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STALWART: The new party chair Andrew Fraser served as the Coffs Harbour MP for just shy of three decades.

Former long-standing MP takes a seat as the new NSW Nationals chair

Jamieson Murphy

REPRESENTATIVES: Department of Energy and Environment's executive director Resource Assessments David Kitto with NSW Farmers president James Jackson.

NSW Farmers and state planning solar industry meeting

Steve Green
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Car, goods seized: Woman accused of defrauding elderly lady of $60k

Breanna Chillingworth

Emergency: Fire crews, paramedics and police rushed to the scene as the patrons inside were ordered onto the greens. Photos: Gareth Gardner

Patrons evacuated: electrical fault likely cause of heavy smoke

Breanna Chillingworth
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BLOOD SPORT: Tamworth mayor Col Murray, Billy the Blood Drop and general manager Paul Bennett calling on the city to roll up its sleeves. Photo: Gareth Gardner 270619GGB01

Council out for blood and revenge after losing title

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TELL YOUR FRIENDS: Tamworth mayor Col Murray with the region's new visitor guide urging people to tell their mates to visit the area. Photo: Gareth Gardner 270619GGB05

Tell your friends: locals urged to get out-of-towners visiting

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John Barilaro with Adam Marshall in Glen Innes on Wednesday.

Deputy premier says a nuclear power station could be built in New England

Andrew Messenger

HOME SEARCHED: New England police have allegedly found $13,500 in methylamphetamine at an Armidale home. Photo: File

Drugs with $13,500 in street value allegedly found in police search

Madeline Link

Just married: Your photographs from your big day

'Biggest paw-print I've ever seen': Panther print seen in the Hunter

Was the next Ash Barty at Tamworth's tiny tennis clinic?

Professor Annabelle Duncan looks back at her time as UNE vice-chancellor

STALWART: The new party chair Andrew Fraser served as the Coffs Harbour MP for just shy of three decades.

Former long-standing MP takes a seat as the new NSW Nationals chair

SMASH LIKE ASH: Freya Quayle, 2, shows off her swing at the toddler tennis clinic. Photo: Jacob McArthur 270619JMA08

Was the next Ash Barty at Tamworth's tiny tennis clinic?

BALLET STARS: Students at Ballet Stars are rehearsing for their The Neverending Story themed concert this weekend. Photo: Peter Hardin 260619PHC022

Let Ballet Stars take you on a journey through The Neverending Story

On the run: Ethan Johnson, 21, and Hayden Lansdown, 23, from Tamworth are wanted, along with Phu Van Lam, 32, and Ashley Hoye, 31. Photos: NSW Police

Four still on the run in 'ice castle' sting as co-accused front court

Joining forces: Father and son Mark and Eddy Bates have enjoyed the chance to play together for South United this season. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Cancer scare: Mark Bates savours hockey experience with his son

Big Cat: The large paw print that Warren Taggart photographed out the back of Wollombi.

'Biggest paw-print I've ever seen': Panther print seen in the Hunter

Popular Mr Wong set for Highway test

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NSW Farmers and state planning solar industry meeting

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Harry Wilson is 'hungry for more' national caps

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Car, goods seized: Woman accused of defrauding elderly lady of $60k

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Council out for blood and revenge after losing title

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Former long-standing MP takes a seat as the new NSW Nationals chair

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BIG SMOKE: Mr Wong will tackle a Highway Handicap at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

Popular Mr Wong set for Highway test

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HUMBLED: "To be honest, it's actually amazing to know everyone back in Gunnedah was right behind me."

Harry Wilson is 'hungry for more' national caps

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FORGED IN BATTLE: Tamworth teen Josh McCulloch and his trainer, Scott Chaffey, celebrate another Thai win. Photo: Facebook

McCulloch stops another Thai opponent | Photos

ON SONG: Brotherly Secret, seen winning here at Tamworth last year, will contest the $30,000 Shay Brennan Showcase Open Handicap (1200m) at the track on Friday.

Brotherly Secret returns to happy hunting ground

SMASH LIKE ASH: Freya Quayle, 2, shows off her swing at the toddler tennis clinic. Photo: Jacob McArthur 270619JMA08

Was the next Ash Barty at Tamworth's tiny tennis clinic?

