Namoi Valley Independent
Monday, 4 December 2023
New military flight training airspace declared for North West NSW
A new flight training airspace area across the North West of NSW became active on Thursday, November 30. Picture by Department of Defence
Newsroom
'I just couldn't do it': Smith's heart remains with his home town
Lincon Smith celebrates a try in Gunnedah's round two thriller against Dungowan. Picture by Zac Lowe.
Zac Lowe
Late stalwart, and rising stars honoured at inaugural sports awards
Samantha Newsam
Armidale Diocese Maroon award recipients Molly Ramien and Leeroi Stokes (middle) with director of schools for the Armidale Diocese, Chris Smyth, (left), Catholic Schools Armidale Primary Sport Coordinator, Heidi Hardaker, (second from right), and Gary McSweeney's children Georgia (second from left) and Jack (right). McSweeney was honoured with the Sportsperson of the Year awards being named after him.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
Tom Jones, Ben Lee and Peggy Gou headline Australia's massive 2024 festival season
Anna Houlahan
Festival attendees enjoying an afternoon of acts. Picture by Eve Woodhoouse
Man and woman to stay behind bars in huge Gunnedah drug supply case
Tess Kelly
Three women were arrested in Gunnedah following a two-year police investigation. Picture by NSW Police
Phones, cash, 800k meth stash uncovered: police make arrests during raid
Three women were arrested in Gunnedah following a two-year police investigation. Picture by NSW Police
Tess Kelly
Health
Migraines and mood swings: man urges locals to get free anti-mozzie shot
Rachel Gray
Tamworth man Michael Cullen has urged people to take advantage of the free Japanese Encephalitis vaccine being rolled out across 14 areas, including Tamworth and Gunnedah, this mosquito season. Picture by Peter Hardin
Photos
Flood watch issued for region with more wet weather on the way
Traffic was thrown into chaos while roads, paddocks and sporting fields went underwater after flooding rains in Tamworth. Pictures by Gareth Gardner
Tess Kelly
TAS quartet row their way to gold in opening regatta of the season
Georgia Henderson and Isabella Crawford both won their single scull races at the Loreto Normanhurst Regatta.
Roads
How do our main roads rate from one to five stars?
Rachel Clark
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says the government needs to stop building tunnels in Sydney and start fixing regional roads. File picture by Gareth Gardner
Photos
The show goes on: Wet weather doesn't dampen young athlete's spirits
Samantha Newsam
Tamworth hosted the New England Zone Little Athletics Championships on Saturday, November 25. Pictures by Gareth Gardner
A new grant offers a chance for emerging artists to get a HeadstART
Owner and director of Weswal Gallery, Kate Hofman, and director of Talking Threads, Emily Honess, hae joined forces to offer emerging artists a hand. Picture Gareth Gardner
Emma Downey
Family caught up in power struggle as planners draw line through farm
Matthew Kelly
Mark Clifton at his property outside of Muswellbrook. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Gold Coast out of running to host 2026 Comm Games
Suzanne Simonot
The Gold Coast has scrapped its bid to host the Commonwealth Games for a second time in eight years. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Advice
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing
Ali & Gaby Rosenberg
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing

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National
Battle of the predators: croc attacked by shiver of sharks
Watch
Sharks vs croc. Fisherwoman Jessie Leigha has captured incredible footage of a croc being attacked by sharks near the Wessel Islands in the Northern Territory.
Annie Hesse • 2hrs ago
Mulletfest crowns its new king
Simon McCarthy • 2hrs ago
Jaxon Taylor of Shepparton at the 2023 Mulletfest grand final at the Hebburn Motorsport Park at Elrington.
Strip Harry and Meghan of royal titles, Tory MP says
Richard Wheeler
Harry and Meghan could be stripped of their royal titles if a conservative British MP gets his way. (AP PHOTO)
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? Take our weekend quiz
Anna Houlahan
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? File picture
Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
Anna McGuinness
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Sport
'I just couldn't do it': Smith's heart remains with his home town
Lincon Smith celebrates a try in Gunnedah's round two thriller against Dungowan. Picture by Zac Lowe.
Zac Lowe
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Late stalwart, and rising stars honoured at inaugural sports awards
Samantha Newsam
Armidale Diocese Maroon award recipients Molly Ramien and Leeroi Stokes (middle) with director of schools for the Armidale Diocese, Chris Smyth, (left), Catholic Schools Armidale Primary Sport Coordinator, Heidi Hardaker, (second from right), and Gary McSweeney's children Georgia (second from left) and Jack (right). McSweeney was honoured with the Sportsperson of the Year awards being named after him.
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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PropertyView
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.

