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Miss Wagga returns after forced hiatus last year

Miss Wagga returns after forced hiatus last year

SOLIDARITY: Wellways' Shannon O'Brien and Dr Taneile Kitchingman will be marching on Sunday to commemorate those who have lost their lives to suicide. Picture: Kenji Sato

Families to gather in solidarity to remember lost loved ones

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

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

LIVE MUSIC: Paul Kelly will play in Ballarat in July. Picture: Simone DePea

Aussie music legend Paul Kelly announces east coast tour

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

TRAC issue statement by keeping Mater Dei goalless before final | Photos

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Miss Wagga returns after forced hiatus last year

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Plague poisons killing birds of prey, mice predators

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EXCLUSIVECOVID app apathy puts health at risk as city's QR code check-ins fall by half

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Kildare advances to Tracey Gunson Shield final

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Council welcomes road budget cash as Labor claims region gets meagre share

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FINAL HURRAH: Kildare Catholic College's Ryley Watson tries to evade Kooringal High School's Jake Scott in Wednesday's Carroll Cup clash. Picture: Les Smith

TRAC issue statement by keeping Mater Dei goalless before final | Photos

BACK IN THE FINAL: Kildare Catholic College after winning last year's decider against The Riverina Anglican College. Picture: Les Smith

Kildare advances to Tracey Gunson Shield final

COLOUR: Mindy Quade, Jaime Esler, Jemma Davey and Molly Moorby, all 17 years, got in the spirit of things at last week's Kooringal High School athletics carnival. Picture: Les Smith

Participation the highlight at Kooringal High carnival | Photos

NOT GIVING IN: Top Southern District jockey John Kissick has vowed to return despite his latest setback, where he will be out for four to six months.

INSIDE RACING: "I'll be back" declares Kissick

Carlton's Ed Curnow reacts after Sunday's loss to the Dogs. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONRohan Connolly | Why a frustrated Carlton must stay the course

Rohan Connolly

LEADER: Lachie Moore's early-season form has been one of the reasons behind Charles Sturt University's strong start to the year. Picture: Emma Hillier

Bushpigs prepare for tough month ahead

Matt Malone

IN FORM: Wagga Blaze's under-14 girls finished top of their ladder before next weekend's Southern Junior League finals. Picture: Basketball Wagga

Wagga junior basketball teams progress to Southern Junior League finals

Jon Tuxworth

BIG LOSSES: Zac Masters and Ron Leapai will miss Tumut's clash with Albury on Sunday to take part in the City-Country game. Picture: Courtney Rees

Blues back depth to step up for two key forwards

Courtney Rees

UNSW's study says people are being dissuaded by conspiracy theories from getting a COVID jab.

Vaccine doubt, COVID misinformation linked

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Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein will lead a majority government after his party secured a 13th seat.

Liberals secure majority govt in Tasmania

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Federal ministers have been talking at odds over the timing of the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Clarity sought on vaccine rollout, borders

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Victorians will soon face tough penalties for not using QR codes, Health Minister Martin Foley says.

Travellers back in iso over SA hotel leak

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese will deliver his budget reply speech on Thursday night.

Labor to fund Startup Year for innovators

Paul Osborne
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A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was stabbed in the chest at a Newcastle cafe.

Woman stabbed in Newcastle cafe kitchen

Tiffanie Turnbull

Brittany Higgins claims members of the PM's staff gave background briefings against her loved ones.

Inquiry into PMO knowledge of rape resumes

WA's former chief casino officer sold a boat to a friend who worked for Crown, an inquiry has heard.

Former WA casino chief defends Crown ties

Michael Ramsey

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

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

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

Victoria Lee

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

Toby Vue

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

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

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

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(L-R) Station chief Justin Bentley and crew members Lee Hyde and Noel Barrington are excited to welcome the community into the station on Saturday. Picture: Penny Burfitt

Firefighters to host first Open Day since bushfires

Penny Burfitt

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

(L-R) Station chief Justin Bentley and crew members Lee Hyde and Noel Barrington are excited to welcome the community into the station on Saturday. Picture: Penny Burfitt

Firefighters to host first Open Day since bushfires

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

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

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 Boulevarde Motor Inn property is the latest hospitality site to sell in a multimillion dollar deal. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga motel secured in $3.2m property sale

The Boulevarde Motor Inn property is the latest hospitality site to sell in a multimillion dollar deal. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga motel secured in $3.2m property sale

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

Joanne Crawford

Blink and you will miss your chance

Blink and you will miss your chance

Elizabeth Habermann

Great central unit

Great central unit

Elizabeth Habermann

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

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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

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

COLOUR: Mindy Quade, Jaime Esler, Jemma Davey and Molly Moorby, all 17 years, got in the spirit of things at last week's Kooringal High School athletics carnival. Picture: Les Smith

Participation the highlight at Kooringal High carnival | Photos

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

FAKE LEG, REAL CHARGES: A man was stopped with a mannequin's leg hanging out his boot.

See the moment a leg hanging out of a car boot draws police attention

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

Peter Doherty

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

Geraldine Cardozo

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

Matt Malone

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

Matt Malone

FAILURE: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's latest budget represents another year of missed opportunities. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONAustralian women needed bold budget thinking - we didn't get it

Georgie Dent

Carlton's Ed Curnow reacts after Sunday's loss to the Dogs. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONRohan Connolly | Why a frustrated Carlton must stay the course

Rohan Connolly

Budget night leaves winners, losers and the disinterested

REAL AUSTRALIABudget night leaves winners, losers and the disinterested

Kim Chappell

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

NOT LEFT WONDERING 'IF ONLY': David Lyons, Melville Park, Vasey, Victoria bought the top priced bull of the 56th Hereford Australia National Sale, purchasing Mawarra If Only Q264 for $103,000. Pictured with Mawarra's Logan Sykes, Longford, Vic.

Mawarra bull sold for $103,000 at Hereford National

Olivia Calver

Overcoming flood to bumper harvest is industry in a nutshell

Overcoming flood to bumper harvest is industry in a nutshell

Billy Jupp

Rain will clear and allow drying winds from the west to dominate NSW weather over the next fortnight.

SAM to deliver a dry fortnight for NSW

Ben Domoniso, Weatherzone

Rally driving takes one look at understeer and then sprays gravel in its face. Photo: Shutterstock.

Getting the car slowed and turned on various surfaces

Sam Hollier

SHIVERS: Keeping warm and comfortable at home during winter is easier than your think. Photo: Shutterstock.

Smart ways to keep warm during winter

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

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert