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CALLS FOR CHANGE: The Grattan Institute has proposed a publicly funded universal scheme to help more people access dental care. The institute calls on the federal government to implement it over 10 years. Picture: File

Calls for Medicare-funded dental health model

LIVING THE DREAM: Cosplayer Clare McCutcheon in one of her costumes. Picture: Supplied

Pop-culture worlds and characters to takeover Wagga at festival

THOUSANDS GATHERED: More than 5000 people attended the Monster Festival of Fire at Wagga Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Monster truck driver defends event following online backlash

Hundreds gather to support Wagga Muslims in wake of terror attack

Southern Inland coach Nick McCarthy (left) and assistant Will Mitchell have named a big squad to tackle Uni Norths on Saturday.

SIRU rep squad named for trial

KEY INCLUSION: Terry Willis will return from injury for South Wagga in this weekend's Wagga cricket grand final at Robertson Oval. Picture: Emma Hillier

Willis back for a crack at centenary success

Lyons links recovery with creativity by opening gallery on Morgan Street

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Calls for Medicare-funded dental health model

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Wagga's Catholic school enrolments buck national trend

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Meeting discusses potential for artwork on Yerong Creek water tower

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Kooringal High's production puts originality in the spotlight

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Quirk accepts professional contract in Japan

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ON THE MOVE: Talented footballer Sophie Quirk at home in Wagga on Tuesday ahead of her move to Japan. Picture: Emma Hillier

Quirk accepts professional contract in Japan

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Southern District pair nominate for Wild Card

Riley Corbett has left Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong to pursue an opportunity with Canberra Demons in the NEAFL.

Footballers on the move for 2019 | Photos

KEY INCLUSION: Terry Willis will return from injury for South Wagga in this weekend's Wagga cricket grand final at Robertson Oval. Picture: Emma Hillier

Willis back for a crack at centenary success

BOUNCE BACK: CSU recovered from their first loss to thump Snowy Mountains and virtually guarantee their grand final spot.

Defending champs are back on track

Peter Doherty

RELAY CHANGE: Emma Suckling passes the baton to Ella Hale in the 14 years girls relay, with Mischa Garrod on the inside, at Kildare Catholic College athletics carnival. Picture: Contributed

Kildare's athletes topple 18 records

Athletics

STAR: Wagga City all-rounder Jon Nicoll could win a fifth Brian Lawrence Medal on Wednesday night. Picture: Les Smith

Nicoll plays down chances of fifth Lawrence Medal

Matt Malone

ON THE ATTACK: Matthew Brunell in action for Wagga Heat during the win over Orange on Saturday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Heat open account in front of home crowd | Photos

Matt Malone

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Artist and gallery owner Owen Lyons sets out works for exhibition at his Morgan Street space. Picture: Emma Hillier

Lyons links recovery with creativity by opening gallery on Morgan Street

Emma Horn

LIVING THE DREAM: Cosplayer Clare McCutcheon in one of her costumes. Picture: Supplied

Pop-culture worlds and characters to takeover Wagga at festival

Toby Vue

YOUNG STAR: 14-year-old Emily Jennings dreams of being a professional musician.

New program boosting potential for budding musicians

Jessica McLaughlin

Artist and gallery owner Owen Lyons sets out works for exhibition at his Morgan Street space. Picture: Emma Hillier

Lyons links recovery with creativity by opening gallery on Morgan Street

LITTLE WARRIORS: Fiona Vegley, 3, Max Farrell, 2 and Jim Vegley, 2, are ready to do their bit.

Lapping the lake for Wagga residents battling melanoma

Annie Lewis

WHAT A CATCH: Henry Harper, 7, Lance Palmer, 8, and Taj Harper, 9, with their latest catch. Picture: Emma Hillier

Keen anglers turn out for the South Wagga Apex Club's Fisherama

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

We all die twice... but part of us can live forever

Tom Sebo

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

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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

Ideal for family living: The Dakota 316 is designed with families in mind and has multiple living areas which can be adapted for different uses.

Explore this new Hotondo Homes design made for Wagga

Renovate or invest in central Wagga

House of the week: Peaceful lifestyle living | 18 Lloyd Road Springvale

Polio awareness is crucial

Rozanne Gilbert

ENJOY: Charles Sturt University winemaker Campbell Meeks will take people through a tasting that will explore different regions, techniques and varieties.

