Namoi Valley Independent
Monday, 8 August
What's on
'So much at stake': Visitors locked out from AgQuip amid biosecurity fears
ACM Rural Events organiser Kate Nugent said travellers from Indonesia would be banned from attending AgQuip. Pictures file and supplied
Tess Kelly • 17m ago
Multicultural innovation top of the shelf in state awards
Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Gunnedah Shire Librarian Christiane Birkett, LGNSW President Cr Darriea Turley AM and Local Government Minister the Hon Wendy Tuckerman MP. Picture by Local Government NSW
Tess Kelly • 1hr ago
Milestone year for Variety Bash veteran
Alexandra Bernard • 2hrs ago
Moree's Lee Estens, with grandson Jack Estens Young, prior to taking off on their Variety Bash adventure. Photo supplied
'I am not a climate change denier': Mark Coulton defends 'no' vote
Elizabeth Frias • 2hrs ago
Parkes MP Mark Coulton (left) in swearing-in ceremony at parliament last week. Picture: Supplied
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Rare white whale calf captured in stunning drone footage
Ben Smyth
A southern right whale and her rare white calf in Tathra on August 4. Screen grab of footage taken by Tathra resident Terry Dixon.
Bulldogs prevail after Tigers fightback
Geoff Newling
Bulldogs No 1 Dylan O'Brien looks to spark a raid.
Comfort the key in attracting health care workers to regions
PRAMS Committee members Amber Donoghue, Heidi Mainey, Kate Ceeney, Rebeccay Ryan, Pam Duff, Lauren Robertson, Marg Johnston. Picture Supplied
Tess Kelly
Stripe rust set to return in sodden soils ahead of heavy rain
Mark Kriedemann
Loretta Serafin said growing conditions will be good across the Tamworth region. Picture by Peter Hardin
Questions crop up following hospital upgrade commitment
PRAMS committee member Amber Donoghue said the group was after clarification following the announcement. Picture supplied, file
Tess Kelly
Hoteliers pay record $51m for 'one of NSW's finest pubs'
Hamish Geale
RECORD: East Maitland's Windsor Castle Hotel.
Scamwatch: As interest rates rise, people looking to invest in bonds are falling victim to these type of scams
SHODDY INVESTMENT: Losses suffered by Australian victims of imposter bond scams increased by 265 per cent in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year.
Things to Do
Shows will entertain and amuse at the Capitol Theatre this month
Theatre Talk
Get your fill of power ballads at the Capitol Theatre on Friday 12 August. Picture supplied
Armidale students hear from Ukraine president in live forum
DISCUSSION: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with students from UNE and other Australian universities in an online forum hosted by Australian National University. Picture: UNE
Newsroom
Call out to community to help Kane get back in the saddle
Tess Kelly
Boggabri's Kane Drayton fell four metres from a verandah on July 23. Picture Supplied
Alarming spike in drugs and weapons found in prisons as pandemic lockdowns end
Gabrielle Hodson • 17m ago
'Hi Mum', you're about to get scammed
Nadine Morton
SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police

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What's on
'So much at stake': Visitors locked out from AgQuip amid biosecurity fears
Tess Kelly • 17m ago
ACM Rural Events organiser Kate Nugent said travellers from Indonesia would be banned from attending AgQuip. Pictures file and supplied
Multicultural innovation top of the shelf in state awards
Tess Kelly • 1hr ago
Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Gunnedah Shire Librarian Christiane Birkett, LGNSW President Cr Darriea Turley AM and Local Government Minister the Hon Wendy Tuckerman MP. Picture by Local Government NSW
Milestone year for Variety Bash veteran
Alexandra Bernard • 2hrs ago
Moree's Lee Estens, with grandson Jack Estens Young, prior to taking off on their Variety Bash adventure. Photo supplied
Breaking
Highway crash victim dies in hospital after emergency airlift
Newsroom
File picture.
'I am not a climate change denier': Mark Coulton defends 'no' vote
Elizabeth Frias • 2hrs ago
Parkes MP Mark Coulton (left) in swearing-in ceremony at parliament last week. Picture: Supplied
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COVID-19 nation's third biggest killer
COVID-19 is expected to have claimed more lives than cardiovascular disease and lung cancer in 2022. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown and Mibenge Nsenduluka
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See the world's best surfing dogs in action
Nadine Morton
SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing
Rural and remote doctors targeted for city relocation
Nadine Morton
CONCERNS: Fears are growing of a mass exodus of rural and remote doctors across Australia. Picture: File
Newmarch COVID outbreak a 'horror movie'
Miklos Bolza • 9m ago
A nurse says working in Newmarch House during a COVID-19 outbreak was like being in a horror movie. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou • 14m ago
The federal government has signposted a significant pay rise for aged care workers. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Commonwealth Games
Aussies in action in Birmingham, Day 11
Jian Fang Lay will combine with Minhyung Lee in the table tennis women's doubles gold medal match. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Commonwealth Games medals table
Kelsey-Lee Barber won gold in the javelin on the last day of Commonwealth Games athletics. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Gold and silver for Australia in javelin
John Salvado
Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Efficient Magpies setting hot pace
HOT PIES: Nick Daicos is having a stellar debut season adding to Collingwood's on-field success which could see the Mapgies as a premiership contender. Picture: Getty Images
Howard Kotton
Bulldogs prevail after Tigers fightback
Geoff Newling
Bulldogs No 1 Dylan O'Brien looks to spark a raid.
Photos
'Embarrassment' drives Pirates to stunning upset win
Zac Lowe
Opinion
Who wants to be greyhound racing's next millionaire?
Wayne Billett, Deputy-Ceo of Greyhound Racing Nsw
The Coonamble Carnival is back in its regular slot of the October long weekend. Photo: Supplied
Sprinters and stayers running for state titles
Good Odds Cash a leading candidate in the National Sprint Championships. Photo: Supplied
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Heartbeat of Australia
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
PropertyReal Estate View
Million dollar sale sees Parkview Hotel welcome new owners
Gunnedah's Parkview Hotel has been sold to an established hotelier. Picture by HTL Property
Tess Kelly
30-room Maitland manor sells, owners plan to welcome public visitors
Hamish Geale
NEW VISION: The heritage-listed mansion at 34 Regent Street, Maitland has sold for the first time in 105 years.
New dawn for Shenhua land with surprising new owners, new approach to ag
Marian Macdonald
NEW FARM: Regional manager of Faulkner Farming, Matthew Tonkin. Photo: Logan Campbell

