS Championships

Licence to scan: A radiographer prepares a patient for the MRI machine at Tamworth hospital. Photo: Peter Hardin 020218PHA031

Hospital hopes for one of 20 new Medicare licences for MRI unit

DISAPPOINTED: Partial paraplegic Fiona Sing said the NDIA won't support her Paralympic dreams. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Partial paraplegic Fiona Sing wants ‘fair go’ under NDIS

Foodbank NSW pitches-in for locals impacted by drought

Buchan brings the 1970’s throwback Tamworth needed to The Pub

9m ago

A tale of salt and fire: concern of lack of detail in Santos CSG plan

39m ago

Under the microscope: Carinya students learn music to improve reading

2hrs ago

Narrabri gears up for half a billion dollar inland rail spend

08:00AM

Not enough police to monitor sex offenders in region: association

08:00AM

Eight-year-old alopecia sufferer is on the search for a friend

05:30AM

Golden effort: Nicholas Makeham took out the open 400m at his last GPS athletics championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Saturday.

Golden finale for TAS athetics captain at AAGPS Championships

Sportsdesk

Sally Torrens had success at Barraba.

Sally Torrens’ old stager Stirling Shadow’s a stayer alright

Ben Jaffrey

Dean Widders will visit the region with other rugby league stars to help tackle the drought.

Stars to visit region to help tackle the drought

Golden effort: Nicholas Makeham took out the open 400m at his last GPS athletics championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Saturday.

Golden finale for TAS athetics captain at AAGPS Championships

Tamworth over-50s down New England by five wickets

Sportsdesk

TRY TIME: Glen Innes local Alex Newsome found himself in open space to score a try for the Country Eagles in Armidale on Sunday. The Eagles went down in the clash against Canberra.

Country Eagles downed in Bellevue Oval clash | Photos | Video

Ellen Dunger

Dawn Fraser will be the special guest at the celebrations. Photo: Supplied.

Werris Creek pool is celebrating 50 years as a community asset

Newsroom

STAR MEN: Tamworth stargazers Garry Cooper, Geoff Tall and Grant Quinn spruiking the astronomy club. Photo: Gareth Gardner 230918GGB01

Families flock to Victoria Park for fun day out in the sun

MAKING A SPLASH: Joanne Stead, Bec Browning and Renae Madams are celebrating the opening of the new gallery and arts centre. Photo: Peter Hardin 170918PHE004

New gallery makes a splash with speed painting, show opening

Carolyn Millet

Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

Committed to service: Consumer review and comparison website Canstar Blue highlighted Pennytel's longer-than-usual opening hours of its Australian call centre, and its streamlined mobile plans.

Value is more than price

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Picturesque: Set on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik's old town has served as the backdrop for many films and television shows and is full of history and adventure.

Cruise the Mediterranean’s medieval cities

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Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

TEAMWORK: The Content Studio works closely with its customers to create a campaign that will resonate with their audience.

Five ways the Content Studio can sell your unique story

Emma Brown

GAME CHANGER: Sponsored content has changed the way successful businesses talk about themselves allowing them to be thought leaders in their fields.

How sponsored content has changed the way successful businesses talk about themselves

Emma Brown

POWER PLAY: Tamworth Regional Council eyes off million dollar renewable push.

Council $1.1m power play signals shift to solar power

Jacob McArthur

House of the week: family-friendly and decked out for summer

HOTW Cover Sept 22

SUPPORT: Tamworth resident Natasha Melder with her daughter Kahliah Day, who has been diagnosed with alopecia areata. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Eight-year-old alopecia sufferer is on the search for a friend

Madeline Link

An architectural render of the Anzac Memorial’s new Hall of Service. Image courtesy: JPW, Anzac Memorial

Unearthed soon: region’s Diggers to be honoured in artwork

Carolyn Millet

Fun and dance takes centre stage at annual Nundle Bush Bash

Madeline Link

SUPPORT: Tamworth resident Natasha Melder with her daughter Kahliah Day, who has been diagnosed with alopecia areata. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Eight-year-old alopecia sufferer is on the search for a friend

Bridgett-Lee Ferris, 6. 220918GGC15

Pigs fly out of the gates to raise dosh for the chopper

Carolyn Millet

DRAMA: Tamworth's Helen O'Grady Drama Academy director Ben Mettam.

Curtains open on new drama academy for Tamworth’s budding actors

Madeline Link

Tamworth netballers hit the court for third round | Photos

Foodbank NSW pitches-in for locals impacted by drought

Tom Mitchell awarded the 2018 Brownlow Medal

Fun and dance takes centre stage at annual Nundle Bush Bash

Davy lauds gritty Souths defence after grand final triumph | Photos

Samantha Newsam

Back on top: Workies avenged last year's grand final disappointment with a 4-nil win over Tudor Wests to be crowned men's champions for the ninth time in 10 years.

Workies deliver “unbelievable” defensive performance

Samantha Newsam

2018 Northern Inland Football grand finals | Photos

Sportsdesk

TWO IN A ROW: David Palmer and Gavin Thompson hoist the premiership trophy high. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

North Companions claim a second straight title | Photos, video

Ben Jaffrey

Letter to the Editor || Saving the Hills of Gold || Kerry Fitts

Opinion

Tales to tell: The 2017 Ride for the Chopper crew after they finished their ride in September last year. The ride takes off again on Friday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

On ya bike: Why I Ride for the Chopper | Opinion

Breanna Chillingworth

As Australian as a pack of hooligans

Laurie Barber

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Former priest Brian Spillane is accused of sexually assaulting a boy in 1964.

Ex-priest charged with alleged boy abuse

13m ago

BIG HEART: Matthew Richards with his son Max, 2, and Max's beloved bike. Picture: Scott Gelston

One man’s plan to get 100 bikes to 100 kids for Christmas

39m ago

The carcasses of 136 wedge-tailed eagles were recently found hidden in East Gippsland.

Jail over killing of eagles in a Victorian first

44m ago

Neville Donohue has been jailed for lying to a Victorian court about having a terminal brain tumour.

Fake Vic war vet jailed for cancer lie

58m ago

Scott Morrison spruiked his government's infrastructure investment at a western Sydney rail yard.

Hi-vis Morrison spruiks infrastructure

Hannah Higgins
1hr ago

Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt says he supports a star-rating system for residential aged-care.

Minister open to more cameras in aged care

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

PM wants new day to recognise indigenous

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has no immediate plans to visit the White House.

Morrison not busting to visit Trump in US

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Reducing tremor can make a world of difference on day-to-day function, increasing the patient’s ability to work [if they are still young] and to live life to the fullest.

Stop the shaking: options for brain injury-induced tremor

Healthshare

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Warning signs: Learning how to read a dog’s body language is a must: dogs always show signs that warn people that they might become aggressive, and knowing what these signs are could help prevent an attack.

Preventing dog attacks is everyone’s responsibility

RSPCA