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DEJA VU: More burnouts were performed on Tamworth sports fields over the weekend, further frustrating TRC's Anton Logan. Photo: Peter Hardin 020821PHB009

'Frustrating': Vandals target Tamworth sports fields again

Cody Tsaousis

Getting on with it: Vice-Chancellor Brigid Heywood said the UNE will work on master planning for Tamworth's UNE project this year. Photo: Andrew Messenger

Council and UNE come together in formal partnership

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All this while Pfizer jabs have been redirected from a number of NSW regional centres.

DIGESTVulnerable kids eligible for Pfizer; jabs redirected from the regions

Janine Graham
2hrs ago

Pfizer vaccine appointments are being cancelled in the region as available supplies are diverted to Sydney. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer bookings cancelled, but we're here to help

Cody Tsaousis, Vanessa Arundale and Daisy Huntly
1hr ago

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

Anna Falkenmire
2hrs ago

LAWN CARE: A mob of about six or seven cattle attracted the attention of neighbours on McKinlay Place on Monday. Photo: Mandy Burke

Udder disbelief as mob of cows graze on front lawn in suburban street

Madeline Link

Regional publisher ACM will participate in the journalism training and traineeship programs of the Digital News Academy announced by Google in partnership with News Corp Australia.

Google's digital boost for local news

'That question offends me': 207 cases as Premier denies certain seats targeted

BREAKING'That question offends me': 207 cases as Premier denies certain seats targeted

Matt Carr

Upping the ante: rebates for NSW farmers battling mice

Tamworth business award nominations highest in six years

Battery projects to rival world's biggest proposed for New England

'Only because it's COVID': further delays in taxi rank assault case

DEJA VU: More burnouts were performed on Tamworth sports fields over the weekend, further frustrating TRC's Anton Logan. Photo: Peter Hardin 020821PHB009

'Frustrating': Vandals target Tamworth sports fields again

LAWN CARE: A mob of about six or seven cattle attracted the attention of neighbours on McKinlay Place on Monday. Photo: Mandy Burke

Udder disbelief as mob of cows graze on front lawn in suburban street

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

DERBY: The Swans finished strongly against the Kangaroos. Photos: Ben Jaffrey

Photos from the Swans-Roos women's derby clash

Picture: Shutterstock

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

Regional publisher ACM will participate in the journalism training and traineeship programs of the Digital News Academy announced by Google in partnership with News Corp Australia.

Google's digital boost for local news

Council and UNE come together in formal partnership

1hr ago

Pfizer bookings cancelled, but we're here to help

1hr ago

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

New NIAS CEO announced to take over from James Cooper

16:30PM

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

16:00PM

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

15:44PM

Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says Queenslanders must lock down "really, really hard".

Qld braces for surge in COVID-19 cases

1hr ago

A large blaze at Victoria's "big battery" project has been brought under control.

Big battery fire brought under control

1hr ago

GLOBAL SOLUTION: CH4 Global co-founder Steve Meller with some of the seaweed that will be turned into a feed supplement for livestock. Photo supplied

Methane-busting seaweed industry begins growing in SA

1hr ago

Labor has vowed to set up a fund to tackle homelessness and improve housing affordability.

Labor, Libs at odds over housing crisis

1hr ago

Garrwa and Yanyuwa man Gadrian Hoosan says he no longer wants the NLC to represent his interests.

NT land council lashed over fracking talks

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

The AFP's Andrew Donoghoe says police have dismantled a group seeking to overthrow the government.

Plot to oust government, replace AFP

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Ian Turner, who took his own life, had seven deployments in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.

PTSD soldier's case complex, inquest told

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

ALL SMILES: Evie Wagner was given a second chance at life thanks to an organ donor.

Bubbly youngster given second chance at life thanks to kind donor

Monique Patterson
1hr ago

NEW ROLE: James Cooper has left NIAS to become Wests Entertainment Group deputy CEO. Photo: Gareth Gardner

New NIAS CEO announced to take over from James Cooper

Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

DERBY: The Swans finished strongly against the Kangaroos. Photos: Ben Jaffrey

Photos from the Swans-Roos women's derby clash

WINNER: Steven Chung crosses the line first in the Barton Lane Practice Half Marathon. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

Triple threat: Chung wins crown at running festival

Jo Weston will play her 100th game when the Melbourne Vixens meet the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Netball tie to go ahead without Super fans

CLUTCH: Bailey Taylor's one-pointer on Sunday got the Bears over the line against the Boars. Photo: Mark Bode

Taylor field goal 'wobbles over' to secure Norths victory

Geoff Newling

COMPANION ANIMAL: Gundagai's Joyce Langfield enjoys a visit from Fern. Fern has been adopted by Kimberley Fairall (left) and her family pet, Riley. Photos: SUPPLIED.

