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'A heart of gold': tributes flow for hobby trainer following race day tragedy
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (665+ words) A much-loved hobby trainer is being remembered as a true gentleman, a true horseman and one of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet. Tributes are flowing for Stephen Meyer following a tragic incident at the Scone Cup…...
Judge spares chef from jail after 'meaningful commitment' to sobriety
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (465+ words) A woman has escaped time behind bars for her efforts to reform her alcohol use after drunkenly writing off her ute by crashing into a power pole. Instead 34-year-old chef Nicole Nelson will serve a jail sentence in the community…...
Tamworth bottle-lo manager avoids jail for theft from BYO Cellars | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW
1+ year, 5+ hour ago (388+ words) Tamworth BYO Cellars ex-manager escapes jail after stealing almost $7500 and 45 bottles from employer. He was sentenced to 16-month CCO in Tamworth Local Court....
Armidale man's death in Markham Street home sparks homicide probe | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (148+ words) Police probe suspicious death of an elderly man at home in Markham Street in Armidale as detectives await to interview a 25-year-old occupant lived at the home....
Youths arrested after car theft and police pursuit | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (22+ words) Four boys, aged 11 to 14, arrested in Moree after alleged car theft and chase. Charges include reckless driving and unlawful entry....
Tamworth man fronts court for Safari Club bar scuffle charges | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (26+ words) Tamworth man Joshua Daley denies assault, fail to quit charges from an incident at the Tamworth Safari Club on Brisbane Street. He has pleaded not guilty....
Woman jailed after deadly New England crash claimed two lives | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (39+ words) Jessica Harvey sentenced in Moree court for crash killing two people who drowned in creek near Mungindi in 2024. Harvey has lodged an appeal....
2026 Magic Round the most one-sided in history
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (356+ words) Statistics have revealed the 2026 edition of Magic Round was the most one-sided in the history of the NRL's showpiece event. Almost 150, 000 fans attended Suncorp Stadium for the weekend's eight NRL games, but North Queensland's 18-12 upset defeat of the Sydney Roosters…...
'Real honour to lead everyone': Jock Cullen's day of mixed emotions
14+ hour, 37+ min ago (342+ words) One of the great days of Jock Cullen's young life was also a day of grave disappointment and immense pride. Huddled together post-match with the young men he had just led, as their coach Mick Coffey voiced his admiration for…...
'Stain on society': DV blitz nets hundreds
12+ hour, 32+ min ago (267+ words) A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a woman is one of more than 900 people arrested during a four-day blitz targeting people with a history of domestic violence. Between Wednesday and Saturday, 993 people were arrested and 2063 charges were laid, with 299 arrest…...