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SUN BLOCK: Russell Webb was not having a bar of a solar panel proposal for AELEC.

Councillor blocks bid to install solar power at AELEC

Jacob McArthur

A tale of salt and fire: concern of lack of detail in Santos CSG plan

Jamieson Murphy

LOOK OUT: With a soaking of rain on Tuesday, council has urged people to take care on Moore Creek Road wile upgrades are under way.

Council issues warning for people driving on Moore Creek Road

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Inverell Shire Council mayor Paul Harmon, member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall and Armidale Regional Council mayor Simon Murray announced the next step in the Tingha boundary proposal on Thursday.

‘The end is nigh’ on Tingha boundary change, says Marshall

Naomi Shumack

How the travel company is marketing the idea.

The Big Kilt’s a runner – but it’ll have to beat a peanut, melon and tulip

Steve Evans

EXPERT: Mike and the DC Stories crew interviews specialist emergency physician and medical cannabis advocate David Caldicott.

Tamworth gets sneak peek of homegrown doco on medical cannabis

Jamieson Murphy

DRESSED TO IMPRESS: Laila Ye was resplendent in her pink-and-peach outfit at the festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 240918GGC06

Harmony and unity by the light of the moon at Chinese festival

Carolyn Millet

UNIMPRESSED: Armidale Teacher's Association president Michael Sciffer believes MP Barnaby Joyce is out of touch with his electorate. Photo: Madeline Link

Public system ‘back at war’ as government funds private education

Madeline Link

Statewide polls shows Shooters closing in on Nationals

Professor calls for patience as bird swooping season kicks off

Federal report urges further options in decentralisation

Signs point the way to railway museum

SUN BLOCK: Russell Webb was not having a bar of a solar panel proposal for AELEC.

Councillor blocks bid to install solar power at AELEC

EXPERT: Mike and the DC Stories crew interviews specialist emergency physician and medical cannabis advocate David Caldicott.

Tamworth gets sneak peek of homegrown doco on medical cannabis

UNIMPRESSED: Armidale Teacher's Association president Michael Sciffer believes MP Barnaby Joyce is out of touch with his electorate. Photo: Madeline Link

Public system ‘back at war’ as government funds private education

Shooters Tamworth candidate Jeff Bacon, left and Tamworth Nationals MP Kevin Anderson.

Statewide polls shows Shooters closing in on Nationals

BRIGHT FUTURE: Tamworth mayor Col Murray sees plenty to be excited about from a new report on building regional cities.

Federal report urges further options in decentralisation

Foodbank NSW pitches-in for locals impacted by drought

Councillor blocks bid to install solar power at AELEC

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Tamworth given a wake up call as championships approach

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Council issues warning for people driving on Moore Creek Road

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‘The end is nigh’ on Tingha boundary change, says Marshall

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The Big Kilt’s a runner – but it’ll have to beat a peanut, melon and tulip

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Tamworth gets sneak peek of homegrown doco on medical cannabis

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Tamworth given a wake up call as championships approach

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PACE: These four Currabubula Public School athletes are going to compete at the state athletics carnival. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Speedy Currabubula Public School quartet are state-bound

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There was plenty going on last Friday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Juniors put in the hard yards to qualify for state | Photos

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Tamworth given a wake up call as championships approach

TURNAROUND: Quirindi FC reversed the 2016 grand final result by beating Gunnedah FC. Photos: Ben Jaffrey

Quirindi topple GFC to claim first grade title | Photos, video

Ben Jaffrey

WINNERS: The Cougars A grade team took out the title with a comeback victory. Photo: Supplied

Cougars claw their way to baseball titles

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Health checks: mherv on a stopover at Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied.

Free Rotary Men's health checks in Tamworth

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Dawn Fraser will be the special guest at the celebrations. Photo: Supplied.

Werris Creek pool is celebrating 50 years as a community asset

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STAR MEN: Tamworth stargazers Garry Cooper, Geoff Tall and Grant Quinn spruiking the astronomy club. Photo: Gareth Gardner 230918GGB01

Families flock to Victoria Park for fun day out in the sun

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

Committed to service: Consumer review and comparison website Canstar Blue highlighted Pennytel's longer-than-usual opening hours of its Australian call centre, and its streamlined mobile plans.

Value is more than price

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Picturesque: Set on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik's old town has served as the backdrop for many films and television shows and is full of history and adventure.