Fern grows in new companion role

Michael Cowley

BRICK WALL: Lachlan Smith has produced a standout display for South United. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOS'The boys are pretty upbeat': Souths in second spot after win

Mark Bode

DANCERS: The Stars of Tamworth 2021 event will take the stage and kick off on Saturday night to raise money cancer. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONSpotlight to shine on the stars as they spin for a good cause

Anna Falkenmire

Community notices: Want to know what's happening around town?

FREECommunity notices: Want to know what's happening around town?

PUBLIC MEETING: Tamworth's University reference group member Adel Mazoudier said the Monday meeting was the first in two years. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONPublic meeting first chance for Tamworth to scrutinise UNE campus

Andrew Messenger

Pfizer vaccine appointments are being cancelled in the region as available supplies are diverted to Sydney. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer bookings cancelled, but we're here to help

1hr ago

All this while Pfizer jabs have been redirected from a number of NSW regional centres.

DIGESTVulnerable kids eligible for Pfizer; jabs redirected from the regions

2hrs ago

Picture: Shutterstock

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

'That question offends me': 207 cases as Premier denies certain seats targeted

BREAKING'That question offends me': 207 cases as Premier denies certain seats targeted

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

Matt Carr

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

FREE'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

Matt Carr

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

Matt Carr

Former Canberran Marcus Dahl, who is being deliberately reinfected with Covid as part of a University of Oxford trial. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERWhy Marcus is being deliberately infected with Covid

Andrew Brown

Simone Biles will participate in the beam final to wrap up the women's gymnastics program in Tokyo.

US gym star Biles back for beam finals

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Simone Biles will participate in the beam final to wrap up the women's gymnastics program in Tokyo.

US gym star Biles back for beam finals

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Alex Porter's handlebar has snapped, causing him to crash in the team pursuit in Tokyo.

Australian Porter crashes in team pursuit

23m ago

Alex Porter's handlebar has snapped, causing him to crash in the team pursuit in Tokyo.

Australian Porter crashes in team pursuit

23m ago

Australian diver Li Shixin has been eliminated from the 3m springboard competition in Tokyo.

Australia's Li makes early diving exit

36m ago

Australian diver Li Shixin has been eliminated from the 3m springboard competition in Tokyo.

Australia's Li makes early diving exit

36m ago

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford

'The whole system is blocked up': Wait times for crisis housing blow out

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

Innovation vital for regional jobs market

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

FUTURE PLANS: Tamworth Country Music Festival manager Barry Harley. Photo: Peter Hardin 280721PHA018

New group to safeguard city's reputation as the country music capital

Madeline Link

GOLDEN GIRL: Country singer Aleyce Simmonds with the big, blow-up Golden Guitar. Photo: Aleyce Simmonds 170621PHB013

THINGS TO DOBig Golden Guitar goes on tour to blow-up festival's 50th anniversary

Madeline Link

SERVICE RECOGNISED: Judith Loffel accepting the nominee certificate for the 2018 Senior Volunteer of the Year award. Photo: file

Dedicated volunteer honoured for commitment to country music

Jessica Worboys

FUTURE PLANS: Tamworth Country Music Festival manager Barry Harley. Photo: Peter Hardin 280721PHA018

New group to safeguard city's reputation as the country music capital

UNVEILING: Tamworth country music stalwart Max Ellis wants the public's help to fund a bronze bust of John Williamson. Photo: Gareth Gardner 040621GGB07

Heat is on to crowdfund for John Williamson's true blue bronze bust

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

Madeline Link

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

DAM HAPPY: Chaffey Dam has hit 100 per cent, and locals are thrilled to finally see it reach that point again. Photo: Gareth Gardner 290721GGE18

It's a water wonderland: Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

DAM HAPPY: Chaffey Dam has hit 100 per cent, and locals are thrilled to finally see it reach that point again. Photo: Gareth Gardner 290721GGE18

It's a water wonderland: Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

FULL FLOW: Tamworth Regional Council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell. Photo: Peter Hardin 270721PHB007

Council hoping for 'morale boost' as Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

FULL FLOW: Tamworth Regional Council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell. Photo: Peter Hardin 270721PHB007

