Namoi Valley Independent
Sunday, 10 December 2023
Community
'It's not a handout, it's a hand up': Hundreds of farmers helped in hay run
The Aussie Hay Runners will bring 75 truck loads of hay to Moree.
Mitchell Craig
Our People
You can't put Charles Impey in a box, and you wouldn't want to
Charles Impey stands in front of his multi-coloured wall of drink bottles. Picture by Peter Hardin
Rachel Clark
Have Your Say
Why not have a typical country games? | Letters to the editor
Letters
Your letters, your say.
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Sensitive Content
Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Our People
Jolly man in red gifts Christmas miracle to families fighting festive hardship
Tess Kelly
Neville Grant is determined to make sure no child in Manilla goes without this Christmas. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Gunnedah Swimming cohort set off for Sydney with an eye on history
(From left) Alexis Whitton, Baxter Knapman, and Audrey Hannaford will represent Gunnedah in Sydney starting from Sunday. Picture supplied.
Zac Lowe
Government plans significant cuts to floodplain harvesting in the Namoi Valley
Denis Howard
NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson has announced a water sharing plan for the Namoi Valley will be finalised by June 2024 with significant cuts to floodplain harvesting shares. Picture by Denis Howard
'Staffing, staffing, staffing' the biggest economic issue going into 2024
Skills and labour shortages are hands down the biggest problems facing regional businesses heading into the new year, according to Business NSW's chief economist Dr Sherman Chan. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Jonathan Hawes
Discovery of toxic mercury droplets prompts emergency response
Tess Kelly
Crews from the NSW Fire and Rescue Gunnedah station attended the mercury spill in Carroll. Pictures by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 314 Gunnedah
Council offers free masks to assist with bushfire readiness
Newsroom
Gunnedah Shire Council is giving away the free masks for residents to include in their bushfire readiness kits. Picture supplied.
Opinion
I've decided to call the 2024 Group 4 premiership race. Too early? Nah.
Mark Bode
I'd be jumping for joy if I followed the Bears. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Third person fronts court in alleged Gunnedah meth supply ring case
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Belmore, in Sydney. Picture by NSW Police
Tess Kelly
Coroner recommends changes to pursuit policy after crash kills father
Tess Kelly
Andrew Stark, 45, was killed during a police pursuit in Gunnedah on September 19 2022. Picture by NSW Police, file
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? File pictures

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National
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Pair charged with taking toddler after woman injured
Tara Cosoleto
Two people have been charged with taking a child from a woman allegedly injured by one of them. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 4.55 am AEST on December 8. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Heat continues across NSW as SA braces for flooding
Kathryn Magann • 1hr ago
Warm temperatures are forecast to continue across NSW on Sunday. (Brent Lewin/AAP PHOTOS)
Tax changes flagged to bolster system integrity
1hr ago
The federal government is exploring ways to bolster the integrity of Australia's tax system. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Gunnedah Swimming cohort set off for Sydney with an eye on history
(From left) Alexis Whitton, Baxter Knapman, and Audrey Hannaford will represent Gunnedah in Sydney starting from Sunday. Picture supplied.
Zac Lowe
Opinion
I've decided to call the 2024 Group 4 premiership race. Too early? Nah.
Mark Bode
I'd be jumping for joy if I followed the Bears. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Family and mateship inspire Dylan's biggest move: 'It's time to go home'
Zac Lowe
Dylan Lake with his partner, Aleshia, and children Chaise (7), Addison (4) and Taylan (1). Picture by Tori Etheridge Photography.
'I just couldn't do it': Smith's heart remains with his home town
Zac Lowe
Lincon Smith celebrates a try in Gunnedah's round two thriller against Dungowan. Picture by Zac Lowe.
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
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Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
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

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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
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
Exploring your over-the-counter pain management options
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels

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Photos and Video
'It's not a handout, it's a hand up': Hundreds of farmers helped in hay run
Community
The Aussie Hay Runners will bring 75 truck loads of hay to Moree.
Mitchell Craig
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.
Our People
You can't put Charles Impey in a box, and you wouldn't want to
Rachel Clark
Charles Impey stands in front of his multi-coloured wall of drink bottles. Picture by Peter Hardin
Jolly man in red gifts Christmas miracle to families fighting festive hardship
Our People
Neville Grant is determined to make sure no child in Manilla goes without this Christmas. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Tess Kelly
Opinion
A one-state Israel-Palestine solution is a bad and dangerous idea
Paul Rubenstein
A two-state solution is needed here. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Dystopian satire: COP28 conference hosted by petrostate
Ebony Bennett
United Nations environment program executive direct Inger Andersen, COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber, and special US presidential envoy for climate John F. Kerry. Picture COP28
An implausible film about growth
Jane Freebury
Picture Magnolia Films
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Comment
Why not have a typical country games? | Letters to the editor
Have Your Say
Your letters, your say.
Letters
Opinion
A one-state Israel-Palestine solution is a bad and dangerous idea
Paul Rubenstein
A two-state solution is needed here. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Dystopian satire: COP28 conference hosted by petrostate
Ebony Bennett
United Nations environment program executive direct Inger Andersen, COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber, and special US presidential envoy for climate John F. Kerry. Picture COP28
Age of the Dragon
CCP wants less feminism, more babies
Bradley Perrett
It's not just about what's good for Chinese women; they have to do their bit for the country, as productive mothers. Picture Shutterstock
Real Australia
Setting the record straight on rural versus remote after big drug bust
Chris McLennan
An aerial view of the Kamarooka property raided by police. Picture supplied.
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Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
Visit and explore Santiago as part of a luxury cruise
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Tiana Templeman
We're calling it: The world's best revolving restaurants
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Ute Junker
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
Akash Arora
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The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
William Stopford
Car Expert
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Anthony Crawford
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Car Expert
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Jade Credentino
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Car Expert
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Paul Gover
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
Paul Maric
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
The Land
Legless lizards and lookouts in Conimbla National Park
Watch
The legless lizard was not prepared to move. Pictures by Rebecca Nadge
Rebecca Nadge
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Steak, chips and an existential crisis: Food challenges take social media by storm
Layton Holley
Gerogery Hotel publican Norm Carl holds the record for the 1KG steak challenge - eight minutes. Picture by Mark Jesser
Telling stories through photos: Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan's photography goal
'For me, all of my shots need to tell a story...'
Orlander Ruming
Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan's photo of her son trying to feed the ram was chosen as the winner of the National Ag Day competition.
The Senior
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Festive, sustainable decorating on a budget
Decorating a Christmas wreath with slices of dried fruit can smell as good as it looks. Pictures Shutterstock
Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas
Amandine Ahrens
A listed guide on the ways you can make Christmas gifts affordable and original this year.
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock