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Debbie ready to zip around town City Plaza, in conjunction with Ride Motorcycles, would like to congratulate Debbie Collumbell of Tamworth on winning the ‘Zip into City Plaza’ promotion. Debbie has won herself a Piaggio Zip 100 valued at $3,250, including on road costs, plus being present in the centre for the draw Debbie also won a $250 Lowes Petroleum furl voucher. The promotion has been running since the beginning of February and Debbie was the lucky winner drawn last Saturday. “I was in absolute shock when I learnt my name was called,” Debbie said. “I still can’t believe it!” “I’ve been a member of the VIP Customer Club since it began in June 2007 and have won heaps of discounts and free items from the kiosk, but this is the first time I have ever won a major prize like this. I love it.” Debbie has her motorcycle license and has had it for sometime

but due to financial obligations she has never been able to get her own bike “Now I will be able to zip around town whenever I want to thanks for City Plaza and Ride Motorcycles,” Debbie said. “I may even sell my car now!!’ “It is great to know that one of our loyal customers have won the Zip 100, we couldn’t ask for a better customer to win,” Joanna Larkham, Marketing Manager of City Plaza said. “Debbie is often seen purchasing items from our retailers within the centre.” “In total we had approximately 700 entries. Our VIP Customers were given an entry form when they swiped their VIP Customer cards through the kiosk during February and March, 2009, they had to simply staple a receipt from any of the specialty retailers within the centre to be eligible to win.” “We like to encourage all our retailers to get involved with

the VIP Customers Club and by simply giving their customers a copy of the receipt and informing them of the promotion Di and the girls at Colonial Kitchen won a $100 fuel voucher as the Colonial Kitchen receipt was attached to Debbie’s winning entry’. During April City Plaza, in conjunction with The Retreat at Froog Moore Park, will be giving away a two night romantic indulgence package worth $595. Again an entry ticket will be printed from the kiosk and all the VIP Customers have to do is place a receipt from any City Plaza Specialty Retailer (Excluding Coles, Kmart and Liquorland receipts) to the entry ticket and place it in the barrel. So if you are not a City Plaza VIP Member yet, join now, it’s easy. Either complete an application online at www.tamworthcityplaza.com.au or complete a form available from any City Plaza Retailers and pop it in the box.

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Telstra boosts broadband services in Tamworth region Eight additional Telstra exchanges across north western New South Wales, have either been upgraded or will have their upgrade completed within the next 200 days, offering a further 4,500 homes and businesses high-speed ADSL2+ broadband. Telstra Country Wide’s General Manager for North West NSW, Richard Bourne, said that the company’s continued investment in the local area would help advance the education and health sectors as well as support businesses to boost their productivity. “The communities of Westdale, Manilla and Nemingha will have access to these upgrades immediately, with Bundarra, Bendemeer, Hallsville, Invergowrie and Moore Creek to follow in the next 200 days. The investment in these exchanges is on top of the 22 exchanges upgraded to ADSL2+ by Telstra in April 2008,” Mr Bourne said. “These ADSL2+ upgrades will provide download speeds of up to 20Mbps*, which is up to 78 times faster than a standard 256kbps ADSL connection. “As well as the speed benefits, families will be able to simultaneously use several devices at home at the one time more easily. Content can be delivered with greater reliability, which is important when some members of the family may be downloading work files, others downloading music or videos, while the kids are online researching for school projects. “Businesses will also see the benefits of an ADSL2+ connection as it means that the productivity of the business can be boosted. Operating in an online environment is crucial to many businesses across north western NSW and these improvements

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Dane Miller from BBE (left) presents one of the photo-copiers to Larry Apthorpe from the Anglican Counselling Service.

Local firm comes to the aid of counselling service

The Easter Bunny is giving away Cadbury chocolates at Southgate Shopping Centre this Easter! Christian City Church celebrates first year Come along to meet the Easter Bunny at Southgate Shopping Centre this Easter! 1pm to 4pm daily Monday 6 to Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 April

At a time when most firms are tightening their ‘financial belts’ and looking to minimise their expenditure, staff at the Anglican Counselling Service (ACS) are feeling especially thankful to local office supply firm Better Business Equipment (BBE) for their very generous donation of two photo-copiers for use by the Service.

The Executive Director of the Counselling Service, Larry Apthorpe, said today that the offer of the two photo-copiers came as something of a very pleasant surprise. “As a not-for-profit organisation, finances are always limited and so more often than not, we just don’t have the funds to enable us to purchase equipment as sophisticated as

these two photo-copiers’ Mr Apthorpe added. Ian Harrison, from BBE, said his organisation was very pleased to be able to assist ACS with their valuable work throughout the region. One of the photo-copiers has been installed in the ACS Centre at Inverell, while the second will replace a very much out-dated copier in Tamworth.

In April 2008 Christian City Church (C3) came to Tamworth and was officially opened and welcomed by Cr. Warren Woodley. Pastors Brian and Annette Bernays and their two children moved from Byron Bay eight months earlier, to start 3C Tamworth. From a small group, the church has grown quickly in 12 months and on Sunday April 5 it will hold a big celebration to mark its first year in Tamworth. From 3-5pm at the Tamworth Community Centre in Darling St, there will be having a family fun

afternoon with a free BBQ and great coffee, a jumping castle and face painting for the kids and for teenagers and young adults our own C3 band will be performing a great live music inside the centre. This will be followed at 5pm by the weekly worship service followed by an inspirational message from Ps. Keith Edwards from C3 Victory church in Newcastle. Christian City Church Tamworth is a “no bull church that speaks your language, for country minded folk in general, for the young at heart, for anyone

who just wants to know more about God. C3 churches have a new church culture that is fresh, real and powerful,” says Pastor Brian Bernays. “If you’ve been put off “church”, this is different! We work hard at creating an empowering, ‘up’, healthy and safe church ‘culture’. “We aim to produce a worship style that is uniquely Tamworth, with a country rock edge and practical preaching that will meet you where you live.” More information can be found at www.ccctamworth.org

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Country Labor Convenor, Christine Robertson MLC today announced that the NSW Government has approved a grant of $469,357 to Tamworth Regional Council for restoration of their assets damaged by the floods and storms of 28 November to 1 December 2008. Ms Robertson said the NSW Government declared a natural disaster in the wake of flooding and storms affected Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri and Walcha, making a range of financial assistance measures available to local councils and other bodies. “One of the flood-affected areas was Tamworth Regional

Council’s Plain Street Sports Field, which sustained extensive damage the flood,” Ms Robertson said. “This NSW Government financial assistance will go towards the cost of replacement of topsoil and levelling, restoration of grassed areas and repairs to the field watering system. “The grant of $469,357 is the maximum allowable and will be paid on certified completion of approved works.” Ms Robertson said the grant would make a significant difference in covering the cost of the flood damage to the Sports Field.

“Council made the application for disaster relief funding for Plain Street Sports Field because it was so badly affected in the flooding,” Ms Robertson said. “It’s great to see that football and other sports will be back on soon down at Plain Street.” Under an agreement with the Commonwealth, the NSW Government pays the first $98.9 million of all natural disaster costs in each year. The Commonwealth matches NSWexpenditure for costs between $98.9 million and $173.1 million and beyond that, pays for threequarters of all costs.

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TAMWORTH REGIONAL

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OPERATION OF TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL FACILITIES OVER THE EASTER PERIOD Please be advised of the operating hours of Council Facilities during the Easter Period. Thursday 9 April 2009

Friday 10 April 2009

Saturday 11 April 2009

Sunday 12 April 2009

Monday 13 April 2009

Tuesday 14 April 2009

Ray Walsh House, Tamworth

8.30am–5.00pm

Closed

8.30am–5.00pm

Barraba

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 4.30pm

Closed

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 4.30pm

Manilla

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 4.30pm

Closed

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 4.30pm

Nundle

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 4.30pm

Closed

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 4.30pm

Parry Building, Tamworth

8.30am–5.00pm

Closed

8.30am–5.00pm

Airport Kiosk

5.30am -5.30pm

Closed

8.00am-5.30pm

5.30am-5.30pm

Botanic Gardens

Normal Operating Hours

Closed

Normal Operating Hours

Community Centre

8.30am-5.00pm

Closed

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Available for bookings

Closed

8.30am-5.00pm

Environmental Laboratory

8.30am-5.00pm

Closed

8.30am-5.00pm

Attunga

Closed

7.30am-11.45am

Closed

Barraba

1.00pm-5.00pm

Closed

8.30am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 5.00pm

8.30am12.00pm

Closed

Bendemeer

Closed

1.00pm- 5.00pm

Closed

Dungowan

Closed

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Closed

Duri

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1.00pm- 5.00pm

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Kootingal

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1.00pm- 5.30pm

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Manilla

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Closed

12.00pm-5.00pm

8.00am-12.00pm 1.00pm- 5.00pm

Closed

Nundle

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Closed

12.00pm- 4.30pm

Closed

Somerton

Closed

7.30am-11.30am

Closed

Tamworth

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Closed

8.00am-4.45pm

8.00am- 4.45pm

8.00am-4.45pm

10.00am-1.00pm 3.00pm-5.00pm

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Manilla

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Closed

10.00am-2.00pm

Nundle

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South Tamworth

10.00am-5.00pm

Closed

10.00am-5.00pm

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City bus travellers have new shelters at two of Tamworth’s busiest bus stops. New modern and modular shelters were erected last The old shelters have been cut out and taken away weekend at the White St and Bridge St stops to replace for recycling. The new aluminium and mesh shelters the existing 10-year-old versions. replace the old bank of four in White St and provide a TRC used grant funding from the Ministry of new 5metre model for Bridge St. Transport to install two new banks of shelters in White The old shelters aren’t off to the scrap heap – they St next to the ANZ Bank and in Bridge St opposite will be rejuvenated and relocated to do duty as bus Shoppingworld. shelters in some of the TRC rural areas.

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Regional Gallery

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Tamworth Pound

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11.00am-6.00pm

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11.00am-6.00pm

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1.00pm-6.00pm

11.00am-6.00pm

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Tamworth Olympic

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6.30am-6.00pm

South Tamworth

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GARBAGE COLLECTION – EASTER PERIOD CHANGES TAMWORTH Tamworth Regional Council would like to advise that there will be a change in the garbage collection times on Good Friday. If your normal collection day is a Friday, your garbage will still be collected on this day. On Good Friday 10 April 2009, residential collection will commence at 4:00am. Locations affected include Tamworth.

GOOD FRIDAY LANDFILL CLOSURES Residents are reminded that the following landﬁlls that are normally open on a Friday (Good Friday) will be closed – Barraba, Kootingal, Manilla and Tamworth. Council apologises for any inconvenience these changes may cause to residents.

Watch Your Water

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NEW water rules are in place across TRC from February 13, 2009 Permanent or Normal conservation measures are in place in Tamworth, Moonbi, Kootingal, Attunga, Bendemeer, Manilla and Nundle. Sprinklers are allowed from 6pm to 8am. In addition to the topping up of pools, hand held hoses ﬁtted with a trigger nozzle can now be used for watering of lawns, gardens & vehicle washing at any time while Permanent water conservation measures are in place. Level 3 rules are in force at Barraba – this means sprinklers and ﬁxed hoses are strictly banned. Buckets or Cans can only be used for watering of gardens, lawns and topping up of pools between 6pm and 8pm. Live it. Love it. Look out for it.