Council hoping for 'morale boost' as Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

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Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

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Family home has many living spaces | 24 Rosella Avenue

Family home has many living spaces | 24 Rosella Avenue

Restrictions on travel have led to big discounts on holiday rentals in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Pictured, an Airbnb rental in Launceston. Photo: Moxxi Property

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from lockdowns

Jack Needham

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Jack Needham

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Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Vanessa Arundale

Getting on with it: Vice-Chancellor Brigid Heywood said the UNE will work on master planning for Tamworth's UNE project this year. Photo: Andrew Messenger

Council and UNE come together in formal partnership

Newsroom
1hr ago

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

Pfizer vaccine appointments are being cancelled in the region as available supplies are diverted to Sydney. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer bookings cancelled, but we're here to help

Cody Tsaousis, Vanessa Arundale and Daisy Huntly
1hr ago

Getting on with it: Vice-Chancellor Brigid Heywood said the UNE will work on master planning for Tamworth's UNE project this year. Photo: Andrew Messenger

Council and UNE come together in formal partnership

1hr ago

LAWN CARE: A mob of about six or seven cattle attracted the attention of neighbours on McKinlay Place on Monday. Photo: Mandy Burke

Udder disbelief as mob of cows graze on front lawn in suburban street

Madeline Link

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

DERBY: The Swans finished strongly against the Kangaroos. Photos: Ben Jaffrey

Photos from the Swans-Roos women's derby clash

LAWN CARE: A mob of about six or seven cattle attracted the attention of neighbours on McKinlay Place on Monday. Photo: Mandy Burke

Udder disbelief as mob of cows graze on front lawn in suburban street

WINNER: Steven Chung crosses the line first in the Barton Lane Practice Half Marathon. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

Triple threat: Chung wins crown at running festival

VIRAL VIDEO: Colette Goldspink (right) shot a TikTok video with team members including (left) Lucinda McGill and Sami Jo Fischer at Woolworths Wagga. Picture: Les Smith

WATCHMessage of kindness goes viral on TikTok

Penny Burfitt

Record day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

Kim Chappell

A cricket looked extremely out of place as it braved the snow on Mount Gingera in Namadgi National Park on Saturday, July 24. Picture: Jordon Murray

WATCHWhat is it? Mystery cricket species spotted in the snow at Namadgi

Shivé Prema

FUN: There were runners aplenty for the Tamworth Running Festival on Sunday. Photos: Ben Jaffrey and Peter Hardin

Photos from the 2021 Tamworth Running Festival

Ben Jaffrey

LIMITING: All too often, a backlash against perceived elitism dampens the quest for excellence. Picture: Shutterstock

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Zoë Wundenberg
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Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Plenty of jobs, but where are the workers?

REAL AUSTRALIAPlenty of jobs, but where are the workers?

Gemma Purves

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Glenavon stud principal, auctioneer Lincoln McKinlay, Elders, Inverell and buyers Trish, Michael and David Lindeman, Maryburn Partnership, Maryburn, Wollomombi.

Glenavon Angus bulls climb to $40,000 top and $14,369 average

Billy Jupp
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John Maben, Merriwa, and Jamie Stuart, Milling Stuart, Dunedoo, with a line of Braford cows which sold to a top of $2800 a head at Dunedoo store sale last Friday. Photo: Rebecca Cooper

Dunedoo cows with calves hit $3100

Karen Bailey
1hr ago

HIT HARD: Many schools across the state had planned to showcase their stud animals at the Royal Melbourne Show.

'Bitterly disappointing': studs react after Melbourne Show is cancelled

Bryce Eishold

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

From quaint and cared for '60s cottage to creative and light-filled 21st century home

Vickii Byram

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

Just how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

PHOTOSJust how much water is gurgling down the morning glory spillway?

2hrs ago

DAM HAPPY: Chaffey Dam has hit 100 per cent, and locals are thrilled to finally see it reach that point again. Photo: Gareth Gardner 290721GGE18

It's a water wonderland: Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

DAM HAPPY: Chaffey Dam has hit 100 per cent, and locals are thrilled to finally see it reach that point again. Photo: Gareth Gardner 290721GGE18

It's a water wonderland: Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

FULL FLOW: Tamworth Regional Council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell. Photo: Peter Hardin 270721PHB007

Council hoping for 'morale boost' as Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent

FULL FLOW: Tamworth Regional Council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell. Photo: Peter Hardin 270721PHB007

Council hoping for 'morale boost' as Chaffey Dam hits 100 per cent