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Premier Gladys Berejiklian campaigns with David Layzell in Singleton last week.

Nationals agree to relinquish opponents' domain names

Matthew Kelly
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OPEN TO ALL: An aerial view of the historic Kurrumbede grounds. Locals will be able to check out the site soon. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONDoors to historical home to be opened up to general public for first time

Jessica Worboys
2hrs ago

ALERT REMAINS: Heavy inflows to Quipolly Dam contributed to equipment issues. Photo: file.

Boil water alert remains in place for Werris Creek

Cody Tsaousis

EXOTIC POSTCARD: Rachel James and Jarrod Tickle in Havana, Cuba. Photo: Supplied

No phone, no internet, no idea about COVID: Werris Creek couple's Cuba adventure

Mark Bode

STRIKE FORCE: Almost $80,000 in cash and drugs were seized in raids in Barraba, Manilla and Tamworth. Photo: NSW Police

Police serve evidence on trio accused of large-scale drug supply

Anna Falkenmire

MARCHING ON: After having to pay their respects from driveways last year, Gunnedah locals will get the chance to take part in a dawn service and watch a march this year. Photo: file.

Anzac Day march confirmed as Gunnedah RSL sub-branch release program

Cody Tsaousis

Woolworths will trial body cameras to protect staff from being abused and attacked by shoppers.

Woolies trials body cameras for workers

Hannah Ryan

Heritage festival: The Australian Arms Hotel in Moore Creek. Photo: Supplied

THINGS TO DONod to heritage: Tamworth festival gears up for events

Contributed

Problem fixed but no end in sight for Werris Creek boil water alert

Where are the self-driving cars? Part 2 - people.

Room hire fees at The Youthie increased despite being 'rarely used'

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYHomes snapped up after large investments made in town

Premier Gladys Berejiklian campaigns with David Layzell in Singleton last week.

Nationals agree to relinquish opponents' domain names

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TOUGH YEAR: Col Murray, Susan Heyman, Jake Douglas, Chantel Payne and Dr Ian Kamerman. Photos: Gareth Gardner

EXCLUSIVEOne year COVID-free: a look back on the unforgettable year that was

Homecoming: Playing in his first game at Ken Chillingworth Oval since the 2018 grand final Brendan Rixon scored Pirates' first two tries as they made it two-from-two with a big win over Scone. Photo: Gareth Gardner 170421GGC21

PHOTOSRixon marks Ken Chillingworth return with double as Pirates thrash Scone

CONTEST: Bill Tydd was one of a handful of young players who had a big impact for the Kangaroos against the Bulldogs on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner.

Young guns lead from the front as Roos beat reigning premiers

LIVING THE DREAM: Tamworth couple Leanne and Mark Summers are the new owners at the Bendemeer Hotel. Photo: Peter Hardin

Childhood dream becomes reality for new food-loving hotel owners

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Lions roar to rare and memorable win over Bulls

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Nationals agree to relinquish opponents' domain names

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Oxley Vale Attunga wins 2021 Kevin Johnson Cup

2hrs ago

WHAT'S ONDoors to historical home to be opened up to general public for first time

2hrs ago

Boil water alert remains in place for Werris Creek

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Inverell flying high after toppling 2019 minor premiers

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Queen Elizabeth and senior royals have bid a final farewell to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Australia to remember Philip after funeral

Returned travellers in NSW infected three family members in hotel quarantine with COVID-19.

Virus jumped hotel rooms, NSW confirms

Family members followed the coffin arriving at St George's Chapel for the funeral of Prince Philip.

Queen stands alone as Philip laid to rest

Scott Morrison says he's not keen on the idea of reopening Australia's borders anytime soon.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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WA police say a teenage rider has died in a crash at a motocross event near Esperence.

Teenager killed in WA motocross crash

Tim Dornin
2hrs ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget in much better shape than predicted.

Budget position now in far better shape

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
2hrs ago

The Victorian government has allocated $80 million to projects that will provide almost 240 homes.

$80m for new housing projects in Victoria

2hrs ago

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews won't be able to return to work before the state budget on May 20.

Andrews delays return from back injury

Tim Dornin
2hrs ago

Inspirational: Quirindi captain Tom Grant says walking off after Saturday's win over Moree was a "pretty special moment". Photo: Tim Widdis

Lions roar to rare and memorable win over Bulls

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Oxley Vale Attunga wins 2021 Kevin Johnson Cup

Oxley Vale Attunga wins 2021 Kevin Johnson Cup

2hrs ago

All smiles: Inverell pose with the Neil Porter Shield following their three point triumph over Walcha. Photo: Inverell Rugby Club Facebook.

