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TRAGEDY: Emmanuella Russell and Bradley Russell were killed in a car accident on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied by the Russell family

'Love you to Pluto': Manilla mourns two beautiful children

Andrew Messenger

DISCOVERY: The virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in Tamworth's sewage. Photo: File

COVID-19 detected in Tamworth sewage after fortnight in the clear

Anna Falkenmire

COVID-SAFE: Ballarat residents will need to be in small groups to enjoy AFL grand final get-togethers outside this weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence

AFL grand final day with a difference

Greg Gliddon
58m ago

MEDICAL EMERGENCY: Retired Tamworth Doctor Lyn Allen said the city needs more doctors, more nurses and more beds. Photo: file

'Get immunised': jab only protection for stretched health system

Andrew Messenger
2hrs ago

NEW BEGINNINGS: Kellie O'Callaghan and her daughter Clementine are looking forward to the new venture at Ruby's cafe, which was recently taken over having been put up for sale in June. Photo: Cody Tsaousis

EXCLUSIVEThe touching story behind the new owner of popular Ruby's cafe

Cody Tsaousis

FRONTLINE: Tamworth pharmacist Ranjan Goli. Photo: Gareth Gardner 240921GGD01

City's forgotten frontline workers celebrate world's pharmacists day

Andrew Messenger

Rapid rise: Michael Purtle, pictured here in action for Central North, said the 2021 season far exceeded his expectations. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Pirates prop loves 'every minute' of debut season

Samantha Newsam

NSW shadow health minister Ryan Park.

Fixing the health staff shortage?: Devil's in the detail, says Park

Grace Crivellaro

Joyce holds hundreds-strong town hall meeting, over the phone

UPDATEDConfirmed case probably 'not the source' of sewage detection

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

'Really proud': Walcha mayor on region's stellar vaccination rates

TRAGEDY: Emmanuella Russell and Bradley Russell were killed in a car accident on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied by the Russell family

'Love you to Pluto': Manilla mourns two beautiful children

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

1hr ago

FRONTLINE: Tamworth pharmacist Ranjan Goli. Photo: Gareth Gardner 240921GGD01

City's forgotten frontline workers celebrate world's pharmacists day

Will Ashby pictured at his parents' property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat's floodplain harvesting and why should we care?

NEW DIGS: Ronald McDonald House volunteers Denise Robertson, Natasha Hall and manager Rhiannon Curtis. Photo: Gareth Gardner 230921GGA01

Tradies hammer home incredible generosity with charity house refurb

Emus at Toorale National Park. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERSeeing the mighty Darling River for the first time through a photographer's lens

AFL grand final day with a difference

58m ago

'Get immunised': jab only protection for stretched health system

2hrs ago

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

07:53AM

City's forgotten frontline workers celebrate world's pharmacists day

06:00AM

'Love you to Pluto': Manilla mourns two beautiful children

05:30AM

EXCLUSIVEThe touching story behind the new owner of popular Ruby's cafe

05:00AM

The first of Mr Bamber's Cafes the cabin in Exeter. Photo: Supplied

The origins of a coffee chain explained

58m ago

Lacking evidence: Questions have arisen around Victoria's regional roadmap, after revelations the government's Burnet Institute modelling didn't include regional Victoria in its analysis. Picture: Morgan Hancock.

Missing modelling: Victoria's regional roadmap lacking evidence

58m ago

President Joe Biden, Scott Morrison and the leaders of India and Japan met in Washington.

Aust to host 2022 regional energy summit

1hr ago

Queensland hospitality and tourism businesses will be granted further government aid.

Thousands isolating at home in Qld

1hr ago

The Tyndalls have a pristine, alpine quality about them, says former Greens leader Bob Brown.

'Wet and windy' proposed Tas iconic hike

Ethan James
1hr ago

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

Fleur Connick
1hr ago

The 171 GTHO Phase III is expected to fetch anywhere up to $1.5 million.

Classic Falcon bids to top $1 million

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Goal-driven: "Determination and consistency are all it takes; its all about mindset," says Allana Frisken.

'I fell in love with it and have been hooked ever since'

Penelope Green
1hr ago

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

Rapid rise: Michael Purtle, pictured here in action for Central North, said the 2021 season far exceeded his expectations. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Pirates prop loves 'every minute' of debut season

Northern Inland will hold trials for it's junior rep squads on Sunday.

