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Coca-Cola Factory 1958.

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday - Coca-Cola factory in 1958

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A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Plea for residents of Sydney's west and north to get tested for COVID-19

Julian O'Brien

GIRL SQUAD: Tamworth talent Aleyce Simmonds teamed up with friends Amber Lawrence, Dianna Corcoran and Kirsty Lee Akers for an emotional tribute to frontline workers. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSGolden girls of country music shine together, while apart

Anna Falkenmire

RESPECTED BY ALL:The community gathered to farewell Senior Constable Howard Jones on Wednesday January 20, 2021. Photo supplied.

Long serving Inverell Shire police officer retires

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Deputy chief health officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty

UPDATEDZero cases of COVID-19 in NSW for third day but no easing of restrictions yet

Agron Latifi

Executive Officer, Warwick Bedford, and Commanding Officer, Donna
McWhirter, with the members of Inverells 319 Squadron Australian Airforce Cadets.

Cadet flight simulator being built thanks to wind farm wind fall

Vanessa Arundale

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

As it happened: Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States of America

Kathryn Lewis

Coca-Cola Factory 1958.

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday - Coca-Cola factory in 1958

Photos from Inverell Times Archives

A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Plea for residents of Sydney's west and north to get tested for COVID-19

Julian O'Brien

The Strahan whale stranding was the largest in Australian recorded history. PHOTO: Brodie Weeding

LISTENLooking at the impact of Australia's largest whale stranding

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

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A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Plea for residents of Sydney's west and north to get tested for COVID-19

GIRL SQUAD: Tamworth talent Aleyce Simmonds teamed up with friends Amber Lawrence, Dianna Corcoran and Kirsty Lee Akers for an emotional tribute to frontline workers. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSGolden girls of country music shine together, while apart

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the National Arboretum. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Honourable thing to do': Barr wants booming businesses to repay JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT branch secretary Mark Northam has called for teachers to be included as critical workers in the second phase of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Supplied

Teachers lobby to be in COVID-19 vaccine priority group

Sarah Lansdown

Airports might not be bustling again anytime soon. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs it wise to be making travel plans?

Steve Evans

Jamison Travel director Michelle Everson anticipated some travel bubbles would be possible this year, a glimmer of hope for her business of almost 30 years. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Grim' year ahead for industry with travel prospects dashed

Kathryn Lewis

Barcelona will appeal the two-match ban handed to Lionel Messi.

Barcelona to appeal Messi's two-game ban

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood is glad to see Australia feeling the heat.

England coach glad Aussies under pressure

Japan won't make vaccines a condition for participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

Vaccines not condition for Olympics: Japan

Lars Nicolaysen and Philip Dethlefs

Barcelona will appeal the two-match ban handed to Lionel Messi.

Barcelona to appeal Messi's two-game ban

IMPROVED: NIAS has unveiled a revamped soccer program for 2021. Photo: Supplied

New look program for NIAS

Emmelene White

England will be without Australian skills coach Jason Ryles for the Six Nations.

England without Ryles for Six Nations

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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GREAT ALLROUNDER: Water Polo champion Elysha O'Neill is the Australia Day Ambassador for the Inverell Shire in 2021.Photo supplied.

WHAT'S ONAustralia Day across our shire

Vanessa Arundale

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

Jessica Worboys

Speech pathologist and Sounds good to me co-creator Anne Williams (right), pictured with Inverell speech pathologist Linda Foskey, will give free advice on speech milestones for preschool-aged children. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONEnsure your pre-schoolers are on the right track during free speech webinar

GREAT ALLROUNDER: Water Polo champion Elysha O'Neill is the Australia Day Ambassador for the Inverell Shire in 2021.Photo supplied.

