Tenterfield News, sport and weather

Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty and RFS public liaison officer Paul McGrath address the community meeting at Wallangarra Hall on Friday night.

Missed opportunities to stem fires irk landholders

Donna Ward

Vital clues: The 1980 model XD Ford Falcon ute police believe was involved in the killing of Darren Willis, inset right. Also inset: Detective Inspector Ann Joy. Photos: NSW Police, Steve Green

Owners didn't know ute could have been used in cold case murder

Breanna Chillingworth

RUNNING: Adam Blakester announced his intention to run against Barnaby Joyce in the coming election.

Adam Blakester taking on Barnaby Joyce as a New England independent candidate

Jamieson Murphy and Steve Green

The RFS is urging people to remain vigilant after a spot fire burned out hectares of land south of Jennings on Tuesday night.

Spot fires a major risk as embers exploit dry fuel

Donna Ward

Local Savos Joel and Yolande Soper flanked by MP Thomas George and Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty, who expressed their gratitude for the couple's efforts.

Salvos' support of Tenterfield community 'unequalled', MP says

Donna Ward

Tenterfield High School student on snack bag duty, feeding our firies.

High school students do their bit to help feed the firies

Donna Ward

Thanks for heeding the call, but supplies of baked goods and volunteers are now ample.

Bakers, stand down

Donna Ward

Missed opportunities to stem fires irk landholders

Donna Ward

Owners didn't know ute could have been used in cold case murder

Breanna Chillingworth

CRAFT: Ian Tinetti is continuing the legacy his great grandfather Aquilino Tinetti began. Photo: Dylan Burns

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

State cup a 'big learning curve' for Armidale's junior teams

Ellen Dunger

Tigers hit the training paddock for the Country Championships

Geoff Newling

The Bruce Binge memorial team finished as grand finalists at the Goondiwindi knockout.

A grand final finish for Bruce Binge memorial team | Photos

Ellen Dunger

State cup a 'big learning curve' for Armidale's junior teams

Success in the pool at school swimming meet

ON TO THE FIELD: Glen Innes Magpies will host Narwan for the opening round of the Group 19 competition. Photo: Brenton Hodge.

Group 19's 2019 rugby league season fixtures released

Ellen Dunger

They're in there: Dylan Turner caught this 115cm Murray Cod in Tenterfield Dam at the 2017 Gone Fishing day. The fish lived to fight another day (outside the size limits) so he may be looking to jump onto another line.

Free community day at the dam, thanks to drought funding

Donna Ward

Will your business still be around in five, 10, 20 years?

Donna Ward

Take this bump here...: Drake's Madame Sibly was a well-travelled phrenologist.

Local ‘head manipulator’ included in national portrait exhibition

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Free community day at the dam, thanks to drought funding

TOP CITIZENS: Australia Day ambassador 2018 Susanne Gervay, mayor Peter Petty, Citizens of the Year Allan and Thea McKenzie and Councillor Don Forbes at last year's ceremony. Selectors have a wide field from which to choose this year.

Big field vies for Australia Day honours in Tenterfield celebration

Here’s how you can celebrate Australia Day in Tenterfield

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

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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

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

House of the week: Views, style and space in West Tamworth

On show: Flowers on display for Tenterfield Horticultural Society at the Tenterfield Show. Picture: Conner Milligan.

Get gardening

Shirley Lewis, Tenterfield Horticultural Society

A grand final finish for Bruce Binge memorial team | Photos

Ellen Dunger

Janet Hayne and Jan Frith keep an eye on the flower show

Show results: Flower Pavilion

Get gardening

It's all in the tongue position, according to Bodhi Lockwood in the under 7 years whip cracking.

Show results: Needlework, Photography and Whip Cracking

Hannah Phelps and Jazz Wakleamcoh. Hannah came second place in the high school Young At Heart class.

Show results: Creative Kids, Junior Art, Farm Produce and Woodcraft

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Declan King with Steve, Roisin and Shambler Bowler.

Dam fishing day a ripper success

Bolivia Hall country dance - Terry and Margaret Tricker.

Seniors were lovin’ their lives during their special week

Donna Ward

A grand final finish for Bruce Binge memorial team | Photos

Ellen Dunger

Deputy incident controller Liz Ferris is part of the incident management team working from the Northern Tablelands fire control centre in Glen Innes. Pictures: Andrew Messenger

Behind the scenes at the region's fire control centre

Andrew Messenger

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Sarah Lansdown

What's the world coming to?

Michelle Haines Thomas

Radical change not necessarily a bad thing

John Malouff

Ripped off: The market manipulating capabilities of the major oil companies leads to sudden fluctuations in petrol prices irrespective of domestic or international influences. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Oil cartel the real threat to national security

John Hewson

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

He wanted a sausage roll but stopped an armed robbery instead

Health Minister Greg Hunt says the rheumatic heart disease vaccine would "save countless lives".

Funding for RHD vaccine 'will save lives'

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Labor has promised to create a strategic Australian shipping fleet, if elected to federal government

Labor promises strategic fleet for Aust

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Cyclone Oma is moving away from the east coast, but dangerous surf conditions are still forecast.

Oma downgraded, moves away from Qld coast

A list of music festivals the NSW government deems as "high risk" has been released.

NSW govt releases high risk festival list

Dominica Sanda and Gemma Najem

The federal government will impose default market prices for energy to reduce the cost of power.

Govt to impose default prices for energy

Eliza Berlage

Australia's ambassador to the US Joe Hockey is one of the top 20 shareholders in Helloworld.

Helloworld allegation 'nonsense': Hockey

Peter Mitchell, AAP US Correspondent

Hobart will receive $730 million from the federal government to help manage traffic congestion.

Hobart gets $730 million to ease traffic

The supreme Belted Galloway exhibit and overall supreme exhibit for the Galloway feature show went to 7 Hills Nutmeg.

Belted Galloway heifer takes out the Galloway feature show

Hannah Powe
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Judging the school's classes at the Royal Canberra Show

Check out the action from day two of sheep judging at Canberra | Photos

Stephen Burns

The senior and grand champion Poll Hereford female was awarded to Cloverlee Cherry Ripe K165 from the Cloverlee Poll Hereford stud.

All the results from the other beef breeds at Royal Canberra

Hannah Powe and Lucy Kinbacher

IS THIS the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne? You'll have to try Philhellene yourself to find out.

Time to try living like a local in Melbourne’s west

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

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

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.