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Leanne Presnell at the bar

Free trivia night and barbecue at Ex-Services this Saturday

Vanessa Arundale

Katalia Murphy and Joscisca Matapakia with some of their new friends

Walcha Central School students enjoy drought summit

Vanessa Arundale

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

Newcastle Herald reporter Donna Page.

Walkley finalist nods for ACM journalists

Time is running out to evacuate people in the vicinity of the Carrai Creek Fire

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Time is running out to evacuate people in the vicinity of the Carrai Creek Fire

Vanessa Arundale

At the existing Dungowan Dam on Sunday for the announcement of the $480M project to build a new dam

Regional dam sentiment builds up following Dungowan Dam announcement

Vanessa Arundale, Jacob McArthur and Jamieson Murphy

THE CREATIVE SET: Ben Tooth centre, with fellow Walcha sculptor Stephen King to his right, fellow Sculpture in the Garden exhibition artists and the 2019 judges.

Tooth takes art prize in Mudgee

Vanessa Arundale

Leanne Presnell at the bar

Free trivia night and barbecue at Ex-Services this Saturday

Vanessa Arundale

Katalia Murphy and Joscisca Matapakia with some of their new friends

Walcha Central School students enjoy drought summit

Vanessa Arundale

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Mill closure more than just a paper cut

D-Day: Daniel Blanch and Daniel Boyd put on a century partnership for Kentucky last Saturday.

Battle of the Boyds in opening round clash

AJ Cross

STAY OR GO: Walcha Rugby League will discuss their playing future on Sunday.

Walcha Rugby League to meet to discuss playing future

Ellen Dunger

STRUGGLE: The Group 19 women's nines tackle competition might not go ahead this year due to lack of registrations. Photo: Lynverell Photography.

Group 19 women's nines struggling to get off the ground

Ellen Dunger

D-Day: Daniel Blanch and Daniel Boyd put on a century partnership for Kentucky last Saturday.

Battle of the Boyds in opening round clash

ON THE BALL: The women's nines competition will start one week later than originally planned. Photo: Lynverell Photography.

Group 19 women's rugby league nines competition delayed

Ellen Dunger

In good state: Cricket NSW reps Peter Boyd, Barry Hoy and Rowan Chandler.

Veterans pad up for state

AJ Cross

Leanne Presnell at the bar

Free trivia night and barbecue at Ex-Services this Saturday

Vanessa Arundale

SHADES OF GREY: Matt Macarthur-Onslow and Michael Luchich perform under the name The Grim Brothers and will launch their debut album Pale Ailments on November 2 at McCrossin's Mill in Uralla. Photo supplied.

THINGS TO DO
The Grim Brothers turn pale in Uralla: video

Vanessa Arundale

British actor Rob Langston bears an uncanny resemblance to the original Basil Fawlty - the show is a highlight of this year's Mountain Festival

THINGS TO DO
The Faulty Towers dining experience at Langford Homestead: video

Vanessa Arundale

Leanne Presnell at the bar

Free trivia night and barbecue at Ex-Services this Saturday

Stephen King will open this year's Sculpture in the Garden event in Mudgee

Local artists head to Mudgee

Vanessa Arundale

Farmers' Markets begin: video

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Farmers' Markets begin: video

Vanessa Arundale

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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HOMEMADE ITEMS: Nazareth House auxiliary volunteers from left, Ethel Sevil, Melita Bartlett and Mary Camden prepare for the fete. An added attraction this year will be a performance from the Tamworth Pipe Band.

Fete offers bargains, stalls

CONVENIENT AND READY TO GO: The space consists of a showroom-reception to the front, two offices and amenities to the rear. the space presents well as an office, it would also be an excellent location for retail.

Peel Street space can be office or shop

Property of the Week | Rich grazing land

Property of the Week | Rich grazing land

Open-plan perfection and valley views in East Tamworth

Open-plan perfection and valley views in East Tamworth

The 2018 Book Week Parade at Walcha Central is a colourful fancy-dress feast: mega gallery

The 2018 Book Week Parade at Walcha Central is a colourful fancy-dress feast: mega gallery

Vanessa Arundale

Slice of history: The panel added to the monument in the Walcha War Memorial Park after the end of World War II.

Call for more to war

Bob Walsh

The fatal flight: Lost lives of the Lutana

The fatal flight: Lost lives of the Lutana

Simon Bourke

The 2018 Book Week Parade at Walcha Central is a colourful fancy-dress feast: mega gallery

The 2018 Book Week Parade at Walcha Central is a colourful fancy-dress feast: mega gallery

CHAMPION: Olympian Cecil Healy died in battle. Picture: AWM P04366.007

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

GRAND DESIGNS: Australian engineers rebuild a crossing over the Somme swamps near Cléry on September 2, 1918, to keep communications open and transport moving after the capture of Péronne. Picture: AWM E03143

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Picture: Instagram @margaritatomovska

How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

Larry the lamb and his heart-melting smile.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Something about Larry...

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Mill closure more than just a paper cut

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

John Hanscombe

ROO TURN: The kangaroo hops down Mort Street in the Canberra CBD. Picture: Allison Lubransky-Moy

REAL AUSTRALIA
What's that, Skip? ScoMo fell into the dam?

James Joyce

91-year-old Audrey Dargan. Picture: Karleen Minney

REAL AUSTRALIA
The good, the not-so good and the inspirational

Someone taking my advice.

OPINION
Tips to make those study days fly by

Michelle Haines Thomas

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

John Malouff

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Enice Marsh, right, visits Adnyamathanha land in outback SA for Dreamtime stories. Above, Adnyamathanha children play in campfire smoke. Pictures: Greg Mayfield, Marco Del Grande

Lost in the dark of the native title industry

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Govts must protect horses from slaughter'

Lachie Yeo was killed when driver Andrew Jon Simon crossed onto the wrong side of Bussell Highway.

Drug-driver who killed WA surfer jailed

Vinzent Tarantino denies murdering 12-year-old Quanne Diec, who disappeared in 1998.

Tarantino denies lying about sex worker

Adani's planned rail line will need to connect to Aurizon's existing central Queensland rail network

Adani's $100m rail contract for Qld mine

Nicholas McElroy

David and Phillip Thompson have been found not guilty of the manslaughter of their ailing mother.

Sons acquitted of NSW mum's manslaughter

Margaret Scheikowski

Pensioners will have to pay $100 to attend Pauline Hanson's secretive One Nation party conference.

Pensioners slugged $100 to see Hanson

Robyn Wuth

Today's criminals have more reach to more potential victims, outgoing AFP head Andrew Colvin says.

Fighting crime more complex: ex-AFP head

Colin Brinsden

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Hannah Powe

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

Daniel Pedersen

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Jamieson Murphy

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Uluru is clearly no ordinary hike, so why do people want to do it?

Michael Turtle

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort: a range of over-water and beachside villas.

Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

MIXED MATERIALS: The use of timbers, neutral tones and natural finishes enhance the bush landscape surrounding the house and enhance the relaxing beach house vibe. Photos: Ben Hosking.

Building in response to the surrounds and the view

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Investments that are not in your best interest

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all