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Disqualified driver spends weekend in cell after random drug test

Madeline Link

TOUGH TIMES: Salvation Army rural chaplain Rusty Lawson says people are near breaking point.

Rural despair - and optimism - prompt new approach at field days

Carolyn Millet

New world: Senior Constable Michelle King talks to Tamworth Public students about the dangers and importance of privacy in the online world. Photo: Peter Hardin 190819

Students 'too trusting' of strangers online

Chris Bath

Up to 10 trains a day needed if Tamworth runs out of water

Up to 10 trains a day needed if Tamworth runs out of water

Jamieson Murphy

The broken door. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

Police hunt for criminals who behaved off trolley at Centrepoint

Madeline Link

BREATH TEST: Oxley Police District officers were out in force to target risky drivers at the weekend as part of Operation Chrome. Photo: Peter Hardin 190819PHC098

Officers unimpressed with bad behaviour during Operation Chrome

Madeline Link

TRY DAY: Owen and Hugo Squires. Photo: Peter Hardin 190819PHA016

Little kids give big school a test-run before Kindergarten starts

Madeline Link

The Baradine area has had some rain - but, like most places, it hasn't done much good.

Yes, we are begging: Baradine CWA pleads for help in drought work

Carolyn Millet

Landholders can access drought assistance package at One-stop-shop at AgQuip

Riders prance away winners after Sydney equestrian event

Medicinal cannabis result in Hunter study

The moment Mitch Tambo earns golden buzzer on Australia's Got Talent

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Disqualified driver spends weekend in cell after random drug test

GOLDEN MOMENT: Tamworth's Mitch Tambo earns a golden buzzer on Australia's Got Talent.

The moment Mitch Tambo earns golden buzzer on Australia's Got Talent

TRY DAY: Owen and Hugo Squires. Photo: Peter Hardin 190819PHA016

Little kids give big school a test-run before Kindergarten starts

Group 4 final round ladders and photos

Group 4 final round ladders and photos

WINNING WAYS: Samantha Moss, Emma Garment, Nikkita Butler, Sarah Hoskins and Kelly Usher with their trusty steeds. Photo: Peter Hardin 150819PHB011

Riders prance away winners after Sydney equestrian event

Emergency or not? Well, it depends on where you live, it seems. Photo: Shutterstock

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Climate emergency or just rubbish?

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All our junior sport photgraphs from the past week

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Hockeyroos looking to finish Tokyo event in winning fashion

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Roo girls bounce into grand final with victory over gallant Swans

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Rural despair - and optimism - prompt new approach at field days

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Grills gives Burning Crown the green light to chase Kosciuszko

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Students 'too trusting' of strangers online

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All our junior sport photgraphs from the past week

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All our junior sport photgraphs from the past week

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Testing: It has been tough going for Kate Jenner and the Aussies in Tokyo. Photo: Getty Images

Hockeyroos looking to finish Tokyo event in winning fashion

GRAND FINAL BOUND: Tamworth Kangaroos' ruck Danielle Abbott looks to break a tackle during her side's preliminary final victory over the Tamworth Swans. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

Roo girls bounce into grand final with victory over gallant Swans

READY TO GO: Tamworth trainer Sue Grills has given Burning Crown the green light to chase a berth in this year's The Kosciuszko. Photo: Peter Hardin

Grills gives Burning Crown the green light to chase Kosciuszko

BOUNCE BACK: Oxley High School will be looking to avenge their Puma Cup loss to Rouse Hill with a victory against Xavier Catholic College in the Bill Turner Trophy round of 16. Photo: Billy Jupp

Oxley High School girls look to shake off Puma Cup defeat

Billy Jupp

Troy Hearfield was Tamworth FC's lone goalscorer in their 1-all draw with South Armidale on Saturday.

Bartlett laments missed opportunities after FC held to draw

Samantha Newsam

Group 4 final round ladders and photos

Group 4 final round ladders and photos

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WINNING WAYS: Samantha Moss, Emma Garment, Nikkita Butler, Sarah Hoskins and Kelly Usher with their trusty steeds. Photo: Peter Hardin 150819PHB011

Riders prance away winners after Sydney equestrian event

Isis Lumby

Up to 10 trains a day needed if Tamworth runs out of water

Up to 10 trains a day needed if Tamworth runs out of water

Up to 10 trains a day needed if Tamworth runs out of water

Up to 10 trains a day needed if Tamworth runs out of water

Worst-case plan: emergency services to take over water at critical level

Worst-case plan: emergency services to take over water at critical level

Worst-case plan: emergency services to take over water at critical level

Worst-case plan: emergency services to take over water at critical level

Is rail the key to linking parched towns with water?

Is rail the key to linking parched towns with water?

Is rail the key to linking parched towns with water?

Is rail the key to linking parched towns with water?

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GOLDEN MOMENT: Tamworth's Mitch Tambo earns a golden buzzer on Australia's Got Talent.

The moment Mitch Tambo earns golden buzzer on Australia's Got Talent

Madeline Link

STRUGGLE STREET: Lorraine Pfitzner with the Gina Jeffries mannequin at the Tamworth Country Music Hall of Fame. Photo: Peter Hardin 300719PHB004

Tough times for rising stars as country music talent quests fold

Madeline Link

Kevin Humphries and the Narrabri Nosh committee.

Festival to showcase regional food and beverages

"Its evident that in 2019 and going forward, the concept of Landcare is more important than ever before." Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia

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Tenterfield celebrates Peter Allen's legacy with four day festival

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"Its evident that in 2019 and going forward, the concept of Landcare is more important than ever before." Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Bob Hawke with one of the architects of Landcare, Phillip Toyne of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Photo: Landcare Victoria Inc. archives

Thirty years of caring for our country: The Landcare story

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COLOURED WORLD: Sunset at Nyhavn pier in Copenhagen's Old Town. While in Copenhagen you will also be enchanted by the Little Mermaid statue by Edvard Eriksen.

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Landholders can access drought assistance package at One-stop-shop at AgQuip

Landholders can access drought assistance package at One-stop-shop at AgQuip

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A NEW HOME: Tamworth Regional Council is taking expressions of interest for the miniature horse reported as a stray animal at a property in town.

The Harry Houdini of horses up for grabs after serving sentence

Madeline Link

Picture this: Former head of Visual Arts HSC Examinations Ron Prat at a workshop for visual arts teachers and students.

Expressly for rising artists and their teachers

Emma Stilts