Cruise the Mediterranean’s medieval cities

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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

TEAMWORK: The Content Studio works closely with its customers to create a campaign that will resonate with their audience.

Five ways the Content Studio can sell your unique story

Emma Brown

GAME CHANGER: Sponsored content has changed the way successful businesses talk about themselves allowing them to be thought leaders in their fields.

How sponsored content has changed the way successful businesses talk about themselves

Emma Brown

SUN BLOCK: Russell Webb was not having a bar of a solar panel proposal for AELEC.

Councillor blocks bid to install solar power at AELEC

Jacob McArthur

POWER PLAY: Tamworth Regional Council eyes off million dollar renewable push.

Council $1.1m power play signals shift to solar power

Jacob McArthur

House of the week: family-friendly and decked out for summer

DRESSED TO IMPRESS: Laila Ye was resplendent in her pink-and-peach outfit at the festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 240918GGC06

Harmony and unity by the light of the moon at Chinese festival

Carolyn Millet

SUPPORT: Tamworth resident Natasha Melder with her daughter Kahliah Day, who has been diagnosed with alopecia areata. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Eight-year-old alopecia sufferer is searching for a friend

Madeline Link

An architectural render of the Anzac Memorial’s new Hall of Service. Image courtesy: JPW, Anzac Memorial

Unearthed soon: region’s Diggers to be honoured in artwork

Carolyn Millet

DRESSED TO IMPRESS: Laila Ye was resplendent in her pink-and-peach outfit at the festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 240918GGC06

Harmony and unity by the light of the moon at Chinese festival

Fun and dance takes centre stage at annual Nundle Bush Bash

Madeline Link

Bridgett-Lee Ferris, 6. 220918GGC15

Pigs fly out of the gates to raise dosh for the chopper

Carolyn Millet

Tamworth netballers hit the court for third round | Photos

Foodbank NSW pitches-in for locals impacted by drought

Tom Mitchell awarded the 2018 Brownlow Medal

Fun and dance takes centre stage at annual Nundle Bush Bash

Davy lauds gritty Souths defence after grand final triumph | Photos

Samantha Newsam

Back on top: Workies avenged last year's grand final disappointment with a 4-nil win over Tudor Wests to be crowned men's champions for the ninth time in 10 years.

Workies deliver “unbelievable” defensive performance

Samantha Newsam

2018 Northern Inland Football grand finals | Photos

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TWO IN A ROW: David Palmer and Gavin Thompson hoist the premiership trophy high. Photo: Ben Jaffrey

North Companions claim a second straight title | Photos, video

Ben Jaffrey

Letter to the Editor || Saving the Hills of Gold || Kerry Fitts

Opinion

Tales to tell: The 2017 Ride for the Chopper crew after they finished their ride in September last year. The ride takes off again on Friday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

On ya bike: Why I Ride for the Chopper | Opinion

Breanna Chillingworth

As Australian as a pack of hooligans

Laurie Barber

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

Billy Slater can now begin his grand final preparations. Photo: NRL Photos

Billy Slater free to play in NRL GF

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Richard Di Natale wants to introduce a national energy retailer to help lower electricity prices.

Greens want public-owned power retailer

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Alo-Bridget Namoa and Sameh Bayda, both 21, are on trial accused of plotting a terrorist act.

Terror-plot defence cites teens' intensity

Man on trial for deadly Melbourne drive

Two drivers almost hit ultra-endurance cyclist Mike Hall before a car fatally hit him near Canberra.

Near-misses preceded Brit cyclist's death

Matt Coughlan

Pilot Ronald Creed warned a skydiving company about a faulty pilot seat before five people died.

Skydiving group 'warned about dodgy seats'

Warren Barnsley

Tiriel and Philippe Mora at State Memorial Service for their mother, Melbourne artist Mirka Mora.

Melbourne bids au revoir to Mirka Mora

Kaitlyn Offer

'Not great few days', NSW treasurer admits

Luke Costin

Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Warning signs: Learning how to read a dog’s body language is a must: dogs always show signs that warn people that they might become aggressive, and knowing what these signs are could help prevent an attack.

Preventing dog attacks is everyone’s responsibility

RSPCA

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Reducing tremor can make a world of difference on day-to-day function, increasing the patient’s ability to work [if they are still young] and to live life to the fullest.

Stop the shaking: options for brain injury-induced tremor

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