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BURNING QUESTION: Lucy Haslam's organisation United in Compassion will host its symposium this week featuring international speakers but no local peak medical bodies. Photo: Gareth Gardner 200219GGE05

International focus on Australia's cannabis laws at symposium

Jacob McArthur

Tragic: The Rams have been left reeling following the passing of Leroy Davis after a trial match in Dorrigo on Sunday.

Tributes flow after tragic death of Armidale Rams player

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Kaye and Tom Eckersley, 180319PHB070

Out and about in Tamworth: Did our photographer snap you on Monday?

SIGNS OF SLOWING: Release from Chaffey have reduced drastically since January as restrictions kick in across the region. Photo: Gareth Gardner 290119GGD06

Are water restrictions having an effect on Chaffey's capacity?

Jacob McArthur

Targeted hit: The Guyra supermarket after Sunday morning's ram raid. Photo: Josephine Cruickshank

Targeted hit: probe into ram raid links as detectives hunt thieves

Breanna Chillingworth

Under arrest: Rural crime officers stopped the man in Coonabarabran. Photos: NSW Police

Under arrest: man charged with stealing goats, threatening farmer

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BUDGET BLOW OUT: The budget for the Bundarra Sewerage Scheme project has been exceeded by $2.9 million.

Future of sewerage project uncertain with $3 million budget blow out

Madeline Link

MAKE A SPLASH: Kootingal RFS volunteer Sean Barton in one of the events on Saturday at the Regional Firefighter Championships. Photo: Brett Hamlin

Kootingal smokes the competition at firefighter championships

Madeline Link

Stolen Harley Davidson dumped on road after police pursuit

Farmers urged to 'leave emotion out of tough decisions'

Spent fund 'disappointing' but there will be others: arts leaders

Rural residents more likely to be heavy drinkers, more often

BURNING QUESTION: Lucy Haslam's organisation United in Compassion will host its symposium this week featuring international speakers but no local peak medical bodies. Photo: Gareth Gardner 200219GGE05

International focus on Australia's cannabis laws at symposium

MAKE A SPLASH: Kootingal RFS volunteer Sean Barton in one of the events on Saturday at the Regional Firefighter Championships. Photo: Brett Hamlin

Kootingal smokes the competition at firefighter championships

Juniors do their thing on the sporting fields | Photos

CHANGE: Hugh Maxey was inspired by his friend Harrison Frear's accident, and is striving to develop a micro-sleep detector.

Tragic crash inspires mate to develop micro-sleep detector

SIGNS OF SLOWING: Release from Chaffey have reduced drastically since January as restrictions kick in across the region. Photo: Gareth Gardner 290119GGD06

Are water restrictions having an effect on Chaffey's capacity?

Kaye and Tom Eckersley, 180319PHB070

Out and about in Tamworth: Did our photographer snap you on Monday?

North Coast champions await South Armidale in FFA Cup

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State's best sharp shooters impress on Tamworth courts

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International focus on Australia's cannabis laws at symposium

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Out and about in Tamworth: Did our photographer snap you on Monday?

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Are water restrictions having an effect on Chaffey's capacity?

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Targeted hit: probe into ram raid links as detectives hunt thieves

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PJ Wright has been a big inclusion for South Armidale for 2019.

North Coast champions await South Armidale in FFA Cup

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State's best sharp shooters impress on Tamworth courts

Tragic: The Rams have been left reeling following the passing of Leroy Davis after a trial match in Dorrigo on Sunday.

Tributes flow after tragic death of Armidale Rams player

Gunnedah FC juniors soak up A-League half-time exploits

Star recruit: Pirates captain Conrad Starr is a notable inclusion in the Central North senior preliminary representative squad. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

Kookaburras get the ball rolling on Country Champs preparations

BIG RETURN: Greyhound racing is set to return to Tamworth with a trial-meeting scheduled for March 23 and a non-TAB meeting on March 30. Photo: Peter Hardin

Back on track: greyhound racing set to resume in Tamworth

Billy Jupp

A top ride: Luke Deasey stands on top of the podium after winning the Blayney to Bathurst race on Sunday. Photo: Supplied

Deasey triumphs in Bathurst Cycling Classic

Samantha Newsam

Juniors do their thing on the sporting fields | Photos

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Friends of Tamworth Libraries March Book Sale

2019 Walcha Show free for all

Vanessa Arundale

Uralla's Seasons of New England returns to highlight the very best

Steve Green

The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

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

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

The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

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PROUD: Cassandra Flemming says Audi New England is a small, family owned dealership, 'that’s what I love about us'. The dealership, in Belmore Street, opened in 2013.

