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As it was: A 1910 map of Tamworth, when our municipal population was around 7000, showing various (numbered) locations at the time. Photo: Supplied

This was the year of The Big Flood, which occurred in January of that year, greatly effecting business in Peel and Lower Streets.

Tamworth as it was 112 years ago || Stepping Back in Time

Gilgandra locals re-enacted the Coo-ee March in 1987 and 2015.

Anzac coo-ee echoes in country Australia

Royal visit: Queen Elizabeth II welcomed by the crowd on her only visit to Tamworth, taking place on March 11, 1977 as part of her Silver Jubilee Australian tour. Photo: Supplied

Where were you when royalty came to Tamworth?

Royal visitor delights crowds || Stepping Back in Time

Ernest Shackleton's lost ship has been discovered off Antarctica more than a century after it sunk.

Shackleton ship in 'remarkable' condition

The bronze statue of a cockerel was one of the Benin bronzes looted by British troops.

Nigeria's looted Benin bronzes returned

The cultural hub would be built at the site of an old asylum on an island in the Hawkesbury River.

Cultural hub plan for NSW river island

Historical women were not mere fashion victims, says material culture expert Dr Sarah Bendall.

Bras less comfy than 17th century corsets?

The story of the pirates of Pirates Bay will be celebrated at a three-day event beginning on Friday.

The real pirates of Pirates Bay

Lanie Tindale

Gough Whitlam addresses the media after his dismissal in 1975. Picture: Australian Information Service

Photos of the biggest political and historical moments from Old Parliament House.

Historians grieve 'devastating' loss of Old Parliament House heritage

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Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Without Senator Seselja in the Parliament, there would be no Coalition representation at all for the territory.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

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Anthony Albanese is preparing to be sworn in as prime minister in Canberra on Monday.

ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work

Australian Electoral Commission figures had Labor on 74 seats in the House, two short of a majority.

Labor well-placed for narrow majority

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Anthony Albanese's key pledges include on-site aged care nurses and an anti-corruption commission.

Albanese government lays out its agenda

ACTU secretary Sally McManus says workers' issues had been left to fester under the coalition.

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Anthony Albanese will be the next prime minister. Picture: AAP

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LANDHOLDERS: Gunnedah Shire Council unanimously voted to rezone environmentally protected land to permit primary production. Photo: File, supplied

Gunnedah Shire Council unanimously voted to rezone land protected under environmental management to permit primary production.

Environmentally protected land to be rezoned to allow primary production

PLAQUE: Seven of the 16 coal miners who participated in the sit-in attended the unveiling. Photo: Owen Hasler

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Monument unveiled to commemorate 55 day Preston Mine sit-in

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