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SMOOCH: Linda Davies gives rescued kangaroo Rocky a kiss on the nose at Two Songs Sanctuary in Port Lincoln.

Davies gives her all to people and wildlife

Jarrad Delaney
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Deputy chief health officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty

UPDATEDZero cases of COVID-19 cases in NSW for third day but no easing of restrictions yet

Agron Latifi
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IDENTIFIED: Oxley Police District crime manager Jason Darcy confirmed to the Leader that the man had been identified. Photo: Peter Hardin, Inset: NSW Police

EXCLUSIVEPolice identify man found in campervan near Tamworth

Jessica Worboys
2hrs ago

MAN CHARGED: An 18-year-old has been charged with attempted armed robbery in Tamworth. Photo: File

BREAKINGTeenager and friend escape alleged armed robbery at knifepoint

Madeline Link
2hrs ago

SHELTER: Tamworth Family Support Service manager Lynda Townsend said work is set to begin on the new animal shelter, and will hopefully be completed in February. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

Tamworth's pets will soon be able to escape domestic violence too

Jacinta Dickins

HELPING HAND: Barnaby Joyce shows off a headspace pin. The service will help young people get into work as part of a new program. Photo: supplied

New headspace service to help mentally ill young people find work

Andrew Messenger

THANK YOU: Boggabri captain Brian King is presented with the NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation by Acting Inspector Glen Willsallen. Photos: Boggabri Fire and Rescue.

Boggabri firies honoured with citation

Caitlin Reid

MOTORISTS REJOICE: Tamworth's bowsers are among the state's cheapest. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Tamworth bowsers state's third cheapest, say NRMA statistics

Andrew Messenger

PHOTOSTamworth man to remain in custody, accused of reckless wounding

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYCommercial real estate in Tamworth on the 'precipice' of growth

WHAT'S ONBig event for small town: Bingara wins bid for 2021 CMCA rally

Lifeline to establish region's first-ever suicide survivor service

SMOOCH: Linda Davies gives rescued kangaroo Rocky a kiss on the nose at Two Songs Sanctuary in Port Lincoln.

Davies gives her all to people and wildlife

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SAD NEWS: Oxley Police District crime manager Jason Darcy addressed the media about the incident on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Peter Hardin

Police confirm man's body was in campervan for days before discovery

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

GOOD NEWSSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

TEEN TALENT: Mitchell Henderson trains with the Knights at Farrer on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Hardin 190121PHA089

'Very new and exciting': Mitchell Henderson trains with Knights

NEW FEEL: The new-look K hub stores are popping up all around the country. Photo: Supplied/Kmart

Gunnedah Kmart to employ double Target's staff

What Tamworth would look like right now if country music festival was on

PHOTOSMissing the festival already? Here's a selection of our favourite snaps from years gone by

Davies gives her all to people and wildlife

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UPDATEDZero cases of COVID-19 cases in NSW for third day but no easing of restrictions yet

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EXCLUSIVEPolice identify man found in campervan near Tamworth

2hrs ago

BREAKINGTeenager and friend escape alleged armed robbery at knifepoint

2hrs ago

Tamworth's pets will soon be able to escape domestic violence too

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Shadow Pass impresses ahead of Golden Guitar Final

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BACK IN BUSINESS: Forum 6 Cinemas manager Craig Lucas has already signed up for the Dine and Discover voucher program.

Dining, entertainment businesses eagerly await NSW vouchers

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT branch secretary Mark Northam has called for teachers to be included as critical workers in the second phase of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Supplied

Teachers lobby to be in COVID-19 vaccine priority group

Incoming US president Joe Biden wants to reform big tech and may twist Australia's arm to get it. Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISBiden's clean up of Silicon Valley poses a problem for Morrison

A class action has been filed against two Queensland state-owned electricity generators.

Court action over Qld electricity prices

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The man who killed his gran and Mick Horne (right) is likely to be acquitted due to mental illness.

Not guilty verdict likely for gran killer

Luke Costin
17m ago

Just under 20,000 people were tested for coronavirus in NSW in the latest reporting period.

NSW could ease restrictions next week

Hannah Ryan
19m ago

A man failing to wear a mask at a Sydney metro station has allegedly fought with police.

Man charged over NSW mask refusal melee

20m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is open to providing targeted support to specific industries.

PM praises retailer for repaying JobKeeper

Daniel McCulloch
39m ago

SPRINT FINISH: Shadow Pass and Robbie Morris (inside) edge Tygar (Brad Elder) at Tamworth. Photo: PeterMac Photography

Shadow Pass impresses ahead of Golden Guitar Final

Barcelona will appeal the two-match ban handed to Lionel Messi.

Barcelona to appeal Messi's two-game ban

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood is glad to see Australia feeling the heat.

England coach glad Aussies under pressure

Japan won't make vaccines a condition for participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

Vaccines not condition for Olympics: Japan

TRAGIC: Melted Moments was euthanised after a Ballina race.