TRC Business information is available from council ofﬁces at Tamworth, Barraba, Nundle and Manilla, by ringing 1300 733 625 or on our website at www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au All correspondence to TRC should be adddressed to the General Manager, PO Box 555, Tamworth NSW 2340

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Regional NSW saves energy in Earth Hour Country Energy revealed this week that towns across regional and rural areas turned off switches during Earth Hour thus voting in favour of saving the planet. From Bathurst to Port Macquarie, Griffith to Goulburn and towns in between, Country Energy monitored the change in energy consumption as lights and appliances were flicked off for an hour with an average consumption saving across the company’s footprint of 10 percent. Energy consumption across the New England and North West for Earth Hour reduced by 5 percent compared to the same time last week, in Tamworth it was 6 per cent. Compared to the hour prior to Earth Hour, energy consumption across the New England and North West reduced by 7 percent and in Tamworth it was 9 percent. Country Energy distributes power to 95 per cent of NSW. “The savings showed a commitment to help the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while sending a clear message that individual actions can make a difference,” Country Energy’s Regional General Manager, Matt Patterson, said. “In the New England and North West, we noticed energy consumption started to drop a bit before 8pm, which tells us people were turning off more than just their lights – they were getting around their homes switching appliances off at the power point”. “Appliances, such as televisions, microwaves, computers and phone chargers all use a small amount of energy when they are left on at the power point, so turning them off, along with unnecessary lights, makes a difference to the amount of power being used and the money you can save on your bills.” Revealing just how enthusiastically

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Eight years for Pumpkin Festival Story: Warren White Eight years ago the concept of Kootingal Pumpkin Festival was to promote Kootingal using a theme easily accepted as being an indication of the districts attractions, similar to Gunnedah’s Tomato Festival, the Grafton Jacaranda Festival, and the Cherry Festival at Young. Various icons were suggested including lucerne, poultry, granite and even a festival depicting the Patterson’s Curse or Salvation Jane plant that covers the Kootingal and Moonbi Hills each year in a carpet of purple. However it was unanimously agreed that the pumpkin should be used. The humble pumpkin is grown in many types and sizes throughout the Kootingal District and is a fruit that can be used in so many ways including the pumpkin scones made famous by CWA all over Australia, pumpkin soup and baked pumpkin that has sustained many Australian families over the years, pumpkins to flavour all sorts of cooking and pumpkins to feed cattle. Originally the festival was held in conjunction with the Kootingal Lions Motor Show but both shows grew so quickly that each show had to be conducted on separate grounds

and on separate days. The original idea was to find the heaviest pumpkin grown in the district and present the grower with a certificate and a small monetary prize but the local Summers IGA Superette management saw the potential for Kootingal in this type of promotion and offered a sponsorship of $500 to fund the heaviest pumpkin competition. This attracted such a wide range of interests that their sponsorship has almost doubled over the years. Huge Pumpkins come from as far away as Southern Queensland and Victoria. Apart from the pumpkin events the Kootingal Pumpkin Festival now features many and varied attractions including the Pumpkin Princess and Pirate competition for girls and boys aged 5 to 11, Pumpkin Cooking, Pumpkin Bowling, the Wheelbarrow Race timed trial, Woodley’s Motors Woodchopping, Sheep Shearing demonstrations including the shearing of two Alpacas on the Shearemore portable woolshed, the Cloverleaf Square Dancers and many more attractions. This year the Young CCMA team will be entertaining with country music and the Goomeri Aboriginal Dancers will be performing following the welcome

Ben Hewitt shows his little sister April and his friend Noah Hargreaves the Giant Pumpkin that will be in the competition to find the heaviest Pumpkin grown by a school at the Kootingal Pumpkin Festival.

to traditional tribal land by Neville Sampson. Stalls of every type, all sorts of craft, jewellery, produce and even lizards made out of foam rubber will be on display - and there will be plenty to eat and drink. There will be plenty to keep the children amused with merrygo rounds, jumping castles and Rodney the Clown will be there for

face painting. New competitions will be photography, with a rural or personal interest theme, and graphic art for the computer whizzes. The Kootingal Hall will be filled with items made by the local Spinner and Weavers and Knitting Clubs, which should be very interesting to see. Poppy has advised that he has

made two special treats for patrons. One is called Wild Hibiscus Flower which has something to do with Champagne and the other is a red hot Chilli sauce called “Grievous Bodily Harm” for those who cannot get a Chilli hot enough to satisfy. Gates open on Sunday morning April 5 at 6.30am for exhibitors and stallholders and the public are admitted free at 9am.

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Migrants and refugees careers Expo a success Story: Gary Fry The inaugural Armidale and New England Migrant and Refugee Employment Services Expo, held in Armidale recently, has been declared a resounding success by organisers and stakeholders. “One important achievement was that it raised awareness within the community of this group of potential employees; that there are these people who are willing, able and very eager to work. Also, refugees and migrants have told me they said gained very useful information from service providers present on the day, including TAFE, Centrelink, the Department of Education and Training, employment and training organisations, the University of New England, Armidale Dumaresq Council, and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship,” said Armidale based Settlement Support Project Worker, Judith Roberts, of Northern Settlement Services Limited, which is funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. With approximately 900 migrants and refugees having taken up residence in the region in recent years, the Expo was a chance for them to get advice on education and training, career pathways and migration, through direct contact with a Migration Agent, who answered visa questions. “The support of the Northern Inland Regional Development Board helped make the Expo the success that it was,” she said. According to Mrs. Roberts,

representatives of organisations in immigration, employment, education and training fields have universally praised the Expo in their feedback. Steve Curruthers is a Marketing Coordinator with one of the agencies in attendance, Jobs Australia. “It was a wonderful networking opportunity and a chance to meet local migrant workers,” he said. “The Expo was a great forum for Jobs Australia to pass on information about our programs such as Job Network activities and ‘Speediestaffsolutions’, which is our commercial labour hire business for short and medium term casual recruitment,” Mr. Curruthers said. A number of refugees to have settled in the area in recent years have been Sudanese, so a Dinka interpreter was on hand at the Expo. “Finding out about how to get a job can be difficult because of many of us still learning English,” said Simon Ater, a Sudanese refugee who came straight from Kenya to Armidale three and a half years ago. “It was very helpful. All of the organisations concerned were there. It made contact easy, especially for those of us who could not speak English well. We found out how we can work together and what we need to do for our own future,” he said. Mr. Ater explained that one of the things he learnt at the Expo was how to apply for a job in Australia. “First, you have to put your work experience together in a resumé, then make contact with the agencies which were present at the Expo,” he said.

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“I’d received numerous enquiries in regards to migrant sponsorship throughout the region, as well as other migration enquiries, which I was able to direct to Immigration Department representatives on the day,” Northern Inland Regional Development Board Project Officer, Kim-Trieste Hastings said. Ms Hastings said the Expo corresponds with the Board’s work

2009 Banksia Awards Local State MP, Peter Draper, believes there are many individuals, groups, organizations and government agencies throughout the Electorate of Tamworth who would be eligible to nominate for Banksia Awards which celebrate environmental leadership and innovation. “Considering the world wide debate on climate change it has never been more important to pursue these goals,” Mr Draper said. “We need to encourage leadership and innovation to enable Australians to break new ground

in the pursuit of environmental solutions.” Mr Draper said that over the past couple of years he had been impressed by environmental programs carried out through local schools, the work of individual farmers, land care programs, council projects and the work of government agencies and was aware of a number that would certainly qualify for recognition. “Entering such an award’s process provides an invaluable opportunity for recognition and presents others with the inspiration

to follow,” he said. Mr Draper said categories include: Origin Gold Banksia Award Celebrating the best of the Banksia Awards Categories. Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year Award - Acknowledges the outstanding contribution of an individual, organization or community to the environment. Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental Research Award $30,000 awarded for innovative sustainable solutions

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and refugees, ranging from qualification requirements for jobs through to family stream migration and visa enquires. Ministerial Liaison with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Cynthia Moncrieff, said the Expo is likely to be used as blueprint, in rolling out the concept nationwide. Another Expo is being planned for the New England in 2010.

Brian Robinson Fellowship Entries open to people under the age of 35 looking for funding assistance in the field of sustainability. Up to $30,000 can be awarded. Banksia International Award Awarded by the Banksia Foundation Board for an internationally significant contribution to sustainability Environment Minister’s Young Environmentalist of the Year Award - Recognising the valuable contributions young Australians make to protecting and caring for our environment Mr Draper said there were also categories covering Education, Water, Land and Biodiversity, Indigenous ‘Caring for

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‘Prime Super Northern Inland Innovation Awards’.... Nominations being sought Story: Gary Fry Are you innovative, cutting-edge, groundbreaking, leading or new in your approach and practices? Nominations for the Prime Super Northern Inland Innovation Awards close at 4pm on 17th April. Northern Inland Regional Development Board Chair, Meryl Dillon is urging all businesses and organisations in the region to consider what makes them innovative and how widespread recognition of that could benefit them. NIRDB Project Officer for the Awards, Angela Clifford’s mission over the next month is to extensively travel the region, getting in touch with the business and industry sectors of Northern Inland NSW. “I’ll be talking with people from the Councils, representatives of different associations, business and industry organisations. I’ll be liaising directly with the grass-roots, making sure people are aware of these innovation awards and the opportunity they represent – it is an exciting thing to be a part of,” she said. According to Mrs. Clifford, nominations from Quirindi to Moree, and across to Tenterfield should be flooding in, because local innovators tend to be low key and need to build their profile, with the Awards offering an unique regional exposure opportunity. “A lot of people don’t really know about the businesses that are out there in this region and the innovative work that they are doing. Now is the time for a business or association to make us aware of what they are doing, their achievements, new ideas and practices that they have come up with. Innovation isn’t invention. There are so many operations out

there, large and small, which are innovative, growing and succeeding. We want to hear these stories.” “Nominees stand to gain marketing, public awareness and to make us proud, across the region, of what they are doing and exactly how they are doing it,” Mrs. Clifford said. The Prime Super Northern Inland Innovation Award Categories for 2009 are: Agriculture / Horticulture and associated services Tourism / Leisure and services Professional and Retail services Manufacturing and Engineering Research and Education There will be a Nominator’s Award, to acknowledge businesses and individuals who nominate others. The 2009 Innovation of the Year Award will be presented to the leading innovator across all categories. The Northern Inland Regional Development Board’s Innovation Awards Committee will select the finalists, who will be invited to attend the Innovation Expo and gala awards evening on Saturday, 30th May in Narrabri. The Prime Super Northern Inland Innovation Awards have an important role in promoting business development and highlighting role model operations to inspire others. “In these challenging economic times, this region has a lot of businesses that are surviving and progressing and the Board wants to highlight those achievers,” NIRDB Executive Officer, Don Tydd said. “It is so important to

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HIT to all the wonderful sportsmen and women who are a credit to their sport and to their country and are excellent role models for our children. You know who you are. MISS to the Telecommunications company for automatically changing the time on our mobile phones on the wrong date, and to TCN who boldly stated in their Aero Club article that daylight saving would end on March 29. Get your act together!! HIT to 2TM and Kramer for the informative and enjoyable Australian country music program on Saturday mornings. MISS to the neighbours who are continuously in and out of their premises at all hours and insist on letting their doors slam – even at 4am! HIT to the old gentleman (I do know his name) who helps me with my garbage bin every Monday night. I am an older pensioner and have trouble putting the bin out and he always helps. The Tamworth City News welcomes your contribution to Hit & Miss. Please fax submissions to 6761 3875; mail to PO Box 1494, NSW 2340; email to newsdesk@ tamworthcitynews; or come visit us in person at Cnr Peel & White Streets.

I watched Bingara turn it on again for the region last Saturday night. The concert at the beautiful Roxy Theatre was a knockout, in terms of organisation, talent and regional thinking. Since the grand old lady of Bingara was restored five years ago it has shown just how versatile it is - live theatre, movies, conferences, wedding, recitals - The Roxy just takes it all in its stride. With the organisational ability of the North West Theatre Company, the annual regional concerts are now of a standard rarely seen elsewhere. The invited performers this year came from Tamworth, Bingara, Barraba, Inverell, Narrabri and Warialda. They were all extremely competent in their various musical styles and they were stage-managed perfectly by the Company members so that rehearsal time and continuity of performance was spot on. It was a regional experience of extremely good talent.

