The Northern Daily Leader
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Council
The town has been without a public toilet since August, 2023.
Rachel Clark
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Weather
Sweltering temperatures are expected to hit Tamworth.
Rachel Gray
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The Kangaroos president will undertake a new role next year.
Zac Lowe
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Brett Douglas with his son, Zeb, after they played a game together earlier this year. Picture supplied.
If their rivals aren't worried, they should be.
Mark Bode
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I'd be jumping for joy if I followed the Bears. Picture by Gareth Gardner
TikTokers will converge on Sydney for the December 6 awards.
Anna McGuinness
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TikTok Award nominees AFL player Christian Petracca (left), American Chris Olsen, and Kylie Minogue (right). Pictures via TikTok
'Religiously motivated terrorist attack' led to U.S. arrest.
Anna Houlahan
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Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were wounded then fatally shot at close range. Pictures via QLD Police
National school system could be 'a lot better and fairer'.
Anna Houlahan
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HSC students at Bulli High School sitting the HSC English exam in 2023. Picture by Adam McLean
The Archives and Heritage Centre is an important resource for New England.
Heath Forsyth
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Archives and collections advisor at the UNE Archives and Heritage centre, Julie McCarthy with one of thousands of extraordinary historical documents relevent to the New England region.
The shelter will re-open on Monday, December 11.
Lydia Roberts
Santa's grand entrance will light up the night in Fitzroy Plaza.
Jonathan Hawes
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Animator and filmmaker Daniel Elliot and Tamworth Regional Council event officer Natasha Little are excited to make Tamworth's spirits bright. Picture by Peter Hardin
Tamworth has joined the list of the most generous cities.
The Tamworth-based athletes didn't have the weekend they expected.
Zac Lowe
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(From left) Ange Dixon, Caitlin Ham, and Ellen Ellis impressed at the Down Under Championships, particularly as it was the first major CrossFit competition for the latter two. Picture by Snake Athletic.
The woman is accused of participating in a criminal group.
Tess Kelly
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Belmore, in Sydney. Picture by NSW Police
NERAM takes home state award for collaborative art project
Lydia Roberts
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Museums and Galleries of NSW chief executive Brett Adlington gives the award to NERAM director Rachael Parsons. Photo Jacquie Mannin
Car Expert
Classic car owners are allocated 60 days of driving per year.
Heath Forsyth
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The webinar is being run on December 12.
Rachel Gray
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Tamworth Business Chamber's Matthew Sweeney urges local businesses to register for the free refugee skilled migrant visa webinar being held on December 12, 2023. Picture supplied
Business
Building Tamworth's business community one connection at a time.
Jonathan Hawes
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The Carinya student finished second in the long jump.
Samantha Newsam
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Cooper Smith's first nationals experience was one to remember with the Carinya student winning silver in the long jump and gold as part of the combined relay. Picture by Gareth Gardner
'You've gotta look after the people around you.'
Mark Bode
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Flynn Bowyer believes his greatest asset is "being able to speak to anyone". Picture by Mark Bode
A special Christmas-themed movie night is being planned.
Rachel Clark
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Forum 6 cinema manger Grant Lee holds up the Die Hard poster. Picture by Peter Hardin
The chase was sparked due to an unregistered vehicle.
Tess Kelly
The school's softball side will contest the semi-finals this week.
Samantha Newsam
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Kootingal's girls softball team are off to the state knockout finals. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The cyclone is intensifying as it tracks towards Australia.
Anna McGuinness
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The top three cities are all in the same state.
Anna McGuinness
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GoFundMe has revealed the most generous cities in Australia for 2023. Picture by Shutterstock
It comes just weeks after a man died snorkelling on a reef trip.
Anna McGuinness
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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
Footage released shows officers picking up wads of $50 notes.
Jessica Coates
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Police have found cash scattered along a freeway in Perth. Source: WA Police
The Kangaroos president will undertake a new role next year.
Zac Lowe
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If their rivals aren't worried, they should be.
Mark Bode
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I'd be jumping for joy if I followed the Bears. Picture by Gareth Gardner
The Tamworth-based athletes didn't have the weekend they expected.
Zac Lowe
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(From left) Ange Dixon, Caitlin Ham, and Ellen Ellis impressed at the Down Under Championships, particularly as it was the first major CrossFit competition for the latter two. Picture by Snake Athletic.
The Carinya student finished second in the long jump.
Samantha Newsam
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'You've gotta look after the people around you.'
Mark Bode
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Flynn Bowyer believes his greatest asset is "being able to speak to anyone". Picture by Mark Bode
The school's softball side will contest the semi-finals this week.
Samantha Newsam
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Kootingal's girls softball team are off to the state knockout finals. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The trip of a lifetime didn't go to plan, but it worked out in the end.
Zac Lowe
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Eddie Willis is piling up career highlights at a stunning rate before he has even turned 18. Picture by Zac Lowe.
This Tamworth lad has spent years building a life in Gunnedah.
Zac Lowe
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Dylan Lake with his partner, Aleshia, and children Chaise (7), Addison (4) and Taylan (1). Picture by Tori Etheridge Photography.

