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ALL SMILES: Public Service Association regional organiser Stephen Mears hopes the new incentive will fill some of the vacant positions. Photo: Gareth Gardner

New $10,000 payments to fill state's worst shortfall in child safety

Andrew Messenger

HOUSING HOPE: Homes North CEO Maree McKenzie and Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson agree action is needed to address the worsening social housing problem.

New strategy being considered for Tamworth's social housing crisis

Cody Tsaousis

SAFETY OVERHAUL: A section of Waterfall Way will undergo a big safety upgrade starting next week. Photo: National Parks NSW

Work set to start on popular route to coast

Caitlin Reid

Score updates from Kooty as the Roosters play Gunnedah

LIVEScore updates from Kooty as the Roosters play Gunnedah

Mark Bode
Samantha Newsam
Ben Jaffrey

Big time: Lee Shorten will play a role in the upcoming Swan Song which features Mahershala Ali and Glenn Close. Photo: Supplied.

IN DEPTHTamworth boy Lee Shorten about to go big in Hollywood

Cody Tsaousis

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

Ben Jaffrey
Gareth Gardner

CHOOK BOOM: The Rushes Creek Poultry Production Farm will house a population of 3,051,000 birds at any one time. Photo: File

Arsenic contamination in new chicken project to stay on Keepit site

Andrew Messenger

SEARCH CONTINUES: Allan Anderson has not been seen since Wednesday and police are seeking any information which may help with the search. Photo: NSW Police Force.

Interstate police join search for Allan Anderson

Cody Tsaousis

GOOD NEWSFeeling anything but blue as bright colours highlight kid's disease plight

Blue skies ahead for new banking chief

Changing face for local air quality advisory panel

New footpaths built to help those with limited mobility

ALL SMILES: Public Service Association regional organiser Stephen Mears hopes the new incentive will fill some of the vacant positions. Photo: Gareth Gardner

New $10,000 payments to fill state's worst shortfall in child safety

SEARCH CONTINUES: Allan Anderson has not been seen since Wednesday and police are seeking any information which may help with the search. Photo: NSW Police Force.

Interstate police join search for Allan Anderson

GONE BLUE: Bentley Kemenyvary with mum Chani, who has dyed her hair blue to raise money for diabetes. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSFeeling anything but blue as bright colours highlight kid's disease plight

SAFETY OVERHAUL: A section of Waterfall Way will undergo a big safety upgrade starting next week. Photo: National Parks NSW

Work set to start on popular route to coast

Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

PHOTOS'A disgrace': Mick Schmiedel gives charges cold shoulder after Kooty thumping

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PHOTOS'Awesome': Ben Spenceley on high after breakthrough win

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New $10,000 payments to fill state's worst shortfall in child safety

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Boggabri defeat Dungowan following fast start

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Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

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PHOTOS'It's a bit of a surprise': Gunnedah-born rookie Marty McNamara wins Sundowner

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RSL Victoria has stood down chief executive Jamie Twidale amid an investigation.

RSL CEO's staff email about Tinder profile

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A virus outbreak in Sydney's eastern suburbs is now linked to nine cases, with more testing urged.

New local virus cases in NSW, Queensland

A man allegedly entered a Beenleigh home, assaulted a woman and fled with a one-year-old girl.

Man charged with taking girl from Qld home

NSW has recorded three new COVID-19 cases as Sydney's eastern suburbs cluster grows.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Melbourne police officers borrowed pushbikes from bystanders to give chase to three teenagers.

Police borrow bikes to chase teenagers

Liz Hobday

Victorian traders left without power due to storm damage are eligible for payments of $2500 a week.

Grants for storm-hit Yarra Ranges traders

Liz Hobday

A woman has died after a fishing boat capsized near the Port of Brisbane.

Woman dead after boat capsizes in Qld

Luna Park in Sydney will reopen with eight new rides for little kids up to extreme thrillseekers.

Luna Park reopens with nine new rides

Gina Rushton

WHAT A SIGHT: Roosters prop Chris Vidler on the charge. Photo: Mark Bode

PHOTOS'A disgrace': Mick Schmiedel gives charges cold shoulder after Kooty thumping

BELLY FIRE: Ben Spenceley celebrates winning the Gunnedah to Tamworth Graded Scratch Races. Photo: Peter Hardin

PHOTOS'Awesome': Ben Spenceley on high after breakthrough win

Boggabri came away with the win on Saturday. Photo: Sue Haire

Boggabri defeat Dungowan following fast start

Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

RETURN OF THE KING: Gunnedah-born Marty McNamara after capturing the 2021 Sundowner. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOS'It's a bit of a surprise': Gunnedah-born rookie Marty McNamara wins Sundowner

Mark Bode

Sha'Carri Richardson has dominated the women's 100m at the US Olympic trials.

