The Northern Daily Leader
Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Follow all the action from the Paris opening ceremony.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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The retirement village is holding its own Olympic Games
Samantha Newsam • 2hrs ago
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Our autopsy on how asbestos killed Tamworth's biggest building.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council is investigating the future of the 50-year-old building which has serves as the local government's headquarters since the '90s. File picture by Gareth Gardner
Five luxury design homes from around the country.
Jen Melocco
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The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Was it Alabama, Kansas, Iowa or Oregon?
Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
A petition for Biddy has reached 12,000 signatures.
Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied
John Ireland is over in Paris to cheer on Nick Kay and the Boomers.
Samantha Newsam
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John Ireland (right), here pictured with Nick Kay (centre) and Kay's grandfather Phil Maher, will be courtside in Lille when the Boomers open their Olympic campaign on Saturday night.
Health
'Be prepared, you may not have your baby here.'
Rachel Clark
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What's on
The Pub has curated a special Olympic-themed menu.
Samantha Newsam
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National Tree Day is the largest nature care event in Australia.
Rachel Clark
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Tamworth Toyota City Principal Dealer Tim Easy, TRC Mayor Russell Webb, and Chairman of Oxley Community Transport Board Ray Tate plant the first tree in the new community garden. Picture by NDL
Isobel plays Jim Hawkins in the stage production of Treasure Island.
Rachel Clark
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Isobel Blanch is prepared for a sword fight or two as Jim Hawkins in Tamworth Dramatic Society's production of Treasure Island. Picture by Peter Hardin
The next competition is to name the crane.
Fiona Ferguson
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(Back) Dr Anil Nair (Orthopaedic Surgeon), Kate Bowman (Manager, Volunteer Support Services Programme), Samantha Floyd, Claire Betteridge, (Front) Zali Herden, Piper Floyd and Kady and Lily Piper. Picture by Peter Hardin
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This Boggy teen has emerged as a source of inspiration.
Mark Bode
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It's a move the Inverell community has long advocated for.
Newsroom
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Holy Trinity School in Moore Street, Inverell, as it is today and inset, when the school was being built in the 1960s.
Exclusive
Moore Creek homeowners say they were 'blindsided'.
Rachel Clark
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They are over in Paris ready for the quad scull heats on Saturday.
Samantha Newsam
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Ian (second from right), Georgina (left) and Issy Gourley will be proudly cheering on daughter and sister, Laura, in Paris. Picture Supplied.
Incumbent James Harris will not seek a further appointment.
Lydia Roberts
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Executive search firm Egon Zehnder will undertake the search to find a new chancellor following the decision by incumbent James Harris not to seek re-appointment.
The teens are facing multiple property-related charges.
Emma Downey
Two teens, one 14 years-old and another 17-years-old, have been arrested and charged with property-related offences under Operation Regional Mongoose. Picture from file
What's on
The day is scheduled for February 20, 2025.
Lydia Roberts
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The man is yet to be formally identified.
It's understood the man may have suffered a medical episode before crashing his car. Picture by Gareth Gardner
'Let's make the most Aussie rave in history!'
Annika Rhoades
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Police allege an immigration detainee used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and co-ordinate a network of runners outside the facility.
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE
Victoria and NSW are experiencing a significant uptick.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Pictures by Universal Images Group/Shutterstock
Police accused of assault, battery and false imprisonment.
Anna Houlahan
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NASA said the light show will last until dawn.
Anna Houlahan
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Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
The CrowdStrike outage exposed vulnerabilities in digital payment systems and shows Australia is decades away from a completely cashless society, experts say.
Callum Godde • 2hrs ago
It may no longer be king but experts say cash is still in the royal family of payments. Photo: Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS
Winter the perfect time for a new family member
John Ireland is over in Paris to cheer on Nick Kay and the Boomers.
Samantha Newsam
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John Ireland (right), here pictured with Nick Kay (centre) and Kay's grandfather Phil Maher, will be courtside in Lille when the Boomers open their Olympic campaign on Saturday night.
Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts
Schedule for 2024 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase announced
Michael Cowley
Selena and Mick Zammit after their star Jay Is Jay won the 2023 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Qualification races for the 2024 series begin August 26. Picture: Lachlan Naidu.
This Boggy teen has emerged as a source of inspiration.
Mark Bode
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Michael Borradaile looks laser-focused at the Clash of the Titans promotion at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre on July 6, 2024. Picture by Garth Gardner
They are over in Paris ready for the quad scull heats on Saturday.
Samantha Newsam
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Ian (second from right), Georgina (left) and Issy Gourley will be proudly cheering on daughter and sister, Laura, in Paris. Picture Supplied.
He has achieved much. But his greatest achievement may surprise.
Mark Bode
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Jem George has had a seemingly seamless entree into living ... Tamworth style. Picture by Mark Bode

