All week, the eyes of the world have been focused on the MH17 air disaster in Ukraine and the continuing conflict between Palestinians and the Israelis.
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What happens in the Riverina might not be of global concern, but there's been plenty on the agenda. We've picked some of our best stories from the last week.
Monday
A year after it began, the campaign to get a prostate carer to the city has yielded no results - with the program itself facing the axe.
Thousands braved the cold to see what was on offer at the Wagga Swap Meet.
TAFE NSW Riverina Institute and Deakin University have signed an agreement which will see more tertiary education pathways developed.
Wagga Kangaroos coach Adam Hall has said the victory over Young was just the start of better things to come.
Tuesday
Wagga City Council's Riverside master plan has been revealed for the first time.
Charles Sturt University has announced Michele Allan will replace Lawrie Willett as chancellor.
Hay's Garry May raised an incredible $30,000 for Can Assist by having every single hair on his head shaved.
It's back to the drawing board for Marrar's coach Clint Taylor who's keen to see his side bounce back after three straight losses.
Wednesday
Police swooped on a number of properties in the Junee district to investigate reports of stolen sheep.
One Wagga resident is pushing for council to maintain the pylons which have held up the Hampden Bridge.
Wagga City Council has enlisted help to find private investor willing to push the Bomen Intermodal Freight Hub forward.
When it comes to casual conversation, it's anything but football for a Wagga couple who each coach a school's soccer team.
Thursday
Riverina residents now have the opportunity to pass on their condolences to the victims of the MH17 air disaster.
Junee's Lawrence "Legend" Ryan will be celebrating 25 years with more hair-raising stunts.
The 'battle for the bridge' begins with a strong response from builders for the new Kapooka Bridge.
"There's more to life than football" for SouthCity's coach Daniel Fitzhenry who wants to use the game to encourage indigenous teenagers to get a better education.
Friday
Councillor Paul Funnell has rejected any notion of a leadership challenge in the Democratic Labour Party.
The best of Higher School Certificate design and technology work is on show at the Museum of the Riverina.
Riverina councils are fighting supercharged price rises which they say could derail their budgets.
Riverina Football Netball League clubs have voted to keep the grand final at Narrandera Sportsground.
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Sharp increase in suspension in Riverina schools; 6 comments
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Hydro-therapy campaigner turns to sun as idea to keep prices down; 5 comments
Riverside already wooing visitors to Wagga; 4 comments
Hampden Bridge pylon preservation push ahead of collapse; 4 comments
No end in sight for Wagga's prostate pain; 3 comments
