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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

Colts, Stallions earn wins as cricket season kicks off

PHOTOS
Colts, Stallions earn wins as cricket season kicks off

Jem Nash

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

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

The Stallions will be looking to back up their title from a year ago when the Moree and District Cricket Association season kicks off this weekend. Photo: Deb Holland.

Cricket is back as 2019 season ready to get under way

Jem Nash

Kyle Saunders in action for the Moree Boomerangs at the Koori Knockout. Photo: Danny Dalton.

Boomerangs find success at Koori Knockout

Jem Nash

Renee Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Judy, about her final British tour. Picture: David Hindley

REVIEW
Zellweger is superb as tragic star

Cris Kennedy

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Birrang are coming to Moree to offer free their free service that helps people obtain their driver's licence.

WHAT'S ON
Birrang offering free driving program for locals

Jem Nash

Renee Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Judy, about her final British tour. Picture: David Hindley

REVIEW
Zellweger is superb as tragic star

Australian music icon James Reyne will be one of the acts on stage at Sounds from the Borderline at Goondiwindi in late October.

James Reyne will light up regional rock festival

Laurie Bullock

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Matt Sherrington, Advertiser Content

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Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

CARE: World Mental Health Day highlights global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Make a #MentalHealthPromise at 1010.org.au.

A light on mental health

SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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Part owners of the former Cascades site, Terry Picone, Bev and Brain Mansfield want to see this prominent site utilised and occupied. Photo: Supplied

Former Moree icon to go up for sale

Georgina Poole

Moree Men's Shed member and project officer Cole Murray, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall and Moree Men's Shed president Peter Sampson celebrate the opening of the new shed.

PHOTOS
New home for Moree Men's Shed finally a reality

Jem Nash

Founding members Betty Geary (left) and Joan Brooks (right) with Lisa Piller and Eva Sadler.

PHOTOS
Women's Bowling Club turns 60

Jem Nash

RAISING AWARENESS: Byamee and Pius X teams at the barbecue at Kirkby Park on Thursday morning.

Byamee and Pius X join forces for Anti-Poverty Week

Jem Nash

Moree Men's Shed member and project officer Cole Murray, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall and Moree Men's Shed president Peter Sampson celebrate the opening of the new shed.

PHOTOS
New home for Moree Men's Shed finally a reality

Gorgeous Gracie needs a pleasant home

Gorgeous Gracie needs a pleasant home

Jenny Smith

Moree East Public School captains Sabelle Lysaght, Mirrindjaa French, Marsha Tighe and Jordan Weatherall hand over their donation to Jas Turner and Brendan Crane.

PHOTOS
Postie bike ride pit stops in Moree

Jem Nash

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

Moree Men's Shed member and project officer Cole Murray, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall and Moree Men's Shed president Peter Sampson celebrate the opening of the new shed.

PHOTOS
New home for Moree Men's Shed finally a reality

Picture: Instagram @margaritatomovska

How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

Larry the lamb and his heart-melting smile.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Something about Larry...

Founding members Betty Geary (left) and Joan Brooks (right) with Lisa Piller and Eva Sadler.

PHOTOS
Women's Bowling Club turns 60

Jem Nash

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Mill closure more than just a paper cut

Xavier Mardling

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Pally Pig Races attracts massive crowd

PHOTOS
Pally Pig Races attracts massive crowd

Jem Nash

Someone taking my advice.

OPINION
Tips to make those study days fly by

Michelle Haines Thomas

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

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

John Malouff

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

Enice Marsh, right, visits Adnyamathanha land in outback SA for Dreamtime stories. Above, Adnyamathanha children play in campfire smoke. Pictures: Greg Mayfield, Marco Del Grande

Lost in the dark of the native title industry

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Govts must protect horses from slaughter'

Lachie Yeo was killed when driver Andrew Jon Simon crossed onto the wrong side of Bussell Highway.

Drug-driver who killed WA surfer jailed

Vinzent Tarantino denies murdering 12-year-old Quanne Diec, who disappeared in 1998.

Tarantino denies lying about sex worker

Adani's planned rail line will need to connect to Aurizon's existing central Queensland rail network

Adani's $100m rail contract for Qld mine

Nicholas McElroy

David and Phillip Thompson have been found not guilty of the manslaughter of their ailing mother.

Sons acquitted of NSW mum's manslaughter

Margaret Scheikowski

Pensioners will have to pay $100 to attend Pauline Hanson's secretive One Nation party conference.

Pensioners slugged $100 to see Hanson

Robyn Wuth

Today's criminals have more reach to more potential victims, outgoing AFP head Andrew Colvin says.

Fighting crime more complex: ex-AFP head

Colin Brinsden

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Hannah Powe

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

Daniel Pedersen

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Jamieson Murphy

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Uluru is clearly no ordinary hike, so why do people want to do it?

Michael Turtle

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort: a range of over-water and beachside villas.

Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

MIXED MATERIALS: The use of timbers, neutral tones and natural finishes enhance the bush landscape surrounding the house and enhance the relaxing beach house vibe. Photos: Ben Hosking.

Building in response to the surrounds and the view

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Investments that are not in your best interest

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all