The Northern Daily Leader
Monday, 11 December 2023
Two local faces have returned to the region with a new title.
Tess Kelly • 2hrs ago
Cost of Living
Tamworth council explores options in the face of rate hike.
Jonathan Hawes
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The 85-year-old woman tragically passed away in hospital.
Tess Kelly
The 85-year-old woman died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Inverell. Picture file
The South African starred in tricky conditions.
Zac Lowe
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Josh Richards starred with the bat for his adopted club in a nailbiting T20 on Saturday. Picture by Mark Bode.
Experts have weighed in on the nation's latest Covid surge.
Jessica Coates
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An out-of-this world mystery has finally been solved.
Jessica Coates
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The seven occupants of the International Space Station have solved a mystery.
The Oxley Highway was closed while officers freed the woman.
Tess Kelly
Driver trapped after three-car crash closed highway, multiple hospitalisations
Weather
'Muffin Man' returned home as Tamworth continues to swelter.
Rachel Gray
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RFS aims to get on top of situations before more hot weather hits.
Rachel Clark
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Fire crews prepare to head to a fire ground to battle a blaze. Picture from NSW RFS Narrabri Brigade facebook
Jacob and Tahlia Smith have benefited in many ways from their time in Brisbane.
Zac Lowe
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The developer may have to pay $1.27 million for a 'parking shortfall'.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council is set to make a major decision on the future of the CBD at their next meeting on Tuesday, December 12. File picture by Peter Hardin
The court heard the woman was subject to 'cowardly' violence.
Tess Kelly
Adam Wayne Newton was sentenced to three years behind bars in Tamworth District Court. Picture file
The 20 charges related to allegations of domestic violence offences.
Tess Kelly
Shannon Suey was refused bail in Tamworth Local Court. Picture file
NRL hopeful Kobe Bone has a stunning and smart new girlfriend.
Mark Bode
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More than 400 people bought tickets to O'Grady Drama's 2023 show.
Jonathan Hawes
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Miah Anderson, Tayla Yeo, and Chloe Farrell in costume, ready to perform at OGrady Drama Tamworth's end-of-year showcase in the Capitol Theatre. Picture by Gareth Gardner
What's on
What are tourists wanting from Tamworth this festive season?
Rachel Gray
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It's a season packed with entertainment.
Cast members from the 2023 production of 'Shrek the Musical' on stage at the Capitol Theatre. Picture by Tamworth Camera Club
Tangaratta was the hottest place to be in more ways than one.
Jonathan Hawes
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Michelle Hobbs and Hannah Caterer with Mitch and Alex Hobbs, ready to fill the air with festive tunes at 'It's a Tangraratta Christmas!' Picture by Gareth Gardner
The Tamworth teen is equipped with a have-a-crack attitude.
Mark Bode
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"I think it's OK not to know what you wanna do," year 12 student Riley Gentle says of life post-school. Picture by Mark Bode
What's on
The exhibition is on at NERAM until February 4.
Newsroom
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'I think today we showed what we wanna be about. '
Mark Bode
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Hayden Baker grips and rips it. Picture by Gareth Gardner
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'This experience brought the whole family even closer together.'
Anna Houlahan
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More than 900 pharmacies will operate under the same company.
Jessica Coates
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'Rare opportunity': Chemist Warehouse reveals massive $8 billion merger plan
Dozens of students achieved the highest possible rank of 99.95.
Anna Houlahan Anna McGuinness
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Dux Kate Thompson with Year 1 and Prep students at Wycheproof College. Picture supplied
William Swale, 66, has been remanded in custody until December 15.
Lucy Williams
The South African starred in tricky conditions.
Zac Lowe
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Jacob and Tahlia Smith have benefited in many ways from their time in Brisbane.
Zac Lowe
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Tahlia and Jacob Smith have grown as swimmers and people during their time in Brisbane. Picture supplied.
NRL hopeful Kobe Bone has a stunning and smart new girlfriend.
Mark Bode
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Kobe Bone and Jodan Watson have been an item for three months. Picture supplied
The unusual occurrence has been widely shared on social media.
Cameron Mee
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The Tamworth teen is equipped with a have-a-crack attitude.
Mark Bode
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"I think it's OK not to know what you wanna do," year 12 student Riley Gentle says of life post-school. Picture by Mark Bode
'I think today we showed what we wanna be about. '
Mark Bode
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Hayden Baker grips and rips it. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Friday night was a high point for Stacy Smith and Tamworth touch.
Zac Lowe
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Many others in the Tamworth Touch Association recognise the importance of the role Stacy Smith has played in recent years. Picture by Zac Lowe.
The Tamworth teen has inked an excellent new deal.
Mark Bode
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"He seems as happy as I've ever heard him," Michael Spinks says of his son, Logan. Picture by Mark Bode

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The top street had more than a $20 million median house price.
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Noel Whittaker and Rachel Lane want to make downsizing 'simple'.
Steve Evans
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Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Despite 13 interest rate rises since May property prices are still on the up.
Jen Melocco
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Nothing to do but move in and enjoy your new rural lifestyle
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Embrace tranquility and lifestyle of grand Glenrockie on Namoi River
More than 400 people bought tickets to O'Grady Drama's 2023 show.
Jonathan Hawes
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Got an event coming up? Let us know about it and we'll include it in our Community Notices.
Newsroom
Tamworth Railway Station.
What are tourists wanting from Tamworth this festive season?
Rachel Gray
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The happy friendly smiling faces at the Tamworth Visitor Centre, located behind the big Golden Guitar on Goonoo Goonoo Road, are Rob Morgan-Jones, left, Renae Townsend, Chris Power and Nick Lewis. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
It's a season packed with entertainment.
Cast members from the 2023 production of 'Shrek the Musical' on stage at the Capitol Theatre. Picture by Tamworth Camera Club
The exhibition is on at NERAM until February 4.
Newsroom
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Judy Wilford's daughters Meg and Naomi with some of the treasures collected over their mothers life which make up part of the collection in the exhibition A Stitch In Time.

