On Friday though one lucky Tamworth retiree got the good news, he'd won just that amount after entering the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1421.

Sure was lucky for him.

He plans to spoil his family and friends - splash out a little. What a nice bloke!

One of the hot topics this week has been, not surprisingly, water.

With the push on to upgrade Dungowan Dam, questions are being asked about future ownership.

Will it continue to be owned and managed by Tamworth Regional Council or - given they will be putting in the cash should it get the go ahead - will the state look to take over ownership?

There are concerns if the latter happens the water will become a commodity - like it is now in Chaffey - and the city will have to fall into line once again.

Water Minister Melinda Pavey doesn't think it's much of an issue, so long as residents are getting their share. Some councillors think very differently.

I think regardless, it does need to be cleared up, and the plans laid bare.

With Tamworth staring down the barrel of Level 5 restrictions in the next few weeks, it's one issue that is going nowhere.

I tell you what though, bucketing bath water to the garden is great exercise. Not that I could keep it up long term. And I do feel for our older residents, who simply cannot. It's going to be a long hot summer.

On that note, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Fiona Ferguson

Editor, Northern Daily Leader