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In Restless Dolly Maunder, Kate Grenville recreates the enterprising life of an obscure historical figure

Dolly Maunder, born in 1881, is the sixth of seven children of a sheep-farming family outside Tamworth in northern New South Wales. Their lives are a relentless round of hard work, indoors and out, relieved only a by few brief years at the local one-teacher school.

The Conversation

Road to nowhere costing residents a fortune

A bungled upgrade of a 'critical livestock freight route' is costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.

Newcastle Herald

Byelection likely as Chris Pincher faces suspension over groping claims

Recommendations of standards committee inquiry will trigger recall petition in MP’s Tamworth constituency

The Guardian - UK

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NSW floats new water-saving measures after dam scrapped

The NSW government has floated a raft of new drought-busting measures for the regional city of Tamworth after scrapping the proposed Dungowan Dam and pipeline.

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NSW Nationals support call to reroute Hunter Gas Pipeline off prime agricultural land

Delegates rally against gas fields and pipelines in the Liverpool Plains.

Newcastle Herald

Zooming in: What's on the minds of Generation Z?

"Older people see Gen Z as anxious climate warriors."

Newcastle Herald

Heavy metal set to rock Tamworth Town Hall as council reviews fees, charges

For decades, a little-known fee has stopped bands like Jack Pallett's from playing the spiritual home of Tamworth's local music scene.

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Environment groups want Dungowan Dam savings redirected to Murray-Darling Basin plan

Peak conservation groups covering every basin state say more funding is needed to reach water targets and restore rivers to health after a decade of delay

The Guardian - AU

Buyout deal for Elite Emergency Medical Services

Tamworth private ambulance and medical training company acquires rival out of administration

Birmingham Post

Conservatives suffer heavy losses in first electoral test for Rishi Sunak

Labour gained control of Plymouth, where the Tories had run a minority administration – a result branded “terrible” by Government minister and local MP Johnny Mercer – then did the same in Stoke-on-Trent, another general election battleground

Wales Online

Grope row Tory Chris Pincher will quit as MP at next election

Tamworth MP Chris Pincher resigned as Deputy Chief Whip last summer after allegations he had drunkenly groped two men in a private members' club in London - in a scandal that set in motion the end of Boris Johnson's premiership

Daily Mirror

Former Tory MP Chris Pincher will not stand at next election

Boris Johnson’s ex-deputy chief whip, whose alleged misconduct was factor in PM’s resignation, will not contest Tamworth seat

The Guardian - UK

Heavy metal fans pay high price in Tamworth, Australia's country music capital

The Big Golden Guitar casts a long shadow over heavy metal in the home of country music.

ABC News

Breastfeeding joys, challenges on display in photography exhibition at Tamworth Hospital

Sheridan Howe didn't know she couldn't breastfeed until after she gave birth. But other mothers donated their milk to help, and now their stories are being celebrated in a Tamworth photography exhibition.

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By choosing to share a stage with One Nation, Barnaby Joyce invited division into his community

The National party has framed its opposition to the voice to parliament as wanting practical outcomes over symbolism. But can it escape the symbolism of being on stage next to Pauline Hanson?

The Guardian - AU

No campaign against Indigenous voice criticised for using ‘really dehumanising’ language

Tamworth event was attended by Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce, Alan Jones and former Labor minister

ABC News

Voice to Parliament 'No' campaign tour launched in Tamworth by Recognise a Better Way movement

Has the first formal event opposing a Voice to Parliament changed any minds? A group of Gomeroi Yinarr women who attended say it has not contributed to constructive debate, but others say it was "really informative".

Newcastle Herald

Fire service suspends volunteer firefighter accused of arson near Tamworth

The 19-year-old is due to front Tamworth court today on multiple charges.

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Regional communities transport floats from Central Coast, Tamworth to celebrate Sydney WorldPride

From the world stage to infinity and beyond. This regional Mardi Gras float has taken the Sydney WorldPride theme to the next level, and it's gearing up to spread the love this weekend.

ABC News

Fresh inquest to launch into historic death of Tamworth teenager Mark Haines

The family of Gomeroi teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks eight kilometres south of Tamworth in 1988, hope to finally receive some answers after a fresh inquest into his death is announced.

AAP

Relief as inquest announced 35 years after teen's death

The family of Mark Haines, an Indigenous teenager found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, hope a new inquest will bring them justice.

The Independent UK

How to avoid the main line rail closures and travel between England and Scotland this weekend

Doncaster Dodge, Tamworth Two-Step: Train, bus, air and road alternatives for the February weekend when East Coast and West Coast rail routes are closed

The Independent UK

How to avoid the main line rail closures in February and travel between England and Scotland

Doncaster Dodge, Tamworth Two-Step: Train, bus, air and road alternatives for the February weekend when East Coast and West Coast rail routes are closed

Newcastle Herald

Labor promises to weigh up Hunter New England health district split

"We need to get in there and work out what's going to be best for the local community."

Newcastle Herald

Family gathers for answers after Aboriginal man's death in custody at Cessnock jail

Family members and loved ones of Aboriginal man William Haines gathered outside Tamworth court for a traditional smoking ceremony before the inquest into his death while in custody opened on Tuesday.

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