Northern Inland hoping it's third time lucky for junior cricket trials

AT HOME: Danspur (Brent Evans) trounces the competition at Gunnedah on October 28. Photo: Bradley Photographers

'Going really well': Groth eyes Manilla Cup with Danspur

HOOP DREAMS: Yvette Lewis is plotting a course for success. Photo: Gareth Gardner

'Really helped my mental health': Yvette Lewis soars at Northern Rivers

Jeff Hanson

LINING UP: Inverell's Campbell Watchirs in action for the Tweed Seagulls in the Mal Meninga Cup. Photo: Dylan Parker

The right move: Watchirs thrives after moving north of the border

Ellen Dunger

PUMPED: Mitchell Faulkner and Skye Bogenhuber after the win of One of the Kind at Dalby. Photo: Supplied

Mitchell Faulkner takes big bite out of life

Julie Maughan

HIGHLIGHT REEL: Wade Ryan pummels Troy O'Meley into submission in his last fight, at Newcastle, in July. Photo: No Limit Boxing

'Gonna be tough': Ryan to meet undefeated foe for international title

Mark Bode

NEW DATE SET: Tamworth Business Chamber president Stephanie Cameron is looking forward to the event in 2022. Photo: Peter Hardin, file.

Grab a date as a new one is set for awards that celebrate business

Madeline Link

Photo: Tamworth Regional Council

WHAT'S ONFleetwood Mac tribute and comedy festival entertainment

Carolyn Stier

CALL TO ARMS: Council's coordinator of volunteer services Eleze Drew is searching for a band of country music festival volunteers to help create a festival to remember. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220921GGA03

WHAT'S ONSinging out for ambassadors to help spread festival feel

Caitlin Reid

MEDICAL EMERGENCY: Retired Tamworth Doctor Lyn Allen said the city needs more doctors, more nurses and more beds. Photo: file

'Get immunised': jab only protection for stretched health system

2hrs ago

FRONTLINE: Tamworth pharmacist Ranjan Goli. Photo: Gareth Gardner 240921GGD01

City's forgotten frontline workers celebrate world's pharmacists day

TESTING NEEDED: Health authorities believe the confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tamworth is likely not the source of the positive sewage detection. Photo: File

UPDATEDConfirmed case probably 'not the source' of sewage detection

DISCOVERY: The virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in Tamworth's sewage. Photo: File

COVID-19 detected in Tamworth sewage after fortnight in the clear

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Janine Graham

UPDATE: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed 1043 new cases in the latest numbers. Photo: File

FREENSW records 1043 new cases but none in New England North West

Sage Swinton

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

Finn McHugh

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

CALL TO ARMS: Council's coordinator of volunteer services Eleze Drew is searching for a band of country music festival volunteers to help create a festival to remember. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220921GGA03

WHAT'S ONSinging out for ambassadors to help spread festival feel

Caitlin Reid

SPRUCE UP: Tamworth Regional Council visitor economy coordinator Kate Baker at the Big Golden Guitar. Photo: Peter Hardin 150921PHB006

One of Australia's most recognised big things is set for a makeover

Madeline Link

PAST WINNER: Tamworth artist Dani Matthaus took out the John Minson scholarship last year. Photo: Gareth Gardner, 2020

GOOD NEWSScholarship helps light the path for new music journeys

Anna Falkenmire

CALL TO ARMS: Council's coordinator of volunteer services Eleze Drew is searching for a band of country music festival volunteers to help create a festival to remember. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220921GGA03

WHAT'S ONSinging out for ambassadors to help spread festival feel

NEW MUSIC: Ashleigh Dallas, pictured in July last year, said she's been working hard on the album with her dad for the past 18 months. Photo: Peter Hardin

MUSICDallas creates new meaningful music with morphing messages

Anna Falkenmire

COUNTRY IN LIGHTS: Slim Dusty and Dame Edna Everage, Carlton Hill Station, WA, 10 July 1993. Photo: Supplied

THINGS TO DOBudding photographers wanted to put festival up in lights

BRIDGET GUTHRIE AND ROSYLN RUSSELL

JOINT EFFORT: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray were both pleased to see the treatment plant commissioned. Photo: Cody Tsaousis

Major milestone reached for $20 million Manilla Water Treatment Plant

JOINT EFFORT: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray were both pleased to see the treatment plant commissioned. Photo: Cody Tsaousis

Major milestone reached for $20 million Manilla Water Treatment Plant

WATER SUSTAINABILITY: Tamworth Regional councillor Russell Webb. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140721GGB03, file.

