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Man jailed after throwing mother off Snowy Mountains Highway

Man jailed after throwing mother off Snowy Mountains Highway

Annie Lewis

Force catches up to Star Wars jewellery thief

Force catches up to Star Wars jewellery thief

Annie Lewis

STAY STRONG: MP Justin Clancy says the virus outbreak can be contained.

No lockdown plans 'at this stage', brace for more cases: MP

David Johnston
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SCRAPPED: An artist's impression of what the stage two development for the Riverina Conservatorium of Music on Simmons Street was to look like. ICAC has been told the $20 million project has now been cancelled.

UPDATEDConservatorium's $20 million upgrade 'cannot progress', ICAC told

Rex Martinich

TRAILBLAZERS: Lara Jay and Cameron Sowter are raising money for research into kidney disease over the course of October. Picture: Monty Jacka

Riverina runners pull up their socks to raise money for charity

Monty Jacka
1hr ago

ICAC focus shifts to Wagga conservatorium funding timeline

LIVEICAC focus shifts to Wagga conservatorium funding timeline

Rex Martinich

2020 runner up Cressida Cains and 2019 national winner Jo Palmer say celebrating rural women is a must. Picture: Penny Burfitt

Regional women lift one another up through agriculture innovation award

Penny Burfitt

ID: It is being debated whether the Service NSW app should incorporate a photo ID to help businesses quickly authenticate a person's vaccination status.

How easy is it to fake a vaccination certificate?

Hayley Wilkinson

DIGESTWhen caution outweighs excitement

Driver in critical condition, toxic spill on road after two-truck crash

Events back on for CWA branches as COVID restrictions ease

Seven charges dropped after Wagga man pleads guilty to supplying ice

Man jailed after throwing mother off Snowy Mountains Highway

Man jailed after throwing mother off Snowy Mountains Highway

ID: It is being debated whether the Service NSW app should incorporate a photo ID to help businesses quickly authenticate a person's vaccination status.

How easy is it to fake a vaccination certificate?

More than 50 new COVID cases emerge in Murrumbidgee LHD

FREEMore than 50 new COVID cases emerge in Murrumbidgee LHD

EXPENSES: Jenna Allen says it costs around $500 a week to buy dressings for her forearm wound. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

Mother's battle after life-changing spider bite

REPORT: Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says a probe into an Albury man's quarantine breach is under way.

'I just walked out': Albury man who caused lockdown denies he escaped

Melbourne, ACT wakes to more freedoms as NSW braces for case spike

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne, ACT wakes to more freedoms as NSW braces for case spike

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No lockdown plans 'at this stage', brace for more cases: MP

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Riverina runners pull up their socks to raise money for charity

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Official data breeds new confidence

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More refugees flown from Afghanistan: FIFA

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Regional women lift one another up through agriculture innovation award

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Force catches up to Star Wars jewellery thief

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DECREASE IN BIRTH NUMBERS: More greyhounds born in NSW are going on to racing careers than ever before, according to new figures. Picture: SUPPLIED.

Official data breeds new confidence

ON BOARD: Experienced Queensland cricketer Tim Kross has linked with Wagga City. Picture: Courtney Rees

Kross a new face with Wagga City

NSW Rugby League are looking to implement a player points system for 2022.

New statewide player points system adds up for Group Nine clubs

TALENT EMERGING: Basketball Wagga will continue a long term focus of building up its junior talent, incuding Poppy Gray (pictured). Picture: Basketball NSW

Basketball Wagga focuses on building talent

STANDOUTS: Wagga City Wanderers under-15s have been awarded the NPL ACT premiership. Picture: Wagga City Wanderers

Wanderers under-15s awarded premiership

Jon Tuxworth

It will be another early start to Wagga's greyhound meeting on Friday.

Another early start after switch up

IN CHARGE: Luke Walsh has taken over as Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong's women's coach. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Walsh locked in as Lions look to roar in second season

Jon Tuxworth

BACK ON: Mixed netballers Rachel Kirk and Rhys Lonergan are looking forward to getting back on court on Tuesday night. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Community sport relieved as participant limit increase approved

Jon Tuxworth

Qantas will bring forward the restart of a range of international flights as borders reopen.

Qantas brings forward international travel

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has warned of a spike in COVID numbers as the state opens up.

NSW braces for COVID infection spike

Former US president Donald Trump will launch his own social media app called TRUTH Social.

Trump to launch new social media platform

Melburnians will flock to restaurants, cafes and pubs after the lockdown was lifted overnight.

Cheers as Melbourne emerges from lockdown

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There are concerns that Tasmania's health system has "no slack" to handle any job losses as a result of a vaccine mandate. Picture: supplied

How vaccine refusal could leave hospitals in critical condition

Adam Holmes
24m ago

Qld is stepping up a vaccination drive after its first local COVID-19 case in more than two weeks.

