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'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

Ready for kick-off: Pirates' coaching brains trust is hoping 2020 will be as successful as 2019, the club qualifying for all four senior grand finals.

New Pirates coaches look to put their spin on successful script

Head of the force: Tamworth's Superintendent Kylie Endemi has taken the reins of the Oxley Police District. Photo: Peter Hardin 020320PHB048

EXCLUSIVENew top cop: Kylie makes history for women in the Oxley force

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A look back at the kindy kids of 2019 from Tamworth and surrounds

Doctors at Tamworth Hospital have started drills in advance of a potential Coronavirus global pandemic.

Tamworth doctors prepare for pandemic

HUGE EFFORT: The Sandy Snakes finished third out of more than 100 teams, qualifying them for the world championships. Photo: Supplied

PHOTOSTamworth CrossFit teams star at annual Tribal Clash competition

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Iran virus toll rises to 77

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UK prepares for severe virus spread

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SKorea orders more beds as cases rises

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PHOTOSTamworth CrossFit teams star at annual Tribal Clash competition

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Tamworth Taco Bell construction takes a step forward

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Pope tests negative for coronavirus

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A low-end pandemic could cost the global economy $US2.33 trillion. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic could knock $2.3 trillion or more from global economy

Kirsten Lawson

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Could Gunnedah handle the coronavirus outbreak if necessary?

Jessica Worboys

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young, has confirmed a 10th coronavirus case.

Tenth Qld virus case a student from China

Nicholas McElroy and Darren Cartwright

A low-end pandemic could cost the global economy $US2.33 trillion. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic could knock $2.3 trillion or more from global economy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy pictured last week. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Cash rate cut to new low of 0.5 per cent

Kirsten Lawson

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy warns Australia cannot absolutely prevent coronavirus arriving.

Australia weighs new virus travel bans

HUGE EFFORT: The Sandy Snakes finished third out of more than 100 teams, qualifying them for the world championships. Photo: Supplied

PHOTOSTamworth CrossFit teams star at annual Tribal Clash competition

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MULTI-TALENTED: Nick Lyons will line up for the Boggabri Roos and the Gunnedah Red Devils during the 2020 season. Photo: Sue Haire

PHOTOSTrial match helps Boggabri Kangaroos unearth new talent

In a spin: Sam Doubleday claimed 3-42 as Court House defeated Kookaburras to set up a grand final match-up with Albion. Photo: Samantha Newsam

PHOTOSCourt House sentence defending champions to early exit | Photos

Ready for kick-off: Pirates' coaching brains trust is hoping 2020 will be as successful as 2019, the club qualifying for all four senior grand finals.

New Pirates coaches look to put their spin on successful script

ON THE RISE: Ben Livingstone is hoping to improve from his recent performances at the recent under-15 national championships. Photo: Kylie Gillies

Nationals experience motivates Tamworth teen to keep working hard

Samantha Newsam

All the action from Buy a Bale Drought Breaker 7s

All the action from Buy a Bale Drought Breaker 7s

Laini Kirkman

SHINING BRIGHT: Gunnedah's junior athletes starred at the recent regional titles and will now prepare for the state titles in Sydney. Photo: Supplied

Gunnedah juniors to get set for state athletics championships

Billy Jupp

FINAL CHANCE: Cody Morgan is hopeful a successful day at Grafton can lead to success at Sunday's qualifier. Photo: Peter Hardin

Grafton set to be Cody's 'last-ditch effort' for qualifier berth

Racing NSW

BANDING TOGETHER: The Quick & The Dead will perform the songs from the forthcoming debut album on Saturday, February 29 at Impies. Picture: Laurie Bullock

Students form a country band with a difference

Laurie Bullock

GOOD VIBES: Tamworth Country Music Festival manager Barry Harley said the energy was good for the 10-day event. Photo: Peter Hardin

Festival numbers were likely down but organisers argue vibe was up

Madeline Link

Roz Parker relishes the chance to join son Mitch Tambo on stage

Roz Parker relishes the chance to join son Mitch Tambo on stage

Ben Jaffrey

BANDING TOGETHER: The Quick & The Dead will perform the songs from the forthcoming debut album on Saturday, February 29 at Impies. Picture: Laurie Bullock

Students form a country band with a difference

On patrol: Police officers Rachael Edgar and Sally Hatch on the beat in Tamworth last week. Photo: Peter Hardin 210120PHA059

PHOTOSFestival force happy with most crowds - despite four police attacked

Breanna Chillingworth

STRONG NUMBERS: Pubs, bars like The Welder's Dog and clubs reported good numbers despite the drought and bushfires. Photo: TCMF

