
They're facing blisters, sore legs and early starts but that hasn't stopped nearly 150 police officers from trekking from Wyong to Tamworth.
The charity walk is in honour of Senior Constable David Rixon who was killed in the line of duty almost a ye

First tonight - a public meeting is underway in Tamworth tonight, to discuss the mining industry's impact on regional centres.
Community groups say it's the first step in taking the anti-mining debate into the federal election.

If you have ever thought about donating your organs - now's the time to discuss it with your family.
Donate Life Week is Australia's national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation.

More flights, bigger planes and a Qantas lounge are all on the cards for Tamworth Airport.
From early April, 8 extras flights a week will fly to Sydney under a raft of changes announced today.

If you've ever ridden a horse - you'll know they can be both magnificent and sometimes unforgiving. It's why this next report is worth watching.
The sport of dressage might look easy to the untrained eye.
But as these riders will tell you - the reality is the opposite.

Businesses on the Mid North Coast and New England are performing worse than their counterparts around the state.
The findings come after a survey of more than 1200 business owners.

Joe Doherty took up soccer in kindergarten.
Seven years later, he's now booked a ticket to Japan with the Northern New South Wales under 12s.
A talent that runs in the family.

Consistency will be the main focus for Newcastle in 2013.
Super coach Wayne Bennett put the Knights through their final hitout today.
Ahead of their final trial match against a new look Sharks side tomorrow night.

Electricity prices may be on the rise but Tamworth Regional Council is finding ways to reduce costs.
The local gallery is one of the first in Australia, to pilot a new energy efficient lighting upgrade.

A stretch of road through the derelict Woodsreef asbestos mine has been recommended for closure. But some Barraba residents aren't happy - many believing the road should stay open.
February 22, 6:27 pm
Authorities are warning us to remain extra vigilant against scammers.
It comes as one woman speaks out after she was the target of a sophisticated scheme.

Police are investigating a fatal crash in the region's north.
A 76 year-old man from Stanthorpe, was travelling north on the New England Highway, at Bolivia, just before midnight last night, when he collided with a rock wall.

A look back at PRIME7 News' top 5 video stories this week.
February 22, 10:00 am
The second regional Twenty 20 Challenge will heat up this weekend.
Five towns will be represented in Armidale.
With Glen Innes picked as an outside chance to collect the title.

Australia's family therapy system is struggling to grow.
Now a world renowned expert is hoping a new method will turn things around.
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