Qld on alert as man fights COVID-19

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Need a boost: Associate Professor Nathan Bartlett, of HMRI and the University of Newcastle, said the reopening of the state was coinciding with the waning immunity of our most vulnerable.

COVID boosters set for six months after second dose

Anita Beaumont
55m ago

ID: It is being debated whether the Service NSW app should incorporate a photo ID to help businesses quickly authenticate a person's vaccination status.

How easy is it to fake a vaccination certificate?

Hayley Wilkinson
1hr ago

STAY STRONG: MP Justin Clancy says the virus outbreak can be contained.

No lockdown plans 'at this stage', brace for more cases: MP

24m ago

Transition: Friday October 22 marks the point at which many aspects of everyday life will require at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Morgan Hancock.

The Victorian 'vaccinated economy' starts today: What are the rules?

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ID: It is being debated whether the Service NSW app should incorporate a photo ID to help businesses quickly authenticate a person's vaccination status.

How easy is it to fake a vaccination certificate?

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: Morgan Hancock

DIGESTWhen caution outweighs excitement

MLHD executive director of medical services Dr Len Bruce. Picture: Emily Wind

Health district urges COVID vigilance, reduced travel to Albury

Emily Wind

More than 50 new COVID cases emerge in Murrumbidgee LHD

FREEMore than 50 new COVID cases emerge in Murrumbidgee LHD

Daisy Huntly

NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall is seeking assurances from the federal government that ag workers will be allowed into NSW without quarantining.

Minister calls for 'cast iron' promise from PM for workers

Billy Jupp

One death as NSW adds 374 new COVID cases

One death as NSW adds 374 new COVID cases

Matt Carr

SCRAPPED: An artist's impression of what the stage two development for the Riverina Conservatorium of Music on Simmons Street was to look like. ICAC has been told the $20 million project has now been cancelled.

UPDATEDConservatorium's $20 million upgrade 'cannot progress', ICAC told

SCRAPPED: An artist's impression of what the stage two development for the Riverina Conservatorium of Music on Simmons Street was to look like. ICAC has been told the $20 million project has now been cancelled.

UPDATEDConservatorium's $20 million upgrade 'cannot progress', ICAC told

Maguire, Berejiklian listed to appear at ICAC hearings

Maguire, Berejiklian listed to appear at ICAC hearings

Maguire, Berejiklian listed to appear at ICAC hearings

Maguire, Berejiklian listed to appear at ICAC hearings

ICAC focus shifts to Wagga conservatorium funding timeline

LIVEICAC focus shifts to Wagga conservatorium funding timeline

ICAC focus shifts to Wagga conservatorium funding timeline

LIVEICAC focus shifts to Wagga conservatorium funding timeline

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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The Sunset Sounds music festival has been postponed until late 2022. Picture: Empire Touring

Sunset Sounds music festival postponed until 2022 due to pandemic

Emily Wind

SPOOKY: Nicole Wade has spent the last month creating Halloween decorations to adorn her Forest Hill home. She says it's the perfect way to get creative. Picture: Annie Lewis

WATCHHalloween horrors come to life at Forest Hill home

Annie Lewis

FLASHBACK: Emily Schchembri, Georgia Lane, Tilly Matthews, Julia Crouch, Sarah Smith and Olivia Martin at the 2019 Ag Races.

WHAT'S ONEverything you need to know for the 2021 Ag Races

Annie Lewis

The Sunset Sounds music festival has been postponed until late 2022. Picture: Empire Touring

Sunset Sounds music festival postponed until 2022 due to pandemic

LOVE: Tim Peachey with his beloved 1968 Morris Mini Cooper Mark I which will be on display at this weekend's muster. Picture: Monty Jacka

WHAT'S ONMassive love for Minis at the heart of weekend muster

Monty Jacka

Charlie Southwell, 3, Helle Southwell, Jack Southwell, 5, Tom Southwell, Robert and Heather Johansen. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONPicnic in the Paddock to celebrate rebuild after devastating fire

Annie Lewis

Home away from home: Scots All Saints boarding students relaxing on campus. Picture: Supplied

5 reasons to choose boarding at Scots All Saints College

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

Home away from home: Scots All Saints boarding students relaxing on campus. Picture: Supplied