WHAT'S ONAustralia Day across our shire

Service NSW van visiting our villages later this month

WHAT'S ONService NSW van visiting our villages later this month

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Register online now for the Copeton Six Hour

WHAT'S ONRegister online now for the Copeton Six Hour

Vanessa Arundale

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

Jessica Worboys

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Christmas Trees originated in Germany. Photo: file

Christmas traditions from around the globe

Vera Demertzis

Bieber the Bee is eager to get back into the swing of the Warialda Honey Festival. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONSuper sweet: Warialda Honey Festival set to return in 2021

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Rolling on: The group of 20 take a pit stop in Barraba at the iconic silos as they neared the finish in Tamworth last Saturday. The Peelers are hoping to crack the $10,000 fundraising mark. Photos: Supplied

PHOTOSRiders roll on hundreds of kilometres for police to leave a legacy

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Coca-Cola Factory 1958.

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday - Coca-Cola factory in 1958

RELUCTANT STAR: Jarryd James says he's become more reclusive since the breakout success of Do You Remember. Picture: Mitch Lowe

MUSICCamera-shy Jarryd James comes back into focus on second album

COVER UP: Eight people have been diagnosed with Ross River Virus in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District this month.

Eight people diagnosed with Ross River Virus in southern NSW

GIRL SQUAD: Tamworth talent Aleyce Simmonds teamed up with friends Amber Lawrence, Dianna Corcoran and Kirsty Lee Akers for an emotional tribute to frontline workers. Photo: Peter Hardin

GOOD NEWSGolden girls of country music shine together, while apart

Picture: Phillip Biggs

'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

Jessica Willard

Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

'The movement we started is only just beginning': Trump's farewell speech

Steve Evans

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Angela Thompson

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Michael Cowling

Scenes from the rescue. Photos: Brodie Weeding.

REAL AUSTRALIAShock, awe, acceptance: The tale of Tassie's mass whale stranding

Laura Corrigan
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Leading the world by leaving it behind

OPINIONLeading the world by leaving it behind

Marie Low

Donald Trump boards Marine One on January 12. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONDonald Trump's lasting legacy will be the deadly consequences of 'alternative facts'

Jennifer S. Hunt

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

A man has been jailed for his role in a ram raid on Brisbane's Louis Vuitton store.

Man jailed for Louis Vuitton ram raid

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Scott Morrison blasted Cricket Australia for cutting Australia Day references from BBL promotions.

Cricket Australia firm on Jan 26 stance

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STAY CLEAR: Potentially toxic blue green algae at Nillahcootie boat ramp in Victoria. Picture: Goulburn Murray Water.

Extreme heat for the weekend along with health warnings

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A man has been fatally shot by police after allegedly confronting them with a knife, in Victoria.

Knife-wielding Vic man shot dead by police

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Mark McGowan has dismissed 'silly' claims Labor is behind vandalism at WA opposition offices.

WA premier rejects Libs 'vandalism' claim

Michael Ramsey
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Some parts of southern NSW could reach 45 degrees on Sunday.

Heatwave brings fire risk for NSW and Vic

Hannah Ryan
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Lauchlan Grout, 27, surveying an industrial hemp crop.

Is Australia's cannabis revolution happening?

James McManagan
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Water storages across the entire Murray-Darling system are at 54 per cent.

Dry northern basin contrasting with south

Matt Coughlan
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Top price at $452 at SELX Yass first-cross ewe sale - Rick Maslin, SELX, Gwenda and Shane Romer, Crookwell with Matt Joseph, Nutrien, Goulburn.

Focus on top quality first-cross ewes

Stephen Burns
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Global report considers key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian trade.

Supply chain changes to provide opportunities for those who are flexible

Dennis Voznesenski, Rabobank

Even the working dogs will be looking for a shady spot during the next week. Most of NSW will experience its hottest spell of weather so far this summer during the next five to six days. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

State set to sizzle as a heatwave settles in

BEN DOMENSINO, Weatherzone

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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A classic "house" shape design with a whole lot of personality. Photos: Kirsten Bradley and Anton Vikstrom.

Chook house puts the 'fun' in functional | Backyard Bliss

Anton Vikstrom
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Imagine growing your own peaches in a pot on the back deck. Photo: Shutterstock

Potted peaches bring summer orchards into the backyard | Gardening

John Gabriele