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Lindelwe Khabo, aged 38, was last seen at a home on Riesling Road, North Tamworth. Photo: Facebook.

Can you help find Lindelwe Khabo?

LAND MANAGEMENT: The Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council has been nominated for the Indigenous Land Management Award. Photo: Supplied

The region's great land carers, large and small, nominated for awards

Jacinta Dickins
18m ago

SPOKE: Tamworth hospital is among a host of New England North West towns named as spoke sites, or satellite sites, to receive the vaccine from the Newcastle hub. Photo: file

FREENew England North West COVID-19 vaccination sites revealed

Jacinta Dickins
1hr ago

MUM AND DAUGHTER: Leoni Allwell hopes a new help group for young people will help like her trans daughter Alexis Allwell. Photo: Gareth Gardener

Mother-daughter duo on a mission to help Tamworth trans teens

Andrew Messenger

SIGHT TO SEE: Dripping Rock is a small waterfall located near Boggabri. Photo: supplied

THINGS TO DODripping Rock campground proposal receives just one submission

Jessica Worboys

SMALL HALL BIG GIG: Last year's Festival of Small Halls packed out the little Currabubula Hall. Photo: Sally Alden Photography

WHAT'S ONCurrabubula locked in to host Festival of Small Halls

Caitlin Reid

FED UP: Gunnedah residents are fighting to have a burnout pad opened for public use, in an effort to get hoons off the streets.

Residents fed up with hoons launch petition for burnout pad

Caitlin Reid

New chapter: Tamworth lactation expert and midwife Maria Ryan is leaving town with husband Nick to be closer to family. To the ladies of the North West, Mrs Ryan had one thing to say: "Thank you". Photo: Gareth Gardner

After helping thousands of mums, Maria's moving on to a new chapter

Anna Falkenmire

Greyhound racing to benefit from latest reforms into tracking

GOOD NEWS'Makes our day': show of support for local things that matter

Read the sign or cop a fine: electric car charging space for users only

WHAT'S ONSomerton Hotel event to blow traditional boat races out of the water

Lindelwe Khabo, aged 38, was last seen at a home on Riesling Road, North Tamworth. Photo: Facebook.

Can you help find Lindelwe Khabo?

FED UP: Gunnedah residents are fighting to have a burnout pad opened for public use, in an effort to get hoons off the streets.

Residents fed up with hoons launch petition for burnout pad

MUM AND DAUGHTER: Leoni Allwell hopes a new help group for young people will help like her trans daughter Alexis Allwell. Photo: Gareth Gardener

Mother-daughter duo on a mission to help Tamworth trans teens

CLOSED: Tamworth Regional Council will close the town pool from Monday. Photo: File

Swimmers 'shocked' at sudden closure of city pool, one month early

REWIND: Quirindi-raised Andy Saunders celebrates a winning NRL debut. Insert: His new fiancee, former Tamworth girl Tayla Phillis. Main photo: NRL

Andy Saunders' NRL dream shaky but his love life great

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

The region's great land carers, large and small, nominated for awards

18m ago

FREENew England North West COVID-19 vaccination sites revealed

1hr ago

Can you help find Lindelwe Khabo?

07:32AM

Mother-daughter duo on a mission to help Tamworth trans teens

07:30AM

THINGS TO DODripping Rock campground proposal receives just one submission

05:30AM

Residents fed up with hoons launch petition for burnout pad

05:30AM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

From Monday, plastic straws and cutlery will be banned in SA, the first state to take the action.

SA plastics ban set to come into force

10m ago

Australia is the world's second-largest gold producer, and much of the precious metal is exported.

Aust mines produce $27bn record gold haul

17m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Does Australian coal produce much lower emissions as the PM claimed?

18m ago

Use of synthetic 'party drugs' skyrocketed in Australia and New Zealand over the New Year period.

Study reveals high use of 'party drugs'

Tim Dornin
55m ago

The AFP says Iranian expats should reject offers of payment for receiving overseas packages.

Iranian expats targeted as drug mules

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

A system of finding the location of emergency service vehicles could be a key tool during disasters.

Funding boost to ease disaster risk

Tim Dornin
2hrs ago

Josh Frydenberg says post-Jobseeker measures are being considered to help pandemic-hit industries.

