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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.

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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.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Newcastle Herald

Lifting weights at 73, Valerie Silver steals show at Tamworth strongwoman competition

Valerie Silver fell in love with the sport at the age of 55, and is determined to keep lifting and pulling heavy things until she's 90. She wants to see more women reap the benefits of weightlifting.

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Good old day for Swift at Golden Guitars

Andrew Swift was a shock pick for best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, with Amber Lawrence and Casey Barnes also claiming major prizes.

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Tiggy Eckersley, 10, becomes youngest-ever winner at Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth

Tiggy takes home a trophy for co-writing Song of the Year — Star of the Show — with her parents Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, and friend Dan Biederman.

ABC News

Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win

Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.

AAP

Musician to attempt longest busking session world record at Tamworth Country Music Festival

Wollongong musician Scotty Burford has taken his latest world record attempt to the streets of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, where he hopes to busk for more than 26 hours straight.

ABC News

The Hunter artists taking Tamworth Country Music Festival by storm

Newcastle's Max Jackson knows first-hand what winning a talent quest at the festival can do.

Newcastle Herald

Mark Haines' family confident of fresh inquest into Tamworth death

Gomeroi teenager Mark Haines was found dead eight kilometres south of Tamworth in 1988, and no investigation has yet determined why or how he died.

ABC News

Teen's family wants inquest 35 years on

The family of Mark Anthony Haines, who was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, is calling for a new inquest into his death.

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Gamilaraay woman Loren Ryan wins 2023 Star Maker title at Tamworth Country Music Festival

Gamilaraay artist Loren Ryan receives a major boost in her country music career, winning the Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

ABC News

Tamworth Country Music Festival in full flight after two years of COVID-19 disruptions

Established and emerging country artists are descending upon Tamworth with thousands of visitors as the festival hits full throttle without any disruptions for the first time in two years.

Newcastle Herald

Forsyth goes back to Tamworth kick-start live return

TORI Forsyth once credited her 2016 trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival performing with The Wayward Henrys as the "crash course" she needed to get over stage fright.

The Guardian - UK

Animal ambulances answer growing demand for pet emergency care

Firms such as Animals at Home offer range of care services and can step in when pets are in trouble

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Pack a guitar and a dream for Tamworth

The Tamworth Country Music Festival returns in full swing, after years marked by COVID and extreme weather. Locals say it will be bigger and better than ever.

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Two teens die while towed by boat in NSW

Two girls, aged 13 and 14, have been killed after hitting a tree stump while being towed on an inflatable raft on a river near Tamworth in northern NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Quick plays: All you need to know about a weekend of sport in Newcastle

The highs and the lows.

Newcastle Herald

Crash-accused makes bid to travel overseas

The man is accused of causing a crash that killed his passenger near Tamworth more than two years ago.

Newcastle Herald

Why the Jets are relishing a trip to the country

They play a club double-header in Tamworth.

ABC News

Woman dies in car accident south of Tamworth as region's road toll hits five in less than two weeks

Officers are investigating whether fatigue was a factor in the crash, which is the second in the region this week and the fifth in just under two weeks.

Newcastle Herald

Jets shape up ahead of Melbourne City hit-out

"It is not three points up for grabs but winning is important."

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