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DEMAND: Sinead Canning says Wagga should offer abortions.

Increasing demand for surgical abortions in Riverina

Annie Lewis
27m ago

Final report clears Rex of 'poor safety culture' allegations

Final report clears Rex of 'poor safety culture' allegations

Annie Lewis
57m ago

DEMAND FOR SUPPORT: Boorooma resident Jordan Stewart says the community is left in the dark during calls for help when safety is threatened.

Boorooma resident says community concerns are not being heard

Jess Whitty
2hrs ago

Police investigate stolen car from the Riverina

Police investigate stolen car from the Riverina

Annie Lewis
2hrs ago

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Jr. poses for a photograph beside the U.S. flag on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Step back in time to the moment that changed the world

Daina Oliver

PAYING TRIBUTE: Wagga's Kai Watts is playing for the NSW under 16 Rams team and says his boots represent culture and a local inspiration.

Player's heart touched by AFL enthusiast who tragically passed away

Jess Whitty

Wagga Base Hospital staff are among 22,000 across the state who have voted to strike.

Wagga Base to be understaffed with statewide strike planned

Jessica McLaughlin

Man avoids jail for high-speed police pursuit across city

Man avoids jail for high-speed police pursuit across city

Toby Vue

City's multimillion-dollar health precinct takes shape

Sarah Lloyd Scholarship reaches new level of support

Man tasered for allegedly using axe to threaten police

Riverina residents are not prepared for retirement, says super experts

DEMAND: Sinead Canning says Wagga should offer abortions.

Increasing demand for surgical abortions in Riverina

27m ago

Picture: Fire & Rescue NSW

WATCH: Firefighters pull horse from backyard swimming pool

Tammie Wilson and Gina Hill ready to raise money during Lisa's Rainbow Day next weekend.

Beloved hairdresser's memory lives on through Rainbow Day

SNOW DAY: Mount Selwyn snow cam is showing a winter wonderland following last night's dumping.

Mountains dumped with snow following overnight storm

GUTTED: Julie Pearn is facing a $100,000 clean up bill after squatters destroyed her Deniliquin home.

Squatter bill expected to be more than $100,000

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Increasing demand for surgical abortions in Riverina

27m ago

Final report clears Rex of 'poor safety culture' allegations

57m ago

Boorooma resident says community concerns are not being heard

2hrs ago

Flynn's debut dream dealt a crushing blow

2hrs ago

Police investigate stolen car from the Riverina

2hrs ago

Step back in time to the moment that changed the world

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SHOWING PROMISE: Matt Flynn in action for the Giants competing against Adelaide's Sam Jacobs in an AFL pre-season game earlier in the year. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Flynn's debut dream dealt a crushing blow

2hrs ago

LEADER: Gundagai hooker James Luff has extended his lead in Group Nine's Weissel Medal. Picture: Les Smith

Luff extends lead in Weissel Medal

PAYING TRIBUTE: Wagga's Kai Watts is playing for the NSW under 16 Rams team and says his boots represent culture and a local inspiration.

Player's heart touched by AFL enthusiast who tragically passed away

BEING VIGILANT: Collingullie-Glenfield Park's Jemima Norbury (left) poses with MCUE rival Katie Caller before she suffered a head knock during their match last month. Picture: Les Smith

Netball heeds concussions as testing introduced in local leagues

MEDAL HAUL: Wagga Cycling Club's Lexie Phillips claimed silver in the under-11 category at the NSW Country Junior Road Championships.

Phillips claims silver at state road titles

Jon Tuxworth

IMPROVED FACILITY: Coolamon co-coach Jamie Maddox shows off the new and improved Kindra Park earlier in the season. Picture: Matt Malone

Kindra Park in box seat for Riverina League final

Matt Malone

CHAMPIONS: The Wagga City Wanderers under-12 girls celebrate winning their Kanga Cup grand final.

Wagga City Wanderers excel at Kanga Cup

Jon Tuxworth

CALLED OFF: Officials and participants inspect a problem with the Riverina Paceway track on Friday which led to the last two races being abandoned. Picture: Les Smith

Harness track given all clear for meeting

Courtney Rees

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PROUD WOMEN: Madeline Jackson, Kasey Burton and Taylah Gerecke are thrilled to be named as winners of the Sarah Lloyd Scholarship. Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

Sarah Lloyd Scholarship reaches new level of support

Jessica McLaughlin

PASTRY PERFECTION: Lily Hamilton, 17, and Isabel Cox, 16, at the Artisan Bakery's Bastille Day celebration.

'Like Australia Day but with more cheese and wine': Wagga marks Bastille Day

Emma Horn

Bleu blanc rouge: Amelie and Bernard Hoff prepare for Bastille Day commemorations in 2016.

Wagga prepares to commemorate Bastille Day this weekend

Emma Horn

PROUD WOMEN: Madeline Jackson, Kasey Burton and Taylah Gerecke are thrilled to be named as winners of the Sarah Lloyd Scholarship. Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

Sarah Lloyd Scholarship reaches new level of support

Plan ahead before you tackle the slopes.

Top tips to getting ready for a snow trip

Jody Lindbeck

Australian soul and rock singer, Doug Parkinson. Picture: Supplied

Aussie soul singer on his way to Wagga's stage

Jessica McLaughlin

OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Precision Pastoral CEO Tim Driver (left) and co-worker Camilla Osborn after collecting the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Land Management Award in 2018. Photo Landcare Australia

Best in their field

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

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Great concentration: Dr Brent Skippen during a skin cancer surgical excision. Dr Skippen has been living and working in Wagga for the past three years.