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'Many opportunities': Tongan cabinet to visit sister city Gunnedah
FRIENDS: Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey meets Tongan princess Angelika Ltfuipeka Tukuaho in June. Photo: Gunnedah council
Andrew Messenger
All aboard the Comedy Festival bus
Newsroom
This years festival line-up includes Brett Blake, Blake Freeman, Bronwyn Kuss, Frankie McNair and Luke Muller.
Gunnedah signs on to new friendship with Tonga
Newsroom
Old friends: Representatives from the High Commission of Tonga first visited Gunnedah in April 2021 to meet with local businesses to discuss employment opportunities. Photo: Supplied
Hey Gunnedah! Get your funny bones ready for a night on the town
Newsroom
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Road Show is coming to Gunnedah on Thursday, June 23.
Save the date for NightQuip's big return
Newsroom
Can't wait: NightQuip is a vibrant showcase of Gunnedah's CBD. Photo: Supplied
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A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
Aussies chance to cash in on a $588 million lottery jackpot
Growing in popularity since launching in late 2018, The Lottery Office has consistently offered Australians some epic jackpots.
Get onboard for the cruise of your lifetime
Emma Brown

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What's on
'So much at stake': Visitors locked out from AgQuip amid biosecurity fears
ACM Rural Events organiser Kate Nugent said travellers from Indonesia would be banned from attending AgQuip. Pictures file and supplied
Tess Kelly • 17m 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.
China ripples felt as far as Europe
Tess Ikonomou
Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has met with Penny Wong to share China concerns. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Oval collapse under investigation
DANGER An "incredibly dangerous" collapse at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is now under investigation by authorities. Picture: Twitter/@FitzySA
Nadine Morton
Flood warnings issued for major river
Ayden Dawkins
Image: Shutterstock
Updated
Premier positive on US role: John Barilaro
Phoebe Loomes
John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
See the world's best surfing dogs in action
Nadine Morton
SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing
Watch
Rare white whale calf captured in stunning drone footage
Ben Smyth
A southern right whale and her rare white calf in Tathra on August 4. Screen grab of footage taken by Tathra resident Terry Dixon.
Comment
Real Australia
Don't be complacent about smoke alarms
Jackie Meyers
Opinion
On the waitlist for an electric vehicle? Consider an e-bike in the meantime
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Opinion
Families are now paying the price for bad policy
Nic Seton
It has been left to families to solve the compounding issues arising from bad policy. Picture: Shutterstock
Opinion
Damning report a chance to change course on water wrongs
Tyler Rotche
Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek in Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
How we're defending this country is now hopelessly outdated
Nicholas Stuart
Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks defence force chiefs in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Supplied
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Special permit for flood affected beekeepers
To protect hives, NSW DPI has issued a special permit to allow flood-affected beekeepers to move them to higher ground. Photo: Shutterstock
47m ago
Exporter train lengths could be cut in half
Denis Howard • 2hrs ago
Regional exporter trains may be halved in size if a recommended change to the Ports and Maritime Administration Act 1995 goes ahead. Photo: Shutterstock
PTIC females a highlight at Dubbo store sale
Karen Bailey
Stories fromThe Senior
Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
John Piggott
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.
Museum volunteers revved up about showroom
Rowan Cowley
HOLDEN A CANDLE: Trafalgar Holden Museum president Neil Joiner says everybody should know about the crucial role the famous Australian company played in the nation's history.
Life & Style
Trialling digital delivery of educational programs to reach more students in need
The Smith Family is trialling an online educational delivery environment to help students in need. Picture: Supplied.
Ways to complement your beauty sleep
MASK UP: Products designed to be used overnight are the heavy hitters and when used regularly can make a difference in the appearance of your skin. Photo: Shutterstock
Advice
Cat enclosures to keep your kitty safe and happy at home
Rspca
Providing a secure outdoor area is a great way of expanding your cat's environment.
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