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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

CLUB SWITCH: After sitting out last season, former Gundagai premiership player Noa Fotu has linked with Group Nine rivals Kangaroos. Picture: Emma Hillier

Fotu back in the game with Kangaroos

NAN'S DREAM: Lorraine Tuckett (left) with grandson Guy Tuckett and the vehicle she competes in, as well as some of her "worn" tires. Photo: Talia Pattison

Riverina's 80-year-old burnout nanna goes viral

LEFT: Dr Alam Yoosuff responds to common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Pictures: Supplied/File shot

IN DEPTHRiverina GP tackles concerns about COVID-19 vaccine

GREEN LIGHT: Macarthur Real Estate Agency director Mark Macarthur shows concept drawings of the residential development at Forest Hill, which will see hundreds of new homes in the suburb. Picture: Emma Hillier

Plans for Forest Hill promises city's first display home village

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

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Snow dusts Falls Creek on a chilly summer morning

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Principal pedalling to spread important prevention message

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WHAT'S ONParkrun finally returns as participants get active in 2021

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'Such a happy girl': little Havana will be sorely missed

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PHOTOSCommunity donates supplies for Fiji after devastating cyclone

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The WA Liberal Party has outlined a plan to impose mandatory minimum jail terms on meth dealers.

WA Libs promise jail time for meth dealers

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Victorians in Brisbane are now able to come home since the COVID-19 risk rating has been downgraded.

Zero new local cases as Vic border eases

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SA wineries and boutique accommodation venues are among the latest businesses to receive funding.

More tourism jobs to flow from SA grants

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A woman has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of a man at a property in Maitland.

Woman charged over fatal Hunter stabbing

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The National Farmers Federation has come out in support of new quad bike safety rules.

Farmers back new quad bike safety rules

Tim Dornin
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Some western Sydney rail travellers have been directed to get tested for coronavirus immediately.

NSW reports six new linked COVID-19 cases

Greta Stonehouse and Luke Costin

If passed a government bill could prevent NSW school students being taught about gender fluidity.

NSW law proposes halt on gender lessons

Greta Stonehouse

People in southern Perth suburbs have been warned to leave as a bushfire threat intensifies.

Perth bushfire contained but unpredictable

GOT A WIN: Wagga trainer Peter Dooner with Got A Group after she brought up her first win at start two in the first race at Wagga on Friday night. Picture: Courtney Rees

Dooner hopes he's got another nice one

Michael Towers will have four drives at Leeton on Saturday as he prepares to move to the Riverina.

Towers eyes winning start to move

CLUB SWITCH: After sitting out last season, former Gundagai premiership player Noa Fotu has linked with Group Nine rivals Kangaroos. Picture: Emma Hillier

Fotu back in the game with Kangaroos

FOOTY'S RETURNING: Matthew Hobbs and Nathan Richards battle it out during a clash between Griffith and Collingullie-Glenfield Park in 2019. Picture: Emma Hillier

Tux Talk: Avoiding lethargy key in footy's return

Joe Kenny took 4-12 in Wagga RSL's win over Lake Albert at Geoff Lawson Oval on Thursday night.

Kenny delivers for Wagga RSL

Courtney Rees

TUMUT-BOUND: Colvin Racing employees Brodie Colvin and Alex Brill-Jamieson with Bravado Lass and The Chaplain on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Colvin launches two-pronged assault on Tumut Mile

Jon Tuxworth

STEPPING UP: New Temora coach Meg Reinhold in action in 2019. Picture: Emma Hillier

Meg Reinhold to lead Roos' court return

Jon Tuxworth

NEW ERA: Turvey Park coach Michael Mazzocchi with club stalwart Josh Ashcroft in September last year. Picture: Les Smith

Finals a "non negotiable" as Bulldogs begin new era

Jon Tuxworth

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Steve Evans

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Janine Graham

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Julian O'Brien

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, whose prior relationship could again be investigated by the corruption watchdog over claims Mr Maguire traveled overseas without formal approval.

ICAC should probe Wagga MP's 'unapproved' travel: Latham and Labor

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, whose prior relationship could again be investigated by the corruption watchdog over claims Mr Maguire traveled overseas without formal approval.

ICAC should probe Wagga MP's 'unapproved' travel: Latham and Labor

Home Affairs officials say nine people who gained visas through former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire's scheme are still in Australia, including three who are now citizens.

Former Wagga MP's visa scam 'delivered citizenship to three people'

Home Affairs officials say nine people who gained visas through former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire's scheme are still in Australia, including three who are now citizens.

