WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we...
FUTURE OF HOSPITAL BACK ON TRACK
Independent Member for Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay, says he’s “more confident than ever” of Armidale Hospital...
HUNTER HITMAN FACES 28 YEARS FOR KILLING TAMWORTH FARMER
A Cessnock man hired to kill Tamworth farmer, Jeffrey Ryan, has been sentenced to spend at least 28 years behind bars. Mr Ryan’s...
PROTEST BRINGS COAL TO A STANDSTILL
Trucks were unable to leave the Boggabri Coal Mine today, as protestors continued their campaign against mining in the region. The...
WEATHER UPDATE: BIG DRY CONTINUES
It was another beautiful day right across the region, with a few showers lingering off the coast. But the big dry continues. There...
THE McCLYMONTS RETURN HOME FOR ALBUM LAUNCH
They’re one of the hottest acts in country music and today they returned home to a mayoral reception in their honour. The McClymont...
MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING POLICEMAN FACES COURT
The man accused of murdering Tamworth policeman, David Rixon, faced Newcastle Local Court this morning. Michael Allan Jacobs appeared...
NRMA CLAIMS ROAD FUNDING SLASHED
The condition of the crumbling Newell Highway is predicted to further deteriorate after the Gillard government halved road funding...
LIONS PLAGUED WITH INJURY CONCERNS
The undefeated West Lions have a firm grip on top spot of the Group Four rugby league ladder. But a host of injuries could play havoc...
KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP
Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series...
TAMWORTH’S FIRST EVER UNDER 16′S NATIONAL WATER POLO PLAYER
Tamworth’s Emily Grellman will be donning green and gold when she represents Australia in the pool next month. The 16 year-old...
3 FARRER STUDENTS SELECTED FOR NSW COUNTRY RUGBY SIDE
Three Farrer students have been selected to be part of the New South Wales Country Rugby side. The boys were selected after playing...
QUIRINDI TEEN TO DON BLUES JERSEY
The rugby league dreams of one Quirindi teenager are about to come true. Beau Parry’s been selected to play in the New South...
BEARS DEFEAT BULLDOGS IN CLOSE ENCOUNTER
In Group Four Rugby League and the North Tamworth Bears defeated the Gunnedah Bulldogs in a nail-biting encounter yesterday. Bears...
ST ALBERTS HOLD OFF LATE SURGE TO WIN
St Alberts have held on to defeat Robb College in this weekend’s New England Rugby Union clash. The two point win comes as a...


