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Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.

Catholic Health Australia says women will be hit hardest.

Out-of-pocket price hike: why C-sections and pacemakers will cost you more

Emma Horn

Bec Pridham

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Anna Falkenmire

A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures

The alleged offending spanned six months.

Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl

Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Youth crime will not be stemmed by police cars and jail cells.

Punishment after the event rarely works

Michelle Grattan

The debate has brought freedom-of-speech concerns to the fore.

Social media's destructive side more visible as its muscle grows

Anna McGuinness

Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Australia 'can't be internet police of the world' as the eSafety Commissioner pushes X to remove video of the Wakeley church stabbing. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

Social media platform X disagrees with calls to censor content.

Dutton says push to ban stabbing video 'silly'

Carla Mascarenhas

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP 

Health Minister Ryan Park says work is 'ongoing' to deliver long-term solutions.

No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics

Garry Linnell

Inventor and founder of World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Picture Shutterstock

The internet is turning 31 and, well, it didn't bring about global equality.

Congratulations on becoming history's greatest embarrassment

Grace  Ryan

Creator Emily Mann and Business coach Kristy Withers. Picture by Kirsten Cunningham.

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Friday is Bird's Day and here's how you can show your support.

Birds (and blokes) supporting birds: Wear your t-shirt to help raise awareness

The man has not be formally identified yet.

Body found in waters near busy casino

The week that was, across Fairfax mastheads in the New England and North West regions.

CHAINSAW ART: Adam Humphreys with the elephant he created over a number of hours in Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park. Photo: Barry Smith 260215BSF04. The Northern Daily Leader

Wayne Mills with a strand of fleece measuring 660mm. The Guyra Argus

Jess Grills, Holly Ramage, Stephanie Martin, Jasmin Ramage, Tegan Taylor and Starlena Bishop.jpg

Agents herding sheep at Guyra Show sale. The Guyra Argus.

It was an all-in footy party when the NRL Ambassadors like Brad Fittler
joined herds of Inverell boys and girls on the paddock for the NRL clinic at Kamilaroi
Park on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by MICHÈLE JEDLICKA The Inverell Times

Musical: Inverell’s Macintyre High School began auditions for the annual musical on
Tuesday. Craze Dance Academy principal Laura King will choreograph the routines, 
and she gave a gymnastic example of what some dance hopefuls might try during 
the audition. Photo by MICHÈLE JEDLICKA  The Inverell Times

On Tuesday, NRL Ambassadors (back) Ian Schubert, Brad Fittler,
Steve Menzies, Matt Cooper and (front) Nathan Hindmarsh and Josh Perry rumbled 

into Inverell on a posse of Harley Davidson to raise money for Father Chris Riley’s 
Youth off the Streets program. Photo by MICHÈLE JEDLICKA - The Inverell Times

Flautist and teacher Gerard Larkins holds a flute mouthpiece for year 2
Inverell Public School student Klancy Rogan. Photo by MICHÈLE JEDLICKA Photo:The Inverell Times

Davis: Inverell High School student Dean Davis returned from the NRL Youth

Summit in Brisbane last week on a cloud, with indelible memories, including teaching 

Jessica Mauboy some dance moves, and lasting friendships. Photo by MICHÈLE 
JEDLICKA  - The Inverell Times

Bill and Peta Blyth on the stage set for Opera in the Paddock on March 21.
Bill has been the engine for the opera’s machine for the past 12 productions. Photo 
by MICHÈLE JEDLICKA - The Inverell Times

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson addresses the crowd at a Breeza Meet the Candidates event this week. The Namoi Valley Independent

Byron Eveleigh and Lucy Hannaford share a bouncy ball at Gunnedah Baptist Community Preschool this week. The Namoi Valley Independent

 Keepit Dam shrinks to a shadow of its former self, with just 4.6 per cent in the dam following an extended drought. The Namoi Valley Independent.


Environmental activist Murray Dreschler speaks at a Breeza Meet the Candidates event this week. - The NamoI Valley Independent

 The Holy Trinity Anglican Church volunteers John Page, Neil Shannon, Carolyn McClelland and Jan Sharman, reached out to state MP Adam Marshall for support to repair the church’s leaking roof.

Arts North West regional arts development officer Jane Kreis is saying farewell to Glen Innes this week after moving with her family to Grafton.

 Veteran organ builder Ian Brown and his wife Jennifer are in Glen Innes this week cleaning the Anglican Church instrument for the first time since its installation in 1957.

Local gem buff Steve Wood is gearing up for Minerama.


Armidale Show Society president Kelso Looker with some of the produce being exhibited at this year's Armidale Show. The Armidale Express

 Lyndon Hardman, Gary Conyers, Will Coldham and Oliver White talk about men’s health after Albies Rugby Club donated $4,400 to help men in the region suffering from prostate cancer.- The Armidale Express

Josh Scherger, James Fajks, Reece Trickey, Jacob Shand, David Stevenson-Relf and Liam Carney at the 'Stro at UNE for their weekly games night. The Armidale Express

Alex Robson promotes Favourite Shorts, a festival of short plays to be held in Armidale next month. The Armidale Express

HANDS TIED: Oxley High student Dylan Sollars with the bow tie at the centre of a uniform controversy. Photo: Gareth Gardner.  The Northern Daily Leader.

WELCOME AROMA: Taylor and Sirlene Pasfield at their new coffee shop in Manilla, the Mt Borah Cafe. Photo: Barry Smith 240215BSI01 The Northern Daily Leader

NATIONAL RALLY STARTS FRIDAY: Janeen Morgan, left, Annette Williamson and Alana Embleton say you're never too old to enjoy life and have never had so much fun until they bought their Harley-Davidsons. Photo: Gareth Gardner 230215GGB01

The region's week in photos | GALLERY

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