Namoi Valley Independent
Monday, 23 May
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The brutality of elections as the new PM takes over - and takes off
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Steve Evans
Save the date for NightQuip's big return
Can't wait: NightQuip is a vibrant showcase of Gunnedah's CBD. Photo: Supplied
Newsroom
Liberal blood on Barnaby's hand as climate vote slaps Coalition
Jamieson Murphy
COALITION WEAKNESS: Barnaby Joyce was used to wedge the Liberals in inner-city seats . Photo: Marina Neil
Post-election state of play for every regional Australia seat
Jamieson Murphy
Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more
Karen Barlow
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Election count has ALP short of a majority
Paul Osborne
Gilmore in NSW is one of the seats the AEC's listed as being 'close', as vote counting continues.
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Andrew Brown
Josh Frydenberg has conceded to Independent Dr Monique Ryan in the seat of Kooyong.
Inland Rail set to terminate at North Star in northern NSW
Mark Phelps
FEDERAL ELECTION: The controversial $14.5 billion Inland Rail set to terminate at North Star following Labor's win in the federal election. Image: ARTC
Mark Coulton wins, vows to work harder in opposition
THE WINNING TEAM. Mark Coulton, his wife Robyn, and the Nationals Party team celebrated at Dubbo on Saturday night after confirming his win. PICTURE: ELIZABETH FRIAS
Elizabeth Frias
'Crisis response' call to save local news
Harley Dennett
Labor has described a steep rise in newsprint costs as "a terminal threat to local newspapers already on a knife-edge".
Project targets threatened bird species, how you can help
The Regent Honeyeater is a medium-sized honeyeater, with a blackish body embroidered with yellow and white and flashes of yellow in the wings and tail.
Newsroom
Environmentally protected land to be rezoned to allow primary production
Tess Kelly
LANDHOLDERS: Gunnedah Shire Council unanimously voted to rezone environmentally protected land to permit primary production. Photo: File, supplied
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
Monument unveiled to commemorate 55 day Preston Mine sit-in
Tess Kelly
PLAQUE: Seven of the 16 coal miners who participated in the sit-in attended the unveiling. Photo: Owen Hasler
Federal Election
Mark Coulton set to retain seat of Parkes as counting continues
Orlander Ruming
All polling places will be open for election day: AEC
Olivia Ireland
All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

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Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides
Martin Veysey • 13m ago
Habitually suppressing the urge can be associated with health problems. Photo: Shutterstock
Roosters and Bearettes score shut out wins as defence dominates LLT action
Geoff Newling • 13m ago
Defensive steel: Kootingal coach Abby Schmiedel, pictured here in action last season, was most impressed with her sides defence in their 28-nil win over Boggabri on Sunday.
Subscriber • Opinion
The Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner
Crispin Hull • 43m ago
The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Indigenous people left out of senior roles
Tara Cosoleto • 2hrs ago
Shelley Cable says Indigenous employees are not getting the chance to show leadership capability.
Labor on track for majority government
Paul Osborne • 2hrs ago
The Albanese Labor government looks set for a House majority but faces a larger Senate crossbench.

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Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Karen Barlow
NSW single-use plastic bag ban next week
NSW is banning light-weight plastic bags from June 1, and other single-use items from November.
Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides
Martin Veysey • 13m ago
Habitually suppressing the urge can be associated with health problems. Photo: Shutterstock
Subscriber • Opinion
The Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner
Crispin Hull • 43m ago
The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Indigenous people left out of senior roles
Tara Cosoleto • 2hrs ago
Shelley Cable says Indigenous employees are not getting the chance to show leadership capability.
Sport
Roosters and Bearettes score shut out wins as defence dominates LLT action
Defensive steel: Kootingal coach Abby Schmiedel, pictured here in action last season, was most impressed with her sides defence in their 28-nil win over Boggabri on Sunday.
Geoff Newling • 13m ago
Opinion
Blues more credible and raising the bar as 2022 season progresses
Howard Kotton
STEP UP: The Blues' credibility took a massive step forward with their impressive win over fellow finals aspirant Sydney on the weekend. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Martin bemoans Red Devils' sloppy start as they fall to Highlanders
Samantha Newsam
Warrior: Gunnedah coach Dan Martin singled out Matt Hannay for his performance in Saturday's loss to Inverell. Photo: Sarah Stewart
Bulldogs maul Tigers to return to the winners circle
Geoff Newling
Top performer: Gunnedah coach Mick Schmiedel thought hooker Nick White was their best in their win over Manilla on Sunday.
'Kooty got on top of us early': Roos mentor laments slow start
Geoff Newling
NOT HAPPY: Roos coach Shane Rampling watches his troops at Kooty.
Federal Election
Opinion
This is what happens when you treat voters like misbehaving teenagers
Former PM John Howard with Ryan MP Julian Simmonds during the campaign. Mr Simmonds was defeated by the Greens. Picture: AAP
Zoë Wundenberg • 43m ago
Subscriber • Opinion
The Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner
Crispin Hull • 43m ago
The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong
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From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say
James Joyce
The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

