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Colin and Jodi Small at Waterways Wildlife Park on Tuesday.

Iconic Waterways Wildlife Park animals to be moved to new homes

Vanessa Höhnke

WELL DONE: Graham Nickisson shakes hands with his colleague of 30 years and close friend Peter Cook. Tuesday is Mr Nickisson's last aboard the chopper. Picture: Marina Neil

Emotional end to rescue chopper stalwart’s era in the skies

Max McKinney

HELP FOR AFAR: Elva Shumack, Les Thurkettle, Phil Mc Farlane, Dave Greenland and Roslyn Ferris with a donation from Western Australia. Photo: Gareth Gardner 101018GGC01

Region’s drought plight inspires cross country donation

Jacob McArthur

High-level talks: Namoi Unlimited JO representatives that visited Canberra on Monday to discuss several issues. Photo: Supplied

Bid for new uni pushed by leaders in high-level talks in Canberra

Billy Jupp

Aloha: Julie, Sterling, Mark and the five other Rodda family members will soon be jetting to Hawaii following an outpouring of community support. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Sterling’s Star Ball tickets flying out the door

Chris Bath

Tamworth Birdwatchers at Mullibah Lagoon in Gunnedah.

Tamworth Birdwatchers flock to Gunnedah

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LOST LOAD: The scene on the Kamilaroi Highway near Quirindi on Monday. Photo; Supplied

Lucky escape for driver as mechanical fault causes lost load

Billy Jupp

PROTEST: Armidale Rural Australians for Refugees members Patsy Asch, Bar Finch, Jeff Siegel and Bea Bleile at the Canberra protest on Tuesday.

Kids Off Nauru: Armidale advocates take protest to parliament house

Madeline Link

On the other side of a coma, community transport volunteer gives back

Countdown for HSC students before books close on high school

Gunnedah Shire Council to discuss Vickery, family fair

Grab the popcorn and picnic blanket for Cinema Under the Stars

Colin and Jodi Small at Waterways Wildlife Park on Tuesday.

Iconic Waterways Wildlife Park animals to be moved to new homes

Aloha: Julie, Sterling, Mark and the five other Rodda family members will soon be jetting to Hawaii following an outpouring of community support. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Sterling’s Star Ball tickets flying out the door

Double delight: Bella Cameron's performance at last week's under-15s Country Championships not only saw her named Player of the Championships but has earned her a ACT/NSW Country cap. Photo: Peter Hardin

Bella the star of the show at Country Championships

RECOGNISED: Community Transport volunteer Andrew Thomas. Photo: Peter Hardin

On the other side of a coma, community transport volunteer gives back

High-level talks: Namoi Unlimited JO representatives that visited Canberra on Monday to discuss several issues. Photo: Supplied

Bid for new uni pushed by leaders in high-level talks in Canberra

LOST LOAD: The scene on the Kamilaroi Highway near Quirindi on Monday. Photo; Supplied

Lucky escape for driver as mechanical fault causes lost load

Region’s drought plight inspires cross country donation

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Bid for new uni pushed by leaders in high-level talks in Canberra

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Iconic Waterways Wildlife Park animals to be moved to new homes

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Sterling’s Star Ball tickets flying out the door

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Tamworth Birdwatchers flock to Gunnedah

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Lucky escape for driver as mechanical fault causes lost load

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IMPACT: Armidale's Vanessa Simpson in action for Central North at the under-15 championships. Photo: Leeza Wishart.

Armidale girls rise to Country Champs challenge

ACTION: Nick Golledge releases a bowl last Wednesday at the West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club.
Photo: Gareth Gardner

Memorial tournament draws in competitors to fill greens

Sportsdesk

Thomas Deng (l) and Awer Mabil have opened sporting doors for African-born sportsmen in Australia.

African Australians blaze sporting pathway

Steve Larkin

IMPACT: Armidale's Vanessa Simpson in action for Central North at the under-15 championships. Photo: Leeza Wishart.

Armidale girls rise to Country Champs challenge

Double delight: Bella Cameron's performance at last week's under-15s Country Championships not only saw her named Player of the Championships but has earned her a ACT/NSW Country cap. Photo: Peter Hardin

Bella the star of the show at Country Championships

Samantha Newsam

The Walcha Baa Baas

Walcha Barbarians win best and fairest at Bush 2 Beach | Photos

Cameron Greig

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

Learn how to identify the frogs in your local area

Newsroom

ENJOY A MOVIE: Newcastle Permanent Tamworth branch staff Alise Wheeler, Julie Callander and Susan Raulston. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Grab the popcorn and picnic blanket for Cinema Under the Stars

Madeline Link

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

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Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

GREAT CAUSE: With October 1 marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council is urging women to get together and raise awareness for women’s cancers by hosting a Girls’ Night In or a Pink Ribbon event.

