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All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

TOP CITIZEN: Deidre Tome was named Wagga's Citizen of the Year for 2022 at the Australia Day awards ceremony on Tuesday night. Picture: Madeline Begley

'Enjoyed everything': Dedicated volunteer awarded Wagga's top honour

Monty Jacka

OUR FLAG: Wiradjuri Elders Aunty Cheryl Penrith and Aunty Mary Atkinson, who have welcomed the Aboriginal flag being freed from copyright. Picture: Rex Martinich

Wiradjuri Elders welcome deal to set Aboriginal Flag rights free

Rex Martinich

Under pressure: Kooringal Pharmacy owner Justin Smith is disappointed that the Government would announce free RATs for concession card holders without sufficient supply. Picture: Conor Burke

Pharmacists call for calm over RATs supply shortage

Conor Burke

Three people fined for underage drinking and gambling in pub

Three people fined for underage drinking and gambling in pub

Rex Martinich

KINDNESS IS KEY: Temora's Candy McKenzie with the two Wagga strangers who's kind gesture left her feeling "amazed". Picture: Candy McKenzie

GOOD NEWSStrangers' kind gesture to help women in need leaves her amazed

Taylor Dodge

Australia Day, when the rivalries aren't what you'd expect

DIGESTAustralia Day, when the rivalries aren't what you'd expect

Janine Graham

SAFTEY FIRST: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced today that current restrictions including face masks, QR code check-ins and social distancing will be extended until February 28.

Wagga's new attitude towards COVID-19 safety measures

Hayley Wilkinson

WHAT'S ONCreative activities to provide key skills to pre-school, kindergarten children

WHAT'S ONComedians take centre stage at Civic Theatre

FREEHundreds of new MLHD COVID-19 cases, restrictions extended

Remarkable residents nominated for Wagga's Australia Day awards

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

BIG DAY: Enjoying Australia Day last year are (clowise from top left) Janeen and Paul Cocks, Evita Donnelly, Mariana O'Donnell, Jennie Hodges, Tommy Blackmore, and Locklen Oti.

WHAT'S ONYour guide to Australia Day 2022 in the Riverina

Fully stocked: Andrew Nelson, owner of Wagga Meat Supply, said he has seen a big uptick in business as supermarkets struggle to fill shelves. Picture: Madeline Begley

Wagga butchers promise full barbecues for Australia Day

One of the cars involved in a two-car traffic incident on Wagga's Gurwood and Beckwith Street intersection on Friday afternoon. Picture: Courtney Rees.

'Miracle' nobody's died after three crashes in three weeks at intersection

AFTERMATH: Anne Barry says the 5.9 magnitude earthquake felt across the Riverina last year caused significant damage to her Henty home. Picture: Les Smith

Riverina homeowners 'frustrated' as insurers refuse quake claims

ON THE MOVE: Millions of red crabs have migrated across Christmas Island this breeding season. Picture: Parks Australia

WATCHRecord numbers of crabs inundate Christmas Island

Harper guides Cats to successful Twenty20 title defence

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Quinella for Boots in Junee Pacers Cup

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All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

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'Enjoyed everything': Dedicated volunteer awarded Wagga's top honour

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Skeers ready to lead Saints' march from the start in 2022

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Fillies ready to fire for Donnelly at Wagga's Australia Day meeting

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WINNERS: Wagga City with the trophy after they defended their Twenty20 crown.

Harper guides Cats to successful Twenty20 title defence

TAKING IT OUT: Amanda Turnbull guides Fasika to victory in the Junee Pacers Cup on Tuesday night. It was one of three training wins for the Bathurst horsewoman. Picture: Courtney Rees

Quinella for Boots in Junee Pacers Cup

STEPPING UP: Brayden Skeers, pictured with partner and Saints player Kelsey Leaver, will coach North Wagga's women's side this year. Picture: Madeline Begley

Skeers ready to lead Saints' march from the start in 2022

PROGRESSIVE: Emerging filly Whenitrainsitpours with Wagga trainer Tim Donnelly. The three-year-old will race at Wagga's Australia Day meeting. Picture: Madeline Begley

Fillies ready to fire for Donnelly at Wagga's Australia Day meeting

Alex Rogers has left EWK with a move to Cairns on the cards

Footballers on the move for 2022 | Photos

PROMISING START: Cooper Sharman (third from left) is congratulated by St Kilda teammates after kicking a goal late last season. Picture: Getty Images

Howard backs Saints teammate Sharman to take next step after full pre-season

Jon Tuxworth

FOND MEMORY: Another One charging down the outside to win last year's SDRA Country Championships Qualifier (1400m) at Wagga. Picture: Les Smith

Country Championship contenders to feature in exhibition gallop

Matt Malone

BIG CLASH: South Wagga co-coach Joel Robinson and Wagga City captain-captain Josh Thompson are ready to do battle in the Twenty20 final at Robertson Oval on Tuesday night. Picture: Madeline Begley

Fierce rivals to battle it out in T20 decider

Courtney Rees

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

All the names on the 2022 Australia Day Honours List

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios are through to the men's doubles semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

Kyrgios-Kokkinakis show rolls on at Open

The IMF expects global economic growth to fall from 5.9 per cent in 2021 to 4.4 per cent in 2022.