Will the Capitol ever be used the same way? I think it would be perfect. The extra seating would allow concertgoers from all over the north to see the very best. The difficulties of back stage would have to be overcome by good stage management on several levels (those dreaded stairs have already been discussed) but the venue could be utilized beautifully for a regional concert - much like the annual “Music of the North” concerts held in the Town Hall by the ABC some years ago. Those particular concerts brought together great talent from all over the listening area of ABC Radio New England North West. They actually funded an annual scholarship for a local tertiary student - so there’s no reason why a similar annual performance in the Capitol shouldn’t do much the same. Last weekend the Capitol was bursting at the seams for three performamces of ‘Menopause, the Musical’. The Philip Quast recital was also full in February,

and we know of the success the local performing groups have had there since it opened late last year. The lead that the people at the Roxy in Bingara have taken could easily be emulated here for a truly regional extravaganza to help an organization in need of a dollar in these difficult financial times. The Roxy concert was honed to the bone in terms of timing. The lack of egos and self-indulgence in no small way made the night more memorable. That might just be a problem here: sorting out who would do what in the five minutes each act would be allowed to play. Well yes, that’s where the problems may arise. It would take broad shoulders to sort through the differences that already exist amongst many Tamworth performers, let alone bringing in other artists from all over the North. But they’ve done all that at the Roxy why not at the Capitol? Anyone got their hand up?

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Youthweek 2009 – Make A Move: 28th March – 5th April 2009 The Youthweek Talent Showcase on Friday night the 3rd April at the Tamworth Regional Council Capitol Theatre will feature a number of up and coming local acts including the Gomeroi Dance Company, Fox in Socks, Rhi Little, Katrina Burns, Quiet Colour, Crouching 80’s Hidden Acronym, Going Arcade, No Exit, 6th Stage, Red Letter Day, Loren Ryan and Kelsey. 17-year-old Katrina Burns is one of Tamworth’s newest up-and-coming country singer/songwriters. Citing her influences as some of today’s best artists from Australia and USA, including Carrie Underwood, The McClymonts and Keith Urban, Katrina has also grown up listening to the country standards of Lee Kernaghan and Alan Jackson. The Tamworth High School student is currently juggling her plans in the music industry with her Higher School Certificate. Understanding music is not a problem if her Preliminary (Year 11) results are any indication, achieving First in Course for Music 1. Katrina only began songwriting two

years ago and entered the 2008 NAB Songwriting Competition and the 2009 TSA National Country Songwriting Contest, gaining pleasing feedback, and is already looking towards next year’s competition and more chances to further her exposure. Be sure to catch Katrina at the Youth Week Talent Showcase at the new Tamworth Regional Council’s Capitol Theatre on Friday night April 3. Tickets to the event are $12 and can be booked by phoning 6767 5300, or visit the website for online bookings at www.capitoltheatretamworth. com.au A free shuttle bus will be operating at the conclusion of the talent showcase. The shuttle bus will be travelling throughout the Tamworth urban area and has been made possible with funding generously provided bywww.arrivealive.com.au. Thursday 2nd April 3 on 3 Basketball competition with some great prizes up for grabs. At the Youthie from 4pm. The Youthweek Art Competition will be announced at the Youthie from 6pm with some great prizes up for grabs. Youth related services will be getting

together to provide and information display at Tamworth’s Shoppingworld from 4-7pm. Friday 3rd April PS2 Competition at 4pm at the Youthie - Rate yourself on the Playstation? Come and prove your skill and win some great prizes. Talent Showcase at 7pm - Setting out to unearth and celebrate Tamworth’s best up-and-coming new talent. 7pm Capitol Theatre, tickets $12. A free Shuttle bus will be operating within the Tamworth area at the conclusion of the showcase. Saturday 4th April Pool Competition from 2pm at the Youthie with some great prizes up for grabs. Disco at the Youthie from 7-10pm - Come and get your groove on to all the latest R&B and hip hop mixed by resident DJ Rae and special guest DJ Rip (professional turntablist and remix artist). Entry cost $5 with some great prizes up for grabs. The full Youthweek program for Tamworth is now available for viewing and downloading at www.theyouthie.org. The program features a range of events, competitions and workshops.

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Peel Street... Glimpses of the Past Crowds pack Peel Street on 15 August 1945 as the people of Tamworth celebrate the end of the war in the Pacific. The Rockman’s store was at 293 Peel Street, between Brisbane and Bourke Streets.

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Australian Country Music Foundation The Australian Country Music Foundation is holding itsCountry in the Courtyard from 6.30pm to 9.00 pm Monday, 20th April 2009 featuring Peter Pratt. All Country Performers and fans welcome. Refreshments available. At the Australian Country Music Foundation (ACMF), 93 Brisbane St. Country in the Courtyard is proudly sponsored by Country Energy.

Centacare New England Northwest Centacare New England Northwest will be conducting a free two day Youth Mental Health First Aid course on the 7th and 8th of April 2009. This course aims to increase knowledge and understanding of youth mental health problems. It educates in recognising the triggers of mental health episodes and the first aid practices used to assist in a mental health crisis until professional help arrives. For further information on this course, or to enrol please call Sharon on 67 621 783. Participants must be over 18 years of age. This course is beneficial for parents or anyone working with teenagers.

Challenge Disability Services School’s Out Program Young adults 12 to 18 with a disability including mental health related issues are invited to attend with their carers an Information Night on Thursday, April 2 from 5.30pm at Allawah House, 101 Johnson St, Tamworth. This program offers before and after school care as well as vacation care for young adults with a disability. For more information contact Stacey Russell on 6766 7238.

The City of Tamworth Eisteddfod The City of Tamworth 62nd annual Eisteddfod commences on the 18th May to 8th June. Enquiries phone Mrs.Bidencope 04 33 834 552.

Community Church Notices April 4 and 5. The Iona Passion Play is coming to Tamworth Town Hall. 7pm Saturday and 10am Sunday. This internationally acclaimed Easter drama has been seen by half a million people. It was last in Tamworth in 1976. April 7-8. Revival Ministries Easter Convention at Salvation Army. Meetings 10am and 7:30pm. Cost $6 per session. Speakers: Simon Keith & Mathew Burrows. April 12. Easter Dawn Service at Botanical Gardens, 7am, followed by a light breakfast. No charge. Eagles Wings April 23-26. A weekend for youth (16-20 years) at Lynchwood. For young Christians exploring a life with God and how to develop a relationship with Him. Contact Chris: 0427 633 657. May 2nd. Health, Human Sexuality and God. Three seminars led by Simon Riches. 9am to 5:30pm,

COMMUNITY NEWS looking at what the Bible has to say about human sexuality and identity at Tamworth Presbyterian Church Mathews St. Contact David at 6765 2865.

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Want to feel fine in ‘09’? If you want to feel fine in 2009, then Tai Chi may be in the answer. If you want to improve your health and increase energy levels, Tai Chi can help. According to the region’s most experienced teacher, Brian Gregson, Tai Chi is designed to work very gently and is suitable for people of all ages. Brian has been teaching this wonderful skill for more than 18 years and has helped many people enhance their lifestyle. “Tai Chi helps one to relax while at the same time improving health and increasing levels of energy,” Brian said. It can help conditions such as arthritis, poor circulation, blood pressure, insomnia and back trouble. So if you want to feel fine in 2009, please contact Brian Gregson on 6766 6706 for further information.

Currabubula Red Cross The 46th Currabubula Red Cross Art Exhibition and Sale will be held from 7th - 10th May 2009, Mothers’ Day weekend, at the Currabubula Memorial Hall.

Dads In Distress Help after divorce and separation. If you are finding it hard to deal with the break-up of marriage, depression, child access, Family Court or just need someone to talk to, Dads In Distress is a support group for men going through the trauma of divorce or separation. Ring 1300 853 437.

Duri Progress Association Duri Progress Association will be holding its annual Trivia Night at the Duri Hall on Saturday 4th April 2009, with Tamworth Recording Artist, Deniese Morrison, as Trivia Host for the evening. Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Cost is $5 per person to play, with tables of eight. BYO drinks and nibbles, tea and coffee is provided. For bookings phone Keith or Jacky on 6768 0244. Come and enjoy a fun evening.

Friends of Nioka Friends of Nioka Fashion Parade fashions by Shop 210 Quirindi. In the gardens of “Dalma” home of Robyn and Phillip Penman, 13458 New England Highway (16km from the Golden Guitar, Tamworth – left hand side on the Sydney Road). Saturday 18th April 2009 at 2pm – 4pm (Doors open at 1pm). Afternoon tea will be supplied. Entry fee $10 and all monies going to Nioka.

Friends of the Tamworth Libraries The Friends of Tamworth Libraries will hold a “New Book Event” on Saturday, 4th April at South Tamworth Library. FOTL members will talk about some of the new books recently acquired for the libraries and new books will be on display. Guest speaker will be Anne Jacob, Tamworth Regional Council Woman of the Year. Morning tea will be served at 10.45 a.m. and the talks will start at 11 a.m. This will be a good chance to see the wonderful refurbishment of South Library. All welcome and there is wheelchair access. Enquiries to Judy 6765 9799. The next monthly meeting will be held on on Monday, 6th April at 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room upstairs in the City Library. New members are invited to come along and see what FOTL does. The meetings are short and friendly.

The Heights Monthly Market Saturday the 4th of April, 8am till 1pm in the Boulevard Place Park. (Weather permitting). Hand-made dog treats, leather goods, candles, goats milk soaps, organic skincare, hand crafted children’s and babies clothing, jewellery and much much more. Produce includes local pasta, fruit and veg, conserves, baked goods, free range eggs and olives. The Heights Monthly Market,the first Saturday of the month. Follow Grant St to the Longyard Golfcourse and turn left into The Heights.

Hospital Auxiliary The next monthly meeting of the Duri branch will be held at All Saints Church Sunday School Hall on Wednesday 1st April at 2pm. Anyone interested most welcome. Enquiries to E. Ausling 6761 8773 or J. Price 0428 440 463.

National Seniors Australia Tamworth Regional Branch of National Seniors Association is holding its monthly meeting at the West League Club at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 8th April 2009. Any senior person is welcome to attend. The Fire Brigade will be attending the meeting to talk about fire prevention around the home. Join National Seniors to take advantage of travel and accommodation discounts. Lunch will be available at the club following the meeting.

Northern NSW Federation of Justices of the Peace Tamworth Branch Local Justices of the Peace will be in attendance at their community table at Shoppingworld on Saturday, 4th April 2009 from 10am til 3pm. Any enquiries to Ken Lysaght on 6762 5921 or Jim Prentice on 6760 5322.

John Oxley Probus Club The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th, April at the Community Centre. Lunch will follow at the Marigold Chinese Restaurant. Members are reminded that annual membership fees, same as last year, will be due at this meeting. Please ensure that the money is in an envelope with your name on it. Deposit for Gosford tour is due at this meeting, balance due in August. Indoor Bowls will be on 16th. April at the Leagues Club. Pie in the sky at Manilla will be held on Thursday 23rd. April, Quirindi Probus Club will join us and morning tea will be available at Toots as an extra if desired. Lunch will be at the Manilla weir.

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What? Death by Chocoloate, toddler Jumping Castle, line dancing, community and art displays, Show bags, auction, face painting, entertainment, Kaluder Dancers, mini golf, food, raffles, bbq, gumboot throwing, plants, the Easter Bunny and so much more! Where? Manilla Central High School Campus, Wilga Ave, Manilla. When? Wednesday 8th April, 2-6pm. Please contact Stephanie Heywood at Manilla Central School on 6785 1184.

Northern NSW Federation of Justices of the Peace Tamworth Branch Please note that The Northern N.S.W. Federation Tamworth Branch will be in attendance at Tamworth Court House on Mondays and Wednesdays to sign legal papers from 9am till 1pm if Monday is a public holiday it will be Tuesday and Wednesday, during Court sitting days only.

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Relay for Life, Manilla From 10am, Saturday, May 2 to 10am, Sunday, May 3, 2009. Chaffey Park Strafford St, Manilla 2346. For information on how to register a team call the Cancer Council on 6766 1164 or go to relayforlife.org. au.

Seniors Social Group Come along and enjoy our Easter Social Day on Monday 6th April at Southgate Inn at 10 am. We will be having an Easter Hat Competition along with all the fun normally taking place on our social days. There will be a surprise for the best decorated Easter hat. New faces are always welcome. You will meet new people, make new friends, both male and female. For more information please call Marg on 6765 7319.

