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A birds-eye-view of the original cultural precinct plan. Image: Dun and Hillam Architects

Updated draft design for cultural precinct to be considered soon

Jessica Worboys

FULL: Robertson's Real Estate property manager Ben Robertson said for the past three months he's been at 100 per cent occupancy. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Experts put Gunnedah in danger of rental crisis as vacancies at zero

Jacinta Dickins

Ooranga executive officer Rebecca Dridan is excited about the funding. Photo: Jessica Worboys

GOOD NEWSCurlewis Ooranga to cook up a storm through grant for new kitchen

Jessica Worboys

Local contractor Shannon Piggott (right) and his crew got stuck into giving the CWA building a makeover during the past week. Photo: supplied

Premer CWA building receives lick of paint to spruce up exterior

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Stockmaster's Robert Cavanagh, LBRCA's Paul Pulver, ALRTA's Scott McDonald, Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and roads minister Paul Toole welcome the change.

EXCLUSIVEGreen light for road trains, with completion of overpass

Billy Jupp

Photo: file

Build date for Gunnedah koala park pushed back for third time

Jessica Worboys

Getting ready for the stage.

WHAT'S ONLocal creatives gearing up for upcoming stage production

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A birds-eye-view of the original cultural precinct plan. Image: Dun and Hillam Architects

Updated draft design for cultural precinct to be considered soon

Jessica Worboys

FULL: Robertson's Real Estate property manager Ben Robertson said for the past three months he's been at 100 per cent occupancy. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Experts put Gunnedah in danger of rental crisis as vacancies at zero

Jacinta Dickins

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Double zero: NSW has recorded a day with no new cases of coronavirus among locals or travellers. Photo: File

FREENSW has now recorded 19 days of no community COVID-19 cases

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Getting ready for the stage.

WHAT'S ONLocal creatives gearing up for upcoming stage production

AT THE READY: Melbourne-based artist Heesco is gearing up to start work on the Gunnedah mill mural. Here he is with his paint of choice. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Heesco's in town and 'itching to get started' on maize mill mural

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

A TEAM: Enja Prest, David Syphers and Wade Ryan. Prest and Ryan will soon fight for national titles. Photo: Contributed

'Time is right': Enja Prest to make pro debut

Mark Bode

Aces: Aaron Osmond (left) and Taya Powell (middle), pictured here with local Gunnedah coach Dale Martin, are the North West opens singles champions for 2020.

PHOTOSOsmond and Powell prevail as region's best take to the court for champs

Samantha Newsam

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

Former Roma captain and Italy attacker Francesco Totti struggled to recover from COVID-19.

Totti details 'long 15 days' COVID battle

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

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Getting ready for the stage.

WHAT'S ONLocal creatives gearing up for upcoming stage production

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TASTY TREATS: Boost Juice pop-up co-owner Vicky Chatrath is keen to come to town. Photo: Gareth Gardner

GOOD NEWSGet ready for fruity smoothies with Boost Juice coming to town

Jessica Worboys

Walking over the overpass in September. Photo: Peter Hardin

Get your tickets now for Gunnedah bridge walk-over

Jessica Worboys

Getting ready for the stage.

WHAT'S ONLocal creatives gearing up for upcoming stage production

An artist's impression of what the Christmas tree will look like. Image: supplied

WHAT'S ONCommunity Christmas tree to light the way to festive season

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YUM CHA: The Let's Do Yum Cha food truck will come to Tamworth for the first time this weekend.

THINGS TO DOExperience all the flavours of the Orient at Yum Cha pop-up

Madeline Link

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

A birds-eye-view of the original cultural precinct plan. Image: Dun and Hillam Architects

Updated draft design for cultural precinct to be considered soon

Jessica Worboys

Ooranga executive officer Rebecca Dridan is excited about the funding. Photo: Jessica Worboys

GOOD NEWSCurlewis Ooranga to cook up a storm through grant for new kitchen

Jessica Worboys

Local contractor Shannon Piggott (right) and his crew got stuck into giving the CWA building a makeover during the past week. Photo: supplied

Premer CWA building receives lick of paint to spruce up exterior

Newsroom

A birds-eye-view of the original cultural precinct plan. Image: Dun and Hillam Architects

Updated draft design for cultural precinct to be considered soon

Getting ready for the stage.

WHAT'S ONLocal creatives gearing up for upcoming stage production

Newsroom

AT THE READY: Melbourne-based artist Heesco is gearing up to start work on the Gunnedah mill mural. Here he is with his paint of choice. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Heesco's in town and 'itching to get started' on maize mill mural

Jessica Worboys

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

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

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

Getting ready for the stage.

WHAT'S ONLocal creatives gearing up for upcoming stage production

AT THE READY: Melbourne-based artist Heesco is gearing up to start work on the Gunnedah mill mural. Here he is with his paint of choice. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Heesco's in town and 'itching to get started' on maize mill mural

Jessica Worboys

The video released by Wikileaks in 2010 shows a US Apache helicopter gun down two Reuters staff in Baghdad. Dean Yates, who lives in Evandale, was their bureau chief - and his evidence is part of Julian Assange's extradition defence.

GRAPHIC CONTENTTrauma and cover-up: Aussie's role in Assange defence

Adam Holmes

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

Christmas spirit in the air for markets, community tree lighting

PHOTOSChristmas spirit in the air for markets, community tree lighting

Jessica Worboys

UNITED: There are times when politicians must set aside pedantic partisanship and work for the collective good.

National interests should come before party

John Hewson

OVERWHELMED: Wytaliba RFS brigade did its best to battle last year's devastating Kangawalla fire, and saved many houses and lives. But most of the community burned to the ground. Photo: Wytaliba RFS

REAL AUSTRALIABushfire communities still struggle a year on

Andrew Messenger

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Opposition Queensland MP John-Paul Langbroek suggested Indigenous MPs were rewriting history.

Indigenous MPs told not to rewrite history

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Telstra admits to acting unfairly in signing up people to phone plans they had no hope of ever paying for.

Telstra admits signing Indigenous customers to phone plans they could not afford

SOLO SHOW: The Whitlams singer and keyboardist Tim Freedman will bring his solo show to SS&A Club Albury on Sunday. Picture: SCOTT GELSTON

Freedman's take on colourful crime slip-up rewrites the record book

UOW PhD student Juliana Cavaleri Goncalves Peloche is in the running for International Student of the Year. Picture: Paul Jones

How Juliana helped feed struggling uni students during COVID

Cody Ward operated a dark web drug business from his home on NSW's south coast.

NSW web drug kingpin found purpose online

Greta Stonehouse

NSW train drivers and workers have threatened to sit out a two-day test of a new intercity trains.

NSW train workers sit out intercity trial

Hannah Ryan

Brian Ellis is one of two former Liberals accused by WA's corruption body of misusing allowances.

Former WA Liberal MP hired 'sham employee'

Michael Ramsey

A woman whose children were removed says she was left confused after a disability assessment.

Mother left confused on disability status

Nick Gibbs

Graham, Yvonne and Barry Philp have enjoyed a stellar peony season on their Arding property.

Pretty as a peony: ideal conditions allow for bumper season

Billy Jupp

Nutrien Ag Solutions is filling on average 30 positions a month.

Nutrien looking for new recruits

Goats hit new Australian records in first Cobar stud sale

Goats hit new Australian records in first Cobar stud sale

Hannah Powe

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

It's the innovators who are willing to take risks to help improve technologies. Photo: Shutterstock.

Thank an innovator for that handy new piece of tech

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker