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Water watchdog investigating more than a hundred cases across the region

Jamieson Murphy

NOT TRENDING: Trend Windows and Doors will close the manufacture part of its business. Photo: Peter Hardin

Not trending: manufacturer leaving town, taking jobs with it

Jamieson Murphy

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Early-morning RBT stops drivers; car destroyed in blaze | Police

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INSIGHT: Shirley Wilson will be one of the three women on the Australian Dairy Elders panel at the Australian Dairy Conference in Canberra on Thursday.

Milking experience for all it’s worth as industry keeps striving

Carolyn Millet

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont

EXPERIENCE: Karen Martins moved from Brazil to Tamworth where she say there's more respect for women. Photo: Peter Hardin 180219PHC005

How life in Tamworth is different for migrant women

Jacob McArthur

THERAPEUTIC: Gracie the therapy dog enjoys a much earned break on the lawns of the prison. Photo: Peter Hardin

Prison's top dog Gracie helps inmates deal with tough emotions

Madeline Link

A crime scene was established on the bank of the Mehi River where the skeletal remains were found on New Year's Day.

Human remains found on river not elderly missing man: police

Sophie Harris

Disability support provider to expand after closing Dubbo office

Total Fire Ban for North West and Northern Slopes

Polka dancers dance into the record books at country music festival

Business Summit to open with glimpse of future jobs

Water watchdog investigating more than a hundred cases across the region

A crime scene was established on the bank of the Mehi River where the skeletal remains were found on New Year's Day.

Human remains found on river not elderly missing man: police

Flaming hell: A 24 hour Total Fire Ban has been put in place for the North West and Northern Slopes areas starting at midnight on Tuesday. Photo: NSW RFS

Total Fire Ban for North West and Northern Slopes

DANCE: The record attempt.

Polka dancers dance into the record books at country music festival

THERAPEUTIC: Gracie the therapy dog enjoys a much earned break on the lawns of the prison. Photo: Peter Hardin

Prison's top dog Gracie helps inmates deal with tough emotions

PASSING THROUGH: Sydney Swans ruckmen Darcy Cameron and Sam Naismith ran clinics with Tamworth's AFL talent. Photo: Peter Hardin 190219PHF014

Sydney Swan Sam Naismith says pathway to AFL will be easier

Not trending: manufacturer leaving town, taking jobs with it

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Early-morning RBT stops drivers; car destroyed in blaze | Police

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Water watchdog investigating more than a hundred cases across the region

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Thunderbolts junior sides ramp up their preparations | Photos

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Milking experience for all it’s worth as industry keeps striving

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Tigers under-18s forced to make changes for Knights clash

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Festival in review a month on: council invites community feedback

FESTIVAL REVIEW: Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Festival in review a month on: council invites community feedback

COOL CREW: This pair grabbed a bit of relief under the mist jets on Fitzroy Street which proved to be very popular in the heat of festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220119GGB11

TCMF heat brings Fitzroy Street issue into the light

COOL CREW: This pair grabbed a bit of relief under the mist jets on Fitzroy Street which proved to be very popular in the heat of festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220119GGB11

TCMF heat brings Fitzroy Street issue into the light

The Golden Guitars crowd at TRECC.

Weren't in the crowd? Relive the 2019 Golden Guitars

The Golden Guitars crowd at TRECC.

Weren't in the crowd? Relive the 2019 Golden Guitars

On the drive: Grace Whale netted four points for the Tamworth 18s women 1 in their first-up win over Maitland in Sunday's trial games. Photo: Peter Hardin. 170219PHA095

Thunderbolts junior sides ramp up their preparations | Photos

Samantha Newsam

Greater Northern Tigers under-18s coach Peter Stevens says Jhett Butler was "unlucky" to be missing Saturday's clash with the Newcastle Knights Development squad through suspension. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Tigers under-18s forced to make changes for Knights clash

Geoff Newling

PASSING THROUGH: Sydney Swans ruckmen Darcy Cameron and Sam Naismith ran clinics with Tamworth's AFL talent. Photo: Peter Hardin 190219PHF014

Sydney Swan Sam Naismith says pathway to AFL will be easier

Jacob McArthur

On the drive: Grace Whale netted four points for the Tamworth 18s women 1 in their first-up win over Maitland in Sunday's trial games. Photo: Peter Hardin. 170219PHA095

Thunderbolts junior sides ramp up their preparations | Photos

Brodie Cleal helped steer Court House to the outright points with 23 retired. Photo: Mark Bode

Mornington skipper just falls short of maiden first grade ton

Samantha Newsam

LASER-GUIDED: Lauren Clarke (left) in action for Group 4 at the Greater Northern Championships this month.

From a rugby sevens premiership to rugby league honours

Ellen Dunger

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DANCE: The record attempt.

Polka dancers dance into the record books at country music festival

Madeline Link

NEW START: Newcastle country artist Natalie Henry looks forward to the launch of her new album Apple and Pride in March.