Tamworth City BMX Club Be a part of this!!!! BMX is now an Olympic Sport. Boys and Girls of all ages are welcome to try this exciting sport. We have training Tuesday nights 6 - 7pm and Race Days are Sundays from 11am with canteen facilities available. Just bring your bike and we will help you get started. For more information phone President - Brett Morris 0411642448

Tamworth Compassionate Friends The next meeting of Tamworth Compassionate Friends will be held at the Cottage next to the Uniting Church, Marius Street on Tuesday, 14th April between 10am and 12noon. We are a group available for grieving parents and families who have lost a child under any circumstances, we are there for you. For more information please contact Peggy on 6765 5859 or Helen on 6761 8608.

Tamworth & Districts Antique Motor Club Meetings usually held on the first Friday of each month at the Tamworth Bridge Club (except when it falls on a long weekend). The Antique Motor Club is for enthusiasts who are interested in the preservation, restoration and the use of heritage motor vehicles and motorcycles older than 30 years. Enquiries ph 0427 656 149 or 6765 6149 AH Email: gkvjgrout@yahoo. com.au

Tamworth and District Family History Group Inc. This group meets in the Guy Kable building, Marius St., Tuesdays 103pm, Thursdays 5.30-8pm, alternate Saturdays 10-4pm, April 11th and 25th. Write to P.O. Box 1188, Tamworth 2340, or phone Mrs. Cathro 6765 8709.

Tamworth and District War Widows Guild Club Tamworth and District War Widows Guild Club’s members are reminded that our monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th April at 2pm at West Diggers Club, instead of Monday 13th April which is Easter Monday. Our coach trip to Nundle on the 30th March leaves the information centre at 10am. Subs are due before 1st April. Joan Rankine 6766 3892.

Tamworth Miniature Railway Running Day The public is advised that Running Days for the Tamworth Miniature Railway will be from 10 am to 4 pm on the Third Sunday of the month. Riders are advised that they will not be able to ride unless they

are wearing appropriately covered footwear – ie; no thongs, scuffs, sandals or crocs.

Tamworth Poetry Reading Group Tamworth Poetry Reading Group will meet again on Thursday, 9th April at 8 p.m. at Unit 2, 8 Illoura Street, South Tamworth. Members and guests read a variety of poetry, but there will be an emphasis on war poetry this month, as it is the closest meeting to Anzac Day. Supper will be provided. For further enquiries please phone Cliff 6765 9478 or Maureen 6765 6067.

Tamworth Southside Uniting Church - Display of Art Tamworth Southside Uniting Church – that’s the church opposite the Big Golden Guitar in Goonoo Goonoo Road – has a display of art on an Easter theme titled “Hands of Easter”. The display is entirely the work of local people, all members of Southside Uniting Church. The Church will be open for the public to view these art works from Sunday, 5th April to Sunday, 12th April from 3.00 to 4.30 each afternoon and on Saturday 11th April from 10.30am to noon. Further information is available by phoning Larraine Wood on 6762 0973 or the Church Office on 6765 3714.

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Tamworth RSL Women’s Auxiliary monthly meeting will be held at Diggers, Kable Avenue, in the ‘Long Tan’ Room at 2pm Friday April 3rd. Tickets for ANZAC Day Luncheon will be available to purchase.

Tamworth Rural Fire Service Communications Brigade Tamworth Rural Fire Service Communications Brigade is looking for volunteers to provide radio communications to Rural Fire Service Brigades. Uniforms and training are provided. For further information please contact Tamworth Fire Control Centre on 6762 7641.

Tartan Ball After an absence of 30 years, The Tartan Ball is being revived by The Lions Club of Tamworth. This will be a great night of nostalgia and will be held on 2nd May, 2009 at the Tamworth Town Hall at 7.30pm. The night will include a presentation of 4 Debs, Performances by Tamworth & District Pipe Band. Music by John Muller. BYO drinks and nibbles. Tickets $48 can be purchased NOW at Hook’s Storage Units Ph 6765 5246 and Bourke Street Electronics Ph 67664165. Book your table and buy your tickets early so you don’t miss out.

United Hospital Auxiliaries N.S.W. Inc Tamworth Branch The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, 6th April at 2pm in Johnson House. Members are asked to attend and new members are most welcome. The Auxiliaries next lamington day will be held on Wednesday 15th of April at Johnson House. Members are asked to come along and help on the morning. Lamingtons are $5.00 per tray of 8. They should be picked up at Johnson House by 11.30 on the day. All orders are requested by Thursday 9th of April and can be made by calling Sue Rayfield on 6762 3898 or Nan Dunlop on 6766 8029.

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“I Love Country Music”. After co-writing and co-producing Mary’s ‘Yodeling The Classics 1 and 2’, Rita returned to her first love, writing and recording comedy albums. Since then, she received 29 songwriting awards for her original songs. With Mary, she was featured in the ABC series, “Love is in the Air”, “Long Way To The Top” and the movie “Dirty Deeds”. Rita’s six comedy albums, ‘Rita Raves On!’, ‘Nutty As A Fruitcake!’, ‘Dingbats!’, ‘Keep On Larfin!’, ‘Birdbrain Ballads!’ and ‘Big Belly Laughs!’, are also played in the UK and USA. She acted in and scripted many of her own series for radio throughout Australia – “Ask Raving Rita”, “Paralytic Predictions”,

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“Orrible Orrorscopes/Astrological Atrocities” and “Down On The Farm with Alfie and Flo also starring Bryan Bateman. “Down On The Farm” has gone to air on Graeme Gilbert’s 2SM Talk Tonight show, 2NBC FM and many other radio stations throughout Australia. Her comedy spots were also featured on the “Smoky Dawson Show” on 2RDJFM. Rita’s track ‘I’ve Had Everything’, written by Geoff Mack, was featured on Ray Hadleys’ compilation album ‘Real Good Music’. Rita and Mary were recently honoured to receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award” - an ACE Variety Award from the Club Entertainment Industry for 60 years in showbiz.

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Courtesy of Country Music Bulletin After spending the last two weeks in hospital following a six month illness, Rita Schneider – of the famous Schneider Sisters - finally lost her battle with pneumonia on Saturday morning, March 28. Rita’s sister Mary was with her and said that she went peacefully and her niece Melinda, who was in America, made arrangements to fly back to Australia as soon as she heard the news. Rita paired with her sister Mary as the internationally acclaimed television, stage and recording duo the Schneider sisters and built a substantial career in her own right as a comedy recording and performing artist. Originally from Rockhampton in Queensland, The Schneider Sisters formed in Brisbane and quickly gained work in theatre, on tours and radio shows throughout Australia. Rita and Mary joined an Army Entertainment Unit and toured British Armed Forces Overseas Bases in Japan and Korea. On their return, they made Sydney their permanent home, doing various bookings in clubs, theatres, hotels and the television circuits. The girls performed in the first variety TV show to go to air in Australia – “Seeing Stars” in Melbourne. After amicably going their separate performing ways in 1971, Rita did some straight acting in various television series, including “Divorce Court”, “Dad and Dave in Snake Gully” with Gordon Chater and “A Current Affair” with Mike Willessee. She recorded an EP with Hadley Records – Country Fun – and in 1974, joined the Channel 7 Network as a talent and copyright supervisor. Apart from auditioning talent for various shows, Rita did bookings for commercials, documentaries, “Jeannie’s Little Show”, “Julie Anthony’s First Special”, “Cuckoo in the Nest”, “Willessee Re-enactments” and “UFO’s Downunder”, to name a few. She was also in charge of music copyright for the Seven Network, selecting music for series and commercials and organising world distribution clearances for “A Country Practice”, “Sons and Daughters”, “Rafferty’s Rules”, “Ben Cropp Documentaries” and many more ATN and packaged series. After 17 years with Channel 7, Rita retired and got back into songwriting and producing music books with accompanying cassettes such as “Songs of Australia” and

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Movie Watch the police captain (Jeffrey Donovan), a pediatrician (Peter Gerety), a psychiatrist (Denis O’Hare) reveal themselves to be cruel and self serving. However it is Christine’s instincts to fight rather than to surrender that will change her forever. Jolie’s extraordinary performance as she traces Christine’s harrowing emotional passage is to witness an undeniable tour de force of screen acting, inspired by the legendary direction of Clint Eastwood. It is a rare moment to witness the synergy of two great talents on the silver screen in a very dark and true story.

fool of himself. It’s a formula that has been there since the first Pink Panther Clouseau days, and unlike the Sellers film script, choc a block with wonderful character comedy timing - with Martin in the Panther role they have become completely predictable. Veteran comedienne Lily Tomlin arrives halfway through the film to teach Clouseau a sense of ethics, but sadly even her comedy talent fails to fire Martin or the film up, The Pink Panther 2 has a few mildly amusing moments, but not anywhere near the amount to justify the time or money spent on such a stinker of a movie. ONE CHOC TOP OUT OF FIVE

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Starring: Amy Ryan, Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly and Gattlin Griffith. Director: Clint Eastwood. Screenplay: J. Michael Straczynski. The Story: It is 1928 and Christine, a single mother living in Los Angeles, returns home from her work to find that her young son, Walter (Gattlin Griffith), has gone missing. The response of the Los Angeles Police Department is casual and condescending, which turns out to be a preview of worse treatment to follow. After a few months, with great fanfare and press coverage, the city’s hatchet-faced police chief (Colm Feore) stages a reunion between Christine and a boy who is evidently not Walter. When Christine points this out, she is treated first as a hysterical, traumatized woman and then as a lunatic and is ignored, and ridiculed in the papers and then locked away in a mental institution. Reported as delusional and an unfit mother, Christine finds an ally who helps her fight the city to look for her missing boy. Based on the actual incident that rocked California’s legal system, the film tells the shocking tale of a mother’s quest to find her son and those who won’t stop until they silence her. Aided in her darkest hour by a crusading Presbyterian minister (John Malkovich) and a lawyer (Geoff Pierson) as figures of supposedly benevolent authority such as

Cast: Steve Martin, Emily Mortimer, John Cleese, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Jean Reno, Yuki Matsuzaki, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Lily Tomlin and Jeremy Irons. Director: Harald Zwart. Screenplay: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber and Steve Martin.

restaurants, a visit to the Pope, and other such contrivances to test Clouseau’s ability to be seen in public without making a complete

The Story: Steve Martin stars once again as the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau, made famous by Peter Sellers. Clouseau is on the trail of the most notorious thief in the world, The Tornado, who has left his calling card behind after stealing four of the world’s most valued possessions: The Shroud of Turin, the Royal Emperor’s Sword, the Magna Carta, and the Pink Panther diamond. Due to the size and scope of such a case, a “dream team” of super-sleuths from different countries has been called together to work in joint fashion to crack the case, Britain’s Pepperidge (Molina), Italy’s Vincenzo (Garcia), Japan’s Kenji (Matsuzaki), and France’s Clouseau. Also assisting them is Clouseau’s sometime girl friend and co-worker in crime solving, Nicole (Mortimer), his faithful assistant Ponton (Reno), and the alluring Indian agent Sonia (Rai). As usual for a Steve Martin script, there is plenty of over-the-top slapstick involved as the storyline takes detours for the sake of comedy often. Some scenes are obviously contrived solely to generate more slapstick laughs, such as repeat jaunts to flammable

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Norths triumph in cricket Grand Final Story: Michael Shelton North Tamworth celebrated their 80th year as a club by convincingly beating last year’s winners Old Boys in the grand final of the Tamworth cricket competition. In ideal conditions Old Boys batted first and seemed in control at 5-209 during their innings. After losing early partners, Andrew Harriot 65 found a steady partner in Josh Hazlewood 32 and they pushed the score to 93. Having been named captain of NSW schoolboys the previous week 16 year old Harriet produced a classy innings before his innings of 103 balls was cut short by the wily captain of Norths Don Lewington who again showed he is the best spinner in Tamworth with figures of 22-2-4-47. Ben Middlebrook 41 and Aaron Hazlewood 31 looked sure to push Old Boys towards 300 before a major collapse saw four wickets fall for two runs. Rearguard resistance by Josh Smith 10 and Will Howard 10no saw the total reach 232. Apart from the captain, Adam Greentree bowled steadily for 2-40 while Mick Rixon chimed in with a handy 3-25 with his spinners. Norths had to bat for nearly an hour on Saturday night and looked to have got through a fiery attack

from the Hazlewood boys before Andy Mack clean bowled Glenn Lewington and Mick Rixon with two balls that moved late. With Will Howard taking the vital wicket of Brendan Rixon, Norths looked to be in trouble at 3-48 on Sunday morning. However Adam Lole, while slow, was proving immovable and with Dave Fisher mixing some lusty strokes with a sound defense the attack headed by Josh was worn down until Andy Mack removed Lole 46 with a ball that swung late. This brought Kris Halloran to the crease and in conjunction with Fisher they proved to be the matchwinners. Fishers innings ended on 69, a wonderful innings from a player who is starting to blossom into the allrounder he has always promised to be. Halloran finished on 65no and is another player that is fulfilling his promise. These players, along with Mick Rixon and Ben Legge, another two young players who have had a wonderful year, can thank their captain for keeping faith in their abilities and encouraging them at times when they struggled for runs or wickets. The much hyped Old Boys bowling attack failed to fire with only Andy Mack 14-1-3-47 looking

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like worrying the Norths batsman. The win by Norths capped of a great year for Tamworth cricket and especially its likeable captain Donny Lewington. As well as captaining Norths to victory, Don was also captain of the Tamworth team that became the first side ever outside Newcastle to win the prestigious Country Cup.

