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SWEET TREAT: The Gunnedah Foodies Night Markets is returning to Gunnedah Showground with food, dessert stalls, entertainment. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONFancy a mid-week treat? Foodies markets are back

Caitlin Reid
2hrs ago

WASTE TO ART: XXXX Gold stubby lids were transformed to create this past entry in the Waste into Art Exhibition. Photo: Supplied

Waste into Art 2021: town to transform trash into treasure for annual exhibition

Caitlin Reid

WATER PLANNING: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson is seeking the communitys views on water management to help shape future plans. Photo: Supplied

Government wants help to shape Namoi region's future water plans

Caitlin Reid

AUTHOR TALK: Author of bestselling book, The Art of Trying, Benita Bensch will speak at the Civic about the strength of vulnerability through storytelling to start and shape authentic conversations about the journey of motherhood.

WHAT'S ONAll the places you can show your support for International Women's Day in Gunnedah

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NEAR CATASTROPHIC: Jamie Chaffey welcomed the news Gunnedah would get a visit by the rural health inquiry. Photo: Peter Hardin

Gunnedah mayor hopes inquiry visit will help resolve health 'crisis'

Andrew Messenger

Attorney-General Christian Porter has taken sick leave after strongly denying a rape allegation.

Porter accuser's family supports inquiry

Matt Coughlan

SAFETY FIRST: City people planning to move to the country are being warned to also consider the dangers of rural living.

Moving from the city to country can have added dangers

Chris McLennan

SWEET TREAT: The Gunnedah Foodies Night Markets is returning to Gunnedah Showground with food, dessert stalls, entertainment. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONFancy a mid-week treat? Foodies markets are back

Caitlin Reid
2hrs ago

WASTE TO ART: XXXX Gold stubby lids were transformed to create this past entry in the Waste into Art Exhibition. Photo: Supplied

Waste into Art 2021: town to transform trash into treasure for annual exhibition

Caitlin Reid

William "Uncle Bill" Smith has been protesting against PEP 11. Picture: Fleur Connick

'Disgraceful, shocking': Indigenous community appalled over gas plans

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

2hrs ago

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

ROLL UP: Tamworth will become a satellite site where healthcare workers will be vaccinated, but Gunnedah won't. Photo: File

EXPLAINERHow the COVID-19 vaccine rollout will work for Gunnedah

Anna Falkenmire

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Steve Evans

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

Janine Graham

The first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Strict vaccine advertising rules don't stop doctors from having patient conversations: TGA

Sally Whyte

OFF TO COFFS: The Gunnedah contingent are headed to Coffs Harbour to play for the Northern Eagles at the National Touch League. Photo: Supplied

A new opportunity for Louis as Gunnedah group heads to NTL

Ben Jaffrey
1hr ago

STANDOUT: Tigers rake Sarah Stewart was one of the side's best in a disappointing loss last week in the women's competition.

Greater Northern sides line up for a huge day on Saturday

Geoff Newling

BIG DANCE: Oscar King and Henry Johns will go head-to-head in the GPL grand final. Photos: Mark Bode/Ben Jaffrey

Top order the key for both teams in GPL grand final

Ben Jaffrey

OFF TO COFFS: The Gunnedah contingent are headed to Coffs Harbour to play for the Northern Eagles at the National Touch League. Photo: Supplied

A new opportunity for Louis as Gunnedah group heads to NTL

1hr ago

COUNTDOWN: Rod Laing and Terry Psarakis are both looking forward to the start of the 2021 Group 4 season. Photo: Peter Hardin

Wests back on deck as Group 4 major sponsor

Ben Jaffrey

Fun times: Gunnedah's Alexis Campbell and Molly Ramien. 260221PHA040

PHOTOSSmith eclipses decade old record at Armidale Diocese carnival

Samantha Newsam

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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SWEET TREAT: The Gunnedah Foodies Night Markets is returning to Gunnedah Showground with food, dessert stalls, entertainment. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONFancy a mid-week treat? Foodies markets are back

Caitlin Reid
2hrs ago

AUTHOR TALK: Author of bestselling book, The Art of Trying, Benita Bensch will speak at the Civic about the strength of vulnerability through storytelling to start and shape authentic conversations about the journey of motherhood.

WHAT'S ONAll the places you can show your support for International Women's Day in Gunnedah

Newsroom

Allawah Cottage committee members at the recent wine and cheese night which raised $3000 for the women's refuge. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ON'I Am Woman' movie night to raise funds for local women's refuge

Caitlin Reid

SWEET TREAT: The Gunnedah Foodies Night Markets is returning to Gunnedah Showground with food, dessert stalls, entertainment. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONFancy a mid-week treat? Foodies markets are back

2hrs ago

ROCKING OUT: Popular band Spacey Jane has been announced as a headline act at a new music festival set down for Tamworth's Bicentennial Park. Photo: Supplied

WHAT'S ONSpacey Jane, Ocean Alley to take Tamworth 'exit' for festival

Anna Falkenmire

ENTRIES OPEN: Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards project officer Brittany Riley is encouraging local children to enter the 2021 competition. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONEntries open for 2021 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

Caitlin Reid

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

WINNERS: These Kamilaroi ladies worked for years to bring the Rainbow Serpent to life, and now, it has won a state award. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSRainbow Serpent sculpture takes out Australian Street Art Award

Jessica Worboys

STARSTRUCK: The Boggy Ninja, Cruz Morley (front), with Sienna and Noah, who visited Boggabri with their parents recently. Photo: 100 Campfires

EXCLUSIVE'The Boggy Ninja' does small town proud as he gears up for TV

Jessica Worboys

Gunnedah Vinnies open again but volunteers desperately needed

Gunnedah Vinnies open again but volunteers desperately needed

Jessica Worboys

WINNERS: These Kamilaroi ladies worked for years to bring the Rainbow Serpent to life, and now, it has won a state award. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSRainbow Serpent sculpture takes out Australian Street Art Award

Winner Molly Owen. Photos: Sally Alden

Lions Youth of the Year crowned in Quirindi

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FULL HOUSE: There was about 55 people in attendance at the meeting about the Marys Mount quarry expansion and the Gunnedah Waste Facility project on Saturday. Photo: Deeanne Rankin

Asbestos, lithium storage taken off plans for project after concerns raised

Jessica Worboys

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Gunnedah's Ben and Michelle Carter have got their hands full with fraternal twin boys Carson and Henry who were born on April 2, 2020, one minute apart at Tamworth hospital.

PHOTOSNew arrivals in Gunnedah, Quirindi and Werris Creek

The ute pushed its way through several cars

Woman at heart of road rage rampage back in court

Powerful Owl. Photo: Johanning, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A powerful owl could be sleeping in your backyard after surveying kilometres of territory

Fun times: Gunnedah's Alexis Campbell and Molly Ramien. 260221PHA040

PHOTOSSmith eclipses decade old record at Armidale Diocese carnival

Samantha Newsam

Peter 'Mulzy' Poole of Rutherford. Picture: Marina Neil

50 of the finest photos from Mulletfest 2021

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

Cris Kennedy

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Ron Cerabona

RAW DEAL: The French clearly have no intention of delivering what was originally promised. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHewson's View | Scott Morrison's chance to fix Australian submarine program

John Hewson
57m ago

IVF will never be quite as simple as ABC

OPINIONIVF will never be quite as simple as ABC

Marie Low

Australia's regional towns need action on climate to survive

OPINIONAustralia's regional towns need action on climate to survive

Ken Keith

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

2hrs ago

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds is under fire for calling ex-staffer Brittany Higgins a "lying cow".

Minister labelled ex-staffer 'lying cow'

56m ago

NEVER GIVE UP: Sarah Rowan can't wear skinny jeans because they make her hips hurt, she can no longer run and sometimes has to alter the way she paints because of having rheumatoid arthritis. But the artist is glad to be alive and hasn't given up on her dreams. Picture: Robert Peet

Speed painter defies arthritis to follow her dreams

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Let's get informed on sex education and consent says the students at one Victorian college. Photo: file

Students want broader sex education plus more lessons on consent

1hr ago

Kathleen Folbigg was jailed after the deaths of her children Patrick, Sarah, Laura and Caleb.

Petition offers Folbigg hope, says friend

2hrs ago

A Tasmanian police officer charged with assault will appear in court in May.

Tasmanian cop on assault, justice charges

2hrs ago

South Australia and Western Australia will be the first states to get the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

2hrs ago

Former silica milling worker Dianne Adams plans to sue following a landmark compensation claim.

Woman's landmark silica dust compo claim

Georgie Moore
2hrs ago

Member for Barwon Roy Butler presents the ribbon for champion scones to Ruth Pound with steward Valma McWhirter and show president Harry Powell.

Bumper Show for Binnaway

Mark Griggs
57m ago

Hilltops Free Range's Anthony Jude de Silva, with Maremma dog, Jack, who is one of 13 Maremmas that guard the chickens from predators.

Ewes flock to hen house in mixed grazing system

Hannah Powe
1hr ago

Gemma Wilkinson, Tumbleton, Wallendbeen purcahsed a Red Composite bull for $10,000 and is pictured with Hicks Beef co-principal Tom Hicks and his son Freddy.

Hicks Beef top at $20,000

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

The big question for many parents is when "to use or not to use that cotton wool?"

OPINIONHow much cotton wool is too much?

Mumma Jak

Perennial edible plants like pepinos are great for creating a low maintenance, productive garden that results in better soil health, high yields and less input. Pictures: Hannah Moloney.

An easy-to-grow alternative to melons | Backyard Bliss

Hannah Moloney

AIM: Intermittment fasters pack healthy foods into a daily window. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAppetites growing for intermittent fasting | Wellness

Amy Cooper