Inverell flying high after toppling 2019 minor premiers

MEMORABLE: Abby Wakely leaves No 1 on Saturday after making her AFL North West premiership debut.

'Mum's a nervous wreck': Abby Wakely swaps hockey stick for Sherrin

CONTEST: Bill Tydd was one of a handful of young players who had a big impact for the Kangaroos against the Bulldogs on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner.

Young guns lead from the front as Roos beat reigning premiers

Ben Jaffrey

EXOTIC POSTCARD: Rachel James and Jarrod Tickle in Havana, Cuba. Photo: Supplied

No phone, no internet, no idea about COVID: Werris Creek couple's Cuba adventure

Mark Bode

TIME TO STEP UP: Dean Widders believes the local community should step up and help revive rugby league.

Dean Widders says bush rugby league's malaise a 'wake-up call'

Ellen Dunger

Homecoming: Playing in his first game at Ken Chillingworth Oval since the 2018 grand final Brendan Rixon scored Pirates' first two tries as they made it two-from-two with a big win over Scone. Photo: Gareth Gardner 170421GGC21

PHOTOSRixon marks Ken Chillingworth return with double as Pirates thrash Scone

Samantha Newsam

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

TOUGH YEAR: Col Murray, Susan Heyman, Jake Douglas, Chantel Payne and Dr Ian Kamerman. Photos: Gareth Gardner

EXCLUSIVEOne year COVID-free: a look back on the unforgettable year that was

VACCINES: Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton says the federal government has ordered a total of 40 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBEROne death and 40 million doses of Pfizer on mind of regional health minister

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

TOO RELIANT: Dr Ian Kamerman wants to see more options other than just the AstraZeneca vaccine available for administering. Photo: Gareth Gardner

FREE'All eggs in one basket': GP wants more vaccines for jab rollout

Jessica Worboys

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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

BE CAREFUL: Recent rainfall events have cause heavy inflows into Quipolly Dam which is part of Werris Creek's water supply chain. Photo: file.

Problem fixed but no end in sight for Werris Creek boil water alert

BE CAREFUL: Recent rainfall events have cause heavy inflows into Quipolly Dam which is part of Werris Creek's water supply chain. Photo: file.

Problem fixed but no end in sight for Werris Creek boil water alert

FLOWING: Water in the rivers and tributaries as well as Chaffey Dam has allowed the general security water allocation to be boosted. Photo: File

Irrigators given bucketloads more water in latest allocation

FLOWING: Water in the rivers and tributaries as well as Chaffey Dam has allowed the general security water allocation to be boosted. Photo: File

Irrigators given bucketloads more water in latest allocation

UNIMPRESSED: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said he did not support a proposed water price increase. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140221GGA14

Local MP slams 40 per cent water price hike as 'disgraceful'

UNIMPRESSED: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said he did not support a proposed water price increase. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140221GGA14

Local MP slams 40 per cent water price hike as 'disgraceful'

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OPEN TO ALL: An aerial view of the historic Kurrumbede grounds. Locals will be able to check out the site soon. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONDoors to historical home to be opened up to general public for first time

Jessica Worboys
2hrs ago

Heritage festival: The Australian Arms Hotel in Moore Creek. Photo: Supplied

THINGS TO DONod to heritage: Tamworth festival gears up for events

Contributed

Ready for a picnic: vendors in Nundle are ready for Sunday's event. Photo: Peter Hardin

WHAT'S ONLooking for things to do? What's happening in and around town

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Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon

The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon

Lorraine Gordon

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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Versatile home on prestigious estate | House of the Week

Versatile home on prestigious estate | House of the Week

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TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

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Family home has inviting interiors | House of the Week

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

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Immaculate home on rural property | House of the Week

OPEN TO ALL: An aerial view of the historic Kurrumbede grounds. Locals will be able to check out the site soon. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONDoors to historical home to be opened up to general public for first time

Jessica Worboys
2hrs ago

Heritage festival: The Australian Arms Hotel in Moore Creek. Photo: Supplied

THINGS TO DONod to heritage: Tamworth festival gears up for events

Contributed

THE YOUTHIE: The Youthie has had room hire fees raised as part of Tamworth Regional Council's draft proposal.

Room hire fees at The Youthie increased despite being 'rarely used'

Madeline Link

OPEN TO ALL: An aerial view of the historic Kurrumbede grounds. Locals will be able to check out the site soon. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONDoors to historical home to be opened up to general public for first time

2hrs ago

FIGHTER: Maverick Smith was diagnosed with a rare immune system cancer as a baby. Photo: Jessica Smith

Baby Maverick in the brave fight for his life against rare cancer

Madeline Link

DOSE OF CONCERN: An elderly patient claims he has been left with kidney damage after a stay at Inverell Hospital. Photo: Jacinta Dickins, file.

