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FREEHealth authorities track down source of all Tamworth cases

Andrew Messenger
2hrs ago

DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028

Rain falls on Tamworth as drought eases, but dam levels still low

Andrew Messenger

Under arrest: Police pictured at the property with a man and two children that were arrested near Merriwa. Photo: NSW Police

Father charged after car stolen from property with two boys inside

Breanna Chillingworth
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EXCLUSIVEThree more arrested after teen attacked in violent home invasion

Breanna Chillingworth
2hrs ago

What you need to know about COVID-19 this Easter Sunday

DIGESTWhat you need to know about COVID-19 this Easter Sunday

Gavin Stone
1hr ago

OUTBREAK: The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, the largest hospital in North-West Tasmania.

FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

Anthony Haneveer

HELPING HAND: Barraba local Melissa Bowman has connected with communities across the state in her role as Givit's drought co-ordinator. Photo: Supplied

GOOD NEWS'Business as usual' for regional charity during pandemic

Billy Jupp

Five new police for Tamworth, but newest cops miss out on graduation parade

Five new police for Tamworth, but newest cops miss out on graduation parade

Andrew Messenger

Loving your local watering hole a whole new way to help Tamworth pubs

Darling and Janison streets set to close for roadworks

WHAT'S ONKids, you can still buy treats for mum in the virtual world

Mental health hospital a priority during COVID-19 pandemic: Tamworth MP

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FREEHealth authorities track down source of all Tamworth cases

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INNOVATION: The Good Gift Co owner Holly Goodman has rallied small businesses from across the country to come together for a virtual market, and these baskets and blankets will be on offer. Photo: Image Photography

WHAT'S ONKids, you can still buy treats for mum in the virtual world

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EXCLUSIVEThree more arrested after teen attacked in violent home invasion

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PRIORITY: The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have reaffirmed Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson's commitment to upgrading the Banksia Mental Health Unit. Photo: Peter Hardin

Mental health hospital a priority during COVID-19 pandemic: Tamworth MP

LOTS OF LOVE: New Narrabri coach Ashley Hynch is a proud Blue and a proud father of three, including of six-year-old Fletcher. Photo: Facebook

'Biggest challenge': Ashley Hynch the new Blues coach

Here's a list of who's open for business in Tamworth

FREEHere's a list of who's open for business in Tamworth

Father charged after car stolen from property with two boys inside

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China's new high for imported virus cases

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EXCLUSIVEThree more arrested after teen attacked in violent home invasion

2hrs ago

FREEHealth authorities track down source of all Tamworth cases

2hrs ago

'Biggest challenge': Ashley Hynch the new Blues coach

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Rain falls on Tamworth as drought eases, but dam levels still low

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FREEHealth authorities track down source of all Tamworth cases

2hrs ago

OUTBREAK: The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, the largest hospital in North-West Tasmania.

FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

Are children under threat from coronavirus?

Are children under threat from coronavirus?

PRIORITY: The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have reaffirmed Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson's commitment to upgrading the Banksia Mental Health Unit. Photo: Peter Hardin

Mental health hospital a priority during COVID-19 pandemic: Tamworth MP

Brad Tucker with his new puppy Luna. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Too much puppy love not ideal for return to normal

Kimberley Le Lievre

HELP: Costa is looking to hire locals impacted from Covid-19 job-losses. Photo: Supplied

Costa Tomatoes keeping on for struggling locals

Jacinta Dickins

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

Janine Graham

Tough times: Tamworth Business Chamber President Jye Segboer fears drought-affected Tamworth businesses will have to wait longer for JobKeeper support, in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Photo: Peter Hardin

EXCLUSIVELonger wait expected for JobKeeper payments for local businesses

Andrew Messenger

LOTS OF LOVE: New Narrabri coach Ashley Hynch is a proud Blue and a proud father of three, including of six-year-old Fletcher. Photo: Facebook

'Biggest challenge': Ashley Hynch the new Blues coach

TWO-PRONGED: Cody Morgan will have two runners at Muswellbrook.

Morgan chasing Country Championships rebound

Time to reboot: It's not what he had planned but Nick Kay is trying to make the most of his coronavirus-enforced break. Photo: Perth Wildcats

Kay trying to stay busy as he finds himself in unfamiliar situation

GOLDEN DECADE: Tamworth cricket elder statesmen Peter Virgen has named his best Tamworth 11 from the 1970s.