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What are tourists wanting from Tamworth this festive season?
Rachel Gray
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Troy Cassar-Daley will be performing in Tamworth on January 25
Rachel Gray
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Australian country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley will be performing on Tamworth on January 25, 2023. Picture by Peter Hardin
Country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley visited Timbumburi school.
Rachel Gray
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Lara Tongue with Troy Cassar-Daley and Cooper Morgan at Timbumburi Primary in Tamworth. Picture by Peter Hardin
'Max is the living embodiment of the Tamworth industry.'
Rachel Clark
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All profits will go towards Lifeline's crisis support centre.
Rachel Clark
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TRC country music festival manager Barry Harley, Tamworth City Toyota dealer principal Tim Easy, and Lifeline Northern NSW general manager Michael Were show off the iconic straw hats. Picture by Peter Hardin
Ashleigh Dallas and Aleyce Simmons are also taking on ambassador roles.
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Five time Golden Guitar winner Ashleigh Dallas and Aleyce Simmons have been announced as Tamworth City Toyota Ambassadors for the next 12 months. Picture by Peter Hardin.
Manilla-born Jimbo Stokes is among the 10 finalists for the Star Maker crown.
Rachel Gray
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Jimbo Stokes from Scone, left, Brisbane's Piper Rodrigues, current Star Maker champion Loren Ryan, Jake Whittaker from Qld, and Gemma Beech from Singleton in Tamworth ahead of the 2024 country music festival. Picture by Gareth Gardner
His tour with Luke Combs is done, now Lane is focused on his HSC.
Tess Kelly
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Tamworth's Lane Pittman opened for American country music star Luke Combs for the Australian and New Zealand leg of his tour. Picture by Cam Brown

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The dam will hold enough water to fill 120 Olympic swimming pools.
Jonathan Hawes
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The stream of funds will only continue if the project swims.
Jonathan Hawes
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State water minister Rose Jackson announced funding for Tamworth's water security with mayor Russell Webb at the Wastewater Treatment Facility in Westdale on Tuesday, October 24. Picture by Peter Hardin
'This has the potential to lower people's water bills,' Water Minister says.
Jonathan Hawes
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NSW DPE manager of water efficiency Jethro Laidlaw, Taggle business development executive Steven Cato, NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson, and Tamworth mayor Russell Webb announced a new water saving study on Tuesday. Picture by Peter Hardin
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Two local faces have returned to the region with a new title.
Tess Kelly • 2hrs ago
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Tamworth council explores options in the face of rate hike.
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Tamworth council is considering policy changes to provide vulnerable groups with more "flexibility" in paying their rates. File picture by Gareth Gardner
RFS aims to get on top of situations before more hot weather hits.
Rachel Clark
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Fire crews prepare to head to a fire ground to battle a blaze. Picture from NSW RFS Narrabri Brigade facebook
The developer may have to pay $1.27 million for a 'parking shortfall'.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council is set to make a major decision on the future of the CBD at their next meeting on Tuesday, December 12. File picture by Peter Hardin
Two local faces have returned to the region with a new title.
Tess Kelly • 2hrs ago
Tamworth council explores options in the face of rate hike.
Jonathan Hawes
No comments
Tamworth council is considering policy changes to provide vulnerable groups with more "flexibility" in paying their rates. File picture by Gareth Gardner
Experts have weighed in on the nation's latest Covid surge.
Jessica Coates
No comments
File photo
The 85-year-old woman tragically passed away in hospital.
Tess Kelly
The 85-year-old woman died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Inverell. Picture file
The South African starred in tricky conditions.
Zac Lowe
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Josh Richards starred with the bat for his adopted club in a nailbiting T20 on Saturday. Picture by Mark Bode.
I hung my self-worth on a number and wanted to achieve my best.
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The same can't be said for stepping into an IKEA labyrinth.
John Hanscombe
Flat pack frustration is no joke, but I love this process. Picture Shutterstock
Complex employment changes will not help those scraping by.
Luke Achterstraat
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Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
The MG Cyberster electric convertible has been confirmed for an Australian launch in the second half of 2024.
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MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
The Australian-market MG 5 sedan is set to get more safety equipment during 2024, though just what will be added is unclear.
William Stopford
MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
Costco Australia members can get discounts on new cars, but only in New South Wales, Queensland or Victoria for now.
Jade Credentino
Costco Australia wants to sell you a new car
The Senior
CHSP recipients won't go onto Support at Home until 2027.
Eileen Wood
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
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Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied

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The Land
Interstate buyers secure top-priced female at Reiland sale.
Helen Decosta
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Natural capital will be an important asset for farmers in the future.
Dan Holmes
Rebecca Gorman on her farm 35km East of Wagga. Picture supplied
A plant in bloom is a gorgeous gift, especially when contained in a beautiful ceramic pot.
Fiona Ogilvie
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Flowers of blue hydrangea Blueberries and Cream turn pink or red in alkaline soil.
How a fashion faux pas became the must-have this festive season.
Amy Martin
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Books are great Christmas gifts. Check out Noel Whittaker's list.
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