Richardson wins women's 100m at US trials

Score updates from Kooty as the Roosters play Gunnedah

LIVEScore updates from Kooty as the Roosters play Gunnedah

Mark Bode
Samantha Newsam
Ben Jaffrey

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

Ben Jaffrey
Gareth Gardner

Big time: Lee Shorten will play a role in the upcoming Swan Song which features Mahershala Ali and Glenn Close. Photo: Supplied.

IN DEPTHTamworth boy Lee Shorten about to go big in Hollywood

Cody Tsaousis

CONNECTION: New England International Circle founder Maryanne Piper. Photo: Gareth Gardner 160621GGD04

THINGS TO DONew group for new and returned travellers seeking local connections

Madeline Link

PRIMARY SCHOOL GAMES: Competition kicks off.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Getting out and about in Tamworth and beyond

A nurse fills a syringe with the AstraZeneca vaccine in Perth as part of the vaccine rollout. Picture: AAP

What the AstraZeneca advice change means for you

Sydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

DIGESTSydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

Hope: NSW Hunter researcher Nathan Bartlett led studies into a nasal spray treatment that could prevent COVID-19. The project has secured $32 million to start human clinical trials. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

$32 million for nasal spray that could help prevent COVID

Hope: Hunter researcher Nathan Bartlett led studies into a nasal spray treatment that could prevent COVID-19. The project has secured $32 million to start human clinical trials. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

$32 million for nasal spray that could help prevent COVID

Ramp it up: Associate Professor Bartlett says now that the AstraZeneca age limits have changed - based on the accumulation of data - "We need to get faster with Pfizer. Get it out to these hubs, and into people's arms."

'An evolving situation': Why AstraZeneca advice has changed

Anita Beaumont

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

Karen Barlow

The Australian government says people shouldn't hesitate to get their second AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Shutterstock

Get your second AstraZeneca dose: message from health authorities

Sally Whyte

COVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

DIGESTCOVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

LIVING THE DREAM: Nick Kay in action for Real Betis in Spain. Photo: Twitter

Kay survives Boomers player cut ahead of Olympics

LIVING THE DREAM: Nick Kay in action for Real Betis in Spain. Photo: Twitter

Kay survives Boomers player cut ahead of Olympics

Tokyo bound: Kate Jenner is set to become a multiple Olympian after being named in the Hockeyroos squad for Tokyo. Photo: Hockey Australia

Hard work pays off for Jenner as Olympic gold in her sights

Tokyo bound: Kate Jenner is set to become a multiple Olympian after being named in the Hockeyroos squad for Tokyo. Photo: Hockey Australia

Hard work pays off for Jenner as Olympic gold in her sights

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

GOLDEN GIRL: Country singer Aleyce Simmonds with the big, blow-up Golden Guitar. Photo: Aleyce Simmonds 170621PHB013

THINGS TO DOBig Golden Guitar goes on tour to blow-up festival's 50th anniversary

Madeline Link

SERVICE RECOGNISED: Judith Loffel accepting the nominee certificate for the 2018 Senior Volunteer of the Year award. Photo: file

Dedicated volunteer honoured for commitment to country music

Jessica Worboys

UNVEILING: Tamworth country music stalwart Max Ellis wants the public's help to fund a bronze bust of John Williamson. Photo: Gareth Gardner 040621GGB07

Heat is on to crowdfund for John Williamson's true blue bronze bust

Madeline Link

GOLDEN GIRL: Country singer Aleyce Simmonds with the big, blow-up Golden Guitar. Photo: Aleyce Simmonds 170621PHB013

THINGS TO DOBig Golden Guitar goes on tour to blow-up festival's 50th anniversary

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

Hearing set: The accused will return to court in Tenterfield for a hearing in September.

Water theft charges set for hearing after company, farmer face court

Hearing set: The accused will return to court in Tenterfield for a hearing in September.

Water theft charges set for hearing after company, farmer face court

PICTURESQUE: Assistant manager at Reflections Lake Keepit Chris MacAlpine said the dam was full of life and looking magical. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSWater brings back wildlife and adventurers for 'perfect' picture

PICTURESQUE: Assistant manager at Reflections Lake Keepit Chris MacAlpine said the dam was full of life and looking magical. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSWater brings back wildlife and adventurers for 'perfect' picture

FLOODED: The junction of the Peel River and Cockburn River has flooded in Tamworth. Photo: Andrew Falkenmire

GOOD NEWSRecord-breaking cold snap brought water surging into rivers and dam

FLOODED: The junction of the Peel River and Cockburn River has flooded in Tamworth. Photo: Andrew Falkenmire

GOOD NEWSRecord-breaking cold snap brought water surging into rivers and dam

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Links for Life Disability Expo

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Vanderfield, always with you

Vanderfield, always with you

LINKS FOR LIFE:

Links for Life Disability Expo

"Never more important": Costa Georgiadis is MC of the National Landcare Conference.

