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Man allegedly under influence in deadly crash, police claim

Breanna Chillingworth

Fire fighters protected 375 houses and 333 outbuildings from the blaze. Photo: RFS.

Tingha Plateau fire contained after week-long battle

Laini Kirkman
38m ago

Bunnan RFS extracting water from a local dam to ferry to the cattle in need, at Murrurundi. Photo: supplied.

Emergency call out: 800 head of cattle saved thanks to RFS

Jessica Worboys
2hrs ago

Copeton Dam from the files.

Red alert issued for dam after blue-green algae outbreak

Newsroom
2hrs ago

RECLAIM YOUR CURVES: Project coordinator Alison Madden with volunteer Tracey Beacroft at one of the regional workshops.

Door opens for breast cancer survivors to reclaim their curves

Madeline Link
2hrs ago

Toni Childs reborn from tumultuous time with moving reunion tour

Madeline Link

Call for more dirty laundry to be aired

Chris Bath

NEW RECRUITS: Sergeant Paul Gallaway.

Defence force launches search for new recruits in the north west

Madeline Link

Not trending: manufacturer leaving town, taking jobs with it

Early-morning RBT stops drivers; car destroyed in blaze | Police

Water watchdog investigating more than a hundred cases across the region

Milking experience for all it’s worth as industry keeps striving

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Man allegedly under influence in deadly crash, police claim

Water watchdog investigating more than a hundred cases across the region

Flaming hell: A 24 hour Total Fire Ban has been put in place for the North West and Northern Slopes areas starting at midnight on Tuesday. Photo: NSW RFS

Total Fire Ban for North West and Northern Slopes

NOT TRENDING: Trend Windows and Doors will close the manufacture part of its business. Photo: Peter Hardin

Not trending: manufacturer leaving town, taking jobs with it

NIAS basketballers get celebrity status on Sydney tour

PASSING THROUGH: Sydney Swans ruckmen Darcy Cameron and Sam Naismith ran clinics with Tamworth's AFL talent. Photo: Peter Hardin 190219PHF014

Sydney Swan Sam Naismith says pathway to AFL will be easier

Tingha Plateau fire contained after week-long battle

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Attentive partners improve health: study

1hr ago

Emergency call out: 800 head of cattle saved thanks to RFS

2hrs ago

Red alert issued for dam after blue-green algae outbreak

2hrs ago

Door opens for breast cancer survivors to reclaim their curves

2hrs ago

NIAS basketballers get celebrity status on Sydney tour

11:30AM

FESTIVAL REVIEW: Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Festival in review a month on: council invites community feedback

FESTIVAL REVIEW: Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Festival in review a month on: council invites community feedback

COOL CREW: This pair grabbed a bit of relief under the mist jets on Fitzroy Street which proved to be very popular in the heat of festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220119GGB11

TCMF heat brings Fitzroy Street issue into the light

COOL CREW: This pair grabbed a bit of relief under the mist jets on Fitzroy Street which proved to be very popular in the heat of festival. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220119GGB11

TCMF heat brings Fitzroy Street issue into the light

The Golden Guitars crowd at TRECC.

Weren't in the crowd? Relive the 2019 Golden Guitars

The Golden Guitars crowd at TRECC.

Weren't in the crowd? Relive the 2019 Golden Guitars

NIAS basketballers get celebrity status on Sydney tour

Sportsdesk

Solid contribution: Opener Ed Blomfield made 52 before retiring hurt for Colts in their final round loss to Round Swamp on Saturday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Round Swamp allrounder produces blistering knock

AJ Cross

Six of the best for Gwynne as Easts claim one-day trophy | Photos

Ellen Dunger

NIAS basketballers get celebrity status on Sydney tour

On the drive: Grace Whale netted four points for the Tamworth 18s women 1 in their first-up win over Maitland in Sunday's trial games. Photo: Peter Hardin. 170219PHA095

Thunderbolts junior sides ramp up their preparations | Photos

Samantha Newsam

Greater Northern Tigers under-18s coach Peter Stevens says Jhett Butler was "unlucky" to be missing Saturday's clash with the Newcastle Knights Development squad through suspension. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Tigers under-18s forced to make changes for Knights clash

Geoff Newling

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Toni Childs reborn from tumultuous time with moving reunion tour

Madeline Link

DANCE: The record attempt.

Polka dancers dance into the record books at country music festival

Madeline Link

NEW START: Newcastle country artist Natalie Henry looks forward to the launch of her new album Apple and Pride in March.

On the long road trucking Natalie Henry finds pride in herself

Madeline Link

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

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

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

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

AID: Move Better For Life provides a range of wellness classes designed to help people recover from injury or simply to improve strength and balance.

Healthy ageing is clinic's focus

ON GUARD: The i Series Fence Monitor that comes with the Gallagher M5800i Energizer. The system is set up to alert owners if it falls outside their parameters.