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A new release of land has been bought forward due to demand, developers say.
Jen Melocco
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Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Five luxury design homes from around the country.
Jen Melocco
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Moore Creek homeowners say they were 'blindsided'.
Rachel Clark
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New residents of Eagle View Estate say the developer did not disclose a proposed childcare centre. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Australians squeezed by rising rates & inflation
Emily Rayner
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Farrer hopes to accommodate festivalgoers for the next decade.
Rachel Clark
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The Hats Off To the Bush concert is a new feature event.
Samantha Newsam
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The popular cowboy crawl is on again as part of this weekend's Hats Off To Country festival. Picture Supplied.
The Tamworth festival has 'Hallmark Status'.
Jonathan Hawes
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Local musician Lawson Thompson says the Tamworth Country Music Festival is about more than just business; it's about letting young artists have a shot at the big time. Picture by Peter Hardin
Co-hosts for the 2025 Golden Guitars have also been revealed.
Fiona Ferguson
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For the last 50 years, Mr Harley has never had a January holiday.
Rachel Clark
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Barry Harley has helmed the Tamworth Country Music Festival for a number of years and helped to build the local country music scene, now he can add OAM to his many titles. Picture by Peter Hardin
From admin assistant to running huge regional events.
Rachel Clark
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OAM recipient Catherine Nugent is a big believer in providing opportunities for regional and rural Australia. Picture by Peter Hardin
Jayne will perform her new album at Moonshiners Bar on June 21.
Rachel Clark
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Country Music Star Jayne Denham is excited to perform her new album Moonshine for her new hometown audience in Tamworth. Picture by Gareth Gardner
It was a blessing to be 'Shot by Jake'
Tess Kelly
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Roderick 'Jake' Lindsay passed away from a heart attack on May 18, 2024. Picture file
The Pub has curated a special Olympic-themed menu.
Samantha Newsam
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Isobel plays Jim Hawkins in the stage production of Treasure Island.
Rachel Clark
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Isobel Blanch is prepared for a sword fight or two as Jim Hawkins in Tamworth Dramatic Society's production of Treasure Island. Picture by Peter Hardin
The day is scheduled for February 20, 2025.
Lydia Roberts
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Freedom Rider instigator Charles Perkins in conversation with an Aboriginal family during the ride and inset, Moree Shire Plains councillor Mekayla Cochrane, who is planning the 60th anniversary of the historical event.
Treasure Island at the Capitol Theatre from August 2.
Theatre Talk
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Treasure Island on at the Capitol Theatre from August 2 to 10. Picture supplied.
Tamworthians are being called to stand against gender-based violence.
Rachel Clark
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What Were You Wearing? volunteer Madi Cooper and Tamworth rally organiser Tara Grant stand the domestic violence victims remembrance rock at Bicentennial Park. Picture by Peter Hardin