Jacob McArthur

WINNING GRIN: Crystal Tiara at Tamworth last week with Scotty Jon Welsh. Photo: PeterMac Photography

Golden Guitar final elevation well deserved

Julie Maughan

Have a look at our photos and listen to our podcast on the AFL North West

Have a look at our photos and listen to our podcast on the AFL North West

Billy Jupp and Ben Jaffrey

WORTHY: Gavin Knee's devotion to the Swans cause has been rewarded with life membership at the club. Photo: Peter Hardin

After 15 years Gavin Knee is a Swan for life

Billy Jupp

TIMELINE: Water Minister Melinda Pavey said the government won't have to wait on the study results to splash cash about for water infrastructure.

Cash splash possible: NSW govt doesn't have to wait for water study

TIMELINE: Water Minister Melinda Pavey said the government won't have to wait on the study results to splash cash about for water infrastructure.

Cash splash possible: NSW govt doesn't have to wait for water study

OFF THE SCENT: Councillors were critical of the call to look at a scheme to turn sewage into drinking water. Photo: Peter Hardin 210619PHE003

Controversial, expensive: sewage reuse scheme on the nose

OFF THE SCENT: Councillors were critical of the call to look at a scheme to turn sewage into drinking water. Photo: Peter Hardin 210619PHE003

Controversial, expensive: sewage reuse scheme on the nose

Upper Hunter water restrictions spread to Scone, Aberdeen and Merriwa

Upper Hunter water restrictions spread to Scone, Aberdeen and Merriwa

Upper Hunter water restrictions spread to Scone, Aberdeen and Merriwa

Upper Hunter water restrictions spread to Scone, Aberdeen and Merriwa

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GET TOGETHER: Calala Rotary members John Robinson, Jim Levy and Barry Pratten ahead of the club's mental health forum. Photo: Gareth Gardner 260619GGC01

Drought mental wellness forum at Farrer

Tamworth reader Mandy Coles

Something out of this world coming to Tamworth

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BALLET STARS: Students at Ballet Stars are rehearsing for their The Neverending Story themed concert this weekend. Photo: Peter Hardin 260619PHC022

Let Ballet Stars take you on a journey through The Neverending Story

Madeline Link

Precision Pastoral CEO Tim Driver (left) and co-worker Camilla Osborn after collecting the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Land Management Award in 2018. Photo Landcare Australia

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SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

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Precision Pastoral CEO Tim Driver (left) and co-worker Camilla Osborn after collecting the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Land Management Award in 2018. Photo Landcare Australia

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS ARE HONED: Tamworth South Public School 2018 captains, from left, Owen Duxbury, Chris Swan, Zoe Darlington and Mackenna Barnett-Suey.

School enrolments | Children chalk up success

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BARGAIN: This 2018 Nissan Navara ST-X King cab is only $39,995 from J.T Fossey in Peel Street, Tamworth.

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CONCERNS: One councillor has called for a funding strategy for the city's current pools. Photo: Peter Hardin 030217PHD023

Concerns raised about declining state of city's pools

Jacob McArthur

PLENTY OF APPEAL: This high school has seen a 20 per cent surge in enrolment numbers since 2015. Photo: Gareth Gardner 080518GGB002

No plans for high school expansion following enrolment surge

Jacob McArthur

TELL YOUR FRIENDS: Tamworth mayor Col Murray with the region's new visitor guide urging people to tell their mates to visit the area. Photo: Gareth Gardner 270619GGB05

Tell your friends: locals urged to get out-of-towners visiting

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Tales of the old country: Irish music and dance sensation Taste of Ireland will be taking to the Capitol stage July 4.

Dance and music tells tales of Ireland

Ann Walsh

Bingara celebrates nostalgia of the 50s and 60s

Bingara celebrates nostalgia of the 50s and 60s

TELL YOUR FRIENDS: Tamworth mayor Col Murray with the region's new visitor guide urging people to tell their mates to visit the area. Photo: Gareth Gardner 270619GGB05

Tell your friends: locals urged to get out-of-towners visiting

NEW PROJECT: Oxley Community Transport's Sharon Tibbs, Ray Tate and Lashae Adams. Photo: Gareth Gardner 250619GGB02

Connect-A-Ride helps injured workers steer through tough times

Madeline Link

FINAL HOORAH: Paul and Janita Ying will move to Toowoomba to be with family after 45 years in the community. Photo: Peter Hardin 210619PHC002

A last hurrah for quiet community pillars after 45 years in Tamworth

Madeline Link