Don was also coach of the Northern Inland Colts that won the NSW Country Colts Carnival this year in Maitland and he has a great rapport with the younger players and it shows by the way they respond to his captaincy and coaching. Tamworth junior cricket has also had a great year with the highlights being the successes of

the 15s,14s and 12s in their various competitions. This augers well for Tamworth cricket and while guns like NSW 19s players Blake Fitzgerald and Josh Hazlewood, who leave to play for St George in Sydney, will be hard to replace, they have shown the way for the younger brigade.

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Roundabout Manilla Vale Joy Highlands Last Thursday a vehicle accident claimed the life of much loved resident Joy Highlands. Joy and Tom Highlands lived on a property on the outskirts of Manilla, had two married sons, each having three wonderful grandchildren for Joy to dote on. They moved to Manilla from Sydney some years ago and for Joy the CWA was her choice of working for her community. Her role in recent years was as President of Manilla Branch and she was a driving force behind the organisation building on her credentials as a dedicated community leader. Across the CWA movement she was respected as a warm hearted and good spirited member who happily reached out to others. Within hours of her passing the sad news was spread across hundreds of homes in the lower New England North West Region. Friends from their days of living and working in Sydney

reacted quickly in making contact with her family. Joy’s birthday was the day before the accident and she was just 61; that is far too young to lose such a friend. The Manilla community is in a state of shock that a gentle lady who gave so much to others through the CWA is no longer here. Joy Highlands reached out to others, she helped many reach for the stars and she was so content to see others make good. She is sadly missed by her family and her many friends.

Wednesday 8th April 2009 School Fete

Loads of fun and activities including face painting, jumping castle, mini golf, gumboot throwing, entertainment, line dancing, community and art displays, colouring competition, Kaluder Dancers, auction, plants, death by chocolate, the Easter Bunny and so much more! Come along and support our great

local school. Information; Stephanie Heywood 6785 1184.

Arthritis Week in March has local significance

Arthritis Week commenced on March 29. Arthritis can affect up to 20% of all Australians through one or more of the 200 forms of the disease. From early childhood arthritis can affect right through to senior years. The now abandoned Tamworth branch of the Arthritis Foundation is missed across the region. The closest workshops and seminars are to be held at Windsor and Newcastle. However the Foundation’s health professionals react positively to inquiries. Interested parties are hoping for a combined visit to Manilla/Barraba. Today so much can be achieved to alleviate arthritis pain while pain management of the disease brings relief to many. Information 1800 011 041.

This popular fundraising event is here again. Scheduled at Manilla for Sat 2nd May at Chaffey Park from 10am. Ideal for families and individuals with all proceeds to The Cancer Council of NSW. The entire family can be part of the benefit. Those whose lives have been affected by cancer are invited to take part in the Opening Lap of the relay with a special morning tea afterwards. Details are available from 6763 0900.

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St Andrews Lodge seeks an advance diary date for its 2-Ball Ambrose event on 2nd August at the local golf club. Proceeds will assist its youth welfare appeal.

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SUNDAY Sunday 5 5 ABC1

4:30 GP (PG) [s] 5:30 The Einstein Factor [s] 6:00 Children’s Programs 4:30 GP [s] 5:30 The Einstein Factor [s] 6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 5:00 rage (PG) 10:00 rage: Guest Programmer: Lawrence Leung (PG) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Inside 4:30 GP (PG 12:00 Midday Report [s] 1:20 Minuscule 12:30 Pilot Guides (*G) 1:30 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Darling Buds Of May (PG) [s] 1:30 Spicks & 11:00 Executive Stress [s] 11:30 The Cook And The Chef [s] 12:00 Business [s] 10:30 Offsiders [s] 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus [s] 11:30 Songs 11:00 Landl Collectors [s] 2:00 Parkinson [s] 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:10 Grand Specks (PG) [s] 2:00 Monarch Of The Glen [s] 3:00 Children’s Programs Stateline [s] 12:30 Australian Story [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] Of Praise: School Choirs 2008 12:00 Landline [s] 1:00 Gardening The Cook A 6:00 Message Stick: In A League Of Their Own: Top Of The Ladder 6:30 1:30 Can We Help [s] 2:00 Rugby In The Seventies: Part Two (PG) [s] Australia [s] 1:30 Message Stick [s] 2:00 Samuel Johnson: The Programs 6: Designs: Devon [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] Can We Help? [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 3:00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield 2009: Round 2 *Live* 5:00 Bowls: PBA Dictionary Man 3:00 She Stoops To Conquer [s] 3:30 An Obsession With [s] 7:00 ABC 7:30 The 7.30 Report [s] Hamlet (PG) [s] 4:25 Flickerfest: Not Just For Christmas [s] 4:30 8:30 Fou 7:30 Stateline [s] World Championships: Semifinal 2 5:58 ABC News Up-Date [s] 8:00 Catalyst [s] – Malaria jumps the gap from monkey to man; Monumental Vision In Turkey [s] 5:00 Sunday Arts [s] 6:00 At The Movies 9:20 Med 8:00 Collectors [s] – Gordon visits a stunning Bugatti exhibition. 6:00 Totally Frank (PG) [s] could bubbles be a solution to the hard hit mining industry? 9:35 Spo 6:30 The Einstein Factor [s] Meet a man with 1627 transformers and a father and son from WA, 6:25 Minuscule: Zzzeplin 8:30 Bombora: The Story Of Australian Surfing (M l,d) [s] – Looks attack by 7:00 ABC News [s] who have a collection of 3000 carved mulga wood objects. 6:30 Gardening Australia [s] at the later years of Australian surf history from 1967 to the present. an histor 7:30 The Story Of India: The Power Of Ideas [s] 9:30 Q&A [s] – Tony Jones brings together a panel of politicians and 8:30 Rebus: The Naming Of The Dead (M v,l) [s] – Two deaths dur- 7:00 ABC News [s] 10:30 Late 8:25 ABC News Update [s] ing a world trade talks summit at Macintosh House Hotel point to a 7:30 New Tricks: Casualty (PG) [s] – They may have retired from prominent Australians to answer your questions. 11:05 Late 8:30 Agatha Christie: Poirot: Third Girl (M a,v) [s] – When an security cover-up and Rebus is thwarted at every turn in his bid to the force and collected their pensions, but Brian, Gerry and Jack 10:30 Lateline [s] attractive young woman bursts into Hercule Poirot’s apartment and 11:35 The get the truth. are still working as civilians investigating unsolved crimes. 11:05 Lateline Business [s] of boom claims she may be a murderer, he cannot ignore her pleas for help. 9:40 Vincent (M v,l) [s] – Vincent hooks up with an old flame when 8:25 ABC News Up-Date [s] 11:30 Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... Bill Clinton (PG) [s] the socia a grieving mother asks him to re-examine her teenage daughter’s 8:30 The Bill (PG) [s] – DCs Jo Masters and Mickey Webb attempt 10:05 Compass: The Hidden Story Of Jesus: Pt 1 [s] 12:20 Wildside (M a) – Bill McCoy takes charge of a hunt for a misslogging. 10:55 In Search Of Mozart [s] murder investigation. to crack an operation trafficking in under-aged girls. DC Stevie ing 10-year-old who is hearing-impaired. 12:30 MD 11:40 Movie: “Sailor Beware!” (PG) (’56) Stars: Peggy Mount Moss and DS Stuart Turner investigate a spate of burglaries. 1:10 Movie: “Flying Leathernecks” (PG) (’51) Stars: John Wayne & 10:50 Lateline [s] 1:00 Movie: “I Am A Camera” (PG) (’55) Stars: Laurence Harvey 1:35 Mov 11:25 triple j tv With The Doctor [s] Robert Ryan 10:00 ABC News [s] 2:35 Movie: “A Woman’s Secret ” (G) (’49) Stars: Maureen O’Hara Hawn & 3:00 Terrors Of Tasmania [s] 11:55 Good Game [s] 10:05 Silent Witness: Choices (M v,d) – 4:00 Eagle And Evans (M l) [s] 3:25 Bow 3:55 The Glass House (M s,a) [s] 12:25 rage (M) 11:50 rage (M)

