It’s an unusual subsititute for paper….but it’s also a technique used in indigenous art for thousands of years. 30 possum skin artworks have gone on show at an exhibition in Tamworth – created by school students, young mothers and indigenous elders. The unique art form tells the individual stories of each artist. “The artworks are about your story, about your journey through life. Where you lived, where you come from and about your family I guess, what you put down and how it relates to where you are today.” Each took about eight weeks to complete… Part of a project encouraging the passing-on of ancient skills from generation to generation. “It has grown to a community workshop as part of the health-wise indigenous mental health program that had elders and young mums come and participate and we’ve then grown the …

It’s been just over two months since the entire state was declared to be in drought. The Department of Primary Industries has recorded a 2-percent drop in drought conditions across the state thanks to recent rainfall. But according to its seasonal update for September, more heavy rain is needed before farmers will be able to see the benefits. (NO AUDIO)

Former Narrabri Shire Council Mayor Conrad Bolton has been awarded more than $100-thousand in damages in the state’s Supreme Court, after a judge ruled he had been defamed. Over the course of 2015 and 2016, former town clerk Stephen Stoltenberg made disparaging comments about Mr Bolton on his self-operated Facebook page ‘Narri Leaks.’ Current councillor Ann Loder was also found to be a publisher of the Facebook page at times. Mr Stoltenberg was ordered to pay $100,000, while Ms Loder will pay $10,000. (NOTE: NO AUDIO)

Hundreds of students from around the country took to the saddle for four days, competing in the 2018 Inter-Schools Horse Extravaganza. Monday was the final day, and campdrafting was centre stage.

Tamworth’s world-champion Muay Thai fighter Ben Burrage will bring a taste of Thailand to the Country Music Capital. He’s planning to host a fight in the North West early next year – but before that can happen it’s back to Asia.

State Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall continues to work to redevelop hospitals around his electorate. Today he launched a petition at Glen Innes District Hospital, pushing for a $20-million upgrade. The first signatures were added today, and the politician hopes they continue to flow in over the next six weeks. “I want to make sure that when I go to the health minister and the treasurer later this year, saying I want $20-million here, I want $80-million for Moree that I’ve got the strongest possible case that I can to put on the table.”   (NOTE: AUDIO IN SOME PARTS ONLY)

The finalists of the 20-18 New South Wales Tourism Awards have been announced, and three attractions from the North West have made the cut. The Tamworth region has been named in two categories, with the Country Music Festival landing a spot in Major Festivals and Events, and Nundle’s Woollen Mill listed for Cultural Tourism. Glen Innes also made the list, with the Celtic Festival recognised in the Festivals and Events category. (VISION ONLY)

Glen Innes will soon be home to a new sports centre, worth more than $4-million. But it will be used for much more than sport- local coaches already have big plans for the ‘multi-purpose’ complex.

As the cost of living grows, Tamworth’s unemployment and homelessness levels are hitting the roof. Support services around the city hope this year’s Anti-Poverty Week will spark action in Tamworth.

It’s been a tough year for the New South Wales Country Eagles, and now, their campaign in the National Rugby Championship has come to a disappointing end. They battled it out against Queensland Country at Tamworth’s Scully Park on Saturday afternoon, losing 21 to 45.