Frydenberg considering aviation support

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

NEW TECH: Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson and Bathurst MP Paul Toole, with Left Turn Clyde and Landon's Mate. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

Greyhound racing to benefit from latest reforms into tracking

REWIND: Quirindi-raised Andy Saunders celebrates a winning NRL debut. Insert: His new fiancee, former Tamworth girl Tayla Phillis. Main photo: NRL

Andy Saunders' NRL dream shaky but his love life great

PLAYMAKER: Tigers under-18 halfback Pichai Dixon of Aberdeen. Photo: NSWRL

'Big game for us': U18 Tigers aim to keep momentum going

HOCKEY HOST: Tamworth Hockey Association president Ross Briggs. Photo: Peter Hardin 260221PHB003

Hockey club takes a swing to host international team at 2032 Olympics

"Pretty proud": Glen Innes' Alex Newsome will captain the Waratahs for the first time on Saturday night. Photo: Clay Cross

Alex's Super honour: Glen Innes product to captain Waratahs

Samantha Newsam

Hockey talents hit the pitch for annual Regional Challenge

PHOTOSHockey talents hit the pitch for annual Regional Challenge

Samantha Newsam

LEAN MACHINE: Lincon Smith, seen here at Greater Northern training this month, says he has never been fitter. Photo: Gareth Gardner

'I'm backing myself more now': Lincon Smith grows as a footballer and a man

Mark Bode

TAS Director of Co-curricular Huon Barrett presents Toby Inglis with his Avantias Pro
Racing team jersey.

National road cycling team selects Armidale teenager

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SPOKE: Tamworth hospital is among a host of New England North West towns named as spoke sites, or satellite sites, to receive the vaccine from the Newcastle hub. Photo: file

FREENew England North West COVID-19 vaccination sites revealed

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

HOPEFUL: Tamworth Masonic Village general manager Elizabeth Diebold. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

GOOD NEWSCOVID-19 vaccine vials just 'days away' from arriving in Tamworth

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

Sally Whyte

Andrew Leigh in question time on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERThe companies that handed back $125m in JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Janine Graham

JAB: Isaac Moore was one of the Belmont hospital staff inoculated on Wednesday. Pictures: Hunter New England Health

GOOD NEWSMeet the first nurses from the health district to get the jab

Anita Beaumont

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

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

All the glitz and glam from the red carpet of the Golden Guitars

PHOTOSAll the glitz and glam from the red carpet of the Golden Guitars

Anna Falkenmire

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

GIRL POWER: Fanny Lumsden is leading the charge at the 2021 Golden Guitar Awards, with seven nominations. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWS'A bit of equality' on show at country music's night of nights

Anna Falkenmire

MEET THE HOSTS: Golden Guitar Award winners Catherine Britt and Andrew Swift are gearing up for the industry's night of nights. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONHosts excited for country music 'family' to reunite at awards

Anna Falkenmire

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle
2hrs ago

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall.

Marshall uses parliament floor to call on council to take wall action

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall.

Marshall uses parliament floor to call on council to take wall action

Photo: Gareth Gardner

Summer rain inches closer to record with more rain on the horizon

Photo: Gareth Gardner

Summer rain inches closer to record with more rain on the horizon

IMPORTANT: Tamworth Regional Council sustainability coordinator Tracey Carr said a proposed evaporative cooler survey had been knocked back. Photo: Anna Falkenmire

Project to reveal how much water air cons guzzle down the gurgler

IMPORTANT: Tamworth Regional Council sustainability coordinator Tracey Carr said a proposed evaporative cooler survey had been knocked back. Photo: Anna Falkenmire

Project to reveal how much water air cons guzzle down the gurgler

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SMALL HALL BIG GIG: Last year's Festival of Small Halls packed out the little Currabubula Hall. Photo: Sally Alden Photography

WHAT'S ONCurrabubula locked in to host Festival of Small Halls

Caitlin Reid

FUN AHEAD: The Somerton Hotel is planning a jam-packed Saturday for locals. Photo: Somerton Hotel Facebook

WHAT'S ONSomerton Hotel event to blow traditional boat races out of the water

Jessica Worboys

MAKING CHANGE: Stand Tall co-founders Angela Farr-Jones and Jeanine Treharne in Tamworth. Photo: Peter Hardin

WHAT'S ONEvent aims to inspire and support youth to stand up tall

Anna Falkenmire

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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See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

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

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

Read the latest edition of Eat, Play, Stay and click on the cover above.

Discover the best of Tamworth and New England

Lydia Roberts

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Family home is ultimate in living | House of the Week

Family home is ultimate in living | House of the Week

Family home is ultimate in living | House of the Week

Family home is ultimate in living | House of the Week

GROWTH: Towns right across the New England North West experienced a peak in their median house price in January, and some even topped the country for the highest growth rate for inland towns in 12 months.

