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Shots fired: The Ford Territory crashed into the Tamworth Golf Course fence and bullet holes were discovered in the unmarked police car. Photos: NSW Police

PHOTOSPair charged and behind bars, accused of firing at police in chase

Breanna Chillingworth

FIRE SAFE: Chris, with Charlotte, 6 and Morgan Watson, 3 at the Tamworth South fire station open day on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOSHundreds take first look at new Tamworth fire station in open day

Andrew Messenger

Variety Bash will kick up the dust from this weekend

WHAT'S ONVariety Bash will kick up the dust from this weekend

Cody Tsaousis

DRY TIMES: Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey wants the state government to help fund councils to do their own water planning. Photo: file

Council to call for water planning cash after years without state

Andrew Messenger

Oxley police car allegedly hit by bullets in police pursuit

BREAKINGOxley police car allegedly hit by bullets in police pursuit

Andrew Messenger

Government permits coal miner to bury, not recycle, enormous tyres

Government permits coal miner to bury, not recycle, enormous tyres

Andrew Messenger

Live scores from around the grounds at CNRU and G4 games

LIVELive scores from around the grounds at CNRU and G4 games

Mark Bode
Samantha Newsam
Ben Jaffrey

CRUCIAL VOICE: Cathy Waters-Trindall said Gomeroi language restoration is a crucial part of reclaiming cultural identity. Photo: file

Groundbreaking Gomeroi language project set to hit schools this year

Andrew Messenger

THINGS TO DOYour guide to who's doing what and when in our community

There's something gnoticably different about Granny's garden

GOOD NEWSFun buns, bras and lots of pink: Bakers Delight fundraiser is on again

HAVE YOUR SAYLetters to the editor || UNE funding; Federal Budget 2021; Spewing insults; Climate Change

Shots fired: The Ford Territory crashed into the Tamworth Golf Course fence and bullet holes were discovered in the unmarked police car. Photos: NSW Police

PHOTOSPair charged and behind bars, accused of firing at police in chase

FIRE SAFE: Chris, with Charlotte, 6 and Morgan Watson, 3 at the Tamworth South fire station open day on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOSHundreds take first look at new Tamworth fire station in open day

File photo.

Man jailed for 12 years for historical sex abuse on young girls

SPECIAL: Norths' debutant No 6 Zac Colemane tests Gunnedah's defence. Photo: Mark Bode

PHOTOSBears nullify Bulldogs threat to win again at home fortress

HEARING: Tamworth's Imperial Hotel publican Michael Foxman, pictured above, outside Tamworth Local Court with his family earlier this year. Photos: File

EXCLUSIVE'I trusted him': court hears from second witness in Foxman case

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

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PHOTOSPair charged and behind bars, accused of firing at police in chase

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PHOTOSRams' shear class as they make it four-in-a-row

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PHOTOSBears nullify Bulldogs threat to win again at home fortress

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The Weekend Wanderer: sports results from around the grounds

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PHOTOSHundreds take first look at new Tamworth fire station in open day

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WHAT'S ONVariety Bash will kick up the dust from this weekend

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Tasmanian Opposition Leader Rebecca White is stepping down after Labor's recent election defeat.

Tasmania's Labor leader to step down

About 80 Australians returning from India have been bussed to the Howard Springs quarantine centre.

Half-full India flight lands in Darwin

The NSW contact tracing system is under pressure amid 'rostering chaos', a union is warning.

NSW contact tracers need security: union

Two men have been charged with firearm offences after an early morning car chase in northern NSW.

'Shots fired' at NSW police during chase

Rallies have been held in Sydney and Melbourne against Israel's attacks in Gaza.

Rallies in Australia against Gaza attacks

'You Beaut' is featuring with other phrases like 'Slip, Slop, Slap', 'Hoo Roo' and 'D'Under' on signs across Australia. Photo: Instagram

You Beaut! Signs of a cult artist left on the highway

Briannah Devlin

Some 80 people have arrived in Darwin aboard a repatriation flight from virus-ravaged India.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

About 80 Australians returning from India have been bussed to the Howard Springs quarantine centre.

DIGESTFirst flight of repatriated Aussies from India touches down

Toby Vue

Full flight: Walcha winger Sam Lomax was a handful outwide scoring a double as the Rams' thrashed Gunnedah. But for Red Devil half-back Ben Maunder's efforts he could have had three. Photo: Samantha Newsam

PHOTOSRams' shear class as they make it four-in-a-row

SPECIAL: Norths' debutant No 6 Zac Colemane tests Gunnedah's defence. Photo: Mark Bode

PHOTOSBears nullify Bulldogs threat to win again at home fortress

VENOM: Magpies centre James Hogbin on the charge. Photo: Mark Bode

The Weekend Wanderer: sports results from around the grounds

Live scores from around the grounds at CNRU and G4 games

LIVELive scores from around the grounds at CNRU and G4 games

MR MENTOR: Boggabri coach Shane Rampling will oversee the side's away clash against Narrabri on Sunday. Photo: Sue Haire

Roos get injection of Narrabri Blues

Geoff Newling

OUCH: Sam Taylor is out this round. Photo: Mark Bode

'Real backs-to-the-wall job': Moree to meet a weakened Kooty

Geoff Newling

Hot form: Gunnedah fullback James Perrett has added that extra spark to the Red Devils attack this season. Photo: Samantha Newsam

Perrett looking to continue try-scoring ways as Red Devils chase win No 5

Samantha Newsam

Phil Mickelson has been given a USGA exemption to gun for the US Open title that's long eluded him.