Big program set to follow short break

Linda Elliott

UNDER WATER: Flood waters outside the Pastoral Hotel in Fitzmaurice Street, 1956. Picture: CSURA Lennon Collection

A journey through the city's past

Polio awareness is crucial

IT'S UNFAIR: Gobbagombalin residents Haley Tait and Kerry and Liz Anschaw are calling for Wagga City Council to 'tidy' up the parklands, as they feel the area has been 'forgotten' and pushed aside. Picture: Emma Hillier

Residents feel 'second class' with neglected parklands

Jess Whitty

Molto buona! Italian library lessons return

Christine Bolton

KEY INCLUSION: Terry Willis will return from injury for South Wagga in this weekend's Wagga cricket grand final at Robertson Oval. Picture: Emma Hillier

Willis back for a crack at centenary success

ON THE ATTACK: Matthew Brunell in action for Wagga Heat during the win over Orange on Saturday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Heat open account in front of home crowd | Photos

FIRST OUTING: Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes coach Jeremy Rowe talks to the Goannas during their trial against North Wagga at Mangoplah Sportsground on Friday night.

Late goal gives MCUE modest start to campaign

BRINGING THE PAIN: Albury forward Liam Wiscombe feels the brunt of a tackle by Illawarra in Riverina's 52-10 loss in the Country Championships on Saturday. Picture: The Illawarra Mercury

Heavy loss ends campaign for Riverina under 23s

UNDER PRESSURE: Wagga City's Caylum Barber is approached by Canberra's Rua Cullen in the FFA Cup match at O'Connor Park in Cootamundra on Saturday.

Wanderers crash out of FFA Cup | Photos

Matt Malone

Hundreds gather to support Wagga Muslims in wake of terror attack

Annie Lewis

Graeme Bruce rides a Boom Trike Mustang and loves every minute.

Riding around the Riverina to beat the Black Dog

Annie Lewis

Bernie Hewitt all smiles after winning the 2019 Young Pacers Cup with Make Mine Heaven.

Bernie Hewitt collects another Young feature

Peter Guthrie

HUMANITY: We should stand with New Zealanders and Muslims in this time of misery. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Virtue, not extremism, is the golden way

Father Brendan Lee

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

PERSPECTIVE: After events like Christchurch, it's common to feel the need to do something. Picture: AAP Image/SNPA, Martin Hunter

Searching for meaning in our everyday lives

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Cyclone Trevor has hit north Queensland communities with heavy rain and winds of up to 220km/h.

Cyclone Trevor lashes north Qld towns

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Will Connolly was restrained by Fraser Anning supporters after he egged the senator at the weekend.

Anning 'Egg Boy' released without charge

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Gladys Berejiklian has a narrow lead over Michael Daley for preferred premier with 38-36 per cent.

NSW govt and Labor split 50/50: poll

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Penny Wong was judged by a non-partisan panel to be showing Australia's best political leadership.

Political leaders in a time of distrust

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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have blocked access to several video hosting websites and blog sites.

Sites hosting terror videos banned in Aust

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Penalties will also be increased for IVF providers caught doing the wrong thing.

Dodgy IVF providers on notice in Victoria

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PM Scott Morrison wants to channel more skilled migrants to the bush, and cut total intake.

Morrison slashes migrant intake by 30,000

Daniel McCulloch

The commitment comes as 66 per cent of AFP staff experience potential trauma at some stage.

Labor vows more mental support for AFP

Marnie Banger

Burrawang stud's Mal Brady and stud manager Wicus Cronje with the $4000 top-priced ram, a White Dorper purchased by Peter and Penny Dagg, Eastern stud, Murrunbateman.

Sixth total auction clearance in a row

Mark Griggs

Angus Perry's photo of the rainfall along the Boomi Road, 2km from Goondiwindi (on the NSW side of the border).

Booming rain at Boomi sees mini-flood

John Ellicott and Sophie Harris

Australian Opal Centre president, David Lane OAM and Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton with the plans for the proposed opal centre at Lightning Ridge, a vision for close to two decades now becoming a reality.

Opal Centre gains green light funding

Mark Griggs

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

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

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

HealthShare

Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental