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YOUNG LEADERS: Lara Jay from The Riverina Anglican College and Issy Cunningham, from Mater Dei, hope this program will boost courage.

Young leaders make their mark in the city and look to the future

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GOODBYE: Mike McCall, pictured performing in the city, has confirmed there will be no revival of the Wagga Jazz and Blue Festival

It's official: the Wagga Jazz and Blues Festival won't be back

This year's panel on Dancing With The Stars is made up of Craig Revel Horwood, Sharna Burgess and Tristan MacManus. Picture: Network 10

Sharna Burgess shines as judge on Dancing With The Stars

LEARN TO SWIM: Australian kids spend so much time in the water that swimming lessons are a necessity. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mum's the Word: No excuses not to teach your children to swim

YOUNG GUN: Maleke Morris will get an opportunity in first grade for Southcity at this weekend's West Wyalong Knockout. Picture: Les Smith

Young Bulls to get a crack at West Wyalong

STANDING TALL: Andrew Bradley took out the first leg of the Tour de Riverina on Sunday a year after being paralysed. Picture: Emma Hillier

From paralysis to smashing Tour de Riverina start in 12 months

Young leaders make their mark in the city and look to the future

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Harris looking to roll good form on

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Police find theft suspect hiding in freezer after Facebook taunts

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Rabbit traps discovered near Riverina school oval

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Wagga RSL look to finish on a high

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Hume Highway lanes closed due to truck rollover

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REPEAT AIM: Endless will return to the scene of her last win when she races at Temora on Friday night for Junee trainer Matthew Harris. Picture: Les Smith

Harris looking to roll good form on

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HUGE: Coolamon are bringing Jake Barrett to the Riverina League, straight out of the AFL

Footballers on the move for 2019 | Photos

SITTING OUT: The experienced Terry Willis will miss South Wagga's clash with Wagga RSL with an Achilles tendon issue. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga RSL look to finish on a high

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READY TO GO: Forever Newyork with Ian Kennedy
and Tully Toff with Darrell Burnet ahead of Saturday's
SDRA Country Championships Qualifier in Albury.
Picture: Les Smith

Colvin has high hopes for this year's Championships tilt

RULED OUT: Talented Albury sprinter Yousay Bolt has been ruled out of Saturday's $150,000 SDRA Country Championships Qualifier (1400m).

Yousay Bolt out of Championships Qualifier

Matt Malone

STAR: Mater Dei's Ben Devries broke six records at the Deanery swimming carnival at Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre on Wednesday. Picture: Les Smith

Devries smashes six records at Deanery carnival | Photos

Matt Malone

YOUNG GUN: Maleke Morris will get an opportunity in first grade for Southcity at this weekend's West Wyalong Knockout. Picture: Les Smith

Young Bulls to get a crack at West Wyalong

Matt Malone

WAGGA BOUND: Danny Buderus and Brad Fittler will be in Wagga on Thursday and Friday. Picture: NRL Photos

Fittler to visit Riverina with Hogs tour

Matt Malone

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Carly Findlay has a rare skin condition called ichthyosis.

Carly Findlay to spread self-love and confidence through Wagga

Jessica McLaughlin

This year's panel on Dancing With The Stars is made up of Craig Revel Horwood, Sharna Burgess and Tristan MacManus. Picture: Network 10

Sharna Burgess shines as judge on Dancing With The Stars

Jessica McLaughlin

Throwback to 2017's Cork and Fork Festival with Tim McMullen holding some of his home grown wines from Borambola Wines.

Good food, great wine, and even better music to your ears

Jessica McLaughlin

Carly Findlay has a rare skin condition called ichthyosis.

Carly Findlay to spread self-love and confidence through Wagga

LITTLE FIGHTER: Dustin Dunbar was only four month old when he had open heart surgery that saved his life. Picture: Emma Hillier

Born with a hole in his heart, Dustin and his class are on a mission

Jessica McLaughlin

AIR-BORN: Pro BMX Rider Cam White is geared up to impress the crowd with flips and tricks at this year's Tumbafest. Picture: Supplied

Tumbafest on the way for another year of local food, wine and talent

Jessica McLaughlin

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

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

The start of a new year is a great time to review how much your mobile plan is costing you. In 2019 celebrate the peace-of-mind of a Pennytel mobile plan knowing your data usage is covered month to month.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

Don't let cash flow issues tie your business down in 2019. Keep growing with an easy to apply for equipment finance loan from LendingPro.

New year, bigger business

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CLASS CLOWNS: The one of a kind, national secondary school comedy competition will be open to teenagers 14 to 18 years of age.