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5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] *Live* 9:00 The Morning 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] *Live* 9:00 The Morning 6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Eclipse (PG) [s] 1:00 V8 Xtra [s] 1:30 6:00 Religious Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 AFL Game 5:30 Seven Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Midday Movie: “High Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Midday Movie: “Captain Motorsport: Bathurst Support Race 2:30 According To Jim (PG l) 3:00 Day (PG) *Live 11:00 2009 Whereis Australian Surf Life Saving Show [s] 11: Heels And Low Lifes” (M v,s,l) (’01) Stars: Minnie Driver 2:00 All Saints Corelli’s Mandolin” (M v,l,a) (’01) [s] Stars: Nicolas Cage 3:00 Saturday Afternoon Movie: “Cocoon: The Return” (PG l,a) (’88) Stars: Championships - Round 2 1:00 World’s Most Stupid Criminals (PG v,a) By A Thief” ( 2:00 2009 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 2: Western Bulldogs v North Coromandel (M) [s] 3:00 Coromandel Med (PG) 3:30 Larry The Lawnmower [s] 4:00 Coromandel Med (PG) 3:30 Larry The Lawnmower [s] 4:00 Its Academic Don Ameche 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) Melbourne 5:00 Destination New Zealand: Nelson 5:30 Mercurio’s Menu: Academic [s Its Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:00 M*A*S*H [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] No Deal [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Prime News [s] 6:30 Seven News [s] 6:30 Special: Inside Super Carrier (PG) [s] – Step inside one of the Sydney [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Sunday Night *Live* [s] 6:30 Sev 6:00 Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] most dominant and advanced ‘super carriers’ in the US Navy’s arse- 7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:00 Coastwatch (PG) [s] – The Maritime Police battle a ferocious 7:00 Hom 6:30 Seven News [s] 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens [s] nal: the US Eisenhower. Cook Strait storm to reach a stranded yacht. 7:30 How 7:00 Home And Away (PG d) [s] 8:30 Friday Movie: “Just Like Heaven” (PG s,l,a) (’05) – When 7:30 Kath & Kim: Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Bones: The Woman In Limbo (M) [s] – When the remains of a 8:00 Scr 7:30 Ghost Whisperer: Heart And Soul (PG) [s] – Melinda is drawn David rents his new apartment, the last thing he wants is company. 8:00 The Vicar Of Dibley: Dibley Live (PG) [s] – Geraldine sets up Jane Doe turn out to be Brennan’s mother, Brennan must face the Medicine to a man who is suffering from amnesia and she enthusiastically Then Elizabeth shows up, insisting the apartment is hers... until she Radio Dibley in a bid to bring the community closer together. truth of who her parents really were... and why they disappeared. 8:30 Mon tries to help him regain his memory. disappears right before his eyes. He’s convinced she’s a spirit. However, Hugo only has two records for which to DJ. 9:30 Crimes That Shook The World: BTK (M) [s] – BTK stands for Steve M 8:30 Grey’s Anatomy: All By Myself (M) [s] – Cristina is awarded Stars: Reese Witherspoon And Mark Ruffalo. 8:40 Saturday Movie: “FlightPlan” (M) (’05) – Kyle Pratt is a mother Bind, Torture, Kill - the method employed by Dennis Lynn Rader. It 10:40 Bos the residents first solo surgery, but must give it up and choose her 10:30 Friday Night Football: 2009 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 2: facing her worst nightmare when her six year-old daughter vanishes was discovered that Rader was a family man and preacher. the firm w replacement. Adelaide v St Kilda – at AAMI Stadium in 2009. mid-way through a trans-Atlantic flight. Stars: Jodie Foster & Peter 10:30 Infamous Assassinations: The Assassination Of Lord Louis Shirley fo 9:30 Private Practice: Crime And Punishment (M) [s] 11:30 Scrubs: My Butterfly (PG) – The flight of a butterfly illustrates Sarsgaard. Mountbatten (M) 11:40 30 R 10:30 Scrubs: My Screwup / My Tormented Mentor (PG) the delicate balance between medicine and nature. 10:40 Saturday Late Movie: “48 Hours” (M v,l,s) (’82) Stars: Nick 11:00 24: 5:00pm - 6:00pm (M) [s] 12:05 Med 11:30 Beauty & The Geek (PG) 12:00 Late Movie: “The Man Who Wasn’t There” (MA15+v,a) (’01) Nolte. 12:00 Hot Auctions 1:00 Dan 12:30 Danoz Direct Stars: Billy Bob Thornton & Frances McDormand 12:25 The Young Adventures 12:30 Brand Developers 2:00 Gut 1:30 Guthy Renker 2:30 Guthy Renker 1:30 Guthy Renker 6:00 Danoz 6:30 Guthy Renker 7:00 Today On Sunday [s] 10:00 Wide 5:30 Today 5:30 Today *Live* [s] 9:00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) [s] 11:00 5:30 Today *Live* [s] 9:00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) [s] 11:00 6:00 Infomercials 7:00 Timeblazers [s] 7:30 Kid’s Programs 11:30 TVP World Of Sports *Live* 11:00 The Sunday Footy Show *Live* 12:00 Time/Life [s] Danoz 11:30 Guthy Renker 12:00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The Danoz 11:30 Guthy Renker 12:00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The Direct 12:00 My Boys (PG) 12:30 The Hills (PG) Sunday Roast (PG) *Live 1:00 WWE Afterburn 2:00 English Challenge The View (P View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) [s] 3:00 Alive & Cooking 3:30 Hi- View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) [s] 3:00 Alive & Cooking 3:30 Hi- 1:00 Horse Racing: Golden Slipper *Live Cup Rugby League: The Challenge Cup 4:00 Sunday Football: 3:30 The 5 [s] 4:00 The Shak [s] 4:30 Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Antiques 5 [s] 4:00 The Shak [s] 4:30 Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Antiques 4:30 The Gurus Explore Ireland - Part 2 – We tour through Newcastle Knights v Manly Sea Eagles – All the action from Energy 4:00 Lab Roadshow 6:00 NBN Evening News [s] Northern Ireland’s countryside with the team. Roadshow 6:00 NBN Evening News [s] Australia Stadium. 6:00 NBN Evening News [s] 4:30 Afte 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 5:00 David Attenborough: Tiger Spy On The Jungle (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 6:30 20 To 1: Greatest TV Moments (PG v,s) 5:00 Ant 7:30 Getaway (PG) [s] – Tonight on Getaway, a special feature by 6:00 NBN Evening News [s] 7:30 Friday Night Football: Brisbane Broncos v St George 7:30 60 Minutes [s] 6:00 NBN Jules Lund on how you can support tourism in the bush fire areas of Illawarra Dragons *Live* [s] – at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos [s] 8:30 Sunday Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption" (M v,l) (’93) – 7:00 A C Victoria. 9:30 Friday Night Football: Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels [s] 7:30 Family Movie: “Just Friends” (PG s,l) (’05) Stars: Ryan Andy DuFresne is a respected Maine banker who is wrongly con7:30 Two 8:30 Adults Only 20 To 1: Saucy Songs (M) [s] – Hosted by Bert Reynolds, Amy Smart and Anna Faris. – at Sydney Football Stadium. victed for murder. He receives a double life sentence and is shipped 8:00 Cus Newton, counting down 20 incredible musical moments that pushed 11:30 Late Movie: “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” (MA15+v,l,s) (’05) – A petty 9:30 Saturday Movie: “Prime” (M s,l) (’05) Stars: Uma Thurman & off to Maine’s toughest security penitentiary, where he forges an 8:30 Und the sexual boundaries. From risque lyrics to shocking videos, it’s an Meryl Streep. thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely unlikely friendship with the prison fixer, Red. Stars: Tim Robbins. Bad Hab adults-only look at sex and rock’n’roll. 11:40 Late Movie: “Fallen” (M v,l) (’98) Stars: Denzel Washington. audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation 11:30 Late Movie: “The Little Drummer Girl” (M l,n,v) (’84) Stars: An arme 9:30 The Footy Show (M) [s] 2:10 Late Movie: “Ruby’s Bucket Of Blood” (M v) Stars: Angela along with his old high school sweetheart and a detective who’s Diane Keaton, Yorgo Voyagis & Klaus Kinski rival gan 11:00 The AFL Footy Show (M) Bassett been training him for his audition. Stars: Robert Downey Jr. 2:00 Girlfriends: Baghdad, My Bad (M) 12:10 Eng 1:00 Seinfeld: The Wigmaster (PG) 3:00 MAD TV (M) 1:40 The Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Guthy Renker [s] 2:00 Gut 1:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:31 Daylight Savings Finishes **Move clocks back 1 hour** 2:35 MAD TV (M) 3:30 Untold Wealth 3:00 Unt 2:00 Guthy Renker 2:32 Spyforce: Death Railway (PG) 3:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:00 Good Morning America [s] 3:30 Goo 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 4:00 Danoz 4:00 Guthy Renker 5:00 Early Morning News 5:00 Ear 5:00 Early Morning News 4:30 Guthy Renker 4:30 Good Morning America [s]

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6:00 Ten News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV 7:30 Totally Wild 8:00 Toasted TV 6:00 Ten News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV 7:30 Totally Wild 8:00 Toasted TV 6:00 Toasted TV 8:30 The Elephant Princess [s] 9:00 Totally Wild [s] 9:30 6:00 Religious Programs 7:00 Totally Wild [s] 7:30 Animalia 8:00 Meet 6:00 Ten Ne 8:30 Puzzle Play [s] 9:00 9am With David & Kim (PG) [s] 11:00 Ten News 8:30 Puzzle Play [s] 9:00 9am With David & Kim (PG) [s] 11:00 Ten News Dex Hamilton: Oh Snap! [s] 10:00 Video Hits (PG s,l) 12:00 Star Wars: The Press [s] 8:30 State Focus [s] 9:00 Video Hits (G l,s) 10:00 Video Puzzle Play [s] 12:00 Dr Phil: Out Of The Cult (M a) [s] 1:00 The Oprah Winfrey [s] 12:00 Dr Phil: A Husbands Double Life (M s) 1:00 The Oprah Winfrey The Clone Wars: Storm Over Ryloth (PG) 12:30 Infomercial (PG) 1:00 Hits (PG l,s) 11:00 Video Hits Presents: X Box Sounds - Fall Out Boy 12:00 Dr Ph Show: Ask Financial Powerhouse Suze Orman Anything (PG) [s] 2:00 Show: How To Get Your Sexy Back Makeovers (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready River To Reef (PG) 1:30 Hook, Line & Sinker (PG) 2:00 AFL Premiership (PG) 12:00 Oprah’s Big Give (PG) 1:00 Video Hits Presents: The Presets Show: Jenni Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Infomercials (PG) 3:30 Huey’s Cooking Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Infomercials (PG) 3:30 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 2009: Round 2 - Collingwood v Melbourne *Live* – All the action from (PG) 1:30 Australian Rally Championship: R2 Canberra – From [s] 3:00 Info Tasmania. 2:30 Netball: ANZ Championship 2009 - Firebirds v 4:00 Eve Adventures 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond [s] 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful The MCG. 5:00 Ten News [s] 5:30 Sports Tonight [s] 4:30 The Thunderbirds *Live* 4:30 Meerkat Manor 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 Futurama: Bender’s Big Score, Part 1 (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 5:00 Ten News At Five [s] 5:00 TEN 5:30 Out Of The Blue (PG) [s] 6:30 The Simpsons Hour: The Itchy, Scratchie & Poochie Show / 5:00 Ten News At Five [s] 6:00 The Simpsons [s] 6:00 The 6:00 The Simpsons: The Front (PG) [s] Homerpaloozer 6:00 The Simpsons [s] 6:30 Neighbours [s] 6:30 Nei 6:30 The Biggest Loser (PG) [s] 7:30 Saturday Night AFL Season 2009 - Round 2 - Sydney v 6:30 Neighbours [s] 7:00 The Biggest Loser (PG) [s] 7:00 The 7:30 So You Think You Can Dance - Australia: Top 6 Hawthorn [s] – from ANZ Stadium. 7:00 The Biggest Loser (PG) [s] 7:30 The All New Simpsons: The Burns And The Bees (PG) [s] 7:30 So Performance (PG) [s] – Tonight, the Top 6 will take to the floor, 11:00 Angel: Eternity - Five By Five (M v,sn) – Angel is a vampire 8:00 Bondi Vet (PG) [s] 8:00 The Simpsons: On A Clear Day I Can’t See My Sister [s] (PG) [s] tasked with performing an impressive three routines each. with a soul. He has arrived in Los Angeles to leave his past behind 8:30 Law And Order: SVU: Smut (M v,a,s) [s] – A beaten and 8:30 Medium: Truth Be Told (M) [s] 9:00 Rove (M) [s] – Join Rove McManus for the best celebrity inter- 8:30 Goo and find a place that he can call his own. raped woman, who has no memory of what happened to her, puts 9:30 Medium: A Necessary Evil (MA15+) [s] 9:30 NCI views, live bands, special guests and loads more. Tonight’s guests 12:00 Angel (M v,sn) [s] – Angel is a vampire with a soul. He has Benson and Stabler on the trail of a serial rapist. 10:30 Law & Order: Political Animal (M a) [s] 10:30 TEN include: Janeane Garofalo, Mick Molloy, Glen Robbins and The arrived in Los Angeles to leave his past behind and find a place that 9:30 Life On Mars: Take A Look At The Lawmen (M v) 11:20 Ten Late News [s] 11:15 The Grates performing “Aw Yeah”. he can call his own. 10:30 Ten Late News / Sports Tonight [s] 11:50 Sports Tonight [s] 12:00 Cop 10:10 Dexter: There’s Something About Harry (MA15+l,v,a) 1:00 Infomercials (PG) 11:15 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:20 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:30 Eve 11:10 Formula One Grand Prix: R2 Malaysian Grand Prix 3:00 Daylight Saving Concludes 12:00 Cops (PG d) 1:10 Infomercials (PG) 1:00 Info 1:30 Infomercials (PG) 4:00 Religious Programs (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 4:00 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy (M) 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 6:25 Worldwatch 10:00 Mythbusters: Air 5:20 Worldw 5:30 World Cup Qualifier: Italy v Ireland - *Live* – From the San Nicola 5:20 Worldwatch 12:55 Market Update 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to 5:20 Worldwatch 1:00 Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock (PG) 2:05 Stadium in Bari, Italy. 8:00 Worldwatch 12:55 Market Update 1:00 Australia [s] 1:30 Insight [s] 2:30 Nuclear Nightmares (PG) [s] 3:30 Living Masterpiece: The Chopin Etudes – Freddy Kempf plays Opus 25 no 7 at Cylinder of Death [s] 11:00 Themes Variations And Fusions: The Music Australia [s] Worldwatch 2:30 Dateline [s] 3:30 Parent Rescue: Double Trouble [s] Black 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 Newshour [s] 5:30 Risking It All: Zone [s] the Chateau de Neuville, Gambais. 2:15 Masterpiece: The Understudy of Spain [s] 12:00 When Dogs Teach Bears [s] 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 2:30 Datelin Football Asia 3:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 4:00 Les Corner Gas 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer [s] 5:55 Market Update 6:00 Global Village: Haute-Savoie [s] (PG) 3:25 Masterpiece: The Victory of Cezanne Murray’s Football Feature: World Cup 2010 Qualifier: Greece v Israel – 6:30 Wo 5:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 4:30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer [s] From Pankrition Stadium, Crete. 5:00 The World Game 6:00 Thalassa: 7:30 Top 5:55 Market Update 7:30 Professor Regan’s Beauty Parlour [s] – She’s just turned 50, 5:30 The Colony (PG) [s] Village In The Ice [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] go on ho 6:00 Global Village: Lago di Orta [s] and is out to create an experimentally proven beauty cabinet. 6:30 World News Austalia [s] 7:30 Lost Worlds: Walking The Bible [s] – Follows the journey of 8:30 Swi 6:30 World News Australia [s] Unafraid to examine the wrinkles, age spots and broken veins on 7:30 Prototype This [s] – After attempting to climb through several best-selling author, Bruce Feiler, who, on a visit to Jerusalem, Jonathon 7:35 Inspector Rex: Ice-Cold (PG) her own face, Professor Regan explores just what makes us look different terrains in a regular ATV (quad-bike), the inventors realise realised that many of the stories from the Bible were about real peo- he’s app 8:30 This is Civilisation: Uncertainty (PG) [s] – Forty years on from old, and if we can slow down the ageing process. that the wheels are not sturdy enough to negotiate the many ple. the disab Kenneth Clark’s landmark series Civilisation, art critic Matthew 8:35 Churchill’s Bodyguard: Love Him to Death [s] – Following obstacles. 8:30 Dateline [s] – Mark Davis reports from strife-torn Madagascar. 9:00 Bog Collings offers his own interpretation of Western art history for a Churchill’s cabinet resignation, Walter was asked by his superior to 8:30 Iron Chef [s] – Each week one of the Iron Chefs is challenged 9:30 Crime Movie: “Kurt Wallander - The Secret” (MA15+a,l) (’06) 9:30 Wo modern audience. resign his duties. by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test and judged by a [s] – When 11-year-old Johannes is found dead in a crevice, the 9:55 Mar 9:30 World News Australia [s] 9:30 World News Australia [s] panel of gourmets. post-mortem shows that the boy has been sexually abused and 10:00 Sha 9:55 Market Update 9:55 Market Update 9:20 Rockwiz (PG) [s] – Tonight’s guests are Ron Peno and Jen beaten to death. 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Imacka Property & Livestock

