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Locals honoured at NIAS awards

LOCAL sportspeople have been celebrated for excellence at the Northern Inland Academy of Sport’s (NIAS) annual awards celebration. Held at Wests Entertainment Centre in Tamworth earlier this month, the NIAS awards ceremony brought together athletes, families, coaches, sponsors and community members to mark the conclusion of the academy’s 34th year of supporting talented young athletes across the Northern Inland region. The awards capped another significant year for NIAS, highlighted by the successful delivery of the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games in Tamworth.   The ceremony was hosted by Dan Saunders from TMFM 95.5 and featured former Wallaby Ned […]

Aug 18, 2026

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Feral pig control needs coordination with farmers, not fines

NSW Farmers has warned a feral pig control pilot program for the Walgett region will not achieve coordination success with threats of hefty fines for farmers. Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty announced the Walgett pilot program, which will include mandatory landholder participation, at the recent NSW Farmers Annual Conference. The trial will combine baiting, trapping and aerial and ground shooting programs, and official biosecurity directions that compel every affected landholder to participate. NSW Farmers President Rebecca Reardon said local farmers are alarmed that the state government is adopting a ‘big stick’ approach rather than coordination with farmers. “NSW Farmers has […]

Aug 18, 2026

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Gunnedah juniors shine at NSW Country Championships

A TALENTED group of Gunnedah’s rising tennis stars has returned home with outstanding results after competing at the 2026 NSW Country Championships in Wagga Wagga. The young squad produced an impressive haul of titles, finals appearances and strong performances against some of the state’s best country players, highlighting the depth of emerging talent in Gunnedah. Leading the way was 10-year-old Lachlan Finnerty, who continued his remarkable rise after winning the 10-and-under boys’ singles title in 2025.   Choosing to challenge himself by competing in the 12-and-under and 13-and-under age groups, Lachlan proved more than capable of matching it with older […]

Jul 24, 2026

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Stacey McAllan Legal: Thriving, leading boldly

The principal lawyer behind Stacey McAllan Legal has had her fair share of overcoming challenges – which may be why in the business of law she is thriving. Stacey has never let adversity stop her from aiming high and meeting those goals. She was a teenage mum and went to university later in life. She worked and studied while raising four children, completing a Bachelor of Laws and purchasing Walker Beer Solicitors & Conveyancers in partnership with a colleague in 2010 and then become the sole owner of the firm in 2017. She hopes her experiences encourage young people to […]

Mar 5, 2026

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