Former Wagga MP's visa scam 'delivered citizenship to three people'

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian appears at ICAC in October. A report has now been released into how private testimony about her relationship with former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire was accidentally published online.

ICAC private testimony on Berejiklian leaked via junior staff error

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian appears at ICAC in October. A report has now been released into how private testimony about her relationship with former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire was accidentally published online.

ICAC private testimony on Berejiklian leaked via junior staff error

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle
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Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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VOLUNTEERS: Wagga parkrun director Alex Walker (in blue) with the volunteers preparing for the second run of 2021. Picture: Contributed

WHAT'S ONParkrun finally returns as participants get active in 2021

Rachel McDonald

BULA: Tomasi Rokoqica says the Wagga Fellowship members are thrilled to share part of their Fijian culture. Picture: Emma Hillier

PHOTOSCommunity donates supplies for Fiji after devastating cyclone

Annie Lewis

CANNED: The Carrathool Races have been called off, amid COVID-19 concerns. PHOTO: File.

Hard call made as Carrathool Races cancelled for 2021

Monty Jacka

VOLUNTEERS: Wagga parkrun director Alex Walker (in blue) with the volunteers preparing for the second run of 2021. Picture: Contributed

WHAT'S ONParkrun finally returns as participants get active in 2021

EMPTY STALLS: Janine Menzies among the empty boxes, tables and racks after the Monster Garage Sale was cancelled. Picture: Emma Hillier

Monster Garage Sale cancelled due to COVID-19

Emma Horn

COMEBACK: Jennie Meiklejohn is hopeful the River and Wren market can return in May 2021. Picture: Les Smith

WHAT'S ONRiver and Wren sets 'hopeful' return date for 2021

Annie Lewis

What does resilience really mean?

What does resilience really mean?

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

One of Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) regional breeding trial sites in NSW that contains over 5,000 yield plots.

New wheat options set to boost profits for northern growers

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Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

What does resilience really mean?

What does resilience really mean?

Andrew Edwards with his daughter Charlotte ('Charlie') and the enduring HARDI Datto.

HARDI Australia backs mental health in a tough year

In a year of disruption it's time to pay tribute to the vital role of agriculture

In a year of disruption it's time to pay tribute to the vital role of agriculture

Grant Cairns

Perfectly presented in Turvey Park

Perfectly presented in Turvey Park

Perfectly presented in Turvey Park

Perfectly presented in Turvey Park

Designed for family living

Designed for family living

Designed for family living

Designed for family living

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

Books for all ages.

At the Library| Top of the stacks in 2020

Jeannie Hazell

Is your business still open? Help us spread the word

Is your business still open? Help us spread the word

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HOMECOMING: Welcome Arch on the Wollundry bridge for Back to Wagga celebrations in 1927. Picture: Supplied

In The Past | So many people, so much history

Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society

Books for all ages.

At the Library| Top of the stacks in 2020

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Season not so fun and festive | Agony Aunt

Season not so fun and festive | Agony Aunt

Julie Elphick

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Cris Kennedy

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

Jane Freebury

SUMMER LOVIN': Jess Farrell (Sandy) and Tyler Hoggard (Danny) on stage at IPAC ahead of the opening night of Grease. Picture: Robert Peet.

How this production of Grease conquered COVID

Julian O'Brien

Gunditjmara Elder and member of the National Hate Crime Network Charmaine Clarke.

Gunditjmara Elder responds to dairy giant renaming Coon cheese

Kimberley Price

How ready is your office to return to work?

OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

Maureen Kyne

FOOTY'S RETURNING: Matthew Hobbs and Nathan Richards battle it out during a clash between Griffith and Collingullie-Glenfield Park in 2019. Picture: Emma Hillier

Tux Talk: Avoiding lethargy key in footy's return

Jon Tuxworth

An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Kathy Bishop will take on the role as headmaster of New England Girls School in 2021. Photo: Supplied

New headmaster's vision to help carry on 'NEGS tradition'

Billy Jupp
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David and Vicki McCallum, Tooma, sold 20 Hereford steers, 11 months, 364kg, for $1810 a head. It's a great reward following last year's bushfires.

Rewards follow on from recovery

Olivia Calver

Accidental gardener/town promoter, Kylie Davis with children Patrick, Shelby and Elisa in their sunflowers that have brightened the lives of many. Photo. Rebecca Flisher.

Garden becomes tourism hit

Mark Griggs

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain