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

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

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

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

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

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