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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Alison Shorten remembers her brother Daryl Corcoran, who was murdered, as a kind and gentle soul. Photo: Gareth Gardner 130521GGE02

EXCLUSIVEHeartbroken sister remembers victim stabbed 86 times in brutal attack

Madeline Link

LINE DISCONNECTED: Telstra is considering removing the payphone outside of 612 Goonoo Goonoo Road. Photo: Gareth Gardner

HAVE YOUR SAYTelstra may hang up on local payphone due to lack of use

Jessica Worboys

Stepped aside: Gareth Ward.

BREAKINGGareth Ward steps aside, denies sexual violence-related allegations

Ben Langford

TWO DECADES: Retained firefighter Josh Chisholm wearing the same uniform at age 4 and age 24. Photo: supplied

It took 20 years, but now he's living his firefighting dream

Andrew Messenger

HEARING: Michael Foxman fronted court on Wednesday. Photos: File

EXCLUSIVECourt hears of Foxman's requests for affidavits after 'sex show'

Anna Falkenmire

SPREAD THE NEWS: Tamworth Regional Council economic and destination coordinator Kate Baker. Photo: Gareth Gardner 130521GGC04

Support to spread the word far and wide for local event organisers

Madeline Link

HAVE A GO: NSW Basketball walking basketball facilitator Alisha Brighton coaches walking basketball in Tamworth. Photo: Gareth Gardner 110521GGF02

THINGS TO DOTake it easy with a slower-paced game of walking basketball

Madeline Link

Photo: NSW Rural Crime Prevention Team

Detectives appeal for help after cattle fall from truck in theft

Billy Jupp

Free mouse bait and cash to combat plague

We need a minister for solving rural health crisis: Chaffey

War of words erupts over western NSW mice plague

'All good': stabbing-accused's adjournment after evidence served

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Alison Shorten remembers her brother Daryl Corcoran, who was murdered, as a kind and gentle soul. Photo: Gareth Gardner 130521GGE02

EXCLUSIVEHeartbroken sister remembers victim stabbed 86 times in brutal attack

SPREAD THE NEWS: Tamworth Regional Council economic and destination coordinator Kate Baker. Photo: Gareth Gardner 130521GGC04

Support to spread the word far and wide for local event organisers

Case adjourned: Police tape and officers stand guard at multiple crime scenes on Goonoo Goonoo Road on February 20. Photo: Gareth Gardner

'All good': stabbing-accused's adjournment after evidence served

ROSES FOR CAUSE: Lexi Bartlett (pictured here with mum, Tara) has cystic fibrosis (CF). Mrs Bartlett is raising funds for 65 Roses Day for CF research. Photo: Gareth Gardner

GOOD NEWSWhy one red rose could help change the life of two Tamworth kids

THE FIGHTER: Liam Mckillop is a Tamworth teen chasing his Muay Thai dreams. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Tamworth's Notorious one: Liam Mckillop's diminutive ferocity

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

HAVE YOUR SAYTelstra may hang up on local payphone due to lack of use

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Tamworth's Notorious one: Liam Mckillop's diminutive ferocity

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The fabulous Tom Ison keeps on winning

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Taipans locked and loaded for State Cup

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BREAKINGGareth Ward steps aside, denies sexual violence-related allegations

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EXCLUSIVEHeartbroken sister remembers victim stabbed 86 times in brutal attack

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A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

Man charged over Brisbane woman's death

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese has made social housing the centrepiece of his budget reply speech.

Albanese makes $10b social housing pitch

Labor leader Anthony Albanese pledged a $10 billion housing future fund in his budget reply speech.

Labor reveals new policies in budget reply

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021Albanese pledges $10 billion housing rescue plan in Labor's budget reply

FAMILY: Phillip Leitch and daughter Mieka will compete against each other in the annual Keith Ryall Memorial Jousting Tournament at Kryal Castle. Picture: Adam Trafford

Jousting legacy carries on to a new generation

Michelle Smith

Police are investigating NSW MP Gareth Ward over allegations of sexual violence-related offences.