48a Bridge Street, Uralla NSW 2358 ‘Mrs Cooper’s Cottage’ Uralla $330,000 4 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins & 1 with open fire place. Study with plenty of light and communication ports. Electric kitchen with floating timber floor, timber bench tops, dishwasher & range hood with adjoining dining area. Split system reverse cycle air conditioning. Great lounge room with slow combustion heating. Separate internal laundry with mud room, large bathroom with bath. The house block has excellent fencing and established gardens with side access from Coopers lane. There is a double carport off the back of the house. This cottage has been freshly painted inside and out, and new carpet laid within the last 6 months. This home has been completely renovated and is a must to inspect.

58W Memorial Avenue, Walcha

66N Lagoon Street, Walcha

66N Thee Street, Walcha

• Neat 2 bedroom revamped cottage with gas heating • New electric kitchen, completely new tiled combined bathroom & laundry • Freshly painted inside & out, new security doors fornt & back • New flooring throughout - carpet & lino, new stove keen vendor • Single LUG, great elevated position with wonderful outlook • Not a cent to spend on this one

Completely renovated in Decmber 2007 • Comfortable 3 bedroom home with wood heating • 674 sqm level block in a quiet area with a short walk to the central school • Freshly painted inside & out, new floating floors & carpet throughout • Large renovated bathroom & laundry, seperate toilet • Fully fenced yard with garden shed & double gate access • Kitchen has a new electric stove & range hood

This house is situated in a quiet area with a great outlook • 3 large bedrooms, 1 with external access making the ideal home office • Open plan Lounge, dining & family rooms w/- wood & gas heating, electric kitchen • Single lock up garage with remote access & plenty of storage. • This property is currently tenanted showing great returns • Good sized fully fenced back yard • Separate bathroom with bath & toilet

5 King Street, Uralla

3 Bridge Street, Uralla

12 Panhandle Road, Uralla

$148,000

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$325,000

$265,000

Situated in quiet area, 3 good sized bedrooms; 2 w/- built-ins, main w/- vanity & WIR • Polished floors, pressed metal ceilings, original stained glass windows • Separate formal dining; polished floors, pressed metal ceilings & open fire place • Great kitchen w/- gas cooking; dishwasher & breakfast bar. • Established easy care back yard w/- pergola, fish pond & double garage. • This is a great place to invest in with nothing to spend. • The yard is fully fenced and has rear lane access.

Pristine condition. Close to CBD & schools, high decorative ceilings throughout • Large north facing sunroom, internal laundry with 2nd toilet & plenty of storage. • Original stained glass windows & doors remain in perfect condition. • Double garage, garden shed & 3 aviaries • Lounge room with slow combustion heating & access to enclosed front veranda. • Combined kitchen & dining with slow combustion heating. • 3 bedrooms off the spacious entrance hall, newly renovated bathroom

• 5 bedroom home, 3 with built-ins main with en-suite • Seperate dining, large lounge with wood heating • 2 Ha (approx 5 Ac) in quiet area • Garden sheds, dog runs and chook pen • Single garage & workshop for the handy man • 13,000 & 2,200 Gal water tanks

Lot 1 Stone Hut Road, Retreat

‘Boggaweela’ Retreat 441 Ha (1090ac)

‘Wilga’ 1344 Retreat Road, Balala

Lifestyle block • 215Ha (approx 531 acres) with building approval • Power & Telephone services are located on the boundary • There is enough timber to build your own log cabin • the property has timbered & semi cleared areas with a fenced boundary • Perfect for motor cross, horse trail riding, bush walking

Ideal block for trail bikes, horse riding and wilderness activities • Timbered & semi cleared areas with further clearing possible • Red gum, Stringy bark, Iron bark & kurrajong timbers all available on property • 1hr from Armidale & Tamworth & 45km from Uralla • Water supplied by 3 dams & plenty of natural springs lifestyle block • Quiet, peaceful & relaxing lifestyle • Shed with power, living quarters & all amenities

40.78Ha (approx 100Ac) Granite Grazing Country with Creek fronatge • 24V Solar Power System with 240V invertor, 5.5 KVA generator with 11HP motor • 5 dams, 5 paddocks, wooden cattle yards, pig run, chook run, dog pens • 2 bay steel frame machinery shed, 2 garden sheds, stable, carport • 1 bedroom hardi-plank residence with Solar • 2 x 5000gal concrete & 1 x 1000gal water tanks

$167,000

$285,000

Ph: (02) 6778 3066 Mob: 0416 160 180

$360,000

$305,000

Email: imacka@sctelco.net.au www.imacka.com

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Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

Chris MacAlpine Raelene Holland Amy McDonald Sales 0424008461 Property Management Administration

DOCTOR, DOCTOR, DOCTOR

What a perfect opportunity for a Doctor’s surgery or similar profession. For Sale or Lease with an option to buy in twelve months time. Formerly an accounting practice these offices have plenty to offer with kitchen facilities modern bathroom full back to base security and plenty of offices not to mention the off street parking and walking distance to the CBD. Call now for an obligation free inspection.

All OFFERS CONSIDERED

If you are looking for a home that is not only affordable but has a lot to offer, then this property is worth a look. This home is in tip top condition and is immaculately presented with three bedrooms, separate lounge and dining and large covered pergola. There is a low maintenance garden with garden shed and carport in a fully enclosed yard. The home has reverse cycle ducted air conditioning and you couldn’t ask for a better tenant as the owner is willing to stay on and rent back.

PRICE: $440,000 Inspect: Sat. 4th April, 10.45 - 11.15 Address: 105 Marius Street, Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

$155,000

Price: Inspect: Sat 4th April, 1.00 - 1.30 Address: 62 Bourne Street, Tamworth Contact: Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT

Break into the property market with this very affordable two bedroom home. Featuring separate lounge and dining, polished floor boards, evaporative cooling and gas heating as well as a large secure yard with green house, extra large secure garden shed and two car tandem secure carport all within easy reach of public transport and amenities. If you’re looking for a comfortable home that won’t break the bank call me today.

$164,500

Price: Inspect: By Appointment Address: West Tamworth Contact: Chris MacAlpine 0424 008 461

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

On offer is a vacant block of land with potential plus. This block is only minutes to the CBD. This block is approximately 651m2. House and land packages available.

$69,000

Price: Inspect: Contact Agent Address: Oxley Vale Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

OWNER WANTS IT SOLD

Imagine entertaining your friends & family in this immaculately presented brick & tiled home, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. When you inspect you will be delighted with the formal lounge & dining which has cathedral ceilings giving an open airy feel. The timber kitchen has a large walk-in pantry, plenty of cupboards and opens onto the family room & covered deck. All bedrooms have built-ins & the main features ensuite & walk-in robe. This home has reverse cycle a/c, gas and wood heating & evaporative cooling.

$375,000

Price: Inspect: Sat 4th April 10.45 - 11.15 Address: 12 Moondah Close, South Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

GOOD INVESTMENT OR FIRST HOME

What a lovely three bedroom home at the end of a culde-sac. Brick veneer and tiled home with a beautiful kitchen, large lounge, fully fenced backyard with rear yard access for the van or trailer. There is a separate lock-up garage and the whole home is just so neat and clean. The verandah is fully enclosed, just move in and enjoy.

$189,000

Price: Inspect: Contact Agent Address: West Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

MAKE ME AN OFFER

Motivated vendor eagerly requests all offers. Here is your chance to grab a bargain. You will find three bedrooms, two living areas, separate lounge and dining, a well appointed kitchen and a bright sunny tv/games room. The gardens are well maintained and situated in a leafy yard. A drive through carport allows rear yard access where you will find a pergola with BBQ area and teenage retreat come office. Comfort is covered with ducted under-floor reverse cycle air plus evaporative cooling. This House must be seen to be appreciated.

Offers Welcomed

Price: Inspect: Sat 4th April 11.30 - 12.00 Address: 24 Edinburgh Street, West Tamworth Contact: Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

A GARDNERS DELIGHT

FOR SALE OR LEASE

PRICE: $420,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

PRICE: $529,000 Inspect: Sat 4th April, 10.45 - 11.15 Address: 4 Barrington Way, Forest Hills Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

EXTENDED FAMILY OR INVESTAMENT OPPORTUNATY

THE FAMILY WILL LOVE YOU

PRICE: $395,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

PRICE: $359,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

Never before have I seen such a magnificent garden that has been laid out to perfection, to give absolute privacy with so many nooks. This is a home that will suit the romantic as you could have a coffee or read a book in one of the many beautiful places in side and out of this home. Consisting of large kitchen, Full sound proof recording studio, Double Garage, a formal lounge, huge family room and large pergola with state of the art BBQ. There are too many features of this home to list here, so take the first step too a better life, Ring Now!

Are you looking for a four bedroom home to live in and a two bedroom unit where you could care for a relative or rent out, then you need to inspect this unique property. Featuring a home which has four large bedrooms all with built ins and an ensuite off the main, three separate living areas and a pergola. Single lock up garage & double carport. There is also a two bedroom unit which has lounge/dining, good size bedrooms with built ins, bathroom, laundry, single lock up garage and private yard. This property is showing a good return.

