HEADLINES

State at odds with Local Government

THE FIRST visit from a Minister for Local Government in almost a decade was an opportunity for a wide-ranging, full and frank discussion over the many issues plaguing Local Government.


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Farmers blockade coal mine

ABOUT 30conservationists and local farmers this morning blocked coal trucks leaving the Boggabri open-cut coal mine in a “peaceful protest” to highlight their concerns about the proposed “mega mine-complex”.

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Gunnedah Cup overflows
Mothers were in the spotlight at Riverside races on Sunday, with mother-and-daughter fashion awards. Pictured from left are runners-up Georgina and Roz Torrens, from Gunnedah, with judge Teegan Grover and winners, Therese Hayes, also from Gunnedah and dau

GUNNEDAH Jockey Club is celebrating what was one of the biggest Cup carnivals in decades and the beginning of what is hoped will be a windfall season for the club and Gunnedah racing.


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Farming's positive future

Long-time farmers Betty and Richard Craig, were special guests when Mr Craig officially opened the 2012 Gunnedah Show earlier this month.

Farmer Richard Craig quite uncharacteristically took centre stage at this year’s Gunnedah Show to open proceedings. His remarks paint a positive picture of agriculture’s future and are reprinted here, for the interest of NVI readers:


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NEWS

Eisteddfod's Diamond Jubilee

TYLER Lumsden from Totally Dance Studios, Gunnedah, in the contemporary dance solo.

THE Gunnedah Eisteddfod Society has launched into its Diamond Jubilee year, honoured with a Civic Reception last Thursday, followed by a dazzling weekend of dancing and friendly competition.


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500 Relay for Life without cancer

MORE than 500 people braved the icy conditions to “Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back” against Cancer in the Gunnedah Relay for Life at the weekend.


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Resurgence of the Royal of the North Gunnedah Showgirl 2012 runner-up Emma Redden, winner Emily Herbert and junior showgirl Sara Hutchinson immediately following the  announcement during the Grand Parade.

IT used to be called the Royal of the North West and still is by many, and with very good reason, as a massive crowd turned out to enjoy a busy weekend of exhibits, rides and wonderful weather.


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EDITORIAL

Doing business in Australia

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SPORT

Hayden into showcase


EAGER Hayden Loughrey is raring to show his rugby skills in a showcase match featuring the state’s best young players.

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Feast on court at Wolseley

AMBER Kerr will be hoping to hit top form in what should be a feast of tennis in Gunnedah this weekend.

YOUNG tennis players in Gunnedah are gearing up for what should be an exciting weekend of tennis.

The next round of action in the winter competition of Gunnedah Junior Tennis is scheduled to take place this Saturday.


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