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What's On
Vigil will shine light on '16 Days of Activism'
What's on
Gunnedah Shire will join the call to end gender and sexual violence against women and girls at a candlelight vigil on November 30. Picture supplied
Newsroom
What's on
Gunnedah Shire - get out those Christmas lights!
Newsroom
Add some dash to Christmas this year with your entry in the Gunnedah Shire Council Christmas Lights Competition. Picture supplied.
Business
Busy program ahead for Gunnedah's Small Biz Month
Newsroom
Small Business Month kicks off on October 10 with a Welcome Breakfast. Picture from file
What's on
Plenty of holiday fun to be had with council's program of events
Newsroom
A free skate workshop will be held at the Gunnedah Skatepark during the Spring school holidays. Picture supplied.
Gunnedah gets a dose of the hiccups
Newsroom
Hilarious musical Hiccup is coming to Gunnedah. Picture suplied
Recommended
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Elizabeth Habermann
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Emma Brown
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Five reasons a career with Whitehaven Coal is the change you've been looking for
There are plenty of good reasons why a job with Whitehaven Coal is worth considering. Picture supplied by Whitehaven Coal

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Photos and Video
Battle of the predators: croc attacked by shiver of sharks
Watch
Sharks vs croc. Fisherwoman Jessie Leigha has captured incredible footage of a croc being attacked by sharks near the Wessel Islands in the Northern Territory.
Annie Hesse • 2hrs ago
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.
Mulletfest crowns its new king
Simon McCarthy • 2hrs ago
Jaxon Taylor of Shepparton at the 2023 Mulletfest grand final at the Hebburn Motorsport Park at Elrington.
Tom Jones, Ben Lee and Peggy Gou headline Australia's massive 2024 festival season
Watch
Festival attendees enjoying an afternoon of acts. Picture by Eve Woodhoouse
Anna Houlahan
Opinion
Targeting foreign students will have huge fallout for nation
Melanie Macfarlane
International students have become an easy target. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Net zero transformation on investor roundtable agenda
Natalie Vikhrov
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Gary Ramage
Opinion
Is there a way to use AI for good and still make mega profits?
Denis Moriarty
Sam Altman through his company Open AI, has been at the forefront of develop artificial intelligence. Picture Shutterstock
Advice
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing
Ali & Gaby Rosenberg
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing
Comment
Targeting foreign students will have huge fallout for nation
Opinion
International students have become an easy target. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Melanie Macfarlane
Opinion
Is there a way to use AI for good and still make mega profits?
Denis Moriarty
Sam Altman through his company Open AI, has been at the forefront of develop artificial intelligence. Picture Shutterstock
Advice
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing
Ali & Gaby Rosenberg
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing
Opinion
All Australians must help combat violence against women and kids
Katy Gallagher
Half of our nation is not as safe as its counterparts. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
You don't need to be Christian to pray for this Christmas miracle
Mark Gaetani
There's one present the government could give Australians facing a Christmas that is shaping up as considerably less than joyous. Picture Shutterstock
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Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
Natascha Mirosch • 1hr ago
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
Narina Exelby
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
Carrie Hutchinson
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Deal of the week: Save more than 40 per cent on a holiday in Bali
Discovering the Best Hammam Experience in Istanbul: A Blend of Tradition and Luxury
Explore the best hammam experience in Istanbul, guiding you to a place where you can immerse yourself in a blend of luxury and tradition. Picture Shutterstock
Two Ways to Go
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
The ultimate city beach showdown - Bondi v St Kilda
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Car Expert
2024 Kia Picanto prices up, but more safety kit added
Car Expert
2024 Kia Picanto prices up, but more safety kit added
William Stopford • 13m ago
Car Expert
Tesla's solution to Cybertruck range anxiety is a strap-on battery pack
Jack Quick • 52m ago
Tesla's solution to Cybertruck range anxiety is a strap-on battery pack
Car Expert
2024 SsangYong Musso XLV review
Matt Campbell
2024 SsangYong Musso XLV review
Car Expert
Used car prices keep falling as market supply improves
Mike Costello
Used car prices keep falling as market supply improves
Car Expert
Can't wait for a Mercedes-Benz GLA? Have you considered...
William Stopford
Can't wait for a Mercedes-Benz GLA? Have you considered...
The Land
Choosing pasture legumes for next autumn sowing
A spring view of a mixed legume pasture, including the pink flowering rose clover, on the Boggabri property owned by the Avendano family. For each 1t/ha legume growth 20kg/ha nitrogen can be fixed for future grass use.
Bob Freebairn
TikTok phenomenon Jimmy Rees brings his hilarity to the regions
Hayley Warden
Jimmy Rees will bring his Lets Get Regional tour to Lismore in 2024. Picture supplied
Hot Christmas gift ideas from bush businesses
Samantha Townsend
Henry Siemer from Broken Hill proves you can wear the Sitting Bull Brumby shirt anywhere.
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
Life & Style
Downsizing? Consider these things before taking the plunge
Advice
Arm yourself with knowledge about all facets of downsizing your home. Photo Shutterstock
Advice
Q&A Dec 4
Advice
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing
Ali & Gaby Rosenberg
Three easy ways you can save money without noticing