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Lightning Ridge opal miners seeking answers as licence confusion leaves hundreds without work

Hundreds of opal miners suddenly left jobless overnight after a state government "oversight" are seeking answers about what the future holds, but so far they say they have been told next to nothing.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Family of Aboriginal man disappointed by coroner's findings from death in custody inquest

The family of an Aboriginal man who died in a Cessnock jail cell at 37 years of age in 2021 believe he would still be alive today if he had received correct medical treatment.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Heavy metal set to rock Tamworth Town Hall as council reviews fees, charges

For decades, a little-known fee has stopped bands like Jack Pallett's from playing the spiritual home of Tamworth's local music scene.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Gunnedah's multi-million-dollar hospital plans revealed for more services, fewer beds

Gunnedah's promised $53 million hospital has plans for 30 beds, 18 fewer than the existing hospital built more than 100 years ago.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

Three fashion designers from regional NSW join sustainability push

In Cameron Robert McCormick's home town, the clothing store doubles as a hardware shop. While Manilla is not a thriving fashion capital, it is home to a supportive community and his studio, where he focuses on producing sustainable high-end fashion.

ABC News · May 21, 2022

How Tamworth Country Music Festival, Golden Guitars grew from humble beginnings to be coveted gold

As Tamworth celebrates its 50th country music festival, the late Slim Dusty still holds the joint record for 38 Golden Guitars. But it was his wife Joy McKean who won the very first award in 1973 for writing one of his most iconic songs.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2022

Quirindi's 'second-chance-sunflowers' bloom in time for Easter, as a gift to Ukraine

A massive sunflower crop in regional NSW becomes the first to bloom for a second time, attracting thousands of visitors and creating a unique fundraising opportunity.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022