Publicans drink to another year of country music festival success

Madeline Link

The view from Ronda. Photo: Nicole Phillips

Why this ancient Adalusian festival is an experience for the senses

Nicole Phillips

Navigating the other-worldly desert landscapes of the US

Navigating the other-worldly desert landscapes of the US

Mark Daffey

Spectrum of the Seas will be moved to Australia and offering free cruises to those involved in fighting the bushfires. Picture: Supplied

Huge cruise deals emerge as coronavirus pushes ships south

Bernadette Chua

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

ROUGH WATERS: Lake Keepit's recreational users are disappointed carry over general security allocations have become available. Photo: Sally Lucas

Carry over allocations a 'kick in the gut' to Keepit campaign

ROUGH WATERS: Lake Keepit's recreational users are disappointed carry over general security allocations have become available. Photo: Sally Lucas

Carry over allocations a 'kick in the gut' to Keepit campaign

MISSING OUT: Tamworth council water director Bruce Logan, inset, said flows in the Peel River above Chaffey Dam had been "stop-start". Photo: Ben Jaffrey/Peter Hardin

Environmental releases to continue from Chaffey Dam

MISSING OUT: Tamworth council water director Bruce Logan, inset, said flows in the Peel River above Chaffey Dam had been "stop-start". Photo: Ben Jaffrey/Peter Hardin

Environmental releases to continue from Chaffey Dam

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Seniors Sport & Leisure Expo: Friday, March 6

Seniors Sport & Leisure Expo: Friday, March 6

OVER THE MOON: Ex-Tamworth woman and performer Charlie Collins is excited to be a part of North Byron Parklands' Splendour in the Grass festival line-up.

Splendour in the Grass features two performers from Tamworth

Anna Falkenmire

SHE KILLS MONSTERS: Verity Brown, Sara Sinclair, Ellie Sampson, Tara Withers and Ethan Crosby-Wolfe star in an upcoming Tamworth Dramatic Society production.

Dramatic society's packed program for 2020 boasts strong female leads

Anna Falkenmire

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

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Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

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LOVE TO LAUGH: The NSW Seniors Festival Expo is jam-packed with fun and free activities to enjoy. Photos: Supplied

Jam-packed expo filled with free fun

Find your dream in Domain.

Find your dream in this week's issue of Domain

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Calala home gives you location and lifestyle

Calala home gives you location and lifestyle

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

$2 million saved by first home buyers entering Tamworth market

Faye Wheeler

Head of the force: Tamworth's Superintendent Kylie Endemi has taken the reins of the Oxley Police District. Photo: Peter Hardin 020320PHB048

EXCLUSIVENew top cop: Kylie makes history for women in the Oxley force

Breanna Chillingworth

WORKING HARD: Maybel, Barry, Lara and Wallace Robinson spend their Sunday mornings volunteering at the marsupial park in Tamworth. Photo: Peter Hardin 030320PHA033

Younger volunteers lightening the load by lending a helping hand

Anna Falkenmire

Seniors Sport & Leisure Expo: Friday, March 6

Seniors Sport & Leisure Expo: Friday, March 6

Head of the force: Tamworth's Superintendent Kylie Endemi has taken the reins of the Oxley Police District. Photo: Peter Hardin 020320PHB048

EXCLUSIVENew top cop: Kylie makes history for women in the Oxley force

Super fun: Some of the Tamworth West Supa Club, ready to start the Kombi games.

Kombi club more than just learning

Howard Barnes

UNDER THREAT: A lack of volunteers is impacting local organisations like News on Wheels, but new statistics are promising. Photo: Geoff ONeill

More helping hands needed across Tamworth charities

Anna Falkenmire

HUGE EFFORT: The Sandy Snakes finished third out of more than 100 teams, qualifying them for the world championships. Photo: Supplied

PHOTOSTamworth CrossFit teams star at annual Tribal Clash competition

2hrs ago

MULTI-TALENTED: Nick Lyons will line up for the Boggabri Roos and the Gunnedah Red Devils during the 2020 season. Photo: Sue Haire

PHOTOSTrial match helps Boggabri Kangaroos unearth new talent

Isabel Jones was born on December 11, 2019 in Tamworth to parents Lucy Howarth and Grant Jones. Baby Isabel is the third child to the Jones family and was born at 38 weeks, weighing 9 pound, 1 ounce.