Economic recovery 'like no other': IMF

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Quantum Brilliance co-founders Andrew Horsley, Marcus Doherty and Mark Luo.

Quantum leap into future 'Diamond Valley'

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Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame stands stony faced next to the prime minister.

WATCHGrace Tame's awkward meeting with Morrison

Georgie Moore

Save The Children has urged the government to help an Australian boy being held in a Syrian prison.

Australian boy held in Syrian prison

Dominic Giannini
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"It's really important that females get recognition for whatever they're doing," Sam Kerr says.

Kerr happy to break down barriers with OAM

Ed Jackson
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Actor and adoption rights campaigner Deborra-Lee Furness receives Australia Day honour.

Furness, AO, will 'wear medals to dinner'

Katelyn Catanzariti

SECURED: Georgie Davies was declared the winner of the ninth council seat on Tuesday, defeating former councillor Paul Funnell to the spot. Picture: Ash Smith

COUNCIL ELECTIONS'Stoked': First-time candidate elected Wagga's ninth councillor

SECURED: Georgie Davies was declared the winner of the ninth council seat on Tuesday, defeating former councillor Paul Funnell to the spot. Picture: Ash Smith

COUNCIL ELECTIONS'Stoked': First-time candidate elected Wagga's ninth councillor

PLEASED: Terry Ahern believes Wagga residents have "saved the city from disaster" by voting against the proposed change. Picture: Les Smith

COUNCIL ELECTIONSWagga residents reject chance to decide their own mayor

PLEASED: Terry Ahern believes Wagga residents have "saved the city from disaster" by voting against the proposed change. Picture: Les Smith

COUNCIL ELECTIONSWagga residents reject chance to decide their own mayor

ELECTED: Former councillor Tim Koschel is among the nine candidates who have secured a spot on Wagga City Council following the distribution of preferences.

COUNCIL ELECTIONSWagga's new councillors confirmed as election results released

ELECTED: Former councillor Tim Koschel is among the nine candidates who have secured a spot on Wagga City Council following the distribution of preferences.

COUNCIL ELECTIONSWagga's new councillors confirmed as election results released

SAFTEY FIRST: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced today that current restrictions including face masks, QR code check-ins and social distancing will be extended until February 28.

Wagga's new attitude towards COVID-19 safety measures

Hundreds of new MLHD COVID-19 cases, restrictions extended

FREEHundreds of new MLHD COVID-19 cases, restrictions extended

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Acting surgical services lead for the MLHD, Ray Godbier, said there was a good turnout of people receiving their COVID booster dose over the weekend. Picture: Emily Wind

Hundreds come forward for booster jab during weekend blitz

Australia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

DIGESTAustralia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

Janine Graham

Hundreds of new COVID-19 infections across Murrumbidgee

FREEHundreds of new COVID-19 infections across Murrumbidgee

Emily Wind

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 15,091 COVID cases and 24 deaths

Kim Chappell

Minister for Education James Merlino, pictured during a past school visit to the south-west, announced a plan to keep education settings open while taking measures to protect students and staff.

EXPLAINERWhat are the new rules for Victorian schools?

Kyra Gillespie

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire appears at ICAC in October last year.

Maguire's ICAC legal expenses billed to taxpayers top $26,000

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire appears at ICAC in October last year.

Maguire's ICAC legal expenses billed to taxpayers top $26,000

Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Migration agent targeted as part of probe into Maguire visa scheme

Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Migration agent targeted as part of probe into Maguire visa scheme

NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin

'No broken promise' in taking back $20 million for recital hall

NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin

'No broken promise' in taking back $20 million for recital hall

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

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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LIVE: Geraldine Hickey and Nath Valvo will take the stage on Saturday evening with tickets available online or at the Civic Theatre box office. Photo: Sourced.

WHAT'S ONComedians take centre stage at Civic Theatre

Hayley Wilkinson

BIG DAY: Enjoying Australia Day last year are (clowise from top left) Janeen and Paul Cocks, Evita Donnelly, Mariana O'Donnell, Jennie Hodges, Tommy Blackmore, and Locklen Oti.

WHAT'S ONYour guide to Australia Day 2022 in the Riverina

Daisy Huntly

Lee Hesketh (right) is fundraising for Wagga Takes 2 on behalf of Wagga Riding for the Disabled, with the support of her singing partner Aaron Oldaker and the RDA's Dawn Haddon. Picture: Les Smith

WHAT'S ONHoedown Showdown slated to help charity back from rough trot

Hayley Wilkinson

LIVE: Geraldine Hickey and Nath Valvo will take the stage on Saturday evening with tickets available online or at the Civic Theatre box office. Photo: Sourced.