Rare opportunity for community of Landcarers to come together

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

CRISIS: TRC director Jacqueline O'Neill, REINSW's chief executive Tim McKibbin and president Leanne Pilkington. Photo: Gareth Gardner 160621GGA07

Property managers battered on both sides in Tamworth housing crisis

CRISIS: TRC director Jacqueline O'Neill, REINSW's chief executive Tim McKibbin and president Leanne Pilkington. Photo: Gareth Gardner 160621GGA07

Property managers battered on both sides in Tamworth housing crisis

With everything you could ever wish for

With everything you could ever wish for

With everything you could ever wish for

With everything you could ever wish for

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

New opportunities

New opportunities

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A fusion of Mexican and country | House of the Week

A fusion of Mexican and country | House of the Week

House of the week

STEP FORWARD: Councillor Helen Tickle believes the amount of new footpaths being build will help locals with limited mobility. Photo: Peter Hardin.

New footpaths built to help those with limited mobility

Cody Tsaousis

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

FULLY LOADED: Kerry Young, Rod Sawtell and Libby Young celebrate at the Oak Tree community markets on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOSOak Tree market day raises $4,500 for new Tamworth PET scanner

Andrew Messenger

STEP FORWARD: Councillor Helen Tickle believes the amount of new footpaths being build will help locals with limited mobility. Photo: Peter Hardin.

New footpaths built to help those with limited mobility

GREEN THUMBS: Gae Sipple and Karlee Burgess at Nundle's new community garden, which is set to open this weekend. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Green thumbs hope Nundle's first community garden will unite town

Andrew Messenger

HELPING HAND: One in four young Australians are affected by a mental illness every year and the government is investing more in it's headspace program - including Armidale. File photo.

Millions of dollars to be invested in local youth mental health

Newsroom

Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

Roos claim Billy Holder Cup following frantic finish in derby

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

All our photos from the PSSA Rugby League Open Championships

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

Pixar's Luca is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his newfound best friend. But all of their fun is threatened by a secret: they are sea monsters. Picture: Disney/Pixar

Pixar's Luca an invitation to the Italian Riviera

Pavlo Lehenkyi as Emerson in A Family. Picture: Pivot Pictures

REVIEWA Family: The unexpected Australian movie filmed in Ukraine

Cris Kennedy

Julie Delpy, Sophia Ally and Richard Armitage in My Zoe. Picture: Blue Fox Entertainment

REVIEWMy Zoe: a bold, intimate human drama

Jane Freebury

Joining the ranks: The new officers graduated in Goulburn on Friday morning and will begin their postings on Monday. Photo: NSW Police

PHOTOSFive new blue recruits set to hit the local police beat

Breanna Chillingworth

REAL ESTATE: Leanne Pilkington and Jacqui Bijnens. Photo: Gareth Gardner: 160621GGG12

Region's real estate agents get together to talk hot property

Madeline Link

WRONG WAY: Popular approaches have been based on flawed assumptions and a lack of hard evidence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy problem-based approaches are not the right answer

Glenn Fahey

Forget oil and gas - what about the next generation, APPEA?

OPINIONForget oil and gas - what about the next generation, APPEA?

Bella Burgemeister

Australians deserve to know their MP is working to protect them from climate impacts

OPINIONAustralians deserve to know their MP is working to protect them from climate impacts

Mary Barry

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Classic fashions at Brewarrina.

Brewarrina lives it up for races

Janian McMillan

Simon Vivian nearing the conclusion of his auctioneering gig at Inglis at this year's Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Photo Virginia Harvey .

Hammer falls on brilliant sales ring career

Virginia Harvey

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Gregor Heard

Involving your kids in room makeovers

Involving your kids in room makeovers

PREPARED: Senior cat Cabbage's owner has a clear emergency plan for all his animals.

Emergency plans must include your fur and human family

Dr Anne Quain

GUT GARDEN: A microbiota with numerous bacteria species is considered a healthy one. A varied, nutritious diet is the way to go. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONCome on into the VIP section good bacteria

Amy Cooper

Hearing set: The accused will return to court in Tenterfield for a hearing in September.

Water theft charges set for hearing after company, farmer face court

Hearing set: The accused will return to court in Tenterfield for a hearing in September.

Water theft charges set for hearing after company, farmer face court

PICTURESQUE: Assistant manager at Reflections Lake Keepit Chris MacAlpine said the dam was full of life and looking magical. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSWater brings back wildlife and adventurers for 'perfect' picture

PICTURESQUE: Assistant manager at Reflections Lake Keepit Chris MacAlpine said the dam was full of life and looking magical. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSWater brings back wildlife and adventurers for 'perfect' picture

FLOODED: The junction of the Peel River and Cockburn River has flooded in Tamworth. Photo: Andrew Falkenmire

GOOD NEWSRecord-breaking cold snap brought water surging into rivers and dam

FLOODED: The junction of the Peel River and Cockburn River has flooded in Tamworth. Photo: Andrew Falkenmire

GOOD NEWSRecord-breaking cold snap brought water surging into rivers and dam