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Breakthrough looms in push for mine water study
There are signs of a breakthrough in efforts to launch a study into the effects mining may have on groundwater reserves on the Liverpool Plains.[MORE]
Man under police guard after Quirindi wild weekend
A 41-year-old man is under police guard in Tamworth Base Hospital after a wild weekend in Quirindi.[MORE]
DPI plays down chopper survey concerns
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) says land-holders should not be worried about recent helicopter surveys on the Liverpool Plains.[MORE]
Study to consider gas pipeline expansion
The New South Wales Government is to fund a study to test the feasibility of extending the Central Ranges' natural gas pipeline to include several smaller communities in the region.[MORE]
Dead man found with 'dog bite'
Police are investigating the death of a man after he was found with a suspected dog bite near Tamworth in north-west New South Wales.[MORE]
Man charged over Quirindi vandalism spree
Police have charged a teenager with what they are calling a crime spree at Quirindi at the weekend that caused $200,000 in damage.[MORE]
Vandals' crime spree to cost thousands
Police are investigating three vandal attacks in Quirindi at the weekend that has left a damage bill totalling more than $100,000.[MORE]
Man charged over Quirindi stabbing
Police have charged a 20-year-old man with attempted murder after a fight at Quirindi in which a man was stabbed.[MORE]
Quirindi retirement home contract to be signed today
A contract worth $8 million will be signed today in Quirindi, in north-west New South Wales, for the construction of a major new retirement home.[MORE]
SES crews out in force after rains
Persistent rain on the weekend forced the call out of state emergency crews in a number of centres.[MORE]
Tamworth hopeful of horse flu relief assistance
The Tamworth Jockey Club, in north-west New South Wales, says it is hopeful of receiving some money from the new Federal Government assistance package for people and businesses affected by equine influenza.[MORE]
Man under assessment after siege near Quirindi
A man is being assessed by doctors in Tamworth after a siege near Quirindi, in north-west New South Wales, on the weekend.[MORE]
Council yet to give approval for coal test drilling
Liverpool Plains Shire Council, in north-west New South Wales, says it will hold another meeting in the next few weeks to decide whether to give approval for BHP Billiton to test drill for coal on its road reserves.[MORE]
Farmers to take legal action over water cuts compo
A small group of hay farmers in the Borambil Valley near Quirindi are taking the Commonwealth to court over the continued impasse over compensation payments to ground water users.[MORE]
Regional credit unions plan merger
Two of New South Wales' largest regional credit unions are to merge.[MORE]
Governor visiting north-west
The Governor of New South Wales, Professor Marie Bashir, begins a two day visit to the Quirindi district today.[MORE]
Fire destroys Premer pub
No-one has been injured in a fire that destroyed the only pub in Premer, near Quirindi, earlier this morning.[MORE]
Quirindi residents wait for Telstra to fix phones
Telstra says it is still working to restore communication to customers in Quirindi who have have been without phone services since yesterday.[MORE]
New England farmers want more rain
Rain and storms have brought useful falls to parts of the New England and north-west NSW overnight, but farmers say they will need a lot more before they will be secure for winter.[MORE]
New doctor named for Quirindi
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has announced the appointment of a new doctor for Quirindi.[MORE]
Police find missing man
Police say they are surprised a 78-year-old man was able to walk so far when he went missing from his Quirindi district property on the weekend.[MORE]
Three nominate for Liverpool Plains council
Three people have nominated to stand for the vacant seat on the Liverpool Plains Shire Council.[MORE]
Liverpool Plains Shire councillor steps down
A by-election is expected to be held after the surprise resignation of Liverpool Plains Shire councillor Tony Haling.[MORE]
Dog attacks prompt council to take immediate action
The Liverpool Plains Shire Council will issue on-the-spot penalties to owners who do not have their dogs under effective control.[MORE]
Hay bail crushes man
A 74-year-old man is being treated for severe pelvic injuries after he was crushed by a hay bale near Quirindi.[MORE]