5 reasons to choose boarding at Scots All Saints College

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

2 Bridge Hotel Road, Ouse, Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

$200k or less: The story behind these cheap regional property sales

2 Bridge Hotel Road, Ouse, Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

$200k or less: The story behind these cheap regional property sales

Berrima jail has been listed via an EOI campaign. Photo: file

Fancy owning a jail? Here's your chance

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Jen Melocco

Luxurious, private lifestyle in Lake Albert

Luxurious, private lifestyle in Lake Albert

Elizabeth Habermann

HISTORY: North Wagga Residents' Association president Robyn Dawson and member Peter Morris at the Parkan Pregan Bridge, one of the locations set to receive a heritage sign. Picture: Monty Jacka

Community project aims to 'revive the history' of Wagga suburb

Monty Jacka

SETBACK: The installation of a defibrillator and other safety equipment at Wagga Beach has been delayed by the high water levels in the area and the statewide lockdown. Picture: Monty Jacka

Beach safety upgrades delayed, will 'hopefully be ready' by summer

Monty Jacka

LIVE AND LOCAL: The Groove Factorie is returning to the stage at Wagga Wagga's Civic Theatre in November, with a host of lead vocalists. Photo: Jack of Hearts

Live shows will get toes tapping again

Tracey Simond

HISTORY: North Wagga Residents' Association president Robyn Dawson and member Peter Morris at the Parkan Pregan Bridge, one of the locations set to receive a heritage sign. Picture: Monty Jacka

Community project aims to 'revive the history' of Wagga suburb

GONE: Originally built as Nurses Quarters in 1910, Rawson Private Hospital provided Private and Intermediary wards at Wagga Base Hospital from 1937 until it was demolished in 1967. Picture: Sherry Morris

Looking back at a spectacular show by the Airforce

Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society

WELCOMED: Bruce Durham says the proposed infrastructure works are much-needed for the fast growing area. Picture: Monty Jacka

Major works planned for Wagga's fastest growing suburbs

Monty Jacka

STAY STRONG: MP Justin Clancy says the virus outbreak can be contained.

No lockdown plans 'at this stage', brace for more cases: MP

24m ago

Government finally clears air on vaccination rules for hospitality workers

Government finally clears air on vaccination rules for hospitality workers

1hr ago

Melbourne, ACT wakes to more freedoms as NSW braces for case spike

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne, ACT wakes to more freedoms as NSW braces for case spike

1hr ago

South Korean juggernaut Squid Game.

Squid Game, sandworms and a sci-fi succession

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Coalstoun Lakes farmers Ben and Steph Rackemann, Mark Rackemann, Michelle van der Meulen and Cam Rackemann feature in the new peanut ballad.

WATCHCheck out this song by a bunch of Aussie farmers you'll go nuts for

SCRAPPED: An artist's impression of what the stage two development for the Riverina Conservatorium of Music on Simmons Street was to look like. ICAC has been told the $20 million project has now been cancelled.

UPDATEDConservatorium's $20 million upgrade 'cannot progress', ICAC told

Rex Martinich

The first two carpet pythons (pictured) were a male and female entangled on the balcony ledge. Snake catcher Stuart McKenzie said "it looks like they were about to mate".

WATCHFemale carpet python lures four potential suitors to this one house

Shivé Prema

Photo: Gurmesh Singh MP

WATCHMassive clean-up after storm pummels NSW North Coast with hail, intense rain

Tracey Fairhurst

Remaining hopeful in very trying situations

OPINIONRemaining hopeful in very trying situations

John Malouff
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Former attorney-general Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONBlind trusts should promote integrity, not put it at risk

Jenna Price
2hrs ago

SUPPORT: Mat (centre) was only 26 years old when he became the full-time carer of both his parents. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONYoung carers face many challenges but help is out there

Mat Bertrand

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Top priced ram: Simon and Thomas King, Charlie, Jodie, Will and Mark Pendergast, Kristina, Alistair and Ryan King and Tim Scholfield, Elders, Cooma.

Cottage Merinos top at $20,000

Stephen Burns
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Increasing confidence of La Nina forming | The Outlook

Increasing confidence of La Nina forming | The Outlook

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch
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The equal top-priced ram with auctioneer Lindsay Fryer of McCarron Cullinane, Orange, buyers Jason Ponds and Stephen and Dave Pascoe, Loloma Partnership, Forest Reefs, and vendor Chris Roweth of Windy Hill Poll Dorsets, Browns Creek.

Windy Hill Poll Dorsets to $2900, twice

Hannah Powe

Why modelling isn't key to international border reopening

Why modelling isn't key to international border reopening

Deborah Davis

As in the real world, sims like AMS reward good setup and strategy. Photo: In-game screenshot.

Sims can be good for learning the engineering basics as well

Sam Hollier

THE ART OF THE TRADE: Behind every great reno is a tradie who created the transformation. Photo: Shutterstock

Avoiding project fails: what to know before starting your next renovation

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