Tamworth house prices hit historic high as region's towns top list

GROWTH: Towns right across the New England North West experienced a peak in their median house price in January, and some even topped the country for the highest growth rate for inland towns in 12 months.

Tamworth house prices hit historic high as region's towns top list

SELL: Tamworth real estate agents Sam Spokes and Mark Sleiman said the sellers market will not last much longer.

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYTamworth sellers' market will last three more months, agent predicts

Jacinta Dickins

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Family home with inviting interiors | House of the Week

CONSERVED: Tamworth Regional Council development manager Sam Lobsey and councillor Juanita Wilson. Photo: Madeline Link

New lease of life for old railway station and residence on the cards

Madeline Link

MUM AND DAUGHTER: Leoni Allwell hopes a new help group for young people will help like her trans daughter Alexis Allwell. Photo: Gareth Gardener

Mother-daughter duo on a mission to help Tamworth trans teens

Andrew Messenger

New chapter: Tamworth lactation expert and midwife Maria Ryan is leaving town with husband Nick to be closer to family. To the ladies of the North West, Mrs Ryan had one thing to say: "Thank you". Photo: Gareth Gardner

After helping thousands of mums, Maria's moving on to a new chapter

Anna Falkenmire

WATCH OUT: Locals can now be fined if they park in the electric vehicle car charging parks in the CWA carpark. Photo: Peter Hardin

Read the sign or cop a fine: electric car charging space for users only

Jessica Worboys

MUM AND DAUGHTER: Leoni Allwell hopes a new help group for young people will help like her trans daughter Alexis Allwell. Photo: Gareth Gardener

Mother-daughter duo on a mission to help Tamworth trans teens

HOCKEY HOST: Tamworth Hockey Association president Ross Briggs. Photo: Peter Hardin 260221PHB003

Hockey club takes a swing to host international team at 2032 Olympics

Madeline Link

CLOSED: Tamworth Regional Council will close the town pool from Monday. Photo: File

Swimmers 'shocked' at sudden closure of city pool, one month early

Anna Falkenmire

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

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

Under arrest: Western Region OSG police and strike force detectives swoop on two houses in Wee Waa in March 2020. Photo: NSW Police Force

PHOTOSHeaded to trial: pair accused of stealing $50k cash in club ram raid

Anna Falkenmire
Breanna Chillingworth

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Ron Cerabona

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury

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OPINIONWhy summer sports are becoming more dangerous for kids

Amy Steel

The way forward for the Australian curriculum

OPINIONThe way forward for the Australian curriculum

Dr Fiona Mueller

Responding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

OPINIONResponding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

Peter Newman

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Father and daughter Brad and Tasha Hurley started transforming spoons into rings in the drought. Photo: Melise Coleman

Good going out jeans, now there's good going out cutlery

Samantha Townsend
2hrs ago

Exhibitor of junior, grand Ausline bull and supreme exhibit, Darryl Chapman, with judge Steve Carter, Blackjack Shorthorns, Tumut and Travis Iseppi, Thornton, Qld, with Ben Lawrence Ausmectin.

Canberra Royal Show: Ausline breed's lone star

Mark Griggs

Photo: Mark Griggs

Hillview Quigley Q18 the Champion of Champion

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs

Outdoor styling simplified

Outdoor styling simplified

Continued palette: The granny flat seen from the rear deck of the main residence. Photos: Luc Remond

Two into one does go if one is a redo

HOUSE | DESIGN

The prevalence of pyometra seems to be creeping up again. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's so important to desex dogs and cats

Dr Anne Quain

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall.

Marshall uses parliament floor to call on council to take wall action

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall.

Marshall uses parliament floor to call on council to take wall action

Photo: Gareth Gardner

Summer rain inches closer to record with more rain on the horizon

Photo: Gareth Gardner

Summer rain inches closer to record with more rain on the horizon

IMPORTANT: Tamworth Regional Council sustainability coordinator Tracey Carr said a proposed evaporative cooler survey had been knocked back. Photo: Anna Falkenmire

Project to reveal how much water air cons guzzle down the gurgler

IMPORTANT: Tamworth Regional Council sustainability coordinator Tracey Carr said a proposed evaporative cooler survey had been knocked back. Photo: Anna Falkenmire

Project to reveal how much water air cons guzzle down the gurgler