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David Joseph Perrett outside Armidale Local Court back in 2017. Photo: Rachel Baxter

139 sex charges: new abuse allegations levelled at former priest

Breanna Chillingworth, Northern Daily Leader

Target store closures tackled head on by Petty and other mayors

Donna Ward

Solar and environmental grant opportunities closing soon

Donna Ward

MORE RESOURCES: Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud announced another tranch for funding for Rural Financial Counselling Service.

Rural Financial Counselling Service gains extra funding

Steve Green

The Blands' caravan is the first one on site, but Judy expects caravans to stretch down to the main pavilion once all the volunteers arrive.

BlazeAid advance guard now onsite, looking to update needs list

Donna Ward

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

Psychs on Bikes marry their passion for rural mental health with that of motorbikes, and they're heading our way.

Grab a free health check (and sausage sizzle) at the footy field

Donna Ward

David Joseph Perrett outside Armidale Local Court back in 2017. Photo: Rachel Baxter

139 sex charges: new abuse allegations levelled at former priest

Breanna Chillingworth, Northern Daily Leader

Target store closures tackled head on by Petty and other mayors

Donna Ward

Huge day of rugby at Federation Park does it for the rescue helicopter

Huge day of rugby at Federation Park does it for the rescue helicopter

Untouchables make it three with grand final win

Golf: John Edmonds.

Around the grounds, in pictures

Donna Ward

Huge day of rugby at Federation Park does it for the rescue helicopter

After the recent golf day raised $26,500 (here club manager dean Hines hands over the cheque to Dodge Landers), the rugby day is aiming to add more to the pot.

Huge program of rugby at Federation Park this Saturday

Donna Ward

Steve Jarrett from Bangalow competes in the novice class of the 2019 Tenterfield Show Society campdraft at the showgrounds on Saturday.

Show Society runs successful campdraft in dry conditions

Donna Ward

Jan and Rick Phipps' 2003 VY Commodore can be decorated however they want for the Shitbox Rally, provided the Cancer Council and rally stickers are on the hood and front doors. They've opted to carry the handprints of local cancer survivors and battlers.

Make your mark as a survivor in Cancer Council car rally

Donna Ward

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

Dr Tapan Sarker

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

Donna Ward

Jan and Rick Phipps' 2003 VY Commodore can be decorated however they want for the Shitbox Rally, provided the Cancer Council and rally stickers are on the hood and front doors. They've opted to carry the handprints of local cancer survivors and battlers.

Make your mark as a survivor in Cancer Council car rally

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

Local ‘head manipulator’ included in national portrait exhibition

Newsroom

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

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

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

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

Emma Elsworthy

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

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

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 | Decked out for views

House of the week: Decked out for views in North Tamworth

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

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

Film Review: Freddie lives in Rhapsody

Andy Picasso

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

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

What's happening in Tenterfield in the weeks ahead

Dr Billy Graham, 1959: Dr Billy Graham arrives at Essendon Airport, Melbourne. As Dr Graham left the plane he was greeted with a deafening cheer, hats and handkerchiefs were waved and the crowd broke into song “Praise the Lord, ye people rejoice.”

No need to wait for a crusade to find out the real truth

Pamela Sammut

Huge day of rugby at Federation Park does it for the rescue helicopter

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

Golf: John Edmonds.

Around the grounds, in pictures

Donna Ward

Steve Jarrett from Bangalow competes in the novice class of the 2019 Tenterfield Show Society campdraft at the showgrounds on Saturday.

Show Society runs successful campdraft in dry conditions

Donna Ward

Jayme Merchant with Brett Merchant, pre-shave.

Brett undergoes a close shave

Donna Ward

Linda Nye took out first prize, presented to her by judge Karina Devine.

Inaugural 9-by-five exhibition gearing up to be an annual affair | PHOTOS

Donna Ward

Flexible work requires more than lip service

Zoë Wundenberg

Indigenous people among most vulnerable

Marlie Thomas

Sad songs say so much

Michelle Haines Thomas

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

The federal government is introducing payments for farmers who improve biodiversity on their land.

Farmers to cash in on biodiversity success

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Minor parties have slammed the NSWEC for not releasing primary vote information for the upper house.

Minor parties upset over NSW count delays

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has won a majority in parliament securing a 47th lower house seat.

Berejiklian wins majority as Daley quits

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NSW Labor leader Michael Daley is standing aside until a leadership ballot.

Daley stands down as NSW Labor leader

2hrs ago

The leadership of the NSW Labor party won't be contested until after the federal poll.

NSW Labor spill after federal poll

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The teenager (centre) who smashed an egg on Senator Fraser Anning's head has admitted it was wrong.

'Egg boy' admits attack wasn't right thing

Christine McGinn

Ex-Newcastle Knights player Jarred Mullen (left) is being investigated by NSW police.

Police investigating former Knights half

Heather McNab

William Tyrrelll's last known movements have been recounted at an inquest into his disappearance.

William Tyrrell's known final movements

Perry Duffin

Burrawang stud's Mal Brady and stud manager Wicus Cronje with the $4000 top-priced ram, a White Dorper purchased by Peter and Penny Dagg, Eastern stud, Murrumbateman, heading to become the new stud sire.

Clients return to buy up

Mark Griggs

The finished stack of hay destined for Minto Galloway stud pictured with project initiator Rodney Summers from Marananga Belted Galloways, Evandale near Launceston, Tasmania. Photos supplied.

Full-scale Tasmanian hay operation

Hannah Powe

A summer sun rises over a rice field. Rice has been grown in the Riverina for more than a century.

Waiting on water

Daniel Pedersen

'Once-in-a-lifetime' experience at Western Plains Zoo

John Rozentals

More than just a 'motel of the seas', cruising is a must-do travel experience

Scott McRae

Photo: Lifetime Private Retreats

South Australia: You're soaking in it ... with the best views available

Troy Purple (Instagram @simplysandscribes) creates stunning art on the sands of Moon Bay with nothing but a short stick and a majestic natural canvas. Photo: Ben Smyth

'Sand Scribe' Troy Purple carves out a natural therapy

Ben Smyth

EXOTIC GREENHOUSE: This trend celebrates the beauty of nature and plants by inviting fresh greenery and colour indoors.

Make your own wall clock

Designer of the Royal Australian Mint's new Mr Squiggle and Friend coins Tony Dean inside his Bega studio. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Meet the man behind the Mr Squiggle coin series

Alasdair McDonald