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Early indications suggest there 38 are adults and one teenager, police say. Photo: Shutterstock

UK cops find 39 bodies in truck container

Ryan Hooper
1hr ago

Family photo for the scrapbook.

WHAT'S ON
Today Show spruiks town to a national audience

Donna Ward

The Ensemble Della Mar has grown out of the music department established by Peter Harris at Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School several decades ago. It's coming to Tenterfield for a free concert tour, fittingly titled 'Lift the Spirits'.

WHAT'S ON
Talented young orchestra plays free concerts to lift local spirits

The University of New England's inaugural trainhack will be held aboard the XPT train between Sydney and Armidale.

$20,000 prize for agrifood innovators

Gemma Purves

Tenterfield Shire Council chief executive Terry Dodds and Mayor Peter Petty with Michael Wilson of Water Resources Drilling, Dubbo, grinning at the water flow that will relieve the town of its crisis.

Hallelujah, Tenterfield finds another water source

Donna Ward

It was standing room only at the Old Tenterfield Church hall.

Opening a crisis dialogue

Donna Ward

The Magner family were regular Farmers and Producers Market stallholders, but the drought has forced a break.

Farmers market in hiatus until drought breaks

Newsroom

Early indications suggest there 38 are adults and one teenager, police say. Photo: Shutterstock

UK cops find 39 bodies in truck container

Ryan Hooper
1hr ago

Family photo for the scrapbook.

WHAT'S ON
Today Show spruiks town to a national audience

Donna Ward

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

Riley Chapman makes his way over the practice jump in the lead up to his show jumping round.

Pony club season off to flying start

Ellen Dunger

STRUGGLE: The Group 19 women's nines tackle competition might not go ahead this year due to lack of registrations. Photo: Lynverell Photography.

Group 19 women's nines struggling to get off the ground

Ellen Dunger

ENJOYMENT: Phoebee Lyons, Paige Parker and Bridie Makejve with 'Howdy' at the mini-camp. Photo: Melinda Campbell.

Tenterfield commence pony club season with a mini-camp

Ellen Dunger

Riley Chapman makes his way over the practice jump in the lead up to his show jumping round.

Pony club season off to flying start

Back row from left – Vanessa Simpson (Armidale); Naomi Krake (Maitland); Mim Barbara (Tamworth – captain); Lara Robertson (Cessnock); Molly Armstrong (Moree); Georgia Davidson (Tamworth); Darcey Robson (Maitland)
Front row from left – Amelia Wishart (Tenterfield); Jacqueline Collett (Narrabri); Chloe Scicluna (Tamworth); Eden Andrews (Denman); Zara Dennis (Maitland); Monique Krake (Maitland)
PHOTOS: Leeza Wishart.

PHOTOS
Central North positive about the future after under-15 championships

Ellen Dunger

ON THE BALL: The women's nines competition will start one week later than originally planned. Photo: Lynverell Photography.

Group 19 women's rugby league nines competition delayed

Ellen Dunger

Family photo for the scrapbook.

WHAT'S ON
Today Show spruiks town to a national audience

Donna Ward

The Ensemble Della Mar has grown out of the music department established by Peter Harris at Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School several decades ago. It's coming to Tenterfield for a free concert tour, fittingly titled 'Lift the Spirits'.

WHAT'S ON
Talented young orchestra plays free concerts to lift local spirits

Professor AJ Brown will speak on the vital role held by whistleblowers, which include Sir Henry Parkes

WHAT'S ON
Professor AJ Brown to deliver Parkes Oration this Saturday

Newsroom

Family photo for the scrapbook.

WHAT'S ON
Today Show spruiks town to a national audience

The annual golf day funds equipment for the Woodenbong RFS.

Woodenbong RFS Golf Day always a hoot

Joyce Marsh

If you've been in one of these, you're invited.

Have you had a ride in the rescue helicopter?

Newsroom

WAY OF THE FUTURE: Lorraine Gordon believes producers need to work hard to retain their "social licence".

Social licence for animal ag

Lorraine Gordon

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Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

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Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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WAY OF THE FUTURE: Lorraine Gordon believes producers need to work hard to retain their "social licence".