'Very, very strong': Virgen names his cricket team of the '70s

THE FAMILY: Luke and Sarah Bonnell with their children, Delilah, 2, and Freya, 10 months. Photo: Supplied

GOOD NEWSLuke Bonnell: a Christian warrior and a new Rooster

Mark Bode

Lessons on use of social media

Lessons on use of social media

Emmelene White

Adam Marshall, Glen Innes tennis coach Greg OMeara, Glen Innes Tennis Club president Mark Whyte and committee members Sue Rees, Di Morris and Val Lennan.

Glen Innes Tennis Club courts set for more renovations

TIGER TOWN: Wests Tigers fans lined up to get an autograph from their favourite players at the 2019 game. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Refunds to be offered after Wests Tigers' Tamworth clash cancelled

Breanna Chillingworth

FURPHIES: TCMF organiser Barry Harley said negative social media hurt the 2020 country music festival.

TCMF boss slams social media haters at Country Music feedback event

Andrew Messenger

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

FURPHIES: TCMF organiser Barry Harley said negative social media hurt the 2020 country music festival.

TCMF boss slams social media haters at Country Music feedback event

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

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

Norfolk Island's breathtaking Emily Bay.

Hiding out on Australia's most under-rated island

Craig Tansley

Animals the world over are creeping back into cities deserted due to COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

Where the wild things (now) are

Sarah Bekessy

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Picture: Getty Images

A reminder of why we travel in the first place

Carol Ann Davidson

DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028

Rain falls on Tamworth as drought eases, but dam levels still low

DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028

Rain falls on Tamworth as drought eases, but dam levels still low

WEEKEND RULES: Water restrictions will be temporarily scaled back in Uralla for the Easter long weekend, to help flush out and water with elevated arsenic levels. Photo: File

GOOD NEWSWater restrictions relaxed over Easter to flush arsenic from supply

WEEKEND RULES: Water restrictions will be temporarily scaled back in Uralla for the Easter long weekend, to help flush out and water with elevated arsenic levels. Photo: File

GOOD NEWSWater restrictions relaxed over Easter to flush arsenic from supply

Dungowan Dam. Photo: TRC

GOOD NEWSSurge in supply into local dams sees some water rules loosened

Dungowan Dam. Photo: TRC

GOOD NEWSSurge in supply into local dams sees some water rules loosened

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INNOVATION: The Good Gift Co owner Holly Goodman has rallied small businesses from across the country to come together for a virtual market, and these baskets and blankets will be on offer. Photo: Image Photography

WHAT'S ONKids, you can still buy treats for mum in the virtual world

Anna Falkenmire

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WHAT'S ONDiscover your inner artist with online activities over Easter break

Anna Falkenmire

COLOURFUL CREATION: Yulama Knox whipped up this bright and happy design for Tamworth True's virtual Easter hat parade at the weekend. Photo: Joanna Stead

WHAT'S ONEgg-celent Easter hat creations to be shown off in online 'parade'

Anna Falkenmire

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

FLOAT MATTS: There are many uses for the rubber products that Adromeda sells including these float matts.

Get the jump on rubber products

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

Find your dream in Domain.

Find your dream in this week's issue of Domain

E-Edition

UP FOR REVIEW: An artist's impression of the planned redevelopment. Photo: Tamworth Regional Council

SUBSCRIBERTreloar Park upgrade plan now up for community feedback

Billy Jupp

New family home ready to move in | House of the Week

PHOTOSNew family home ready to move in | House of the Week

HELPING HAND: Barraba local Melissa Bowman has connected with communities across the state in her role as Givit's drought co-ordinator. Photo: Supplied

GOOD NEWS'Business as usual' for regional charity during pandemic

Billy Jupp

INNOVATION: The Good Gift Co owner Holly Goodman has rallied small businesses from across the country to come together for a virtual market, and these baskets and blankets will be on offer. Photo: Image Photography

WHAT'S ONKids, you can still buy treats for mum in the virtual world

Anna Falkenmire

Photo: File

WHAT'S ONDiscover your inner artist with online activities over Easter break

Anna Falkenmire

HELPING HAND: Barraba local Melissa Bowman has connected with communities across the state in her role as Givit's drought co-ordinator. Photo: Supplied

GOOD NEWS'Business as usual' for regional charity during pandemic

Teach kids to be kinder online

Teach kids to be kinder online

You can learn how to cope better

You can learn how to cope better

Gary Bentley

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

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

INTENSE: Melbourne post-punk band RVG are influenced by the likes of The Go-Betweens, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey.

