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Samantha Newsam

Lyn Simpson and Robyn Perry, who worked as a volunteer at the Sydney Paralympics.

The retirement village is holding its own Olympic Games

Let the games begin: Tamworth Gardens residents get into the Olympic spirit

Jonathan Hawes

Tamworth Regional Council is investigating the future of the 50-year-old building which has serves as the local government's headquarters since the '90s. File picture by Gareth Gardner

Our autopsy on how asbestos killed Tamworth's biggest building.

Got questions on Ray Walsh House? Your full breakdown of the asbestos issue

Rachel Clark

Soon-to-be-mums are being told they should be prepared to be directed elsewhere to give birth. Picture by Gareth Gardner

'Be prepared, you may not have your baby here.'

Tamworth midwives warn expectant mums they might be turned away

Tamworth Toyota City Principal Dealer Tim Easy, TRC Mayor Russell Webb, and Chairman of Oxley Community Transport Board Ray Tate plant the first tree in the new community garden. Picture by NDL

National Tree Day is the largest nature care event in Australia.

National Tree Day: Community groups, schools and Landcare dig in to plant trees

Isobel Blanch is prepared for a sword fight or two as Jim Hawkins in Tamworth Dramatic Society's production of Treasure Island. Picture by Peter Hardin

Isobel plays Jim Hawkins in the stage production of Treasure Island.

Isobel Blanch sharpens her sword in preparation for pirate life

(Back) Dr Anil Nair (Orthopaedic Surgeon), Kate Bowman (Manager, Volunteer Support Services Programme), Samantha Floyd, Claire Betteridge, (Front) Zali Herden, Piper Floyd and Kady and Lily Piper. Picture by Peter Hardin

The next competition is to name the crane.

Colourful next step in Tamworth's mental health unit build

Holy Trinity School in Moore Street, Inverell, as it is today and inset, when the school was being built in the 1960s.

It's a move the Inverell community has long advocated for.

Holy Trinity to expand classes to years 11 and 12

New residents of Eagle View Estate say the developer did not disclose a proposed childcare centre. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Moore Creek homeowners say they were 'blindsided'.

'Duped and fleeced': Future Eagle View residents feel 'slighted' by developers

Lydia Roberts

Freedom Rider instigator Charles Perkins in conversation with an Aboriginal family during the ride and inset, Moree Shire Plains councillor Mekayla Cochrane, who is planning the 60th anniversary of the historical event.

The day is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

Freedom Ride anniversary to be marked with special event

Members of the Global Centre for Preventative health (GLOBE) and Nutrition Researchers and community stakeholders from Deakin University's Institute for Health Transformation (IHT), UON Department of Rural Health, Tamworth Regional Council, and Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network meet to begin two-year research project. Picture by Gareth Gardner

What's on the menu for people in Barraba and Manilla?

Researchers hope to break down barriers to healthy eating

Community

Tamworth region students have put on speed and colour for swim carnivals over the past month, while others have been earning awards, or even having a meal with the headmaster and his wife.&nbsp;

Zone swimming qualifiers: Faith Dolahenty, Nigella Bonner and Charlie Dolahenty from Currabubula Public School.

Top swimmers: Lucy Fenwicke, Jesse Streeting, Toby Michell-Smith, Eliza Ward and Ruby Straker broke 19 records at The Armidale School’s swimming championships.

St Joseph's Quirindi: Smiling award winners.

Opening school mass: St Joseph's West Tamworth presented school leaders with their badges.

The Armidale School: Headmaster Murray Guest and Mrs Guest
host Year 7 students for lunch in the Headmaster’s Lodge.

Thank you: Margaret Mitchie from the Werris Creek Garden Club presents a cheque to Debbie Faulkner with Ethan Cain and Lucas Filby on behalf of Currabubula Public School.

Red smiles: Maayan Leibenson, left, Sagi Leibenson, Archie Barnett and Doug Brissett were all smiles in red as they supported the Munro House at Calrossy’s primary swimming carnival on Friday.

Balleburra house: Jemima Hunt, Phoebe Roach and Sophie Lockyer at Calrossy’s Secondary Girls Swimming Carnival.

Fun and games: Kootingal Public School students in the hall.

Games Day: Having fun at Kootingal Public School.

Student first aid: Braxton Hand from Currabubula Public School is bandaged up.

Swim carnival: Some of Calrossy’s secondary boys dive into the competition at Scully Park Pool.

Ow!: Matilda Holden being bandaged in first aid at Currabubula Public School.

Zone relay qualifiers: Tom Golledge, Tony Golledge, Isobel Bonner and Phebe McNamara from Currabubula Public School.

Cool in the pool: Riley Bomford gives Calrossy’s secondary boys swimming carnival the thumbs up.

Going green: Calrossy’s Secondary Girls Captain Lara Hamblin, left, and vice-captain Lizzy Wippell, embraced the house spirit at last week’s swimming carnival.

Pool time: Calrossy Anglican School had a huge few days in the pool recently, with the school holding its primary, secondary girls and boys swimming carnivals over two days.

Ready to go: Some of Calrossy’s under 12 boys line up on the blocks at the school’s annual swimming carnival. 