New initiative as evaporative coolers use four million litres a day

WATER SUSTAINABILITY: Tamworth Regional councillor Russell Webb. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140721GGB03, file.

New initiative as evaporative coolers use four million litres a day

WATER WISE: Tamworth council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell will ask council to relaunch a water campaign this week. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

Council to relaunch waterwise initiative after drought's end

WATER WISE: Tamworth council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell will ask council to relaunch a water campaign this week. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

Council to relaunch waterwise initiative after drought's end

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CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Improved environment: Peter Kaylock says the new shearing shed design has led to better work conditions for shearers. Picture: Supplied

Making decisions with data to boost farm productivity

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

Rural homestead has sweeping views

Rural homestead has sweeping views

TRAGEDY: Emmanuella Russell and Bradley Russell were killed in a car accident on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied by the Russell family

'Love you to Pluto': Manilla mourns two beautiful children

Andrew Messenger

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

NEW BEGINNINGS: Kellie O'Callaghan and her daughter Clementine are looking forward to the new venture at Ruby's cafe, which was recently taken over having been put up for sale in June. Photo: Cody Tsaousis

EXCLUSIVEThe touching story behind the new owner of popular Ruby's cafe

Cody Tsaousis

TRAGEDY: Emmanuella Russell and Bradley Russell were killed in a car accident on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied by the Russell family

'Love you to Pluto': Manilla mourns two beautiful children

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

NEW DIGS: Ronald McDonald House volunteers Denise Robertson, Natasha Hall and manager Rhiannon Curtis. Photo: Gareth Gardner 230921GGA01

Tradies hammer home incredible generosity with charity house refurb

Andrew Messenger

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

1hr ago

Will Ashby pictured at his parents' property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat's floodplain harvesting and why should we care?

Kiera Thompson in Martyrs Lane. Picture: Shudder

REVIEWA ghostly tale deals with grief

Franois Civil, left and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWFrench cop yarn is fun but uneven

Screen shot

WATCHCar somehow misses eight lanes of traffic - but hits business

Victoria records 733 cases, one death

WATCHVictoria records 733 cases, one death

UPDATE: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed 1043 new cases in the latest numbers. Photo: File

FREENSW records 1043 new cases but none in New England North West

Sage Swinton

11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

WATCH11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

Janine Graham

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) shakes hands with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONSupport for ditching French subs deal is heartening

Simon Cowan

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

John Malouff

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Deputy Premier John Barilaro with Nationals MLC Sam Farraway at the Parkes freight centre discussing the new Special Activation Precinct.

Parkes precinct starts - gateway to east, west, north and south

John Ellicott
57m ago

Historic $60m Mereworth holding

Historic $60m Mereworth holding

Bourke community rallies to support its own after fire

Bourke community rallies to support its own after fire

Billy Jupp

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain
2hrs ago

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. Top (L-R) kitchen; dining towards kitchen, staircase and patio; patio into kitchen/dining. Bottom left - The villa features garaging for seven cars; righ - the sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location. Far Left: The courtyard is a relaxing oasis. Left: The dramatic serpentine staircase adds to the theatre of this amazing home featuring furnishings, cabinetry and architectural curves.

Mediterranean inspired suburban villa

Vickii Byram

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

JOINT EFFORT: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray were both pleased to see the treatment plant commissioned. Photo: Cody Tsaousis

Major milestone reached for $20 million Manilla Water Treatment Plant

JOINT EFFORT: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray were both pleased to see the treatment plant commissioned. Photo: Cody Tsaousis

Major milestone reached for $20 million Manilla Water Treatment Plant

WATER SUSTAINABILITY: Tamworth Regional councillor Russell Webb. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140721GGB03, file.

New initiative as evaporative coolers use four million litres a day

WATER SUSTAINABILITY: Tamworth Regional councillor Russell Webb. Photo: Gareth Gardner 140721GGB03, file.

New initiative as evaporative coolers use four million litres a day

WATER WISE: Tamworth council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell will ask council to relaunch a water campaign this week. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

Council to relaunch waterwise initiative after drought's end

WATER WISE: Tamworth council water sustainability officer Louise Cadell will ask council to relaunch a water campaign this week. Photo: Peter Hardin, file

Council to relaunch waterwise initiative after drought's end