The Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic is returning for the 62nd edition with a new name and look in 2023.
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Tamworth businesses ask not what, but when
The Tamworth business community have had their say at the first of three Leader’s forums, delivered by Tamworth Business Chamber.
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Direct Tamworth to Melbourne, Sunshine Coast flights starting in May
New airline Bonza has today started selling flights from Tamworth to the Sunshine Coast or Melbourne, with flights starting in May.
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Bushfire survivors try to stop expansion of Narrabri mine
A new group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action are taking legal action to appeal the decision to allow the Whitehaven Narrabri coal mine to be expanded.
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New hip and knee surgeon for Armidale
In amongst all the gloom of doctor shortages comes a ray of light in a new orthopaedic surgeon coming to practice in Armidale.
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Boil water alert issued for Coutts Crossing
Recent rainfall events in the drinking water catchment area have caused problems with water treatment making drinking water in the Coutts Crossing water supply system unsafe and a boil water alert has been issued.
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Golden Guitar Awards back to normal but some surprises
Country music’s big night was a great success last night, returning to normal after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, with the youngest ever winner picking up a Golden Guitar and a surprise win for male artist of the year.
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Our Roads part 2: Can we fix it? Yes we can.
In the second part of our investigative series, we look at whether our councils have enough staff and plant to fix the extensive damage to our roads.
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Our Roads: A New England Times Investigation
In this three part series, the New England Times is having a deeper look at the state of our region’s roads: the repairs needed, whether our councils have the workforce and equipment they need, and whether the hundreds of millions on offer is enough.
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Flood repair funding fast tracked
The NSW Government has fast tracked funding to local councils affected by flooding and wet weather, putting the cash into bank accounts sooner so the repairs can be done as soon as possible.