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AGAINST NAME CHANGE: International PhD student at the CSU Wagga campus Forough Ataollahi opposed proposed name change and money should be spent on research instead. Picture: Emma Hillier

Backlash forces CSU to drop name change idea

Jess Whitty
51m ago

PUBLIC APPEAL: Caine Fox is wanted on an outstanding revocation of a parole warrant. Picture: supplied

Wagga Police appeal for community help to locate wanted man

Jess Whitty

Minor earthquakes hit Temora over the weekend

Rex Martinich

PATHWAYS: It took Ashleigh Keighley, 23, a bit longer than others to land her dream career. Pictures: supplied

One woman took the road less travelled to land her dream career

Jess Whitty

DISCUSSIONS Wagga Base Hospital director Helen Cooper and Wagga GP obstetrician Carl Henman.

Wagga doctor and hospital in discussions over VBAC deliveries

Jody Lindbeck

Wagga Society of Model Engineers publicity officer Jim Weeden and president Eric Hill prepare the Willans Hill Miniature Railway for opening on Sunday. Picture: Rex Martinich

Wagga’s miniature railway fans stay loyal despite ticket price rise

Rex Martinich

STRIKE FORCE CHAUSSON: Riverina Police District have arrested eight people in relation to property, stolen vehicle and robbery offences and seeking further assistance.

Wagga Police arrest eight people for robberies and stolen property

Jess Whitty

Narissa Maguire and Amanda Ferguson were dressed to impress at the Tumut Cup race meeting on Saturday. Pictures: Emma Hillier

Punters flock to annual Tumut Cup for a day of sunshine and fun

Jody Lindbeck

Wagga farmers in cattle feed mission to flooded North QLD

Wagga Foodies Night Market makes good start to season

'We're doing more': MLHD says it's working on doctor shortage

Former Riverina teacher jailed for 20 years on child sex offences

AGAINST NAME CHANGE: International PhD student at the CSU Wagga campus Forough Ataollahi opposed proposed name change and money should be spent on research instead. Picture: Emma Hillier

Backlash forces CSU to drop name change idea

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PARKING PROBLEM: Deanna McNaughton surveys the levee bank construction that has taken over the car park across the street from Knights Meats & Deli. Picture: Les Smith

Knights Meats & Deli may face closure due to parking fiasco

MISSION: Wagga Farmers Simon and Eugene Moloney prepare to depart for the floods in North Queensland via Cootamundra to deliver much-needed cattle feed.

Wagga farmers in cattle feed mission to flooded North QLD

NRL won’t bow to pressure to stand down Jack de Belin

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KEEN EYE: The master coach, Wayne Bennett, has urged Riverina players to seize their opportunity against NRL standard opposition. Young Rabbitohs will be equally keen to impress Bennett as he embarks on his first season at Souths.

Relive the South Sydney v Riverina Invitational at Albury

Thousands flock to watch South Sydney play Riverina | Photos

Backlash forces CSU to drop name change idea

51m ago

Minor earthquakes hit Temora over the weekend

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Wagga RSL ends 10-match losing streak

17:30PM

Wagga doctor and hospital in discussions over VBAC deliveries

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Blues’ celebration kick off with strong chase

16:00PM

Druitt out to win first race on Wagga’s new track

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POWER HIT: Todd Henderson and James Richards combined for a crucial 82-run stand to help Wagga RSL to their second win of the season on Saturday. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga RSL ends 10-match losing streak

HUGE: Coolamon are bringing Jake Barrett to the Riverina League, straight out of the AFL

Footballers on the move for 2019 | Photos

CAPTAIN'S KNOCK: Jeremy Rowe's 78 helped South Wagga on their way to victory over Kooringal Colts as the Blues celebrated 100 years over the weekend. Picture: Les Smith

Blues’ celebration kick off with strong chase

STARTING OFF: Roylance, pictured leading in a trial last week, is out to win the first race at Wagga's new harness racing track on Monday.

Druitt out to win first race on Wagga’s new track

Jon Nicoll took three wickets as St Michaels were bowled out for 93.

Saints stave off outright result after being bowled out for 93

Courtney Rees

BRINGING THE HEAT: Tessa McGlynn sends down a pitch in the big win by Saints over Turvey Park.