Say hello to the beautiful babies born in the North West

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

Jenni Bruce among the ruins of her home. Photos: Sylvia Liber

SUBSCRIBERThe town Australia forgot: How Cobargo's tiny neighbour was overlooked in firestorm

John Hanscombe

Fall armyworm caterpillar, which has now spread to Georgetown.

Fall armyworm spreads to North West Queensland

Derek Barry

Check out these photos from way back in 2007

Check out these photos from way back in 2007

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Seizure: The cannabis plants seized in the police raid near Tamworth on Wednesday. Photos: NSW Police

PHOTOSPolice uncover cannabis crop during raid on farm near Tamworth

Breanna Chillingworth

CONSIDERATE: Not sharing the communion cup while the threat of a major virus remains makes a lot of sense.

OPINIONCoronavirus and communion: Sharing is not always caring

Father Brendan Lee

Craig Johnston helps repair Kurt Fearnley's wheelchair on Steve Waugh's charity ride.

REAL AUSTRALIATwo Australian sporting legends connect on a gruelling journey

Damon Cronshaw

WRITER: Kathleen Gaukroger commemorates the publishing of one of her stories in Seniors' Stories Vol. 4, a publication of the NSW Government Seniors Card website. Photo: Rob Smith

OPINION'I was devastated for my father': End of an era for Holden

Kathleen Gaukroger

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

NEW POLICY: Deputy Prime Minster Michael McCormack said aviation was a major regional issue. Photo: Karleen Minney

Regional aviation to take off under new federal government policy

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Amy McIntosh turned her life around after beating an addiction to ice. Picture: Emma Hillier

Recovered addict in support of ice inquiry's findings

ON THE TOOLS: German carpenter Titian Dorn is part of the volunteer team at the Kangaroo Valley BlazeAid camp. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Blaze Aid brings Kangaroo Valley back to life

The NSW government has announced stamp duty relief for some victims of the devastating bushfires.

Stamp duty relief for fire-hit NSW buyers

NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant said there was an escalation of diagnoses in the state.

Further coronavirus cases confirmed in NSW

AAP reporters

How David Littleproud plans to make agriculture sexy again

How David Littleproud plans to make agriculture sexy again

Jamieson Murphy

Lake Illawarra Police District Sergeant Peter Northey addresses reporters on Tuesday. Picture: Robert Peet.

Young girl's prank call exposes mum's pot crop: police

Angela Thompson

OUTBREAK: The closure of Charles Sturt University campuses is on the table in event of coronavirus outbreak. Photo: FILE

CSU closure on the table in event of coronavirus outbreak

Nadine Morton

Ted Little and Central Western ewe competitions coordinator, Dominique Nixon, watches on with Kate Kirk, Bundemar stud, Baldry, Jennifer Jones, Darriwell stud, Trundle and Bernadette Crouch, Karu, Condobolin.

Central West champs

Mark Griggs
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At least 10 individual cattle breeds saw a rise in exhibits at the Royal Canberra Show, which was also boosted by the return of competitors in the Saler, Santa Gerturdis, Lincoln Red and Highland rings.

Is this the revival of cattle at Canberra Show?

Lucy Kinbacher and Stephen Burns

"The targets have been achieved so now it's time to take off embargoes"

"The targets have been achieved so now it's time to take off embargoes"

Samantha Townsend

PAYMENT LIFT: Interest-only loans will likely face conversion to principal and interest.

Maturing interest-only loans facing huge jump in costs

OPTIONS: With so many beautiful animals available, which one is right for you?

Everything you need to know to find your pawfect match

RSPCA

NEW BEGINNINGS: Many architects are already designing in fire prone areas using designs that are more sustainable and cost effective in the long term.

Rebuilding after the fires

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

'In the worst drought on record', council wants plan put on hold

ROUGH WATERS: Lake Keepit's recreational users are disappointed carry over general security allocations have become available. Photo: Sally Lucas

Carry over allocations a 'kick in the gut' to Keepit campaign

ROUGH WATERS: Lake Keepit's recreational users are disappointed carry over general security allocations have become available. Photo: Sally Lucas

Carry over allocations a 'kick in the gut' to Keepit campaign

MISSING OUT: Tamworth council water director Bruce Logan, inset, said flows in the Peel River above Chaffey Dam had been "stop-start". Photo: Ben Jaffrey/Peter Hardin

Environmental releases to continue from Chaffey Dam

MISSING OUT: Tamworth council water director Bruce Logan, inset, said flows in the Peel River above Chaffey Dam had been "stop-start". Photo: Ben Jaffrey/Peter Hardin

Environmental releases to continue from Chaffey Dam