Mickelson gets special invite for US Open

GET JABBED: Dr Ian Kamerman from Northwest Health said Tamworth's vaccination program was set to expand on Monday. Photo: file

FREE'Get jabbed': COVID-19 vaccines set to roll out to under 50s everywhere

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

Colin Harrison gets a COVID-19 vaccination from nurse Sue Keeping. Picture: Simon Bennett

GPs call for local vaccination 'mega hub' outside of Sydney

Gabriel Fowler

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level

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THINGS TO DOYour guide to who's doing what and when in our community

Your guide | Who's doing what and when in our community

THINGS TO DOYour guide | Who's doing what and when in our community

AMAZING ART: Elizabeth Henderson and Alitia Norman are gearing up for the Currabubula Art Show later this month. The painting on the chair was done by Fred Powell, who has previously entered into the competition. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONArt show just around the corner following COVID-19 hiatus

Jessica Worboys

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Lorraine Gordon

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

Feel at home in this stunning location | House of the Week

Feel at home in this stunning location | House of the Week

Feel at home in this stunning location | House of the Week

Feel at home in this stunning location | House of the Week

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

BIG BOOST: Preston Rowe Paterson's Bruce Sharrock is hopeful a new course will take the strain off local property valuers. Photo: Gareth Gardner.

Reinforcements to arrive for Tamworth property valuers

Cody Tsaousis

House of the Week | Charming cottage close to city's CBD

House of the Week | Charming cottage close to city's CBD

FIRE SAFE: Chris, with Charlotte, 6 and Morgan Watson, 3 at the Tamworth South fire station open day on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOSHundreds take first look at new Tamworth fire station in open day

Andrew Messenger

Variety Bash will kick up the dust from this weekend

WHAT'S ONVariety Bash will kick up the dust from this weekend

Cody Tsaousis

Your guide to who's doing what and when in our community

THINGS TO DOYour guide to who's doing what and when in our community

FIRE SAFE: Chris, with Charlotte, 6 and Morgan Watson, 3 at the Tamworth South fire station open day on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOSHundreds take first look at new Tamworth fire station in open day

PRETTY IN PINK: Bakers Delight Tamworth City Plaza's Naomi Adams and Leanne Maslen with some delicious pink buns. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSFun buns, bras and lots of pink: Bakers Delight fundraiser is on again

Jessica Worboys

AMAZING ART: Elizabeth Henderson and Alitia Norman are gearing up for the Currabubula Art Show later this month. The painting on the chair was done by Fred Powell, who has previously entered into the competition. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONArt show just around the corner following COVID-19 hiatus

Jessica Worboys

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

2hrs ago

Marisol Nicholls and Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Picture: Lionsgate

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

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Shots fired: The Ford Territory crashed into the Tamworth Golf Course fence and bullet holes were discovered in the unmarked police car. Photos: NSW Police

PHOTOSPair charged and behind bars, accused of firing at police in chase

Full flight: Walcha winger Sam Lomax was a handful outwide scoring a double as the Rams' thrashed Gunnedah. But for Red Devil half-back Ben Maunder's efforts he could have had three. Photo: Samantha Newsam

PHOTOSRams' shear class as they make it four-in-a-row

Now 68, David Gulpilil's life hangs in the balance as he battles widespread, stage-four lung cancer. Picture: Supplied

Gulpilil brings the lens to life in new documentary

Vanessa Arundale and Jane Freebury

Member for Hughes Craig Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament to decide if Facebook banning MPs is contempt

Harley Dennett

A still from The Man in the Hat. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWComedic road trip with little to say

Jane Freebury

Angelina Jolie as Hannah and Jon Bernthal as Ethan in Those Who Wish Me Dead. Picture: Warner Bros.Pictures

REVIEWThose Who Wish Me Dead a western in contemporary clothing

Cris Kennedy

Letters to the editor || UNE funding; Federal Budget 2021; Spewing insults; Climate Change

HAVE YOUR SAYLetters to the editor || UNE funding; Federal Budget 2021; Spewing insults; Climate Change

Letters

Mindfulness: much more than a mind hack

OPINIONMindfulness: much more than a mind hack

Dr Rob Schtze

Howard Springs was better known for its bakery's donuts before the quarantine came along.

REAL AUSTRALIAHoward Springs is in the national spotlight but don't forget the donuts

Chris McLennan

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Tattykeel reigns supreme at NSW Sheep Show in Dubbo

Tattykeel reigns supreme at NSW Sheep Show in Dubbo

Billy Jupp

Day two of the Dubbo NSW State Sheep Show

Day two of the Dubbo NSW State Sheep Show

Hannah Powe
Billy Jupp

Jackungah Nellie N09 and her bull calf were bought by Gavin Lang, Mansfield for $57,000, a new world record for the breed. Photo: Emily Hurst

Jackungah Speckle Park cow sets new world record

Olivia Calver

LAYER: A roman blind combined with the soft dreamy look of curtains Photo: Supplied.

Window furnishings to help you keep warm this winter

How to get your dog to walk calmly on a leash

How to get your dog to walk calmly on a leash

RSPCA

"We all have the capacity for change. It's our choice whether we change up or change down". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICETo change up or change down, choice is your own

Gary Bentley

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

CONSULTATION: About 25 locals went to the new Dungowan Dam project consultation meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Gareth Gardner 120521GGB08

Locals ask dam tough questions about $480m Dungowan project

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

Headed to court: Natural Resources Access Regulator staff out in the field. Photo: NRAR, file

'One of the biggest': Water watchdog takes local companies to court

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level

MISPRINT: A letter sent to East Tamworth residents by Tamworth Regional Council (TRC). Photo: Supplied

Just a mix-up: water restrictions remain at lowest possible level