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CAREFUL PLANNING: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg ahead of the budget's release on Tuesday night. Picture: Contributed

BUDGET 2021Wagga City Council to receive $4 million for roads, infrastructure

Rex Martinich
Emma Horn

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is handing down this third federal budget. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021The winners and losers in this year's budget

Doug Dingwall

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2021-22 federal budget on Tuesday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021Federal budget 2021: Your five-minute breakdown

Sarah Basford Canales

An image from the mice plague that struck the Riverina in 2011. NSW farms and the CW have called for assistance packages up up to $25,000 to help farmers pay for baits.

Farmers call for mouse plague help as region's crops face 'disaster'

Rex Martinich
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COLLAPSED: Fire and Rescue NSW said the home was destroyed by the Monday morning blaze, but all members of the family managed to escape without injury. PHOTO: Supplied.

Town raises thousands after family loses home

Emma Horn
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CONCERNS: Councillor Vanessa Keenan published a statement on her Facebook page on Tuesday morning raising concerns about Cr Paul Funnell's alleged behaviour.

War of words erupts as councillor accuses colleague of 'aggressive' behaviour

Catie McLeod

MEANINGFUL WORK: David O'Brien assists an inmate at Junee Correctional Centre in his role as a mental health nurse. Picture: Contributed

Risks, rewards of career as a prison nurse

Jessica McLaughlin

Emergency services respond to two separate accidents

Emergency services respond to two separate accidents

Emma Horn

Tax offsets for individuals and businesses to continue

Selwyn Resort announces official re-opening date

Bookworms buoyant as Wagga Rotary Book Fair makes a return

State projects needed to connect region to Inland Rail, mayor says

CAREFUL PLANNING: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg ahead of the budget's release on Tuesday night. Picture: Contributed

BUDGET 2021Wagga City Council to receive $4 million for roads, infrastructure

Shannon Noll is one big name sure to draw in music fans at the Sunset Sounds festival in November. Picture: Nino Lo Guidice

Shannon Noll, Ian Moss to headline Wagga music festival

Picture: Kirsty Roche

Highly-anticipated Batlow CiderFest returns with a bang

The Curious Rabbit owner Vickie Burkinshaw opened a cafe during a global pandemic, and she has no regrets. Picture: Penny Burfitt

The Wagga woman who bought an art cafe during COVID

John Foord and Richard Watson. Picture: Kenji Sato

OzHarvest Wagga volunteers deliver their millionth meal

ALL SMILES: Boxer Regarn Simbwa back at the gym for training last week. Picture: Peter Doherty

Simbwa's back chasing the dream after winning return

Farmers call for mouse plague help as region's crops face 'disaster'

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Town raises thousands after family loses home

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English cricket coffers hit by pandemic

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War of words erupts as councillor accuses colleague of 'aggressive' behaviour

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Risks, rewards of career as a prison nurse

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Emergency services respond to two separate accidents

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De Sousa bracing for Olsson ruck battle in battle of unbeaten teams

De Sousa bracing for Olsson ruck battle in battle of unbeaten teams

BIGGER AND BETTER: Good Odds Buddy taking out the 2019 Cup at Wagga. Picture: Les Smith

Greyhound club bolster Cup prizemoney

SUCCESS: Wagga High School's under 15 girls team that took out the Ron Anschuetz Shield last week.

Wagga High, TRAC win Ron Anschuetz Shields

HANDY INCLUSION: Mitch Gorman taking a mark for Narrandera back in 2015. He has signed with Barellan for the remainder of the Farrer League season. Picture: Les Smith

Gorman to come straight in for Barellan

TAKE OFF: Northern Jets were too strong for the winless The Rock-Yerong Creek on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Peter Doherty

Blues navigate tough start

Jon Tuxworth

ASSESSING OPTIONS: Coolamon's Lilly Buchanan looks to make a pass during Sunday's clash with MCUE. Picture: Les Smith

Goannas bounce back with victory over Hoppers

Jon Tuxworth

WINNERS: The seniors champion players from the 20th annual Wagga Seniors Tennis Tournament. Picture: Tom Denahy

Annual seniors tournament proves a hit in Wagga | Photos

Having taken the risk to go to India during a pandemic, Michael Slater does not deserve any special treatment. Photo: Andy Kearns/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton | Little sympathy for entitled cricketers

Howard Kotton

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg visits the press gallery before delivering his third budget on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021'Australia is coming back' in big spend budget: Frydenberg

LOOKING AHEAD: Sharon Lee has been homeless and living with a friend for the past two months and worries the rental crisis will force her out of the city. Photo: RILEY KRAUSE.