We invite you to inspect this beautiful family home featuring the latest in design and innovation. Set in the prestigious Forrest Hills Estate., this home boasts five bedrooms, all with built-in robes, fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning as well as your very own in-home theater. There is also a stunning open plan kitchen with large walk in pantry and stainless steel appliances and outdoor patio area that can be opened into huge entertaining space perfect for entertaining. The whole house has a great open feeling to it with the high ceilings and large windows. Call today!

Well positioned in a popular area of South is this immaculately presented home which is sure to impress. If you like to entertain from home you’ll love the fully covered, partially enclosed pergola area. All four bedrooms have built-ins, heating/cooling is well taken care of, family room off well appointed kitchen, sunken lounge, double garage with remote and a garden shed. The home has recently been painted and is well maintained. We recommend an inspection, so call us today.

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Chris MacAlpine Raelene Holland Amy McDonald Sales 0424008461 Property Management Administration

A LOVELY HOME WITH A BIG SHED

Peacefully tucked away is this whisper quiet three bedroom home. Imagine the fun you’ll have living just a short walk to the Longyard Golf Course in this fresh and modern property. Included in this immaculately presented home is a very large double garage shed, large pergola area, carport and two living areas. Inspect this great value property today.

RENOVATED HOME LOOKING FOR A NEW OWNER

This lovely fresh three bedroom home has a new bathroom, new kitchen and new cladding. Included is a water tank and garden shed out the back. All this within walking distance to schools, shops and library. This home is perfect for an investor or first home buyer. Don’t delay, inspect today.

PRICE: $295,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

$179,000

Price: Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

THIS ONE HAS ALL THE BOXES TICKED

This is a must sell. Current owner has put this home on the market with a price to sell quickly! It has a beautiful pool, Family Room, Lounge, Internal accesses to the Double Garage and huge bedroom sizes main with Ensuite & Views over the pool. The home overlooks Chauvel Park and is situated close to schools and public transport. If value for money is important this is a must see property.

$285,000

Price: Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

3 Hectares (7.5 ACRES) – CLOSE TO TOWN

Are you looking for a few acres on the edge of Tamworth? This property backing onto the Cockburn River consists of 5 acres plus 2.5 acres of leasehold. On the 5 acres you will find a home consisting of three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, lounge, sunroom, indoor BBQ area, a wood fire to keep the home cosy and a three bay shed. This property would be perfect for a market garden. Call me today to arrange an inspection.

$329,000

Price: Inspect: By Appointment Address: Nemingha Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

MOTEL FOR SALE

Are you looking to buy your own business? Well here’s your chance, This Motel is situated only fifteen minutes from Tamworth, right on the Highway at Kootingal. With excellent road frontage and superb, uninterrupted views of the mountains this is a great opportunity you don’t want to miss. The Motel features twelve rooms catering for double accommodation or families, all rooms have toilet and shower, TV, microwave, fridge, air conditioning, phone, and hair dryer. Call me to inspect.

On Application

Price: Inspect: By Appointment Address: Kootingal Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

SOUTH – BARGAIN INVESTMENT!

This fully renovated home has had all the hard work done already. With a new tenant in place paying $220 per week you can sit back and reap the rewards. The home has three bedrooms, large lounge room, spacious new kitchen, renovated bathroom, new cladding, single lock up garage and a huge backyard. Located close to shops and schools in South Tamworth, call me now for more details.

$192,500

Price: Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Leanne Spokes 0423 530 548

GREAT FAMILY HOME

This Brick, render and tile home is just a short walk to the Longyard Golf Course. It is well presented with many features including 4 bedrooms with walk-in robe and ensuite off the main, well planned kitchen with dishwasher, tiled family room and integrated lounge and dining room. Also featured is a 3 way main bathroom, double garage and rear yard access to large rear yard, lending itself to a shed or pool. Comfort is covered by evaporative cooling and gas heating. Inspect now and you will be impressed.

$335,000

Price: Inspect: Sat. 4th April, 2.30 - 3.00 Address: 61 Greg Norman Drive, South Tamworth

PRIME FARM LAND SO CLOSE TO TOWN

OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS

PRICE: $925,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: Tamworth Contact: Chris MacAlpine 0424 008 461

PRICE: $835,000 Inspect: Sat. 4th April, 10.00 - 10.30 Address: 108 Nundle Road, Nemingha Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

COMFORTABLE COUNTRY LIVING

BEAUTIFUL IN ALL RESPECTS

Just out of town, within two kilometers to the equine center you will find this perfect slice of Australia. Set on approximately thirty four acres this fertile land has an abundance of water from the well which has a 98 mega liter irrigation license, electric pump and 10,000 gallons of rain water to supply the homestead. The residence consists of a four bedroom brick and tile home with built-ins, heating and cooling and accommodation for four cars in the double carport and lock up shed with power and alarm. Call me to arrange your inspection today.

If you have a large or extended family, these 2 homes will suit you. The main house has four gigantic bedrooms, the main with ensuite, the kitchen has a walk-in pantry and the lounge room is probably the biggest you will ever see. There is a second double brick, three bedroom residence that would make a comfy home or an added income. A great business opportunity also exists if you are looking to set up a coffee shop or a bed and breakfast etc. The opportunities are endless. The whole site covers 7834 square meters and to inspect please call, without delay!

Situated minutes from Tamworth this secluded get away is just waiting for you to move in and enjoy. Set on two different titles this 10 acre (approx) property is bursting with potential and boasts a large homestead with tasteful renovations that just has so much to offer. Apart from a massive main bedroom including an expansive dressing room over-sized ensuite and Spa, there is also four more bedrooms, another two bathrooms, inground salt water pool, two great entertaining areas and your very own vineyard, not to mention the abundant water supply.

Situated in a cul-de-sac in a sought after area of South Tamworth, this home offers so much, from the two living areas, formal lounge room with views over to the Longyard Golf Course, separate dining and family room leading out onto a huge pergola. The well appointed kitchen has a large walk in pantry. All three bedrooms are double sized with large built-ins and an ensuite off the main. There is rear yard access to the landscaped, fully fenced yard. Call me for an inspection today

PRICE: $669,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: Nemingha Contact: Chris MacAlpine 0424 008 461

PRICE: $389,000 Inspect: By Appointment Address: South Tamworth Contact: Alan Spokes 0411 354 717

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“Hibbards” can show you how to get your hands on the $24,000.00 first home buyers grant, “you only have until June 30”

For this Interest rates have not been this low in years “Don’t Miss Out” week’sLOT 39 ORLEY DRIVE LOT 42 ORLEY DRIVE 67 MANILLA ROAD “Hibbards Inclusions”

open houses • Quality Carpets to bedrooms see page 25 and lounge • Tiling to kitchen, family room and halls • Vertical blinds • Stainless kitchen appliances (inc dishwasher) • Evaporative air cooling • Gas points for heating • T.V antenna • Garage remote • Fully fenced yard with gate • Turf • Driveway and path • Back patio

Open Sat 4th 10am-11am

NEWS FLASH First Home Buyers using the $24,000 1st Home Buyers Grant you can own one of these homes for as little as $390.00 per week

Heritage Park Estate Stage Two is selling fast. 40 32 Exciting Home Packages are Still Available! Dont Miss Out!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

“ All you need to do is move in” www.hibbards.com.au Richard Stubbs 6761 7494 richards@hibbards.com.au BLN41122C ABN 22057895020

Karen Stubbs 6761 7494 karenh@hibbards.com.au

Sales and Display Office: 2 Orley Drive, Tamworth | Ph 02 6761 7494

EP4035

Mortgage Rates

duff building contractors

LIC: 203281C

• Extensions • Bathrooms • Renovations • Decks And Pergolas • Alterations for Aged Care • All Aspects of Building

JAMIE DUFF 0417 262 456 EP4218

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6765 5246 www.hooksstorage.com.au 6 Hinkler Road, Tamworth Family Owned & Operated By Christine & John Hook

LENORE PARSONS

Licenced Property Conveyancer Licence Number 1451516

Phone: 6762 3500 Fax 6762 3700 E: lenore@countryconveyancing.com

EP4195

Where should i go to get finance?

EP4255

tamcity F I N A N C E

its all about choice ! Our aim is to give you back the choice, we’ll compare lenders and help you obtain the best loan to suit your needs. We’ll do the lot, lodging your pre approval right through to funding the loan, including lodging your first home owner grant or arranging the discharge for your exsisting mortgage.

Phone Fiona Shaw: 6766 6180 or Mobile: 0427 900 156 Email: admin@tamcityfinance.com.au SHOP 6, 7 BOURKE STREET TAMWORTH

EP4214

• Floor Sanding & Polishing • Floor Designs • Floor Repairs • Paraquety - Supply & Install • Decking - Supply & Install • Cork - Supply & Install • Solid Timber Tounge & Groove Supply & Install • Floating Floor - Install • Free Mesure & Quote

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6765 6246 0428 656 246 LIC NO. 157849C TAMWORTH

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TCN

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Thursday, April 2009 •• Vol. Vol.33Issue Issue13 14 Thursday, March 26,2,2009

Simply Stunning

TCN Guide

Thursday, May 29, 2008 Vol.2 Issue.21

Wanting to escape to your spa bath. own piece of paradise? The formal living/dining also Located amongst the features bay windows and SUCH A BIG Forest HOMEHills you will picturesque views of the surrounding hills, find this tastefully decorated the huge outdoor living area You will be amazed at just how stairs for more bedrooms quality one year young home. looksperfect onto the inground pool entertaining the and landscaped yard. big Enjoy this home feels. Largefrom rooms or games and rumpus rooms. This gourmet kitchen which is the No need to worry about the tasteful renovations and open plan home has potential plus, so don’t hub of the family, dining and water restrictions as it has is design makes this home a stand delay today! outdoor area. own inspect two 5000 gallon rainwater this bedrooms home tanks. Reverse cycle and out.Features Featuringof three includewith 4 large bedrooms, evaporative cooling, wood PRICE - Auction 30th April, 2009, upstairs built in robes, main with bay window walk in and reverse cycle heating will our rooms, bathroom and ensuite, office, robe and beautiful ensuite with 6pm takein care of your heating and inground pool solar hot water cooling needs. 199 Peel Street, Tamworth There is a double garage system and two great rooms down OPEN HOUSE TIME with internal access plus a four 11-30am till 12 noon bay shed with three phase power for all the tradesman ADDRESS - 124 Hillvue Rd, and handyman. Enjoy the best South Tamworth of both worlds only minutes to Houses R Us Houses R Us Tamworth 199 Peel Street, Tamworth town. REPRESENTATIVE: Inspect today as homes 199 Peel Street, Tamworth SALES Ph: 6761 3003 of this quality don’t last long. Ph: 6761 3003 www.houses-rus.com

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Raine and Horne 239 Peel Street, Tamworth Ph: 6766 2828 www.rh.com.au

Houses R Us Tamworth 199 Peel Street, Tamworth Ph: 6761 3003 www.houses-rus.com

Hibbards 2 Orley Drive, Tamworth Ph: 6766 6088 www.hibbards.com.au

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Call 1300 886 793 www.integrityhomes.com.au

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Hibbards 5 Fitzroy Street, Tamworth (02) 6766 6088 www.hibbards.com.au

Call This Home

Spacious and very well cared for home suited for the entire family. Four generous bedrooms with built-in robes, ensuite off the master room. Formal lounge and dining rooms, family room off the galley style kitchen which has a new dishwasher. Fully enclosed entertaining area leading to the well fenced yard. Very large single garage, evaporative cooling and gas heating for comfort. Inspect this lovely home at today’s open house. Bathrooms: 4 Bathroom:2

G.J. Gardner Shop 13A - Tamworth Home Space Greg Norman Dr, Tamworth Ph: 6765 2634 www.gjgardner.com.au

Manilla & Tamworth 5 Bourke Street, Tamworth Ph: 6766 5499 138 Manilla Street, Manilla Nsw 2346 Ph: 6785 1704