Saints apply mercy rule in win over Turvey Park

Thousands flock to watch South Sydney play Riverina | Photos

BRAINS TRUST: South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett with assistant Shane Millard who was in charge on Saturday. Picture: James Wiltshire

Brittain strong in Souths opener

Peter Doherty

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FRESH EYES: Alexandra Tierney is excited to take on her new role as chairperson for the 2020 annual Miss Wagga Quest, helping women find self confidence and learn valuable communication and ettiquette skills. Picture: Les Smith

Leadership change as Miss Wagga Quest enters 72nd year

Jessica McLaughlin

GIRL POWER: Amanda Starkey is on a mission to help women feel safe after decking out her car with all the tools and machines needed for her handy-work. Picture: Les Smith

Woman on a mission to break down gender stereotypes

Jessica McLaughlin

PERFECT PAIR: Wagga couple Barney and Julie Quade, married for 25 years, enjoyed Date Night. Picture: Les Smith

Love, laughter and champagne in the air at Wagga's Date Night

Jessica McLaughlin

FRESH EYES: Alexandra Tierney is excited to take on her new role as chairperson for the 2020 annual Miss Wagga Quest, helping women find self confidence and learn valuable communication and ettiquette skills. Picture: Les Smith

Leadership change as Miss Wagga Quest enters 72nd year

NATURAL BEAUTY: Wagga and surrounds are teaming with picturesque locations and scenes waiting to be captured at the right moment.

Art, hashtags and laughs: Discover what Wagga has on offer this weekend

Jessica McLaughlin

The boys put on a show in 2017 at Holbrook and are back to wow the crowd.

Sydney Hotshots return to Wagga to put on a show to remember

Jessica McLaughlin

COMMUNITY SHINES: Over 150 years Wagga has had a long history of iconic local events. Story: Jess Whitty

The community and local produce continues to shine

FLASHBACK: Members of the Australian Women's Army Service. Sherry Morris said the women were recruited from all over Australia but mostly from Victoria, NSW and South Australia.

How the Riverina became home to the military

STILL STANDING: The Wagga Council Chambers, built by architect Charles Hardy, was constructed in the late 1800s. Picture: Wagga City Library

How Wagga’s city scape has evolved over 150 years

FLASHBACK: Cootamundra Girls' Home, a shot taken on November 19, 1955. Aunty Isabel Reid was one of the girls who was taken to the home. Picture: Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media.

Embracing the rich tapestry of the Riverina’s cultures

MAN OF MANY WORDS: Author and former The Daily Advertiser journalist, Frank Moorhouse, in 1972.

The impressive careers of former Advertiser staff members

MAJOR DRIVER: An aerial view of the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre, Bomen, in the Daily Advertiser in November 1979. The centre would become one of the Riverina's major economic driver.

How the Riverina’s agriculture leads nation’s growth

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

The start of a new year is a great time to review how much your mobile plan is costing you. In 2019 celebrate the peace-of-mind of a Pennytel mobile plan knowing your data usage is covered month to month.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

Don't let cash flow issues tie your business down in 2019. Keep growing with an easy to apply for equipment finance loan from LendingPro.

New year, bigger business

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CLASS CLOWNS: The one of a kind, national secondary school comedy competition will be open to teenagers 14 to 18 years of age.

Calling all comedians to take centre stage

Cassie Reardon

And these are the easy ones.

Say what? How to pronounce Riverina’s quirkier town names

Daisy Huntly

BIG CATCH: Marty Asmus and Craig Harris hold a black marlin off Bermagui, NSW.

Gone Fishing: Acrobatics and fishing save hair-raising day

Craig Harris

CLASS CLOWNS: The one of a kind, national secondary school comedy competition will be open to teenagers 14 to 18 years of age.