'I'll go wherever I need to': Rental market squeezing people out of city

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's decision to focus on jobs means large budget deficits for years to come.

'Renovation' budget puts off real reform

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Jeroen Weimar says health officials are on alert for evidence of community spread within Melbourne.

Vic case spread could trigger virus rules

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ACTU President Michele O'Neil has criticised the women's budget statement as "piecemeal".

Women's budget dishes out 'pocket change'

Marion Rae
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Josh Frydenberg's budget makes moves towards the formation of a federal anti-corruption agency.

Budget flags work on integrity watchdog

Paul Osborne
2hrs ago

Australia's triple-A status with credit rating agencies remains despite a big-spending budget.

Australia's triple-A rating safe for now

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
2hrs ago

The federal government has pledged $17.7 billion in the budget to improve the aged-care sector.

Applause but concern over aged-care plan

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

One COVID-19 case recorded in Victoria overnight | Saturday May 8

One COVID-19 case recorded in Victoria overnight | Saturday May 8

Health minister Martin Foley. Picture: DARREN HOWE

UPDATED'Fantastic': Eased COVID restrictions for small hospitality, worship venues

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan, Bendigo Health nurse Michelle McGibbon and Bendigo Health chairman Bob Cameron at the new vaccination site. Picture: Darrren James

UPDATEDBendigo's new COVID-19 vaccination space to allow 1000 jabs a day

Allanah Sciberras

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

The Wagga MP Daryl Maguire pictured in 2018 at the announcement of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music future home on Simmons Street. Picture: Les Smith

McGirr helps limit ICAC referral over $30 million conservatorium grants

The Wagga MP Daryl Maguire pictured in 2018 at the announcement of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music future home on Simmons Street. Picture: Les Smith

McGirr helps limit ICAC referral over $30 million conservatorium grants

Probe: Deputy Commissioner for Australian Border Force Support, Justine Saunders, has told Senators that the agency has referred briefs to prosecutors over former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire's visa scam. Picture: Karleen Minney

Maguire scam visas cancelled and briefs handed to prosecutors, Senators told

Probe: Deputy Commissioner for Australian Border Force Support, Justine Saunders, has told Senators that the agency has referred briefs to prosecutors over former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire's visa scam. Picture: Karleen Minney

Maguire scam visas cancelled and briefs handed to prosecutors, Senators told

ICAC will need to "apply efficiency dividends" of $3.418 million over the four financial years.

ICAC 'will have money it needs' after $3.4 million budget cut: McGirr

ICAC will need to "apply efficiency dividends" of $3.418 million over the four financial years.

ICAC 'will have money it needs' after $3.4 million budget cut: McGirr

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

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Picture: Kirsty Roche

Highly-anticipated Batlow CiderFest returns with a bang

Jessica McLaughlin

Raiders megafan Nicolette Marks travelled from Canberra for the big game.

PHOTOS39 photos of the NRL's epic return to Wagga

Emma Horn

KEEPING TRADITIONS: The Sutherland Shire blokes celebrate their 11th punter's club event, with Mick Causer, Mark Holmes, Gary Holmes, Matt Schibbeci, Graham Hill and Richard Crimmins. Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

WHAT'S ONThousands flock to tracks for grand Gold Cup return

Jessica McLaughlin

Picture: Kirsty Roche

Highly-anticipated Batlow CiderFest returns with a bang

WINNER: Tara McDonough from Canberra was named the Lady of the Day at the Wagga Gold Cup Fashions on the Fields. She says it was the most amazing feeling to hear her number called out.

PHOTOSThe $32 dress that took out Gold Cup's highest fashion honour

Annie Lewis

The Scarborough, 1782.

WHAT'S ONFamilies track ancestry back to First Fleet arrivals

Emma Horn

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Boarding Captain Holly Small, Vice-Captain Annabelle Simpson and Deputy Principal, Director of Boarding, Lucy Cumming.

