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If you happen to get a few spare minutes to wind down, grab a cuppa and take a look back at how the week panned out across the Riverina in news, sport and events.
Make sure you click through the carousel above to check out what made the front and back pages of The Daily Advertiser this week.
MONDAY
Search crews continued to monitor a section of the Murrumbidgee River as part of a scaled-back search for Wagga man Brent Little, missing since Friday night.
The Rock was been hit by a second major fire in just two weeks, with the town's Graincorp facility significantly damaged by a blaze.
A ride in a Hudson bomber in the skies over of Temora propelled former Australian politician Andrew Tink to tell a story, while Frank Newah-Jarfoi was honoured for his service to multiculturalism.
Wagga mare Romancing To Win was the first horse to book her spot in the $85,000 Wagga Town Plate after a strong win in the Prelude at Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
Leeton-Whitton unveiled six debutants in its opening round victory over Narrandera and Wagga's reputation for being the centre of shooting in the country was enhanced after the National Trap Championships.
TUESDAY
The parents of Brent Little speak to The Daily Advertiser about their heartbreaking wait for answers as the search for the 23-year-old continued.
As the sun set over Wiradjuri Reserve on Tuesday, so did the search for missing Wagga man Brent Little. A friend discovered a body about five kilometres from where Brent was last seen at the reserve.
Regional ABC services provide a valuable community service and should not have their budgets slashed, member for Riverina Michael McCormack said.
Wagga City Council reveals the tender for CCTV in the CBD will be put to council for endorsement at its May meeting.
Hawthorn's lethal left footer Matt Suckling credits an improved fitness level for his explosive start to his AFL season.
Three footballers were offered suspensions by AFL Riverina after the opening round of football.
And, from junior netballers to senior bowls, there are sport pics galore in the Wagga sport stars of 1998 ... Part 2 photo gallery.
WEDNESDAY
Forensic investigators spent most of the day at a home in The Rock following the unexplained death of a 74-year-old man; while a crash at Uranquinty left a woman in critical condition.
The Riverina reacted to NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell's retirement, as Katrina Hodgkinson visited uncharted territory.
In sport, Wagga teenager Alison Miller took a giant step towards her dream of playing netball professionally.
Collingullie-Ashmont-Kapooka is set to welcome back up to five key players for the Anzac Day fixture with Wagga Tigers at Robertson Oval.
THURSDAY
Southern Oil could be forced to close its Wagga refinery if proposed changes cutting rebates in half go ahead; as a Wagga hardware icon closes after 25 years.
Easter should be a time to reflect on love, sacrifice, hope and service, according to Our Lady of Fatima parish priest Father Paddy Sykes.
Police said no breakthroughs were likely in the unexplained death of a man in The Rock until the forensic examination is complete.
In sport, Laetitia Hand believed her dog Mini Pig could make it four from four at Wagga on Sunday.
In a bid to avoid the summer heat all South West and Riverina harness racing meetings between November and February will be moved to night meetings in the 2014/15 season.
Tears and beers flowed freely as Pride Of Indies ended a run of outs for Wagga trainers when he claimed the Wagga Gold Cup in 1985 - a look back at cup memories as the countdown continued.
FRIDAY
Good Friday - no edition of The Daily Advertiser printed.
Parishioners across Wagga came together to reflect on love, hope and forgiveness at Good Friday services.
SATURDAY
Hay War Memorial High School's sheep met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Sydney while, closer to home, midwife Mavis Gaff-Smith had a unique experience of her own - the opportunity to deliver her grandson.
The 74-year-old man who died without explanation in The Rock - Rodney Willis - is remembered as a private, clever, good-humoured person.
Member for Wagga Daryl Maguire and mayor Rod Kendall reacted to the election of Mike Baird as premier.
Marrar pacer Got The Chocies is the topical tip at Wagga's Easter Sunday meeting and Simon Says - who wouldn't want to play rep football?
The Wagga Tigers secured the services of a talented small forward just days out from its first game of the Riverina Football League season.
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