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Carol Champion and Nola Taylor.

Art gallery prize builds local community

Andrew Messenger

A man led police on a highspeed nighttime chase through the backstreets of Glen Innes while under the influence of alcohol.

Drink driver leads police on night-time car chase

Andrew Messenger

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Emmaville's newest tourism asset.

Emmaville's newest historic tourist draw

Andrew Messenger

Some 3000 head of cattle went through the saleyards on Friday last week.

Destock sale a boon for charity

Andrew Messenger

A council survey has revealed 'tree changers' are looking for nice climate and a good place to raise their kids.

Tree changers to help drive economic future

Andrew Messenger

NSW Electoral Commissioner John Schmidt.

Voting connections you should know about for this election

Newsroom

Ned Makim from the Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association.

Call for dogs to be removed from town angers both hunters and the RSPCA

Andrew Messenger

Carol Champion and Nola Taylor.

Art gallery prize builds local community

Andrew Messenger

A man led police on a highspeed nighttime chase through the backstreets of Glen Innes while under the influence of alcohol.

Drink driver leads police on night-time car chase

Andrew Messenger

Callista Sheridan and Bethany Coulter went on strike with parents, friends and more, part of an international movement.

Glen Innes students strike from school to fight climate change

MASSIVE ATTACK: Amelia Tunamena said the 16-6 victory came over a side that was bigger and well-drilled but slow. Photo: David Elkins.

Tigers' roar drowned out

Andrew Messenger

Inverell Hawks A-grade premiership side for 2015. This season, the club pulled out of the competition because it has no A-grade players.

Inverell Hawks fold as players depart for smaller Group 19 clubs

Steve Green

CRUCIAL EFFORT: Glen Innes native Alex Newsome helped seal victory for the NSW Waratahs over the Queensland Reds. Photo: Supplied

Newsome scores a pivotal try in Waratahs win over Queensland

Sportsdesk

MASSIVE ATTACK: Amelia Tunamena said the 16-6 victory came over a side that was bigger and well-drilled but slow. Photo: David Elkins.

Tigers' roar drowned out

The Group 19 contingent who lined up for Greater Northern on Saturday.

Tigers women beaten in first round of Country Championships

Ellen Dunger

NIAS League and Union squad applications open

Sports Desk

Uralla's Seasons of New England returns to highlight the very best

Steve Green

Film Review: Freddie lives in Rhapsody

Andy Picasso

FESTIVAL FREAKS: MP Kevin Anderson, Walcha mayor Eric Noakes and general manager Jack O'Hara with George Spring and David Rollins.

Freak Show Festival forecast to inject millions of tourism dollars into region: video and photos

Vanessa Arundale

Uralla's Seasons of New England returns to highlight the very best

Genuine: 'The Help' is a 2011 American period drama film, written and directed by Tate Taylor and adapted from Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name.

Twisted Vista book and film review || The Help sings for itself

Andy Picasso

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

CUP CAPERS: Devlann edges out Mishani Stealth to take out the 2018 Glen Innes Cup. Local trainer Paddy Cunningham has nominated 12 horses from his stables.

Races to be a galloping success

LUCKY LOCAL: Local trainer Paddy Cunningham has nominated 12 horses from his stables for the six-race program. Two of these are entered in the cup.

Cunningham hoping for a big cup win

Geoff Newling

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

CUP CAPERS: Devlann edges out Mishani Stealth to take out the 2018 Glen Innes Cup. Local trainer Paddy Cunningham has nominated 12 horses from his stables.

Races to be a galloping success

A holy and safe time for all of us

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

House of the week: Californian charm mixed with a slice of history

House of the week: Perfect for the growing family in Manilla

House of the week: Family-friendly home in sought after location

Star crashes to earth and is buried under a mountain of cliches

Andy Picasso

Legs inside the bus: A gentleman makes his point about safe travel on a Furracabad school bus in the 1930s.

Living at Furracabad: Portrait of life in the 1930s

Eve Chappell

Film Review: Freddie lives in Rhapsody

Andy Picasso

Star crashes to earth and is buried under a mountain of cliches

ON THE ROAD: Bernie Shakeshaft and Rusty, one of the boys in the program. Picture: Paul Shakeshaft

Order this movie; help Aussie kids in need

First car: Dr Cope’s driver, Fred Kennard suitably kitted out in chauffeur’s uniform.

Improved operations

Eve Chappell

LLS District Veterinarian, Amanda Walker

New recruit brings expertise to the region: video

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

NEW LIFE: Behind Junee's Fairies Reborn Magic Nursery is Silvia Heszterenyiova, who hopes to share her passion with others. Picture: Jess Whitty

Dolls: reborn, eerie and otherwise brought to life

Jess Whitty

Young scientists face Newcastle University's engineering challenge

Naomi Shumack

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hot air + Canberra = a balloon spectacular

PERSPECTIVE: After events like Christchurch, it's common to feel the need to do something. Picture: AAP Image/SNPA, Martin Hunter

Searching for meaning in our everyday lives

Zoë Wundenberg

Why the minimum wage debate matters

James Pearson

Climate change is making bushfires worse

Andrew Jeeves

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Politicians have condemned comments from Senator Fraser Anning about the New Zealand shootings.

Morrison condemns 'ugly' Anning comments

The climate protests were estimated to be 10 times the size of those held in November.

Climate strikes attract 150,000 supporters

The PM has attended an interfaith prayer gathering for victims of the New Zealand mosque attacks.

PM attends service for NZ mosque victims

Ruben McDornan (left) was the sole survivor of the sunken trawler FV Dianne.

Inquest to explore Qld trawler deaths

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Gun control advocates say Australia's laws need an urgent update to clamp down on semi-automatics.

Call for review of gun licence laws

Katina Curtis
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A survey finds two-thirds of people on the Jobactive program say it's no help in finding work.

Unemployed find Jobactive unhelpful: poll

Rebecca Gredley
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Labor promises better emergency help in regional Australia for people who suffer a stroke .

Labor pledges better rural stroke advice

Marnie Banger

Two Sydney brothers have gone on trial accused of plotting to bomb an Etihad flight.

NSW brothers on trial over plane bomb plot

Margaret Scheikowski

Winners: Narelle and Bruce Nixon, Clovelly, Frogmore with the championship winning flock of Tara Park-blood Merino ewes.

Boorowa flock wins ewe championship

Stephen Burns

Bank of Queensland's Tanny Mangos and Lucinda Hawkins at the Farm Writers luncheon.

Farm Writers gather to hear Ag opponents

John Ellicott

Mr Blair and his agriculture opponent Mick Veitch went head to head at a Farm Writers luncheon at the Grace Hotel in Sydney on Monday.

No to inland rail inquiry, says Blair

John Ellicott

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental

Drowning the shamrock: No matter where you celebrate 'Paddy's Day' make sure to enjoy a pint of Guinness and immerse yourself in the 'craic'.

Globe goes green for Irish

Maeve McKenna