Round-the-clock peace of mind

RELIEF: Councillor Jim Maxwell will be pleased to see the back of this local eyesore. Photo: Gareth Gardner 270317GGE02

'Hell of a mess': saga to end with council-backed home demolition

Jacob McArthur

House of the week: Family-friendly home in sought after location

TT HOTW Feb 9

RECLAIM YOUR CURVES: Project coordinator Alison Madden with volunteer Tracey Beacroft at one of the regional workshops.

Door opens for breast cancer survivors to reclaim their curves

Madeline Link
2hrs ago

EXPERIENCE: Karen Martins moved from Brazil to Tamworth where she say there's more respect for women. Photo: Peter Hardin 180219PHC005

How life in Tamworth is different for migrant women

Jacob McArthur

THERAPEUTIC: Gracie the therapy dog enjoys a much earned break on the lawns of the prison. Photo: Peter Hardin

Prison's top dog Gracie helps inmates deal with tough emotions

Madeline Link

RECLAIM YOUR CURVES: Project coordinator Alison Madden with volunteer Tracey Beacroft at one of the regional workshops.

Door opens for breast cancer survivors to reclaim their curves

2hrs ago

Recognition: Cr Jim Maxwell, Cr Phill Betts, Cr Helen Tickle, Wendy McLean, Roslyn Betts, Karel Saint, Cr Wilson and Lynn Hall (front). Photos: Supplied.

Small town, big effort from seniors celebrated

Heavy weather: Snow in Derby Street on September 19, 1917.

All white in Walcha: heavy snow falls cause severe damage

Bob Walsh

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

On the drive: Grace Whale netted four points for the Tamworth 18s women 1 in their first-up win over Maitland in Sunday's trial games. Photo: Peter Hardin. 170219PHA095

Thunderbolts junior sides ramp up their preparations | Photos

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Currabubula Public School: Isobel Bonner and Jannali Knox with their "lost thing".

Tamworth region schools have fun in the pool – and meet footy stars!

Star power: League legends Beau Scott, Brad Fittler, Mark Hughes and Danny Buderus gave some young footy fans a thrill at Monday's coaching clinic. Photo: Peter Hardin 180219PHE091

League legends unite to spread the word | Photos; Videos

Samantha Newsam

GUNNEDAH PRIDE: Australian Whipcrackers and Plaiters Association Australian Champion Daniel Wicks showing off his skills in 2017. Photo: supplied.

Wicks is whipping it good for home town at champs | Video

Jessica Worboys

'I don’t think I have ever felt as powerless ever in my life'

Inverelll VRA deliver food to the fire line. Photo: Inverell Rescue Squad

Tingha fire 2019: in dozens of photos

Newsroom

The emotion and the relief: Post 2016 AFL grand finals reactions from an unnamed fan and Western Bulldogs' star Easton Woods. Photos: Scott Barbour, Justin McManus

New season, new hope: regardless of reality

Janine Graham

The old velodrome site in Tamworth.

Letters to the editor || Velodrome site for uni, Tim Tam day, Nurse to patient ratios, Water storage options

Letters

Forget the mental wrestling – join the fight

Father Brendan Lee

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

Cyclone Oma is bringing wild surf conditions to the southeast Queensland coast.

Cyclone Oma tracks towards Queensland

21m ago

Ben Cousins has been fined for meth possession but could stand trial over alleged family violence.

Cousins fined for meth possession in WA

32m ago

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has criticised South Australia's royal commission into the basin.

MDBA lashes SA's river commission

33m ago

A community group is trying to stop the controversial demolition of Allianz Stadium.

NSW govt 'suppressed' stadium information

35m ago

Some of recycling giant SKM's plants have been shut down amid fears of stockpiles catching alight.

No word on Victorian recycling resolution

39m ago

Deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek is asking why it's necessary to reopen Christmas Island.

Christmas Island move needs explaining:ALP

Paul Osborne
39m ago

Tony Mokbel has been discharged from a Melbourne hospital after his jail yard stabbing last week.

Mokbel leaves Royal Melbourne Hospital

1hr ago

Steven Samaras has admitted killing his US girlfriend while they were on the run in Victoria.

Vic bush death unintentional, shooter says

Rick Goodman
1hr ago

Bill Cumberland (front) along with John Wallis, Bob Baker, Riley Baker, Col Baker and Christian Gibson are calling for more resources to be invested in tick fever control.

‘Beef up’ tick fever rules

Samantha Townsend
43m ago

Sir Fred born in 1959 is one of four rams who contributed to the pool of semen frozen in 1968.

World's oldest ram semen still swimming strong

Lucy Kinbacher
2hrs ago

Injemira's Marc Greening with buyers Brian Burgess and Simon Ward of Ravensdale Herefords and Paul Dooley.

Injemira Techno N275 hits auction high of $54,000

Shantelle Stephens

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

RESTORED: Barbara Lewin painstakingly repaired an important piece of Tenterfield history.

A fine slice of history

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

HealthShare

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?