Social licence for animal ag

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Red-eared slider turtle:- Photo:www.istockphoto.com

Successful partnership helps deal with invasive red-eared Slider Turtle

Newsroom

Cailee Cossins from Tenterfield on 'Monty' Leigh Weighell from Armidale on 'Hope'

Armidale Pony Camp brings drought relief to young people

Jann Karp

Katalia Murphy

Drought summit asks teenagers how has the drought impacted them

Jann Karp

Red-eared slider turtle:- Photo:www.istockphoto.com

Successful partnership helps deal with invasive red-eared Slider Turtle

Connor Shaw a young local farmer

Inaugural young farmer business program launched

Newsroom

Tyringham RFS needs a lift - fund-raising markets planned

Tyringham RFS needs a lift - fund-raising markets planned

Jann Karp

Family photo for the scrapbook.

WHAT'S ON
Today Show spruiks town to a national audience

SIT IN: Protester Andy Szollosi camps in a tree sit in the Sumac area as part of a Tarkine conservation protest. Picture: Supplied

REAL AUSTRALIA
People you hate can have good ideas

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

Fire came close but the historic Steinbrook Hall still stands, providing a great venue for country gatherings.

PHOTOS
Steinbrook community thanks its firies and BlazeAid

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

REAL AUSTRALIA
Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

James Joyce

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

REAL AUSTRALIA
You really want fries with that?

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

SIT IN: Protester Andy Szollosi camps in a tree sit in the Sumac area as part of a Tarkine conservation protest. Picture: Supplied

REAL AUSTRALIA
People you hate can have good ideas

Lachlan Bennett

HANDY GET: Collingwood player Jack Crisp. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

OPINION
It's time to shorten footy's trade period

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

PARIAH: Folau is unlikely to get the opportunity extended to Kyle Sandilands, Russell Packer and Matt Lodge. Picture: Janie Barrett

OPINION
Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

Father Brendan Lee

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Early indications suggest there 38 are adults and one teenager, police say. Photo: Shutterstock

UK cops find 39 bodies in truck container

1hr ago

The TAFE sector is concerned about the tuition of vocational education students on government loans.

Senate to probe VET loan protection laws

1hr ago

Archie Roach has been named 2020 Victoria Australian of the Year.

Indigenous musician gets Victorian Oz gong

2hrs ago

The federal government has joined the ranks of those who think George Calombaris got off lighty.

Fair Work grilled over Calombaris fine

2hrs ago

Mutitjulu residents welcome the ban on climbing Uluru but some worry about losing tourism funds.

Uluru's owners face future without climb

Greg Roberts
2hrs ago

Disqualified trainer Darren Weir (left) has faced court over animal cruelty charges.

Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired

Georgie Moore
2hrs ago

A NSW government bill is aimed at restoring buyer confidence in new residential buildings .

New powers to tackle shoddy building work

Aine Fox
2hrs ago

Suspended trainer Darren Weir (left) has faced court over animal cruelty charges.

Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired

Georgie Moore
2hrs ago

Octogenarian Roley Lyons enjoys breeding and running Merino wethers on Womera, Euchareena. He is pictured with some of his ewe lambs in the yards at drenching time after grazing on some oat crop.

Wether woolcutter bale fillers

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Tenterfield Shire Council chief executive Terry Dodds and Mayor Peter Petty with Michael Wilson of Water Resources Drilling, Dubbo, grinning at the water flow that will relieve the town of its crisis.

Hallelujah, Tenterfield finds another water source

Donna Ward
2hrs ago

Desnee Schlunke, Bowning, Sarah Paradice, The Mullion, Louise Armour, Bookham, Jacquie Merriman, Good Hope, and Lizzie Paradice, The Mullion.

Night off the farm

Lane Cove Holiday Park: seems a world away from Sydney's hustle and bustle

Plan your next holiday with these deals

John Rozentals
2hrs ago

Trying to find the best Osteria or Ristorante to sample some of the culinary offerings available can often be a hit and miss affair.

A taste of Tuscany

Scott McRae

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Every bit helps: Don't pour the water leftover from cooking pasta, eggs or vegetables down the drain - use it to water your pot plants.

Don't pour that pasta water down the sink!

Wake wakey: The symptoms and causes of sleep disorders vary greatly.

Q: What is a sleep study and why do I need one?

HealthShare

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Richard Cornish