On the long road trucking Natalie Henry finds pride in herself

Madeline Link

Ready to go: Alex Sproats gets ready for opening night. Photo: Peter Hardin, 15-02-19

Musical to start off with a (Chitty Chitty Bang) Bang

Carolyn Millet

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

AID: Move Better For Life provides a range of wellness classes designed to help people recover from injury or simply to improve strength and balance.

Healthy ageing is clinic's focus

ON GUARD: The i Series Fence Monitor that comes with the Gallagher M5800i Energizer. The system is set up to alert owners if it falls outside their parameters.

Round-the-clock peace of mind

RELIEF: Councillor Jim Maxwell will be pleased to see the back of this local eyesore. Photo: Gareth Gardner 270317GGE02

'Hell of a mess': saga to end with council-backed home demolition

Jacob McArthur

House of the week: Family-friendly home in sought after location

TT HOTW Feb 9

EXPERIENCE: Karen Martins moved from Brazil to Tamworth where she say there's more respect for women. Photo: Peter Hardin 180219PHC005

How life in Tamworth is different for migrant women

Jacob McArthur

THERAPEUTIC: Gracie the therapy dog enjoys a much earned break on the lawns of the prison. Photo: Peter Hardin

Prison's top dog Gracie helps inmates deal with tough emotions

Madeline Link

Recognition: Cr Jim Maxwell, Cr Phill Betts, Cr Helen Tickle, Wendy McLean, Roslyn Betts, Karel Saint, Cr Wilson and Lynn Hall (front). Photos: Supplied.

Small town, big effort from seniors celebrated

EXPERIENCE: Karen Martins moved from Brazil to Tamworth where she say there's more respect for women. Photo: Peter Hardin 180219PHC005

How life in Tamworth is different for migrant women

Heavy weather: Snow in Derby Street on September 19, 1917.

All white in Walcha: heavy snow falls cause severe damage

Bob Walsh

Currabubula Public School: Isobel Bonner and Jannali Knox with their "lost thing".

Tamworth region schools have fun in the pool – and meet footy stars!

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

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On the drive: Grace Whale netted four points for the Tamworth 18s women 1 in their first-up win over Maitland in Sunday's trial games. Photo: Peter Hardin. 170219PHA095

Thunderbolts junior sides ramp up their preparations | Photos

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Currabubula Public School: Isobel Bonner and Jannali Knox with their "lost thing".

Tamworth region schools have fun in the pool – and meet footy stars!

Star power: League legends Beau Scott, Brad Fittler, Mark Hughes and Danny Buderus gave some young footy fans a thrill at Monday's coaching clinic. Photo: Peter Hardin 180219PHE091

League legends unite to spread the word | Photos; Videos

Samantha Newsam

GUNNEDAH PRIDE: Australian Whipcrackers and Plaiters Association Australian Champion Daniel Wicks showing off his skills in 2017. Photo: supplied.

Wicks is whipping it good for home town at champs | Video

Jessica Worboys

'I don’t think I have ever felt as powerless ever in my life'

Inverelll VRA deliver food to the fire line. Photo: Inverell Rescue Squad

Tingha fire 2019: in dozens of photos

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The emotion and the relief: Post 2016 AFL grand finals reactions from an unnamed fan and Western Bulldogs' star Easton Woods. Photos: Scott Barbour, Justin McManus

New season, new hope: regardless of reality

Janine Graham
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The old velodrome site in Tamworth.

Letters to the editor || Velodrome site for uni, Tim Tam day, Nurse to patient ratios, Water storage options

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Forget the mental wrestling – join the fight

Father Brendan Lee

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Nyngan. Photo by Sarah Barton.

Your amazing photos of the dust storms

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The search for two European tourists who have gone missing near Port Macquarie will continue

Beach search resumes for missing tourists

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Labor wants a minimum farm gate milk price to protect the embattled dairy industry.

Labor investigates minimum milk price

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Minister Michaelia Cash will front the education and employment committee Senate estimates hearing.

Senator 'gave police what they asked for'

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Lawyers may face bill for failed bushfire class action

Andrew Thomson
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The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

Jessica McLaughlin
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Labor is promising to set up a national academy to train school principals to address a shortfall.

Better leadership for school principals

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Not just a face in the crowd: Tim Quilty has vowed to use his position in the Victorian Upper House to be outspoken on the needs of rural residents.

First Brexit, next Rexit for regional NSW and Victoria?

Anthony Bunn
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Shooters Fishers and Farmers member Robert Borsak, Shadow Primary Industries Minister Mick Veitch, James Jackson and Peter Arkle (NSW Farmers'), Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair and Justin Field from The Greens.

Primary industries Q&A

Samantha Townsend
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The Darling River and Menindee Lakes are under pressure but irrigators say they're not to blame.

We are suffering too, say NSW irrigators

Dominica Sanda
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At least 120 homes and buildings have been destroyed by bushfires at Tingha and Tabulam in NSW.

Fire bans in NSW as cost of blazes tallied

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Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

RESTORED: Barbara Lewin painstakingly repaired an important piece of Tenterfield history.

A fine slice of history

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Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

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Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?