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ON TRACK: Corryong-born and Riverina-raised country music legend Lee Kernaghan is the focus on a new film Boy From The Bush, a documentary meets road movie, which is out in cinemas nationwide on Thursday.

Lee Kernaghan's new documentary road movie delves into the hitmaker's storied career

Boy From The Bush lights up the silver screen

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?

Australian singer Olivia Newton-John died at her home in the USA on Monday.

To many, Olivia Newton-John was an icon and a legend who touched millions of lives throughout the world via her music and inexhaustible work promoting cancer research.

'When I heard she had passed away, I cried': Armidale remembers Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Picture: Shutterstock

Olivia Newton-John's hopelessly devoted fans have remembered her as a friend, a great talent and an inspiration.

Hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John

Rex Holley, Margaret Cooper and 'Dodge' Landers. 

A New England bank has contribued more than $15,000 towards a fundrasing event for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Bank chips in $15,000 for rescue chopper support group

Olivia Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed on the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975. Photo: Seven West Media via Getty Images.

Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed by presenter Jeffrey James for the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975.

'Lots to Do': Watch Olivia Newton-John on the cusp of superstardom

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (far left) with Olivia Newton-John. Picture: Twitter/@DanielAndrewsMP

Her enduring legacy is expected to be honoured with a state memorial

'One in a million': Olivia Newton-John's family to be offered state funeral

FAN FAVOURITE: Olivia Newton-John as 'Sandy' and John Travolta as 'Danny' during the final scene in Grease. Picture: Supplied

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The movie that keeps bringing in the fans is an ageless bouquet to a golden era

We're still hopelessly devoted to Grease 44 years later

MEMORIES: Delta Goodrem, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue have shared tributes to Olivia Newton-John. Pictures: Instagram, Twitter/@deltagoodrem, @mariahcareyau, @kylieminogue, @nfsaonline

Australian legend Newton-John's death has resonated around the world.

My friend, my mentor: Heartfelt tributes flowing for Olivia Newton-John

NSW treasurer Matt Kean has been elected deputy leader of the state's Liberal Party. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Kean elected NSW deputy Liberal leader

The moment masking up wasn't a legal requirement, social distancing went out the window with it.

Post-COVID? Not sure we're there just yet

Constable Zachary Rolfe has pleaded not guilty to the shooting murder of Kumanjayi Walker.

Video of Kumanjayi shooting shown to jury

Olivia Newton-John and former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu unveil a plaque at the Opening of the Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne on June 22, 2012. Photo: AAP

ONJ Cancer Wellness and Research Centre to continue her life's work

Olivia Newton-John leaves behind an inspiring legacy with her cancer journey

LESS CONFUSION: The new Fire Danger Rating System introduced across Australia will be easier to understand, authorities say. Picture: Supplied

Fewer false alarms will lead to more accurate ratings: Firefighters.

Confusing ratings ditched ahead of upcoming bushfire danger period

How can you safely perform a RAT on your child at home and help them to engage in the process?

Go low, go slow: how to rapid antigen test your kid for COVID as school returns

Olivia Newton John, 73, has died in the US, peacefully and surrounded by her family. (AP PHOTO)

Tributes flow for the Grease star and multi-platinum selling singer.

Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Are you ready for back to school? Photo: FILE

As we approach the start of the first school term of the year in NSW, some parents are confused about the rules and expectations surrounding their child's return to school.

Masks, tests and more: Back to school in the Armidale region explained

Owner of Inverell's Freckles Cafe, Jenny Thomas, with MP Adam Marshall and the petition, which is available to sign at businesses throughout the electorate.

A petition to improve the health experiences of people across the New England region has breezed beyond the midway mark.

'We won't rest until we are heard': health petition breaks half-way milestone

Penny Wong has called for calm in the Taiwan Strait. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Concerns are rising in Taiwan over Chinese military tests near the island.

Wong hasn't spoken to Taiwan, calls for calm

ACM Rural Events organiser Kate Nugent said travellers from Indonesia would be banned from attending AgQuip. Pictures file and supplied

A trust system will be enlisted to halt foot-and-mouth disease concerns as Gunnedah prepares to host the country's largest primary industry business event.

'So much at stake': Visitors locked out from AgQuip amid biosecurity fears

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in June this year. The two leaders have a great opportunity to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Australia. Picture: Indonesia Presidential Secretariat/Handout

Australia's national prosperity and standing in the region depends on a good relationship with our neighbour.

Australia's relationship with Indonesia is too important to be politicised

Olivia Newton-John is being mourned by family, friends and an adoring global following. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Nation mourns global star Newton-John

NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman says a ban is needed on the "distressing" Nazi swastika. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol

Dr Mary Retallack (SA), Geoff Bassett (NSW) and Bruce Maynard (NSW) are the 2022 finalists for the Bob Hawke Landcare Award. Photos - Supplied. 