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Noel Whittaker and Rachel Lane want to make downsizing 'simple'.
Steve Evans
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Despite 13 interest rate rises since May property prices are still on the up.
Jen Melocco
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People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
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Developers announce 'huge' healthcare centre for North Tamworth.
Jonathan Hawes
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Burke and Smyth Commercial managing director Gavin Knee with Senso Resources director Campbell McIntosh. Picture by Peter Hardin
Santa's grand entrance will light up the night in Fitzroy Plaza.
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.
A special Christmas-themed movie night is being planned.
Rachel Clark
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Forum 6 cinema manger Grant Lee holds up the Die Hard poster. 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
Things to do: Tamworth and beyond.
The free event will be held on Thursday, December 7 Picture from file.

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Country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley visited Timbumburi school.
Rachel Gray
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'Max is the living embodiment of the Tamworth industry.'
Rachel Clark
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Max Jackson is the new face of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Picture by Peter Hardin.
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.
Newsroom
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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
Country music kids urged to apply as registrations open for Golden Gig.
Rachel Gray
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Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF) manager Barry Harley, left, with TCMF 2023 Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence, Golden Gig 2023 runner up Imogen Hall, and the sponsor of the Golden Gig event; McDonald's Adrian Sippel. Picture by Gareth Gardner
The young musicians with big dreams have been hard at work.
Eva Baxter
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Matthew Barratt, Lawson Thompson and Bella Dior are the CMAA Academy of Country Music Junior Course students representing Tamworth. Picture by Gareth Gardner

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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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Rosie Ryan
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Emma Brown
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The town has been without a public toilet since August, 2023.
Rachel Clark
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We want to spread the word about your community event - just fill in this form.
So you're holding an event? Share it with the community
Sweltering temperatures are expected to hit Tamworth.
Rachel Gray
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Kids cool-off on the splash pad at Tamworth swimming pool on the first day of the heatwave on Wednesday, November 6. Pictures by Peter Hardin
The Archives and Heritage Centre is an important resource for New England.
Heath Forsyth
No comments
Archives and collections advisor at the UNE Archives and Heritage centre, Julie McCarthy with one of thousands of extraordinary historical documents relevent to the New England region.
Santa's grand entrance will light up the night in Fitzroy Plaza.
Jonathan Hawes
No comments
Animator and filmmaker Daniel Elliot and Tamworth Regional Council event officer Natasha Little are excited to make Tamworth's spirits bright. Picture by Peter Hardin
Lawyers had sought to have the figure suppressed.
Tim Piccione
The town has been without a public toilet since August, 2023.
Rachel Clark
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Hannah and Debbie Shaw and Kylie Turner at the The Plains Pantry official opening. File Photo by Gareth Gardner
Sweltering temperatures are expected to hit Tamworth.
Rachel Gray
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Kids cool-off on the splash pad at Tamworth swimming pool on the first day of the heatwave on Wednesday, November 6. Pictures by Peter Hardin
The Kangaroos president will undertake a new role next year.
Zac Lowe
No comments
Brett Douglas with his son, Zeb, after they played a game together earlier this year. Picture supplied.
If their rivals aren't worried, they should be.
Mark Bode
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I'd be jumping for joy if I followed the Bears. Picture by Gareth Gardner
We should call time on this British institution.
John Hanscombe
We need to get our own house in order on climate change.
Peter Dunn
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An Army officer helps during Operation Bushfire Assist. Picture Defence Images
Garbage collectors are the backbone of our waste management systems.
Greg Watts
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Picture by Robert Peet
Located in Glyfada, it's just metres from the Aegean Sea.
More than half the entries are in laidback country locations.
Akash Arora
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
From family-friendly resorts to luxe digs, we have you covered.
Akash Arora
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We have found a Johnnycake of pure joy.
Kristie Kellahan
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Lovers of food and culture should check into this charmer.
Natascha Mirosch
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
Car Expert
With two more doors, more rear space, and a bigger boot than the existing Jimny, the XL lets you share the fun with the whole family.
Alborz Fallah
Ineos is forecasting strong sales for its new Quartermaster Dual-Cab ute, and has confirmed a work-spec cab-chassis version for Australia.
James Wong
Ineos Quartermaster cab-chassis ute coming to Australia
Genesis' latest concept is a boldly styled, high-performance hybrid supercar, but it's a design exercise that only video game players will drive.
Jade Credentino
Want to drive Genesis' new supercar? Here’s how
Pricing for the Ford Mustang Mach-E has been slashed by up to $7000 ahead of customer deliveries starting later this month.
Jack Quick
The next Fiat Panda will be a Serbian-built, electric city hatchback with a base price of under A$33,000.
William Stopford
Fiat's back-to-basics electric city car will have a sharp price - report
The Senior
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
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Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo

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The Land
Cattle sold to Coonamble, Tamworth, Orange, Dubbo and Gilgandra.
Elka Devney • 2hrs ago
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Producers to watch for bloat and pulpy kidney as dry pastures respond to recent rain events and warm soil temperatures
Short, green pick in the Tenterfield district after recent fires. Picture supplied by Lisa Martin
Police are appealing for information after a number of cattle went missing from a pair of Northern Rivers properties.
Police are appealing to the public for information on the missing cattle. File picture

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