'Great mate': Popular race horse Melted Moments euthanised

Mark Bode

TEEN TALENT: Mitchell Henderson trains with the Knights at Farrer on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Hardin 190121PHA089

'Very new and exciting': Mitchell Henderson trains with Knights

Mark Bode

Stepping up: New Quirindi coaches Jess Slade (women) and Tom Koerstz (first grade) are looking forward to pre-season training beginning on Thursday. Photo: Gareth Gardner 190121GGA01

New faces ready to take charge as Lions kick-off 2021 preparations

Samantha Newsam

PLAYMAKER: Mitchell Pearce takes part in Knights training at Farrer on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Hardin

Knights mentor talks Ponga, Pearce and a more hospitable Tamworth

Mark Bode

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT branch secretary Mark Northam has called for teachers to be included as critical workers in the second phase of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Supplied

Teachers lobby to be in COVID-19 vaccine priority group

Jamison Travel director Michelle Everson anticipated some travel bubbles would be possible this year, a glimmer of hope for her business of almost 30 years. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Grim' year ahead for industry with travel prospects dashed

The 2008 Bingara CMCA Rally. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONBig event for small town: Bingara wins bid for 2021 CMCA rally

Viral shredding, vaccine fairness and trapped chinese gold miners are some of the stories in today's Covid Informer.

DIGESTWhen a positive test means you're free to play tennis

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

GOOD NEWSSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

Jessica Worboys

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT's travel ban on northern beaches lifted

Daniella White

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

Julian O'Brien

HIGH RISK: Member for New England Barnaby Joyce thinks Tamworth could become a quarantine option for stranded Australians. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220620GGA04

'Get it right': Joyce slams tennis, pushes for local quarantine

Madeline Link

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

TUNING IN: Tamworth Regional Council's Barry Harley and Peter Ross at the TRECC, where the Golden Guitar Awards are being set up. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONMasks transformed to red carpet fashion as shows forge ahead

Anna Falkenmire

PLANNING: Tamworth Regional Council events manager Barry Harley announced to media that the iconic Australia Day concert would go ahead. Photo: Peter Hardin

WHAT'S ONFree tickets getting 'snapped up' as countdown to concert begins

Anna Falkenmire

PARTY ON: Austin Tourist Park manager Alison Edwards said people have been asked to bring their own chairs and face masks to the concerts. Photo: Peter Hardin

WHAT'S ONCaravan park confident in COVID-safe concerts as plans proceed

Anna Falkenmire

TUNING IN: Tamworth Regional Council's Barry Harley and Peter Ross at the TRECC, where the Golden Guitar Awards are being set up. Photo: Gareth Gardner

WHAT'S ONMasks transformed to red carpet fashion as shows forge ahead

On patrol: NSW Police and SafeWork NSW Inspectors spent the week speaking with Tamworth pubs and clubs. Photo: NSW Police, file

'We can't be complacent': safety plan blitz before country music

Anna Falkenmire

LOW BLOW: Country music star Aleyce Simmonds said the mood is 'low' among artists, after last-minute gig cancellations. Photo: Gareth Gardner

'It's all unknown': artists deal with growing list of silent stages

Anna Falkenmire

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

SECURITY: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan. Photo: Peter Hardin

Council 'confident' city growth won't give rise to water woes

SECURITY: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan. Photo: Peter Hardin

Council 'confident' city growth won't give rise to water woes

Flow rule: Moree Plains Shire Mayor Katrina Humphries. Photo: file

'We're sick of being shafted': North West mayor lashes flow rule

Flow rule: Moree Plains Shire Mayor Katrina Humphries. Photo: file

'We're sick of being shafted': North West mayor lashes flow rule

BUSTED MYTHS: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan said tightening water restrictions won't add up to better water security. Photo: Gareth Gardner

EXPLAINERWhy tighter restrictions won't help save up water for dry days

BUSTED MYTHS: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan said tightening water restrictions won't add up to better water security. Photo: Gareth Gardner

EXPLAINERWhy tighter restrictions won't help save up water for dry days

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The 2008 Bingara CMCA Rally. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONBig event for small town: Bingara wins bid for 2021 CMCA rally

Jessica Worboys

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

GOOD NEWSSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

Jessica Worboys

HELP AVAILABLE: Elder Australians are encouraged to pick up a copy of a new diary aimed at informing them of their legal rights.

Free diary to inform older people of their rights

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Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Read the latest edition of Eat, Play, Stay and click on the cover above.

Discover the best of Tamworth and New England

Lydia Roberts

What does resilience really mean?

What does resilience really mean?

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

IMPROVING CONNECTIONS: Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support.

Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

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GROWTH: Tamworth Commercial Real Estate gurus Gavin Knee from Burke and Smyth and Bob Newlan from Raine and Horne said the market was still strong, but on the precipice to get stronger. Photos: Jacinta Dickins

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYCommercial real estate in Tamworth on the 'precipice' of growth

GROWTH: Tamworth Commercial Real Estate gurus Gavin Knee from Burke and Smyth and Bob Newlan from Raine and Horne said the market was still strong, but on the precipice to get stronger. Photos: Jacinta Dickins

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYCommercial real estate in Tamworth on the 'precipice' of growth

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

Joanne Crawford

RECORD: Tamworth Aussie Home Loans franchisee Matthew Davies said they'd broken records last year with home loan numbers. Photo: Peter Hardin

SUBSCRIBER | PROPERTYRecord lending boom predicted to keep sweeping through Tamworth

Jacinta Dickins

Picture perfect family home | House of the Week

Picture perfect family home | House of the Week

SHELTER: Tamworth Family Support Service manager Lynda Townsend said work is set to begin on the new animal shelter, and will hopefully be completed in February. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

Tamworth's pets will soon be able to escape domestic violence too

Jacinta Dickins

THANK YOU: Boggabri captain Brian King is presented with the NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation by Acting Inspector Glen Willsallen. Photos: Boggabri Fire and Rescue.

Boggabri firies honoured with citation

Caitlin Reid

The 2008 Bingara CMCA Rally. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONBig event for small town: Bingara wins bid for 2021 CMCA rally

Jessica Worboys

SHELTER: Tamworth Family Support Service manager Lynda Townsend said work is set to begin on the new animal shelter, and will hopefully be completed in February. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

Tamworth's pets will soon be able to escape domestic violence too

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

GOOD NEWSSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

Jessica Worboys

HIGH RISK: Member for New England Barnaby Joyce thinks Tamworth could become a quarantine option for stranded Australians. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220620GGA04

'Get it right': Joyce slams tennis, pushes for local quarantine

Madeline Link

Tamworth man to remain in custody, accused of reckless wounding

PHOTOSTamworth man to remain in custody, accused of reckless wounding

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Dad Thomas with his mini-me Aldous. Baby Aldous Leslie Clements was born on April 4, 2020 to Tamworth parents Ellymay Sheedy and Thomas Clements.

Say hello to the beautiful babies born in the region

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

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Michael Cowling

Sharks' in the fast lane as Tamworth City hosts annual carnival

PHOTOSSharks' in the fast lane as Tamworth City hosts annual carnival

Samantha Newsam

FURRY HANDFUL: Animal Welfare League Tamworth's cat and kitten coordinator Annette Johnston. Photo: Peter Hardin

PHOTOSVolunteers busy with dumped, surrendered kittens needing furr-ever homes

Jessica Worboys

What Tamworth would look like right now if country music festival was on

PHOTOSMissing the festival already? Here's a selection of our favourite snaps from years gone by

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COMMON PITFALL: We must be sure that we don't allow our possessions to possess us. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe real problem when it comes to clutter

Father Brendan Lee

CHANGE: There are renewed calls for date that celebrates our national identity to change, for inclusion, truth telling and a treaty. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINION'Australia Day has become Invasion Day': It's time for change

END OF LIFE OPTIONS: For some people the pain can be unbearable. For some, palliative care doesn't work.

OPINIONSupporting the right to choose a dignified end

Jodie Harrison

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Land under consideration at Wallerawang and, inset, Neoen head of development Garth Heron in Bathurst last year.

Renewable energy investment double-up

Benjamin Palmer and Len Ashworth
8m ago

The 2021 NSW Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial presentation and awards dinner will go virtual this year, with everyone able to view the results and demonstrations on Tuesday, February 2.

NSW Beef Spec Feedback Trial awards shift online | Video

Hannah Powe
38m ago

As growers get busy with grain marketing, it is likely there will be continued price volatility - but global demand signals are strong.

Rushing to get grain exports out the door is a good problem to have

Nicholas Robertson, AWB

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Driving and car control are not the same thing. Even rats can learn to drive. Photo: Shutterstock.

Rats can be taught to drive, so why are humans terrible at it?

Sam Hollier
2hrs ago

LESSONS LEARNED: Serial renovators Mark McKie (left) and Mitch Edwards. Photo: Supplied.

Common renovation dramas and how to avoid them

SECURITY: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan. Photo: Peter Hardin

Council 'confident' city growth won't give rise to water woes

SECURITY: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan. Photo: Peter Hardin

Council 'confident' city growth won't give rise to water woes

Flow rule: Moree Plains Shire Mayor Katrina Humphries. Photo: file

'We're sick of being shafted': North West mayor lashes flow rule

Flow rule: Moree Plains Shire Mayor Katrina Humphries. Photo: file

'We're sick of being shafted': North West mayor lashes flow rule

BUSTED MYTHS: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan said tightening water restrictions won't add up to better water security. Photo: Gareth Gardner

EXPLAINERWhy tighter restrictions won't help save up water for dry days

BUSTED MYTHS: Tamworth Regional Council water and waste director Bruce Logan said tightening water restrictions won't add up to better water security. Photo: Gareth Gardner

EXPLAINERWhy tighter restrictions won't help save up water for dry days