Calling all comedians to take centre stage

LIFESAVERS: An attempt to rescue fish in the lower Darling. Picture: NSW DPI

Stressed fish in Darling rescued

Rozanne Gilbert

POOL DAYS: Clover Irvin competes in the 10-year girls' freestyle at South Wagga Public School's swim carnival at the Oasis. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: Community Diary

Thousands flock to watch South Sydney play Riverina | Photos

Wagga Society of Model Engineers publicity officer Jim Weeden and president Eric Hill prepare the Willans Hill Miniature Railway for opening on Sunday. Picture: Rex Martinich

Wagga’s miniature railway fans stay loyal despite ticket price rise

FRESH EYES: Alexandra Tierney is excited to take on her new role as chairperson for the 2020 annual Miss Wagga Quest, helping women find self confidence and learn valuable communication and ettiquette skills. Picture: Les Smith

Leadership change as Miss Wagga Quest enters 72nd year

COLEAMBALLY-BOUND: Blues recruit Raven Marika was best on ground in
a Rio Tinto Cup game at the MCG in 2017. Picture: Courtesy AFL.com.au

High five for Coleambally as signings continue

GIRL POWER: Amanda Starkey is on a mission to help women feel safe after decking out her car with all the tools and machines needed for her handy-work. Picture: Les Smith

Woman on a mission to break down gender stereotypes

Jessica McLaughlin

DROUGHT BREAKER: Delude powers to the line for his second career win at Murrumbidgee Turf Club on Thursday. Picture: Les Smith

Delude breaks through to end drought | Photos

Matt Malone

HOME AND HOSED: Stacey Metcalfe guides Zarlu to a first-up victory in the Rodney Parsons OAM Handicap (1400m) at Wagga. Picture: Les Smith

Zarlu surprises all with first-up feature win | Photos

Matt Malone

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Sarah Lansdown

NRL won’t bow to pressure to stand down Jack de Belin

Danny Weidler
29m ago

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People are waiting for leaders to catch up

Julie Lyford

We say: These are real people, not fodder for political slogans

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Woolworths will stop selling its milk for $1-a-litre from Tuesday.

Woolworths axes $1-a-litre milk

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Scott Morrison has ramped up rhetoric on border protection following a historic loss in parliament.

Polls narrow amid national security talk

19m ago

The Greens are trying to goad federal Labor to block Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.

Greens pressure Labor to block Adani mine

28m ago

Woolworths chief executive officer, Brad Banducci

Woolies lifts cheap milk price to $1.10 a litre

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MONUMENTAL TASK: Workers install Sidney Nolan's huge Eureka Stockade mural at the ANU's new cultural centre after it was donated by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Picture: Lannon Harley

How Ballarat missed out on the Eureka mural

Jolyon Attwooll
29m ago

Senator Michaelia Cash has denied her referral of union payments was politically motivated.

Cash aide admits raids had political links

Karen Sweeney
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The AFP says it didn't know Hakeem al-Araibi was a refugee until he was detained in Thailand.

AFP unaware of Hakeem's refugee status

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin says his officers cannot compel people to self-incriminate.

Evidence destroyed over union raids: AFP

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

New Zealand Speckle Park breeders Sarah (right left) and Martyn (far right) Forsyth, Clevedon, made a last-minute decision to attend the Why Speckle Park field day hosted by Justin and Amy Dickens (centre) at JAD Speckle Parks, Yeoval, last Friday.

Last minute trip to Australia worth it for NZ Speckle Park breeders

Hannah Powe
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Jason and Terese Dalton examine some of their last season's wheat grains stored in silo bags in the paddocks at The Kurrajongs, Burcher.

Sticking to wheat and barley this year

Mark Griggs
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University of QLD school of agriculture and food sciences' Dr Kathryn Page, was the lead author of a report indicating soil sodicity, acidity and salinity throughout QLD and NSW grain regions, cost cropping about $440m annually.

Soil limitations put to the test

Bob Freebairn

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

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LAID LOW: Cootamundra defender Nick Ashe is one of two casualties the Strikers need to cover ahead of Sunday's date with Tumut.

Double injury blow for Cootamundra ahead of Tumut showdown

Lachlan Grey

Target's dreamy new homewares range

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"As soon as she arrives she gives me licks - she is a lovely girl." Deena lays down at Zoe's feet and licks her hands. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

The invisible bonds of a therapy dog’s connection

Rachel Mounsey

SURVIVOR: Carol Maney was twice a victim of forced adoption. Picture: Frances Vinall

Forced adoption: stolen babies, family secrets, unsolved mysteries

Frances Vinall