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Heavy metal fans pay high price in Tamworth, Australia's country music capital

The Big Golden Guitar casts a long shadow over heavy metal in the home of country music.

ABC News

Breastfeeding joys, challenges on display in photography exhibition at Tamworth Hospital

Sheridan Howe didn't know she couldn't breastfeed until after she gave birth. But other mothers donated their milk to help, and now their stories are being celebrated in a Tamworth photography exhibition.

ABC News

By choosing to share a stage with One Nation, Barnaby Joyce invited division into his community

The National party has framed its opposition to the voice to parliament as wanting practical outcomes over symbolism. But can it escape the symbolism of being on stage next to Pauline Hanson?

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No campaign against Indigenous voice criticised for using ‘really dehumanising’ language

Tamworth event was attended by Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce, Alan Jones and former Labor minister

The Guardian - AU

Voice to Parliament 'No' campaign tour launched in Tamworth by Recognise a Better Way movement

Has the first formal event opposing a Voice to Parliament changed any minds? A group of Gomeroi Yinarr women who attended say it has not contributed to constructive debate, but others say it was "really informative".

ABC News

Fire service suspends volunteer firefighter accused of arson near Tamworth

The 19-year-old is due to front Tamworth court today on multiple charges.

Newcastle Herald

Regional communities transport floats from Central Coast, Tamworth to celebrate Sydney WorldPride

From the world stage to infinity and beyond. This regional Mardi Gras float has taken the Sydney WorldPride theme to the next level, and it's gearing up to spread the love this weekend.

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Fresh inquest to launch into historic death of Tamworth teenager Mark Haines

The family of Gomeroi teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks eight kilometres south of Tamworth in 1988, hope to finally receive some answers after a fresh inquest into his death is announced.

ABC News

Relief as inquest announced 35 years after teen's death

The family of Mark Haines, an Indigenous teenager found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, hope a new inquest will bring them justice.

AAP

How to avoid the main line rail closures and travel between England and Scotland this weekend

Doncaster Dodge, Tamworth Two-Step: Train, bus, air and road alternatives for the February weekend when East Coast and West Coast rail routes are closed

The Independent UK

How to avoid the main line rail closures in February and travel between England and Scotland

Doncaster Dodge, Tamworth Two-Step: Train, bus, air and road alternatives for the February weekend when East Coast and West Coast rail routes are closed

The Independent UK

Labor promises to weigh up Hunter New England health district split

"We need to get in there and work out what's going to be best for the local community."

Newcastle Herald

Family gathers for answers after Aboriginal man's death in custody at Cessnock jail

Family members and loved ones of Aboriginal man William Haines gathered outside Tamworth court for a traditional smoking ceremony before the inquest into his death while in custody opened on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Lifting weights at 73, Valerie Silver steals show at Tamworth strongwoman competition

Valerie Silver fell in love with the sport at the age of 55, and is determined to keep lifting and pulling heavy things until she's 90. She wants to see more women reap the benefits of weightlifting.

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Good old day for Swift at Golden Guitars

Andrew Swift was a shock pick for best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, with Amber Lawrence and Casey Barnes also claiming major prizes.

ABC News

Tiggy Eckersley, 10, becomes youngest-ever winner at Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth

Tiggy takes home a trophy for co-writing Song of the Year — Star of the Show — with her parents Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, and friend Dan Biederman.

AAP

Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win

Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.

ABC News

Musician to attempt longest busking session world record at Tamworth Country Music Festival

Wollongong musician Scotty Burford has taken his latest world record attempt to the streets of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, where he hopes to busk for more than 26 hours straight.

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Newcastle Herald

The Hunter artists taking Tamworth Country Music Festival by storm

Newcastle's Max Jackson knows first-hand what winning a talent quest at the festival can do.

ABC News

Mark Haines' family confident of fresh inquest into Tamworth death

Gomeroi teenager Mark Haines was found dead eight kilometres south of Tamworth in 1988, and no investigation has yet determined why or how he died.

AAP

Teen's family wants inquest 35 years on

The family of Mark Anthony Haines, who was found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, NSW, is calling for a new inquest into his death.

ABC News

Gamilaraay woman Loren Ryan wins 2023 Star Maker title at Tamworth Country Music Festival

Gamilaraay artist Loren Ryan receives a major boost in her country music career, winning the Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

ABC News

Tamworth Country Music Festival in full flight after two years of COVID-19 disruptions

Established and emerging country artists are descending upon Tamworth with thousands of visitors as the festival hits full throttle without any disruptions for the first time in two years.

Newcastle Herald

Forsyth goes back to Tamworth kick-start live return

TORI Forsyth once credited her 2016 trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival performing with The Wayward Henrys as the "crash course" she needed to get over stage fright.

The Guardian - UK

Animal ambulances answer growing demand for pet emergency care

Firms such as Animals at Home offer range of care services and can step in when pets are in trouble

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