NSW MP Ward facing sexual violence probe

Tiffanie Turnbull

There have been just under three million doses administered in the national vaccination rollout.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The Quandamooka people will jointly manage parts of Moreton Island with the state government.

Traditional owners reclaim Moreton Island

Tracey Ferrier

THE FIGHTER: Liam Mckillop is a Tamworth teen chasing his Muay Thai dreams. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Tamworth's Notorious one: Liam Mckillop's diminutive ferocity

GALE FORCE: Karaoke Rock and Madi Young win at Dubbo on Sunday. Photo: Coffee Photography

The fabulous Tom Ison keeps on winning

GLORY SEEKERS: (L-R) Jason Smith, Kurt Hartmann, Michael Rutherford, Liam Hatch, Shane Kilby and Melissa Watson. Photo: Supplied

Taipans locked and loaded for State Cup

Playing Josh Hodgson as a loose forward could be just what the Canberra Raiders need. Photo: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

HAVE A GO: NSW Basketball walking basketball facilitator Alisha Brighton coaches walking basketball in Tamworth. Photo: Gareth Gardner 110521GGF02

THINGS TO DOTake it easy with a slower-paced game of walking basketball

Madeline Link

HOLD ON: Colby Edgar and Blake Christie competed at the Australian Mini Bull Championships. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Top results for duo Australian Mini Bull Championships

Ben Jaffrey

TOP PERFORMER: Tom Hunt will play his 100th game for the New England Nomads this Saturday.

Milestone match for New England Nomads' Tom Hunt

Ellen Dunger

ON FIRE: Clayton Gallagher is pictured here on the William Freedman-trained Frankly Savvy after winning at Coonabarabran last month. The Moree-born, Narromine-based hoop has been in sensational form ever since, riding 14 winners from his last 48 rides. Photo: Racing Photography

Clayton Gallagher's rich vein of form continues

Jeff Hanson

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

Colin Harrison gets a COVID-19 vaccination from nurse Sue Keeping. Picture: Simon Bennett

GPs call for local vaccination 'mega hub' outside of Sydney

Gabriel Fowler

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

STATUE: Tamworth Country Music Festival organiser Barry Harley and mayor Col Murray. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Festival organisers pull out all of the stops with statue for 2022

Madeline Link

UP NEXT: A committee has formed to raise funds to create a statue of John Williamson. Photo: Peter Hardin, file.

Race against time to fund and make life-sized statue before festival

Madeline Link

TRADEMARK: Tamworth Regional Council councillor Glenn Inglis wants an audit of the city's intellectual assets. Photo: Peter Hardin

Iconic country music capital trademark™ could be up for the taking

Madeline Link

STATUE: Tamworth Country Music Festival organiser Barry Harley and mayor Col Murray. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Festival organisers pull out all of the stops with statue for 2022

HAPPY DAYS: Michael Maizey said the COVID-safe country music concerts at Moonshiners were enjoyed by locals and tourists. Photo: Peter Hardin

'Reflecting' on what festival means to the country music capital

Anna Falkenmire

'Just happy to be here': masks can't hide excitement at awards

UPDATED'Just happy to be here': masks can't hide excitement at awards

Anna Falkenmire

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level

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Multiple Golden Guitar winner Fanny Lumsden is returning to the Shire on Friday 28 May.

THINGS TO DOFanny Lumsden and Hurricane Fall to headline performances

Your guide | Who's doing what and when in our community

THINGS TO DOYour guide | Who's doing what and when in our community

RALLY: Manilla Antique Machinery Group president Tim Scanlon. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONHave a tinker and step back in time machine at vintage rally

Madeline Link

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Lorraine Gordon

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Feel at home in this stunning location | 91 Carthage Street

Feel at home in this stunning location | 91 Carthage Street

Feel at home in this stunning location | 91 Carthage Street

Feel at home in this stunning location | 91 Carthage Street

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

BIG BOOST: Preston Rowe Paterson's Bruce Sharrock is hopeful a new course will take the strain off local property valuers. Photo: Gareth Gardner.