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Council repaired the main quickly and says the water is safe.
Jonathan Hawes
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Minister says project still a top priority despite setbacks.
Jonathan Hawes
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NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson says Tamworth has the state government's support to continue pursuing a first-of-its kind water recycling facility. Picture by Peter Hardin
Fiery speeches open Murray Darling Association's 80th conference.
Jonathan Hawes
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Member for New England Barnaby Joyce was one of the opening speakers at the Murray Darling Association's 80th National Conference. Picture by Peter Hardin
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Stina Kerans believes in the power of a village to help solve many of the social issues affecting people today.
Save on tech, beauty, fashion, home and toys in the longest ever Prime Day sale.
The best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024
Discover what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 must-have devices.
Miranda Aitken
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Presenting the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.
What you can do if you don't think you have enough to retire.
Make sure you can live the retirement you want by planning ahead. NGS Super offers eight expert tips to get you on your way. Picture Shutterstock
Have you always wanted to see the glorious cherry blossoms in Japan? Or take a walk on the Great Wall of China. Maybe gaze upon India's breathtaking Taj Mahal, luminous at sunrise?
Mount Fuji during the cherry blossom season in Japan. Picture supplied.

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The retirement village is holding its own Olympic Games
Samantha Newsam • 2hrs ago
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Our autopsy on how asbestos killed Tamworth's biggest building.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council is investigating the future of the 50-year-old building which has serves as the local government's headquarters since the '90s. File picture by Gareth Gardner
'Be prepared, you may not have your baby here.'
Rachel Clark
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Soon-to-be-mums are being told they should be prepared to be directed elsewhere to give birth. Picture by Gareth Gardner
National Tree Day is the largest nature care event in Australia.
Rachel Clark
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Tamworth Toyota City Principal Dealer Tim Easy, TRC Mayor Russell Webb, and Chairman of Oxley Community Transport Board Ray Tate plant the first tree in the new community garden. Picture by NDL
The retirement village is holding its own Olympic Games
Samantha Newsam • 2hrs ago
No comments
Was it Alabama, Kansas, Iowa or Oregon?
Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Our autopsy on how asbestos killed Tamworth's biggest building.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council is investigating the future of the 50-year-old building which has serves as the local government's headquarters since the '90s. File picture by Gareth Gardner
Skateboarding is rapidly changing
Dr Indigo Willing
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It's not the benign or broad-based movement it purports to be.
Simon Cowan
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The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock
A journey laced with old memories and new discoveries.
John Hanscombe
You can accomplish a lot in 14 hours. Just follow our lead.
Natascha Mirosch
One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore
Plus, seven other stellar holiday packages to book now.
Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia
Car Expert
Chances are you've never seen Cadillac selling new cars in Australia, but the brand is banking on you having heard of it.
Jordan Mulach
Tired of big American pickup trucks? How about a big American luxury SUV instead? One firm is bringing right-hand drive versions of the Lincoln Navigator to Australia.
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Looking for a new 4x4 ute? These are the most fuel-efficient variants of the 4x4 utes in Australia.
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Geelong-based Carbon Revolution is making optional carbon-fibre wheels for the high-performance Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
The V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series is soon to be no more – but is it worth trying to get a hold of one of these, or just get the four-pot?
James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review
The Senior
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
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Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
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The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
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The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied

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The Land
An article series on local seniors' treasured memories.
Sarah Falson • 2hrs ago
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A full gallery of photos from Knowla Livestock's annual bull sale.
Samantha Townsend
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Annie Laurie, Knowla Livestock, Gloucester taking the family photographs during the sale. Pictures by Samantha Townsend
Federal ICPA conference draws some of the best bush advocates.
Mount Isa Branch of the Air's Wendy Hick and Margaret Brock.
The Pub has curated a special Olympic-themed menu.
Samantha Newsam
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Tips on achieving the trend that's a whisper, not a shout.
Linley Wilkie
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Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for
There's a lot to do in the off-season before spring kicks off.
Phoebe Christofi
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Picture by Tourism Australia

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