Fostering capable young women

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Lorraine Gordon

The Duke of Kent Hotel on Fitzmaurice street has sold for $3.5 million.

Duke of Kent sold in multi-million dollar deal

The Duke of Kent Hotel on Fitzmaurice street has sold for $3.5 million.

Duke of Kent sold in multi-million dollar deal

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Blink and you will miss your chance

Blink and you will miss your chance

Elizabeth Habermann

Great central unit

Great central unit

Elizabeth Habermann

Director Janelle McManus says the new development to be built on this lot besides the Kooringal site will almost double capacity. Picture: Penny Burfitt

Green light for $350k Kooringal childcare development amid boom

Penny Burfitt

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Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

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BASICS: A couple making a home in a tree on river flats near Wagga. Picture: Tom Lennon Collection (CSURA RW1574.1558)

History | Wagga's news of days gone by

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

IMPORTANT: Research consistently shows that babies gain early literacy from the sounds and tones of speech, combined with play. Picture: Supplied

Baby Bounce makes return to Wagga Wagga City Library

Peter Casey

MILESTONE: Leslie Weston (centre) celebrates his 101st birthday with his children Shelly Weekes, Marg Davis, Judy Kennedy, Garry, Di Johnson, Bernadette and Greg.

Large family gathering for 101st birthday after centenary spent in lockdown

Rex Martinich

ALL SMILES: Boxer Regarn Simbwa back at the gym for training last week. Picture: Peter Doherty

Simbwa's back chasing the dream after winning return

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

UNDER THE PUMP: Wagga United's Cooper Floyer-Kell gets his foot to the ball despite pressure from Tolland's Jamey Lenko at Rawlings Park on Sunday. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga United get off the mark with 5-0 win | Photos

GOTCHA: MCUE match-winner Brayden Ambler is wrapped up by Coolamon's Marshal Macauley at Kindra Park on Sunday. Picture: Les Smith

Ambler guides MCUE to thrilling come-from-behind win | Photos

(L) Maggie Gow, 4, Jenny Cornwell, Marley Gow, 11, Sharon Gow, Campbell Gow, 6 and Amy Gow with 9 month old Lulu the dog, all from Wagga.

PHOTOSMagic of Wagga's mums celebrated under sunny skies

Catie McLeod

WARNING: The Rock-Yerong Creek co-coach Brad Aiken was rapt in their start but worried by the way the Magpies finished. Picture: Peter Doherty

Opening blitz helps 'Pies down Jets | Photos

Peter Doherty

Raiders megafan Nicolette Marks travelled from Canberra for the big game.

PHOTOS39 photos of the NRL's epic return to Wagga

Emma Horn

CLOSE CALL: Punters rejoiced as Monterey Zar (green and white) got the photo finish to win the last race on Wagga Gold Cup day. Picture: Les Smith

Punters rejoice as Monterey Zar lands double for Colvin | Photos

Matt Malone

If this government's luck keeps going, Morrison will be eyeing a V-shaped election result. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONCoalition's budget shapeshift is the starkest of our post-war politics

Mark Kenny

A glimmer of hope for those missing a loved one

REAL AUSTRALIAA glimmer of hope for those missing a loved one

Zoe Cartwright

International Nurses Day a chance to celebrate our nurses

OPINIONInternational Nurses Day a chance to celebrate our nurses

Professor Lisa McKenna

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Eighteen-year-old Micquella Grima won her age division in the Beef Australia 2021 Young Judges competition.

Micquella Grima shines in beef young judges at Beef Australia

Hannah Powe
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LIVELive updates from the 2021 budget

Andrew Brown

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is handing down this third federal budget. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The winners and losers in this year's budget

Doug Dingwall

CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied.

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert

AFFORDABLE LUXURY: The design elements of this Australian Hamptons home meld interior with exterior for an elegant yet eminently livable family dwelling.

A grand scale luxury farmhouse with country charm and Hamptons style

Vickii Byram

The uroliths bladder of Dr Anne Quain's cat, Hero. Picture: Supplied

Signs your cat has a urinary tract obstruction

Dr Anne Quain