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Save the date for NightQuip's big return
Can't wait: NightQuip is a vibrant showcase of Gunnedah's CBD. Photo: Supplied
Newsroom
Memories woven through new works
Newsroom
Former Boggabri man James White will exhibit a collection of works titled "Memories" at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery in May. Photo: Supplied
Children's theatre show to bring tale of friendship
Newsroom
A live theatre production, Beep, is coming to The Civic on Monday, May 16. Photo: Supplied
'Koalas on Farms' - Emerald Hill Hall, Thursday 28 April 2022
Newsroom
Friday packed with fun events for Gunnedah Shire's youth
Newsroom
Great fun: Chase the Rainbow in today's Colour Run. Photo: Supplied
Recommended
Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two
VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied
Dayle Latham
Budget can still be boujee
Ash Lieberman
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.
An island hopping tour way down south
Emma Brown
The spectacular Cradle Mountain.
Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT
Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn
Emma Brown
PropertyReal Estate View
New residents look to buy rather than rent as market remains heated
BOOM: Owner of Gunnedah's Hennessy Real Estate Ben Hennessy. Photo: Supplied
Tess Kelly
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
Jack Needham
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Photos and Video
Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Karen Barlow
Photos
New arrivals in Gunnedah, Quirindi and Werris Creek
Newsroom
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.
Watch
From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say
James Joyce
The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT
Opinion
The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it
Fiona Katauskas' view
Garry Linnell
Watch
Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl
Sam Rigney
UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed.
Watch
Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister
Paul Osborne
Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.
Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin
Harley Dennett, Finn McHugh
Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP
Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party
Harley Dennett
Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP
Comment
Subscriber • Opinion
The Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner
The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Crispin Hull • 43m ago
Opinion
This is what happens when you treat voters like misbehaving teenagers
Zoë Wundenberg • 43m ago
Former PM John Howard with Ryan MP Julian Simmonds during the campaign. Mr Simmonds was defeated by the Greens. Picture: AAP
Opinion
Australians want climate action. Conservatives should listen
Cristina Talacko • 43m ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is briefed on the east coast flooding disaster at Emergency Management Australia in February. Picture: AAP
Opinion
The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it
Garry Linnell
Fiona Katauskas' view
Opinion
Her rights at work: how will women be treated in the new parliament?
Marian Sawer
Independent candidate Zoe Daniel defeated Liberal MP Tim Wilson for the seat of Goldstein in an election that saw a record number of women elected to Parliament. Picture: AAP
Stories fromThe Land
Flood support for students with more rain expected
Lismore residents could be hit with more floods as rain continues in northern NSW.
Samantha Townsend • 1hr ago
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Analysis
Wool starts to move in China
Elders Wool
Neither the export fraternity nor the overseas buyers are looking to book large quantities, but both are equally keen to keep the wheels turning and desperately hope that containers will get loaded and shipped more quickly than has been the case for the past two months.
Stories fromThe Senior
Building bridges, but plan divides
PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.
Hazel Bradley
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video
Anthony Caggiano
Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.
Life & Style
Review
Full-on flavours and great value
The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice
Ian Moore
Roll up for delightful involtini
Naomi Crisante
A cook with a family flourish
Naomi Crisante ... food brings the family together. Photo: Morgan Hancock
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