It takes a team to treat skin cancer

House of the week: Enjoy this family-friendly suburb in a brand new home | 74 Barmedman Avenue Gobbagombalin

House of the week: Enjoy this family-friendly suburb in a brand new home | 74 Barmedman Avenue Gobbagombalin

Feature property: Stylish, renovated | 89 Fay Avenue Kooringal

Feature property: Stylish, renovated | 89 Fay Avenue Kooringal

Feature property: Stand out luxury | 31 Kansas Drive Tolland

Feature property: Stand out luxury | 31 Kansas Drive Tolland

DEMAND FOR SUPPORT: Boorooma resident Jordan Stewart says the community is left in the dark during calls for help when safety is threatened.

Boorooma resident says community concerns are not being heard

Jess Whitty
2hrs ago

PAYING TRIBUTE: Wagga's Kai Watts is playing for the NSW under 16 Rams team and says his boots represent culture and a local inspiration.

Player's heart touched by AFL enthusiast who tragically passed away

Jess Whitty

Investigate before buying a pet online

Investigate before buying a pet online

Dr Renee Pigdon

DEMAND FOR SUPPORT: Boorooma resident Jordan Stewart says the community is left in the dark during calls for help when safety is threatened.

Boorooma resident says community concerns are not being heard

2hrs ago

MOMENT: Fitzmaurice Street, looking north from the hill, in the early 20th century. Picture: Sherry Morris

A journey into city's past

LENDING A HAND: Ashleigh Cooper and John Dodd volunteer their time to prepare and pack meals to feed undernourished communities.

Volunteers give their time to feed the needy one meal at a time

Jess Whitty

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Jr. poses for a photograph beside the U.S. flag on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Step back in time to the moment that changed the world

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

DESPERATION: Marrar's Rhys Mooney has Jets defender Mitch Doyle at full stretch as he soccers a shot towards goal at Langtry Oval.

Bombers stave off Jets for fourth straight win | Photos

TRICKY: Wagga Tigers' Tom Keogh looks to get a handball away despite pressure from Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong's Aaron Proctor in the Riverina League game at Robertson Oval on Saturday.

Tigers make it five straight with win over Lions | Photos

Matt Malone

CONTEST: MCUE's Jacob Whitley marks despite close attention from Coolamon's Luke Redfern at Kindra Park on Saturday. Picture: Les Smith

Coolamon celebrate 125 years with victory | Photos

Matt Malone

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

JAMES GARDINER

LENDING A HAND: Ashleigh Cooper and John Dodd volunteer their time to prepare and pack meals to feed undernourished communities.

Volunteers give their time to feed the needy one meal at a time

Jess Whitty

Turning the tables: NSW coach Brad Fittler congratulates Mitchell Pearce after the Blues series-deciding win in Sydney.

OPINION
The Fittler factor: if you fail, fix it or forget it

Father Brendan Lee
1hr ago

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Natalie Zelinsky

New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

OPINION
New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

Dr Mary McMillan

CELESTIAL TECHNOLOGY: An artist's impression of CSIROsat-1 in space to be launched next year. Picture: CSIRO

Down under ready to find its space in the firmament

By Helen Sim

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

By Helen Sim

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

Victoria has set up a fund to oversee remediation works on dangerous building cladding.

States told to go it alone on cladding fix

1hr ago

Maggie Beer says it is heartbreaking hearing the complaints about food in aged care facilities.

Malnutrition a silent abuser in aged care

2hrs ago

Lost and found: Janet Pollock shows Vic Levi a photograph of her great aunt "Beth", whose King George VI coronation medal was found in a box donated to the Friends of the University Book Fair. Picture: Marina Neil

Solved: The mystery of the royal medal found in a box of books

2hrs ago

Michael Bowman (second left) with his rescuers after being found alive and well in Tasmania.

Missing Vic hiker found safe in Tasmania

2hrs ago

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale is accused of posing as a private investigator to demand money.

Ex-Ipswich mayor denies extortion charges

Warren Barnsley
2hrs ago

Workers plan to strike at NSW hospitals in August as they fight for increased hospital security.

Hospital workers vote to strike in NSW

Dominica Sanda

Workers who stay with under-performing companies affect pay increases across the economy.

Workers need to switch jobs for pay rises

Angus Livingston

Some NSW and Qld towns are running out of water, with the situation critical in parts of Australia.

Dams to drought-proof town water supplies

Matt Coughlan

A US judge says Monsanto "deserves to be punished" but has reduced a payout by more than $US50m.

US Roundup jury award slashed to $25m

Joachim Herrmann
1hr ago

The $22,000 top-priced Palgrove Natural (P), sold to Elstow Charolais, Baradine, at the Palgrove Hunter Valley bull sale last Friday. Pictured are David Smith and Ben Noller of Palgrove stud with buyers Bruce and Margaret McConnaughty.

Palgrove's $22,000 sire

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

End of era: Incoming secretary Carol Grylls with Richard Buck and vice chairman Josh Crosby at the NSW State Committee of Angus Australia meeting. Photo: supplied

Longterm breed secretary retires

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals
1hr ago

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

The best way to approach finding the right dog for you, is to have a discussion with the shelter manager at your local rescue, and explain your lifestyle and needs. They'll be able to advise what dogs they currently have in care that would match with you.

How do I know I'm ready to get a dog?

RSPCA

Unused pain relief medication, like all medicines, can be returned to a local pharmacy for safe disposal free of charge.

Don't keep your strong pain medicines 'just in case'

Lydia Williams' unique childhood inspired her to write a children's book about a girl who lives in the outback and discovers a love for football. Picture: Nicole Cleary

Goalkeeper's journey brought to life in children's book

Lucie Bertoldo