WHAT'S ONComedians take centre stage at Civic Theatre

TRADITION: Tumbatrek offers locals a chance to connect with both local politicians and nature in a laidback fashion. Picture: File.

WHAT'S ONDown-sized Tumbatrek to push ahead

Hayley Wilkinson

PROUD: Miracassini, Roseangela and Salvatore Zavaglia get into the Aussie spirit at last year's event at the Wagga Botanical Gardens. Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

WHAT'S ONDetails announced for Wagga's Australia Day festivities

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

Green thumb farmer making a tree change for the environment

Green thumb farmer making a tree change for the environment

Bungalow charm, modern finishes

Bungalow charm, modern finishes

Elizabeth Habermann

Family home in a great location

Family home in a great location

An abundance of choices in Central

An abundance of choices in Central

Elizabeth Habermann

Amplifying Wagga: Team leader of information, literacy and learning Michael Scutti wants Wagga locals to help write and edit history. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga library wants you: 'community' history project needs editors

WATER FUN: Wagga City Baths were constructed in 1953. They are pictured here in 1970. Picture: CSU Regional Archives, RW5/418, Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society Collection

A trip down memory lane | In the Past

FUNNY LINES: The satirical comedy genius of The Wharf Revue is back in Wagga this March. Picture: Brett Boardman

New theatre season promises to be reely outstanding

Tracey Simond

Amplifying Wagga: Team leader of information, literacy and learning Michael Scutti wants Wagga locals to help write and edit history. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga library wants you: 'community' history project needs editors

MISSING: Victory is approximately 13 hands high, and was last seen in a paddock near Myall Park on January 14. PHOTO: Contributed

Riding for Disabled horses vanish from paddocks, believed stolen

Cai Holroyd

DISGRUNTLED: Wagga car enthusiast Roy Denton was fined $117 for leaving his car in a no parking zone at the Victory Memorial Gardens during a pre-formal event in December. Picture: Les Smith

Drop-off drama before formal sparks review of parking at gardens

Monty Jacka

ON THE MOVE: Millions of red crabs have migrated across Christmas Island this breeding season. Picture: Parks Australia

WATCHRecord numbers of crabs inundate Christmas Island

Ash Barty plays tonight. Here's how you can watch

WATCHAsh Barty plays tonight. Here's how you can watch

Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame stands stony faced next to the prime minister.

WATCHGrace Tame's awkward meeting with Morrison

Police have released footage of a red ute towing a boat as investigations into Charlise Muttens murder continue. Photo: NSW Police

WATCHPolice reveal Charlise Mutten was shot dead

LIVE: Geraldine Hickey and Nath Valvo will take the stage on Saturday evening with tickets available online or at the Civic Theatre box office. Photo: Sourced.

WHAT'S ONComedians take centre stage at Civic Theatre

Hayley Wilkinson

The Sturt Highway is cut in many places - here the highway is badly damaged at near Pimba. Picture: Spud's Roadhouse.

Rail, highway access cut as record rain causes outback flooding

Chris McLennan

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Kim Chappell

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said there is about 1400 Australians in Ukraine. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Unpredictable': New travel warnings for Ukraine amid threat of Russian invasion

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Trickle-down economics works, right? So we'll be fine, right? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONBig business shapes our political landscape

Zoë Wundenberg

Protesters walk to Parliament House for the annual Survival Day march on January 26, 2020. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONA truly national day wouldn't have racist undertones

Crispin Hull

A portrait of Prince Andrew outside The Duke of York pub in London on January 16. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONPrince Andrew: how the royal family brand will weather the scandal

Pauline Maclaran

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Auctioneer John Croake, AWN Tamworth, buyer Lachlan McAuley, Lamascotte, Yetman, and Kurrajong Park's Jade Lane and Rodney Kent with the top ram. Photo: Billy Jupp

Kurrajong Park Merinos reaches $2300 peak at annual ram sale

Billy Jupp

Wheat and corn prices and export volumes rally in response to Russia and Ukraine tensions.

Ukraine tensions generate grain market uncertainty

Grain Brokers Australia

Wet at the Tibooburra store where 85mm fell on Monday afternoon turning roads into waterways. Photo by Vicki Jackson.

Tibooburra hit by storm, with 85mm in an hour

John Ellicott

Smart home tech will continues to grow in 2022, after all you might want to remotely open the garage to let a freight drone drop off a parcel while watching on a security camera. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONWhat to expect from tech world in 2022

Mathew Dickerson

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

Jake Port

PUSSABILITY: Let your imagination go wild and create a feline funhouse. Picture: Shutterstock

No place like home ... Give your cat a fun, fabulous inner life

RSPCA