The award recognises landcare leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.

Meet the three Australian landcare leaders vying for a $50,000 prize package

Dr Hussein Abbass has written a research paper, that suggests the Northern Territory's Jingulu language has characteristics that allow it to be easily translated into AI commands.

An Aboriginal language - spoken by only a few people in the Northern Territory - could hold the secret in the interaction between humans and artificial intelligence (AI).

Indigenous language could hold key for humans to communicate with Artificial Intelligence

Armidale officer-in-charge Inspector Darren Williams. Picture from file

"Don't leave them out or unlocked because glass will stop certain people but not all."

Two arrests but unlocked cars and homes are keeping thieves in business

It's described as a high energy, rock music, sci-fi experience.

Martians and music an experience for two Armidale concerts

RARMS plans to continue operating the West Armidale Medical Centre. Picture by Laurie Bullock

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The state's biggest charitable provider of primary health care services to rural communities has announced it will pull out of medical clinics in Bingara and Tenterfield.

'We're very disappointed': Charity pulls out of GP clinics in New England

BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Mick and Brett Stapleton were presented with a special jumper from Nathan's junior club; Glen Innes Minor League. Photo: Ellen Dunger

Nathan's father, Mick, and brother, Brett, were in attendance

'He's looking forward to the future:' Nathan Stapleton and his family are making plans

Police are trying to piece together the moments before the accident.

Highway crash victim dies in hospital after emergency airlift

Moree's Lee Estens, with grandson Jack Estens Young, will partake in her 20th Variety Bash this month. Photo: Supplied

Personal experience with a sick child led Moree's Lee Estens to start doing the Variety Bash

Milestone for Variety Bash veteran with links to champion jumper

CALM THE FARM: Australian Bushmen's Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA) executive officer Craig Young. Picture by Peter Hardin

THE country's peak body for rodeos and campdrafts is enjoying the highest event turnout it's seen since before the pandemic, despite the threat of foot-and-mouth disease entering Australia.

Rodeo, campdraft event numbers strong despite foot-and-mouth threat

Counter-terrorism police swooped on the accused at his Tamworth home after months of investigating alleged "extremist" messaging. Picture by NSW Police and AFP

The court heard the document detailing the man's offending was still the subject of negotiations.

Sentencing for man on terrorism charge taking 'longer than normal'

Barbara Poole, the oldest competitor at the Tamworth Running Festival on the weekend, ran her first half-marathon at 70. She finished in a respectible time. Picture by Peter Hardin

"I did my first [half-marathon] to celebrate turning seventy."

73-year-old Armidale woman impresses at half marathon

Steven Chung has had a day to savour at the Tamworth Running Festival. Picture by Mark Bode

The junior doctor produced an arresting display of endurance in winning the half marathon and then the 10km and 5km races.

Former UNE student dominates at New England running festival

Rosemary Clifton said her herd is going strong despite FMD worries. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Peel Valley cattle farmers are forging ahead despite the spectre of foot and mouth disease while implementing their own strong biosecurity measures.

Farmers to forge ahead while foot and mouth continues to loom

Cauliflower heads maturing nicely; the one on the left is ready for picking, while the one on the right has the curd protected from the sun by pegging the leaves together with a clothes peg.

We will most likely still get frosts in the New England at least to the end of October, but it's time to start thinking about your spring and summer vegies.

Why you can be thinking of growing vegies this cold time of year

Brigid Heywood resigned as University of New England vice chancellor late on Friday.

'Deep hurt felt by many': UNE announces VC's resignation

DISCUSSION: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with students from UNE and other Australian universities in an online forum hosted by Australian National University. Picture: UNE

President Zelenskyy gave a short fiery speech outlining the litany of horrors inflicted on the Ukrainian people by Russian forces

Armidale students hear from Ukraine president in live forum

UNE vice-chancellor Brigid Heywood will face Armidale court on assault charges next month. Picture file

The union said it was "astounded" by the university council's silence since vice-chancellor Professor Brigid Heywood was charged with assault.

Union demands 'appropriate' action on vice-chancellor charged with assault

The man fronted court for the first time on the two armed robbery charges.

Bail bid flagged for man accused of gun hold-ups at coffee shop, pizza store

Approximately 129 people from Central Queensland will be diagnosed with a melanoma each year. Photo: Kelly Butterworth 

Skin cancer: Regional dermatology practice issues warning after three melanomas found in young people in just one week.

Alarming number of melanoma cases detected

Bundaberg cane farmer Darryl Scherer died before he could restore his family's beloved 1968 HK GTS Monaro 327 Motor. Picture: Auction Centre Bundaberg 

The rare car attracted more than 400 inquiries from all states and territories.