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ASK FOR HELP: Wagga woman Maddison Harmer is encouraging women who have antenatal or postnatal depression to seek help. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mum’s message on postnatal depression: ‘You’re not a failure’

Jody Lindbeck

Wagga teenagers charged for alleged assault and robbery

Toby Vue

WHITE RIBBON: Senior Constable Matt Clipsham and Detective Inspector Phil Malligan are stepping up to help end violence against women.

Police invite community on walk to stop violence against women

Annie Lewis

Wagga leaders back immigration despite falling national support

Rex Martinich
59m ago

EYESORE: Derelict and abandoned homes scattered throughout Wagga are an eyesore but due to strong demand in central living, they are being snapped up.

They might be the worst home on the street, but some find value

Jess Whitty
1hr ago

NEXT STEP: Former year 12 student at Kildare Catholic College Clare Gaynor, 18, says she chose Wagga CSU education course because of its location rather than factors. Picture: Jess Whitty

School leavers face one last hurdle: choosing the right course

Jess Whitty
1hr ago

A NSW Fire and Rescue Hazardous Materials Unit from Leeton observes the fire at Matong's Farmers Home Hotel this month. Picture: Rex Martinich

Coolamon Shire could be left with Matong pub fire demolition costs

Rex Martinich
2hrs ago

Theo Osborne, Amy Warren and Adam Martin of Wagga

Get ready to sing along at Christmas Carols in the Park

Annie Lewis

Owner of dogs reported as stolen in Wagga offers reward for return

After a dry year, rain could now damage crops awaiting harvest

Wagga council removes tree from Bolton Park

Community dons yellow and purple in the leadup to Respect Day

ASK FOR HELP: Wagga woman Maddison Harmer is encouraging women who have antenatal or postnatal depression to seek help. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mum’s message on postnatal depression: ‘You’re not a failure’

One of the missing dogs. Picture: Supplied

Owner of dogs reported as stolen in Wagga offers reward for return

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After a dry year, rain could now damage crops awaiting harvest

Three taken to Riverina hospitals after ute ‘crushed’ in crash

SHOWING RESPECT: David Vine, Larab Siddiqui,6, Ronda Lampe, Darryn Foster and Benjamin Foster, 6. Picture: Emma Hillier

Community dons yellow and purple in the leadup to Respect Day

ON BOARD: Skilful Griffith midfielder Jordan Iudica in action against Collingullie-Glenfield Park during the year. He has re-signed with the Swans for a fourth season. Picture: Matt Malone

Griffith boosted by re-signing of Iudica

Wagga leaders back immigration despite falling national support

59m ago

They might be the worst home on the street, but some find value

1hr ago

School leavers face one last hurdle: choosing the right course

1hr ago

Coolamon Shire could be left with Matong pub fire demolition costs

2hrs ago

SIRU women impress in bigger format

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Mum’s message on postnatal depression: ‘You’re not a failure’

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COMEBACK: Southern Inland's first women's 15-a-side outfit in over a decade pleased in the Brumbies Super W trial day on Sunday.

SIRU women impress in bigger format

Courtney Rees

EXPERT EYE: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart ran part of the Riverina Academy training camp in Wagga over the weekend. Picture: Emma Hillier

Canberra Raiders relishing bigger role in Riverina

Courtney Rees

ON BOARD: Skilful Griffith midfielder Jordan Iudica in action against Collingullie-Glenfield Park during the year. He has re-signed with the Swans for a fourth season. Picture: Matt Malone

Griffith boosted by re-signing of Iudica

Matt Malone

COMEBACK: Southern Inland's first women's 15-a-side outfit in over a decade pleased in the Brumbies Super W trial day on Sunday.

SIRU women impress in bigger format

SLICING THROUGH: Piper Stewart, 12, carves it up at Oasis Aquatic Centre during the Wagga Swim Club Long Course Meet. Picture: Emma Hillier

Wagga juniors make a splash at long course meet | Photos

Lachlan Grey

TAKE THE TOUCH: Tyson McLachlan makes contact with MJR Electrics defence during their most recent encounter in the men's premier grade competition. Picture: Emma Hillier

Men’s grand final rematch to headline penultimate round

Lachlan Grey

Theo Osborne, Amy Warren and Adam Martin of Wagga

Get ready to sing along at Christmas Carols in the Park

Annie Lewis

WHITE RIBBON: Senior Constable Matt Clipsham and Detective Inspector Phil Malligan are stepping up to help end violence against women.

Police invite community on walk to stop violence against women

Annie Lewis

HIT THE NOTE: Malakai Tremain, 11 and Dinara Diyasiri, 12, practise for the Combined Schools Band Day's evening concert. Picture: Emma Hillier

Students ready to line Conservatorium’s lawn for spring concert

Annie Lewis

Theo Osborne, Amy Warren and Adam Martin of Wagga

Get ready to sing along at Christmas Carols in the Park

Everything you need to know ahead of NSW’s Cob Loaf Festival

Daniel Shirkie

PICK UP A BOOK: Amy Heap and Cynthia Price have come up with a killer list of books for you to read over the next month. Picture: Annie Lewis

November Book Club: Must-reads from the Riverina Regional Library

Annie Lewis

COMMUNITY SHINES: Over 150 years Wagga has had a long history of iconic local events. Story: Jess Whitty

The community and local produce continues to shine

FLASHBACK: Members of the Australian Women's Army Service. Sherry Morris said the women were recruited from all over Australia but mostly from Victoria, NSW and South Australia.

How the Riverina became home to the military

STILL STANDING: The Wagga Council Chambers, built by architect Charles Hardy, was constructed in the late 1800s. Picture: Wagga City Library

How Wagga’s city scape has evolved over 150 years

FLASHBACK: Cootamundra Girls' Home, a shot taken on November 19, 1955. Aunty Isabel Reid was one of the girls who was taken to the home. Picture: Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media.

Embracing the rich tapestry of the Riverina’s cultures

MAN OF MANY WORDS: Author and former The Daily Advertiser journalist, Frank Moorhouse, in 1972.

The impressive careers of former Advertiser staff members

MAJOR DRIVER: An aerial view of the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre, Bomen, in the Daily Advertiser in November 1979. The centre would become one of the Riverina's major economic driver.

How the Riverina’s agriculture leads nation’s growth

Canberra has never been hotter this summer season of fun

Emma Elsworthy

Keep connected: While Australia is huge and mobile black spots exist, resellers like Pennytel with their constantly improving network coverage, are helping to give customers flexibility and value with their mobile plans.

Keep in touch at all times

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SCOTTISH FLAIR: See the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Tattoo when the Celtic cruise stops in Scotland.

See the best of British and more on a Celtic cruise

Canberra has never been hotter this summer season of fun

When he isn’t shaping young minds or taking care of his patients, Dr Skippen enjoys spending time with his wife Rebecca, and three boys Oscar, George and Felix.

Focusing on the patient’s needs, health

Dr Patricia Overvliet loves working with children and babies. Carson Stead, 3, enjoyed his check up while playing with stickers Dr Overvliet gave him.

Improving people’s lives

1/14 Lawson Street: This 400 square metre warehouse has street frontage and side-yard access.

Move to improve business

Find your next commercial property with Fitzpatricks

House of the week: Lifestyle of utmost convenience | 240 Gurwood Street Wagga

RACES: Laura Colosimo and Charlie Asher from Canberra enjoy Gundagai's big race day, the Snake Gully Cup on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Snake Gully Cup 2018: fine form on race day

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SOPHISTICATED: A stylish woman at the Wagga Races in the 1960s. Contact Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society at www.wwdhs.org.au. Picture: Lennon Collection

Fifty years ago: festival Girraween

HELP: Peter Casey with last year's donations. Food for Fines helps local families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Donations of lunchbox items would be appreciated.