MUSICMelbourne band RVG explore darker side on Feral sequel

Josh Leeson

INSPIRED: Local artist Danny Stanley is putting the finishing touches on the last electrical substation mural in Bicentennial Park. Photo: Supplied

You don't have to socialise to appreciate Tamworth's art scene

Jacinta Dickins

Tucker time: Invariably the highlight of many a day in zoos across the world. Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHThe zoos that are live streaming to keep your kids educated

Janine Graham

Away you go: Anwen the koala gets a boost to freedom from Port Macquarie Koala Hospital clinical director, Cheyne Flanagan.

GOOD NEWSBushfire koalas beat the odds and return home

Peter Daniels

Teach kids to be kinder online

Teach kids to be kinder online

New England MP Barnaby Joyce in Tamworth on Thursday. Photo: Billy Jupp

HAVE YOUR SAYWhat we spend now, must be repaid later | Barnaby Joyce

Barnaby Joyce

COVID-19 is the enemy that both unites and divides

OPINIONCOVID-19 is the enemy that both unites and divides

Michelle Haines Thomas

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

Two hospitals in northwest Tasmania will be shut down for deep cleaning, after a virus cluster.

Tasmania shuts hospitals in virus outbreak

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What you need to know about COVID-19 this Easter Sunday

DIGESTWhat you need to know about COVID-19 this Easter Sunday

1hr ago

Passengers evacuated from the Antarctica cruise ship The Greg Mortimer arrive in Melbourne.

Month extension for Vic state of emergency

1hr ago

Another man has died from COVID-19 after contracting the virus on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.

No new cases in SA, but airport a concern

1hr ago

Passengers from the Vasco da Gama have completed their quarantine and are waiting for flights home.

Three fresh COVID-19 cases in WA

Christine McGinn
2hrs ago

Longtime corporate media relations man David Bell has died in Sydney aged 79.

Farewell to longtime airline PR man

2hrs ago

Over 1200 Australians will fly into Melbourne this weekend and be quarantined for two weeks.

Australia in 'good place', says CMO

Colin Brinsden
2hrs ago

OUTBREAK: The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, the largest hospital in North-West Tasmania.

FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

Anthony Haneveer

Agents say pre-sale inspections will be an important factor in stud stock reaching high prices during online auctions. Photo: Sam Townsend

Will we still see high prices for studstock as we move online?

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

This is a job for more than just our farmers

This is a job for more than just our farmers

Andrew Norris

Dave Weston recently showing field day attendees a 10-year-old Premier digit tropical grass pasture on his and wife Christine's property near Cumnock. Bambatsi panic was also surviving well but Rhodes grass had failed.

Why perennial tropical pasture choice is so critical

Bob Freebairn

Forget grey, colour is coming back 'with a bang' this autumn

Forget grey, colour is coming back 'with a bang' this autumn

Stylish: Colours featured on this table include Duck Egg Blue, Antoinette, Paris Grey, Paloma, Coco, Louis Blue and Burgundy.

Project time: create a terrazzo table

HIGH END: The River Homes are a collection of eight homes in a prestige residential development in a unique surrounding landscape. Photo: Scott Burrows

River Homes at Hamilton Reach offers diversity within cohesion

DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028

Rain falls on Tamworth as drought eases, but dam levels still low

DROUGHT EASING: Chaffey Dam is still relatively low, at just 14.1 per cent full. But according to DPI the region's drought is easing. Photo: Peter Hardin 050916PHC028

Rain falls on Tamworth as drought eases, but dam levels still low

WEEKEND RULES: Water restrictions will be temporarily scaled back in Uralla for the Easter long weekend, to help flush out and water with elevated arsenic levels. Photo: File

GOOD NEWSWater restrictions relaxed over Easter to flush arsenic from supply

WEEKEND RULES: Water restrictions will be temporarily scaled back in Uralla for the Easter long weekend, to help flush out and water with elevated arsenic levels. Photo: File

GOOD NEWSWater restrictions relaxed over Easter to flush arsenic from supply

Dungowan Dam. Photo: TRC

GOOD NEWSSurge in supply into local dams sees some water rules loosened

Dungowan Dam. Photo: TRC

GOOD NEWSSurge in supply into local dams sees some water rules loosened