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John and Marilyn Nothdurft at their campsite on the Darling River at Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

John Hanscombe
20m ago

CASES CONFIRMED: Tamworth has a confirmed case of COVID-19 with no word yet on whether the region will be plunged into lockdown.

UPDATEDHealth confirms Tamworth COVID case linked to Glen Innes exposure

Caitlin Reid
Michael Parris

Four deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

Janine Graham

Gunnedah Auskick players finished the year off with a presentation in early August.

Gunnedah Auskick numbers grow during 2021 season

Ben Jaffrey

NEW SITE: A casual contact COVID-19 exposure site in Gunnedah has been announced. Photo: File

FREENew casual contact COVID-19 exposure site listed in Gunnedah

Anna Falkenmire

Barkandji youngsters face an uncertain future in Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThis is Wilcannia. Before it was a COVID hotspot.

John Hanscombe

COVID-19 testing queues in Cowra.

Another regional NSW town back in lockdown

Janine Graham

John and Marilyn Nothdurft at their campsite on the Darling River at Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

John Hanscombe
20m ago

CASES CONFIRMED: Tamworth has a confirmed case of COVID-19 with no word yet on whether the region will be plunged into lockdown.

UPDATEDHealth confirms Tamworth COVID case linked to Glen Innes exposure

Caitlin Reid
Michael Parris

Road to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

GET UP TO DATERoad to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

Police in riot gear have confronted protesters at the Melbourne headquarters of the CFMEU.

Construction shut down after Vic protest

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

20m ago

Pfizer says its vaccine induces a robust immune response in five to 11 year olds.

Pfizer says its vaccine is safe in kids

Learn more about these pics in our gallery. Photos: INSTAGRAM.

Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy
20m ago

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

20m ago

Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy
20m ago

The construction industry is set to be closed for two weeks following violent protests in Melbourne.

Melbourne construction industry shut down

Melissa Meehan
2hrs ago

CASES CONFIRMED: Tamworth has a confirmed case of COVID-19 with no word yet on whether the region will be plunged into lockdown.

UPDATEDHealth confirms Tamworth COVID case linked to Glen Innes exposure

NEW SITE: A casual contact COVID-19 exposure site in Gunnedah has been announced. Photo: File

FREENew casual contact COVID-19 exposure site listed in Gunnedah

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

LINED UP: The queue for Quirindi's vaccination hub on Sunday was promising for the community's leaders. Photo: Supplied

VAX THE NATIONPandemic protection for small communities after vaccination hubs

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

FREENSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

Wilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Tom Barber

Stefanos Tsitsipas will have the coronavirus vaccine after previously resisting.

Tsitsipas to get jab after changing mind

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

Gunnedah Auskick players finished the year off with a presentation in early August.

Gunnedah Auskick numbers grow during 2021 season

Ben Jaffrey

Stefanos Tsitsipas will have the coronavirus vaccine after previously resisting.

Tsitsipas to get jab after changing mind

Team-work: Robin Henry, pictured here competing on her faithful horse Duges at the state tetrathlon championships, has been on top form this year. Photo: Chris Miller Photography

Quirindi teenager jumps to news heights in 2021

Samantha Newsam

The Paralympic medal funding was a one-off for Tokyo, but sponsored avenues are being explored. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERParalympic medal funding a one-off for Tokyo 2020

Isobel Cootes

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Holiday fun: The Louis Tennis Academy Clinic is always a school holiday favourite. Photo: Supplied

What's on for Gunnedah Shire kids these school holidays

BACK BIGGER: NightQuip is set to make its big return and be a major boost for Gunnedah business this August. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONCalling all stallholders, NightQuip is back

Caitlin Reid

COLOURFUL COSTUMES: Tink Lowell, Anya King and Ella Glasson at last year's Gunnedah Dance Eisteddfod. Photo: Peter Hardin

No toe-tapping this weekend with dance eisteddfod postponed

Jessica Worboys

Holiday fun: The Louis Tennis Academy Clinic is always a school holiday favourite. Photo: Supplied

What's on for Gunnedah Shire kids these school holidays

Curlewis' Skylah Guinery in the jazz solo under eight years and under category.

PHOTOSDancers get into the swing of things at Tamworth Eisteddfod

Jessica Worboys

INSIDE LOOK: The 6880-acre property which borders the Namoi River, about 25km out of Gunnedah on the Blue Vale Road, is open for all to visit on Saturday. Photo: Stewart Surveys

WHAT'S ONHundreds expected at historic Kurrumbede homestead open day

Caitlin Reid

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP: Weebollabolla manager Dave Watts with the 2021 sale bulls.

Weebollabolla's quality genetics stand the test of time

Ruth Schwager

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Renee Valentine

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Jack Needham

John and Marilyn Nothdurft at their campsite on the Darling River at Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe reason why this river is a key destination for grey nomads

20m ago

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

COVID-19 testing queues in Cowra.

Another regional NSW town back in lockdown

CASES CONFIRMED: Tamworth has a confirmed case of COVID-19 with no word yet on whether the region will be plunged into lockdown.

UPDATEDHealth confirms Tamworth COVID case linked to Glen Innes exposure

Learn more about these pics in our gallery. Photos: INSTAGRAM.

Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

Grace Ryan

ON SET: Key scenes of new new SBS period drama series New Gold Mountain were filmed at Ballarat's much-loved Sovereign Hill. Pictures: SBS

New goldrush series filmed at Sovereign Hill set to hit screens

Rochelle Kirkham

New Vic cases climb past 550, one death

WATCHNew Vic cases climb past 550, one death

Four deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

Janine Graham

Losing track of time? You probably have lockdown brain

OPINIONLosing track of time? You probably have lockdown brain

Zoë Wundenberg

Hearing and heeding the voices of Forgotten River

REAL AUSTRALIAHearing and heeding the voices of Forgotten River

Strong climate policy is needed to protect Aussie farmers

Strong climate policy is needed to protect Aussie farmers

Peter Walsh

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

One of the equal top-priced rams with Craig and Karen Wilson, representing buyers Jimenbuen Pastoral Company, Dalgety, with Olivia, Digby and Stephen Huggins, Woodpark Poll, Jerilderie.

Woodpark Poll rams hit $3505 average

Olivia Calver

Ned and Guy Evans, Tara Park, Boorowa, with the top priced ram bought by Michael Hedger, Snowy Plain Merino stud, Berridale, paraded by Rick Power, Nutrien stud stock.

Tara Park Merino rams sold to $22,000 for $4062 av

Stephen Burns

Pups For Sale: Hunter breeders say the price of puppies is related to supply and demand and the costs of breeding. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Barking mad puppy prices: a tale of COVID and designer dogs

Damon Cronshaw

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

20m ago

Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy
20m ago

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy
20m ago