It’s a fair trade: Food for Fines returns

Christine Bolton

RACES: Laura Colosimo and Charlie Asher from Canberra enjoy Gundagai's big race day, the Snake Gully Cup on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Snake Gully Cup 2018: fine form on race day

Jasmine Plane and Keji Gwada

Mater Dei Catholic College Year 12 Formal 2018

The 2017 Mass Band Performance at Leeton Roxy Theatre.

An outback spectacular to remember

Rozanne Gilbert

ON BOARD: Skilful Griffith midfielder Jordan Iudica in action against Collingullie-Glenfield Park during the year. He has re-signed with the Swans for a fourth season. Picture: Matt Malone

Griffith boosted by re-signing of Iudica

Wagga City Council workers remove a tree from Bolton Park on Monday morning. Picture: Rex Martinich

Wagga council removes tree from Bolton Park

Isaac Bowen in action at Wagga’s maiden Championship League Basketball leg on Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Three-a-side spectacle sweeps Wagga Beach

RACES: Laura Colosimo and Charlie Asher from Canberra enjoy Gundagai's big race day, the Snake Gully Cup on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Snake Gully Cup 2018: fine form on race day

HAPPY CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus and Mrs Claus with their friends who wowed the crowd. Picture: Emma Hillier

Santa and Christmas friends arrive in Wagga to spread joy | Photos

Toby Vue

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Michelle Mexon

JOB DONE: Simon Miller returns after winning on Bank Of Erin at Gundagai on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Bank Of Erin breaks through for well-deserved win

Matt Malone

VICTORY: My Maher, with Kayla Nisbet in the saddle, wins the $70,000 Snake Gully Cup (1400m) at Gundagai on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

My Maher wins Snake Gully Cup for Sutherland and Nisbet | Photos

Matt Malone

RISK: Joseph Pham and Diana Nguyen both died of suspected overdoses at Defqon music festival in Sydney this September.

Pill testing: a simple way to save young lives

Ray Goodlass
29m ago

STILL HOPE: If the final score appearing on the screen isn’t exactly what you wished for, remember that all is not lost.

The truth is, you are not your ATAR score

Zoë Wundenberg
1hr ago

You say: Cannot fault the local support given

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

Woman recalls confession to Mason murder

1hr ago

CBA planned to dump broker commissions

1hr ago

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has admitted the bank didn't learn from its mistakes.

CEO admits CBA's misconduct failings

2hrs ago

Jurors to decide in Vic surgeon punch case

2hrs ago

Dessert: Contestant Ellie Hawkey with her dessert cob entry. Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

Taste buds tempted at annual Cob Loaf Festival

Daniel Shirkie

Escalating China-US spat frustrating: PM

Angus Livingston

A nine-month-old baby girl has been found dead on a Gold Coast beach.

Homeless parents arrested over baby death

Robyn Wuth

No inquiries needed for projects: NSW govt

Heather McNab

A bellowing good time on Scotland’s west coast

Rochelle Tubb

The exterior facade of the QT building is a mixture of old and new.

Being a tourist in my own city and seeing it in a whole new light

Scott McRae

LAID LOW: Cootamundra defender Nick Ashe is one of two casualties the Strikers need to cover ahead of Sunday's date with Tumut.

Double injury blow for Cootamundra ahead of Tumut showdown

Lachlan Grey

DOGGONE CUTE HOUSEMATE: House sitters don't just look after your canine companions, they can also care for cats, birds, fish, rabbits, even reptiles, while you're away on holidays.

House sitting with benefits

SECRET IDENTITY: Greg Smith as Barry Burton, the world-weary mercenary from Resident Evil, the hugely popular video game.

From school principal to cult video game star?

Jody Lindbeck

Putting up your Christmas decorations early makes you friendlier, science says

Grace Ryan

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