Reinforcements to arrive for Tamworth property valuers

Cody Tsaousis

House of the Week | Charming cottage close to city's CBD

House of the Week | Charming cottage close to city's CBD

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

LINE DISCONNECTED: Telstra is considering removing the payphone outside of 612 Goonoo Goonoo Road. Photo: Gareth Gardner

HAVE YOUR SAYTelstra may hang up on local payphone due to lack of use

Jessica Worboys

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Alison Shorten remembers her brother Daryl Corcoran, who was murdered, as a kind and gentle soul. Photo: Gareth Gardner 130521GGE02

EXCLUSIVEHeartbroken sister remembers victim stabbed 86 times in brutal attack

Madeline Link

TWO DECADES: Retained firefighter Josh Chisholm wearing the same uniform at age 4 and age 24. Photo: supplied

It took 20 years, but now he's living his firefighting dream

Andrew Messenger

LINE DISCONNECTED: Telstra is considering removing the payphone outside of 612 Goonoo Goonoo Road. Photo: Gareth Gardner

HAVE YOUR SAYTelstra may hang up on local payphone due to lack of use

SPREAD THE NEWS: Tamworth Regional Council economic and destination coordinator Kate Baker. Photo: Gareth Gardner 130521GGC04

Support to spread the word far and wide for local event organisers

Madeline Link

HAVE A GO: NSW Basketball walking basketball facilitator Alisha Brighton coaches walking basketball in Tamworth. Photo: Gareth Gardner 110521GGF02

THINGS TO DOTake it easy with a slower-paced game of walking basketball

Madeline Link

DARK DAYS: Bad//Dreems guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron, top right, admits it was difficult spending the majority of 2020 dislocated from the music industry. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICBad//Dreems guitarist reflects on nightmarish tour

Rhiannan Iffland diving from a hot air balloon in the Hunter.

Watch the incredible moment a diver jumps from a hot air balloon into a dam

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

RALLY: Manilla Antique Machinery Group president Tim Scanlon. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONHave a tinker and step back in time machine at vintage rally

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

Josh Leeson

FAKE LEG, REAL CHARGES: A man was stopped with a mannequin's leg hanging out his boot.

See the moment a leg hanging out of a car boot draws police attention

Matt McLennan

Mice 'flowing like water' out of truck as plague shows no signs of abating

Mice 'flowing like water' out of truck as plague shows no signs of abating

Telden Nelson

Keeping the play alive: Tamworth's Nicole Hamilton tries to slip an offload away as she is sandwiched by two Barbarians defenders.

PHOTOS'They're getting better and better': Season a learning curve for new-look Magpies

Samantha Newsam

NO VISION: The Morrison government's budget looks to keep the good numbers through the election. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONHewson's View | This was an election budget on steroids

John Hewson

Playing Josh Hodgson as a loose forward could be just what the Canberra Raiders need. Photo: Matt Blyth/Getty Images

OPINIONLaurie Daley | Canberra Raiders, Josh Hodgson look to right the ship

Laurie Daley

Engineer Christ Barfoot says the only way to ensure the valley's future is for new industry to fill the void left by the power plants' closure. Picture: Tom Melville

REAL AUSTRALIAChange hurts in the fading coal industry

Tom Melville

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Police are investigating NSW MP Gareth Ward over allegations of sexual violence-related offences.

NSW MP facing sexual violence probe

Tiffanie Turnbull

Rohan Wiley from the North Coast Community College working with Myles Young, farm manager at the Myrtle Trading Company at Wyrallah via Lismore this week.

Farm support for essential oil

Jamie Brown

Rob and Anna Mulligan, Salway, Walcha have returned to full stock numbers in the wake of the drought.

Pasture 'priority' proves vital in drought recovery

Billy Jupp

Rally driving takes one look at understeer and then sprays gravel in its face. Photo: Shutterstock.

Getting the car slowed and turned on various surfaces

Sam Hollier

SHIVERS: Keeping warm and comfortable at home during winter is easier than your think. Photo: Shutterstock.

Smart ways to keep warm during winter

Main photo: Mitsubishi Motors Australia

Your motoring future is electric - well, at least partially

Sam Hollier

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level