Audi runs rings round its rivals

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House of the week: Californian charm mixed with a slice of history

Thoughtful, spacious design

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House of the week: Timeless elegance in East Tamworth

MAKE A SPLASH: Kootingal RFS volunteer Sean Barton in one of the events on Saturday at the Regional Firefighter Championships. Photo: Brett Hamlin

Kootingal smokes the competition at firefighter championships

Madeline Link

Friends of Tamworth Libraries March Book Sale

2019 Walcha Show free for all

Vanessa Arundale

MAKE A SPLASH: Kootingal RFS volunteer Sean Barton in one of the events on Saturday at the Regional Firefighter Championships. Photo: Brett Hamlin

Kootingal smokes the competition at firefighter championships

God-centred viewpoint: Liberty Christian Primary School.

Liberty Christian Primary School celebrates its 20th birthday

Howard Barnes

Top of the morning to you!

Vanessa Arundale

State's best sharp shooters impress on Tamworth courts

Kaye and Tom Eckersley, 180319PHB070

Out and about in Tamworth: Did our photographer snap you on Monday?

Gunnedah FC juniors soak up A-League half-time exploits

Juniors do their thing on the sporting fields | Photos

OPTING OUT: After claiming the 2018 reserve-grade premiership, the Barraba Bulldogs have elected to sit out the 2019 Group 4 season. Photo: Gareth Gardner 090918GGC12

Dog day: Barraba Bulldogs opt to sit out 2019 Group 4 season

Billy Jupp

STICK IT TO THEM: Emily O'Connor and Pip Joy keeping the crowds fed. 170319PHC050

Spirits high as welcome rain falls on sell-out country picnic

Jacob McArthur

Top of the morning to you!

Vanessa Arundale

West Tamworth bowlo comes together to celebrate its veterans

Billy Jupp

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

PERSPECTIVE: After events like Christchurch, it's common to feel the need to do something. Picture: AAP Image/SNPA, Martin Hunter

Searching for meaning in our everyday lives

Zoë Wundenberg

Letters to the editor || Reply to Daniel Gillett on Arts Funding

Letters

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Manufacturers in a cloud of uncertainty about what Australia's economy has in store in the future.

Business uncertainty up as economy slows

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Scott Morrison says social media giants must find ways to stop extremists broadcasting atrocities.

Social media must stop terror videos: PM

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Garbage truck driver Ian Juurik denies negligent driving causing the death of a homeless man.

Garbo thought man was 'pile of blankets'

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Scott Morrison has ruled out doing preference deals with One Nation at the next federal election.

Morrison promises no deals with One Nation

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A NSW Police senior constable has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man in custody.

NSW cop denies assault of man in custody

Benita Kolovos
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Cold Rock franchises have come in for scrutiny.

Cold Rock ice cream franchise under pressure as stores close

Cara Waters
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Gladys Berejiklian has accused Michael Daley of "rank hypocrisy" days before NSW goes to the polls.

NSW: Daley accused of 'rank hypocrisy'

Tom Rabe and Laura Polson
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Dangerous and unethical practices by IVF providers will be investigated in a Victorian inquiry.I

Vic inquiry to probe dodgy IVF providers

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Lynda Henderson has told the Aged Care Royal Commission of her friend's inadequate care.

Dementia carers battling system: inquiry

Matt Coughlan and Marnie Banger
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The number of gastro outbreaks at childcare centres reported to NSW Health is above average for this time of year.

Gastro outbreak across childcare centres prompts warning

Eva Kolimar

The recent Tabulam fires were intense and damaging. Greater management of the understory through periodic low-temperature burns might have reduced the chance of wildfire.

Burning for fire fighting solution

Jamie Brown

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

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Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

Uralla's Seasons of New England returns to highlight the very best

Steve Green