Girls support great cause

ALL SIZES: At the grand prix almost 300 dogs will compete against other dogs of the same height in toy, mini, midi and maxi classes. There will be many exciting events for spectators to watch.

Dogs to have their day at agility show

MOVING IN: Transwest Fuels co-director Ben Clifton has plans to takeover this Marius Street site.

Plans lodged for new 24 hour servo in Tamworth CBD

Jacob McArthur

GROWTH: File image of medicinal marijuana plants.

Farming green: council approves development of $8m cannabis farm

Jacob McArthur

PAVING THE WAY: Part of Hyman Park will be reclassified clearing the path for future developments. Photo: Gareth Gardner 071018GGC01

Calls for green space to be retained with park reclassified

Jacob McArthur

Colin and Jodi Small at Waterways Wildlife Park on Tuesday.

Iconic Waterways Wildlife Park animals to be moved to new homes

Vanessa Höhnke

Tamworth Birdwatchers at Mullibah Lagoon in Gunnedah.

Tamworth Birdwatchers flock to Gunnedah

Newsroom

RECOGNISED: Community Transport volunteer Andrew Thomas. Photo: Peter Hardin

On the other side of a coma, community transport volunteer gives back

Madeline Link

Colin and Jodi Small at Waterways Wildlife Park on Tuesday.

Iconic Waterways Wildlife Park animals to be moved to new homes

ENJOY A MOVIE: Newcastle Permanent Tamworth branch staff Alise Wheeler, Julie Callander and Susan Raulston. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Grab the popcorn and picnic blanket for Cinema Under the Stars

Madeline Link

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Tamworth netballers hit the court for third round | Photos

LOST LOAD: The scene on the Kamilaroi Highway near Quirindi on Monday. Photo; Supplied

Lucky escape for driver as mechanical fault causes lost load

ACTION: Nick Golledge releases a bowl last Wednesday at the West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club.
Photo: Gareth Gardner

Memorial tournament draws in competitors to fill greens

Steaming in: Ben Irwin finished with 4-7 from his six overs and caused carnage with the new ball. Photo: Samantha Newsam

Bowlers lay down the law for Court House and Albion

DOGS RULE: Tiffany Classen and the dashing dachshund Arlo at the Gala Day for Dogs at Bicentennial Park. Photo: Peter Hardin 141018PHA107

Bicentennial Park becomes pooches’ parlour on dog day out

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BIG RED: Robbie Perrottet and Ruth Cutler at Dungowan with a machine that was hard to miss. Photo: Peter Hardin 131018PHA022

Dungowan fair pulls biggest ever crowd on jam-packed weekend

Jacob McArthur

Ryan grounded by Queensland Country in Eagles’ farewell

Samantha Newsam

The Phil Hennessey Memorial Day holds extra significance for Phil's son Bob Hennessey. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Bowlers roll up in honour of Phil Hennessey | Photos

Sportsdesk

Letters to the Editor || Vickery Coal Mine || Paul Flynn

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Letters to the Editor || Vickery Coal Mine plans || Scott McCalman

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Letters to the Editor || Time for change || LS Drewell

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SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Embassy 'move' not about Wentworth: Sharma

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Dreamworld ride was safe says staffer

Indonesia tension over Aust embassy move

Small business tax cuts pass first hurdle

Gay teacher legal protections can wait: PM

Angus Livingston

Tas minister stands down over relationship

Ethan James

Qld teen feared being killed before death

Sonia Kohlbacher

Labor MPs fail to force vote over Hanson

Rebecca Gredley

Enjoy a little weightlessness in one of three pools at Barceló Illetas Albatros

Taking a babymoon fit for royalty

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Outback touring with APT … a Western Australian sunset.

Six highlights in your travel week | 12 Oct

John Rozentals

DELICIOUS: A diet rich in fresh plant-based produce and marine omega-3s can help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation: the new paradigm for heart disease

Healthshare

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

Stackbond is simple to install by carefully laying each paver down by one corner. Keep in mind lines have to be straight, as this pattern will show up any imperfections.

Paving the way to style

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