Calling all comedians to take centre stage

Cassie Reardon

And these are the easy ones.

Say what? How to pronounce Riverina’s quirkier town names

Daisy Huntly

BIG CATCH: Marty Asmus and Craig Harris hold a black marlin off Bermagui, NSW.

Gone Fishing: Acrobatics and fishing save hair-raising day

Craig Harris

CLASS CLOWNS: The one of a kind, national secondary school comedy competition will be open to teenagers 14 to 18 years of age.

Calling all comedians to take centre stage

LIFESAVERS: An attempt to rescue fish in the lower Darling. Picture: NSW DPI

Stressed fish in Darling rescued

Rozanne Gilbert

POOL DAYS: Clover Irvin competes in the 10-year girls' freestyle at South Wagga Public School's swim carnival at the Oasis. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: Community Diary

STAR: Mater Dei's Ben Devries broke six records at the Deanery swimming carnival at Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre on Wednesday. Picture: Les Smith

Devries smashes six records at Deanery carnival | Photos

GOODBYE: Mike McCall, pictured performing in the city, has confirmed there will be no revival of the Wagga Jazz and Blue Festival

It's official: the Wagga Jazz and Blues Festival won't be back

LEGEND: Max Knight is awarded 'Legend Status' at South Wagga's centenary celebrations on Saturday at The Rules Club. Picture: Jennifer Nicholson

Centenary celebration a success for Blues | Photos

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

STRETCHING OUT: Sam McClure takes a breath during his freestyle event at Lake Albert Public School's swimming carnival on Tuesday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Participation shines at Lake Albert carnival | Photos

Matt Malone

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Derek Barry

Taylah Honeman said he hoped the snake wouldn't return to his home. Picture: Supplied by Mr Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

Jessica McLaughlin

LEAP OF FAITH: Clyde Kerr dives into the pool during the sub districts small schools swimming carnival at Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre on Monday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Ladysmith best of the small schools | Photos

Matt Malone

Yalitza Aparicio in a scene from the film 'Roma,' by filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron. The film is nominated for an Oscar for best picture and best foreign film.

Netflix walking the red carpet at Oscars

Simon Weaving

LEARN TO SWIM: Australian kids spend so much time in the water that swimming lessons are a necessity. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mum's the Word: No excuses not to teach your children to swim

Jody Lindbeck

Levee upgrade works at the Crampton Street and Cadell Place car park, which has prompted complaints over lost retail customers.

We Say: Levee pain for future flood gain

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

Former union boss Dave Hanna's defence team argues it was a case of consensual sex, not rape.

'No mercy' by rape-accused Qld unionist

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NT whip maker Michael Denigan has been acquitted after he shot a man in the leg.

NT whip maker not guilty over shooting

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The ACCC has raised concerns over the government's criteria for funding renewable energy projects.

Don't fund big energy companies: ACCC

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The royal commission has been told systemic issues in the aged care sector will only get worse.

First aged care forums scheduled

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im Wilson got a slap on the wrist for his handling of a franking credits inquiry.

Lib MP avoids probe into inquiry handling

Rebecca Gredley
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Labor will reportedly dump Australia's ambassador to the US Joe Hockey over the Helloworld affair.

Foreign Affairs secretary backs Joe Hockey

Daniel McCulloch and Matt Coughlan
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Toyota Australia has confirmed it has been victim to an attempted cyber attack.

Toyota Australia embroiled in cyber threat

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Medical groups have warned against the spinal manipulation of babies.

Chiro being investigated after baby video

Kaitlyn Offer
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The Wambo coal mine in the Hunter.

Glencore announces a limited future in coal

John Ellicott
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Greens marine environment and fisheries spokesman Justin Field, Regional Water Minister Niall Blair and NSW ALP water spokesman Chris Minns during Tuesday night's forum in Griffith.

I'll walk away from the plan

Daniel Pedersen
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Boorowa locals, Andrew Ford, Ford 4 Shearing, Ally Corkhill, Normanhurst border leicesters, Matt McGrath, "Clear View South", and Steve 'Sooty' Cartwright, SRC Rural contracting

All the faces of the Boorowa Flock Ewe Competition

Hannah Powe & Rachel Webb

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

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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

The 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Grace Eppelstun.

What’s in a ‘Showgirl’ name?

Samantha Townsend

GOOD HAIR DAY: Dan Brown, aka Mullet Lord, will return to judge Mulletfest this Saturday at the Chelmsford Hotel. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

‘The best of both worlds’: all hail the glorious mullet

Sage Swinton

RESTORED: Barbara Lewin painstakingly repaired an important piece of Tenterfield history.

A fine slice of history