EXCLUSIVEElderly man left with kidney damage claims hospital overdosed him

Madeline Link

Oxley Vale Attunga wins 2021 Kevin Johnson Cup

Oxley Vale Attunga wins 2021 Kevin Johnson Cup

2hrs ago

CONTEST: Bill Tydd was one of a handful of young players who had a big impact for the Kangaroos against the Bulldogs on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner.

Young guns lead from the front as Roos beat reigning premiers

Dad Thomas with his mini-me Aldous. Baby Aldous Leslie Clements was born on April 4, 2020 to Tamworth parents Ellymay Sheedy and Thomas Clements.

Say hello to the beautiful babies born in the region

Aoife Healy and Keith Ellis were married on August 24, 2019 at Byron Bay.
Their love story began in 2002 when they first met.
“I was enamoured with Aoife as a teenager, and I still am to this day. Eventually, our journey took different paths with Aoife finishing her university degree and I went to New Zealand playing rugby," Keith said.
Re-kindling their romance in 2016, they have been living happily in Armidale ever since.
The couple's wedding reception was hosted at a private residence in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Aoife walked down the isle to Kanye West and the couple took their first dance to a live performance of I’m Into You by Chet Faker.
“After our friends left, we spent the rest of the weekend unwinding and dining on our mini-moon. We will be having our ‘real’ honeymoon in Ireland before spending some time at a couple of our favourite places in Europe for the summer," Keith said.
“We wanted to have a day that was full of natural beauty and didn’t need to be polished. When we decided on Byron we both knew that the beach was calling us."
They also chose it for the weather.
“We just knew that was a beautiful time of year in Byron Bay and we wanted a warm sunset wedding," Keith said.

Just married: Send in your wedding photos

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Jane Freebury

Homecoming: Playing in his first game at Ken Chillingworth Oval since the 2018 grand final Brendan Rixon scored Pirates' first two tries as they made it two-from-two with a big win over Scone. Photo: Gareth Gardner 170421GGC21

PHOTOSRixon marks Ken Chillingworth return with double as Pirates thrash Scone

Samantha Newsam

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Ron Cerabona

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

Cris Kennedy

Water pressure: The Peel River near Chaffey Dam. Photo: Peter Hardin

HAVE YOUR SAYLetters to the Editor || 'What a party', and IPART independence?

Letters

Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWater underground needs as much love as the wet stuff you can see

Chris McLennan

The stains on Australia's military reputation after its involvement in Afghanistan, and the strains on many of those who participated, may well last another 50 years. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWill secrecy trump justice for murdered Afghans?

Jack Waterford

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Ted Mulligan at home in Guyra where he has lived a life full of service to his community.

The story behind Guyra's local legend

Lucy Kinbacher

The $15,000 top-priced horse, Royalle Heart Strings, with buyer Tahnee Sullivan, Forster, and vendor, Paul Dehnert, Southbrook near Toowoomba, Queensland.

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Andrew Norris

Ray White Rural stock agent Tim Bayliss, Dorrigo, with a pen of Angus weaners sold by The Ponds Farming Company during the Dorrigo sale last Friday. Photo: Supplied

North Dorrigo Angus steers top annual weaner sale at 700c/kg

Billy Jupp

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

BE CAREFUL: Recent rainfall events have cause heavy inflows into Quipolly Dam which is part of Werris Creek's water supply chain. Photo: file.

Problem fixed but no end in sight for Werris Creek boil water alert

BE CAREFUL: Recent rainfall events have cause heavy inflows into Quipolly Dam which is part of Werris Creek's water supply chain. Photo: file.

Problem fixed but no end in sight for Werris Creek boil water alert

FLOWING: Water in the rivers and tributaries as well as Chaffey Dam has allowed the general security water allocation to be boosted. Photo: File

Irrigators given bucketloads more water in latest allocation

FLOWING: Water in the rivers and tributaries as well as Chaffey Dam has allowed the general security water allocation to be boosted. Photo: File

Irrigators given bucketloads more water in latest allocation

UNIMPRESSED: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said he did not support a proposed water price increase. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140221GGA14

Local MP slams 40 per cent water price hike as 'disgraceful'

UNIMPRESSED: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson said he did not support a proposed water price increase. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140221GGA14

Local MP slams 40 per cent water price hike as 'disgraceful'