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Former Wagga council general manager Alan Eldridge has revealed in the NSW Supreme Court that ICAC raided his family's business in late 2019.

BREAKINGFormer GM Alan Eldridge reveals ICAC 'raid' on family's Wagga businesses

Rex Martinich
1hr ago

ON A MISSION: Ariah Steel has embarked on a four year rural generalist pathway program, starting at Wagga Base Hospital, that may take her to Deniliquin. Picture: Les Smith

How can the Riverina solve its rural doctor shortage?

Catie McLeod
1hr ago

Bourke Street crash victim in ICU with broken bones, collapsed lung

Bourke Street crash victim in ICU with broken bones, collapsed lung

Jessica McLaughlin
2hrs ago

HOUSE DAMAGED: Christal Stanley looks at the damage done to her home of more than 15 years. Pictures: Supplied/Jessica McLaughlin

EXCLUSIVE'I don't feel safe': Woman's home vandalised and set alight

Annie Lewis

Man pleads guilty to possessing knife, shoplifting at Sturt Mall

BREAKINGMan pleads guilty to possessing knife, shoplifting at Sturt Mall

Annie Lewis
2hrs ago

Police officer 'bitten, punched, hit in head' in Snowy Valleys

Police officer 'bitten, punched, hit in head' in Snowy Valleys

Jessica McLaughlin

WOMEN'S DAY: Saba Nabi, Kathryn Strano, Leonie Hand, Kathy Campbell, Cynthia Williams, Saasha McMillan, Bev Wellington and Maria McNuff.

International Women's Day celebration a sign of things to come

Rachel McDonald

DESTROYED: Authorities seize and destroy tobacco crops in Kyalite, NSW. Picture: ATO

BREAKINGIllegal tobacco crops dodging millions in tax busted near Riverina

Jessica McLaughlin

PHOTOSJoy for families as Bluey visits Wagga Civic Theatre

PHOTOSSelwyn Snow Resort to rise from ashes as constructions begins

Investigations continue after man found dead in bathroom

IN DEPTHPatient's 330km taxi transfer to PTSD clinic prompts investigation

Former Wagga council general manager Alan Eldridge has revealed in the NSW Supreme Court that ICAC raided his family's business in late 2019.

BREAKINGFormer GM Alan Eldridge reveals ICAC 'raid' on family's Wagga businesses

1hr ago

How a pandemic spurred Ally into following her dream

How a pandemic spurred Ally into following her dream

LOOKING AHEAD: Albury Wodonga Health's care for Richard Hendrie, 31, is being investigated by the Mental Health Complaints Commission. The Henty man says change in the system must start with people. Picture: TARA TREWHELLA

IN DEPTHPatient's 330km taxi transfer to PTSD clinic prompts investigation

Emergency services at Wagga Airport after an emergency landing was made on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Annie Lewis

Emergency landing at Wagga airport draws huge response

File shot.

Rescue helicopter dispatched after person falls off horse

LADIES' NIGHTL: Lisa Drum, Kim Crooks, Alex Tierney and Kate Drum get dressed to the nines for the big night.

PHOTOSWagga Gold Cup naming rights drawn at gala event

BREAKINGFormer GM Alan Eldridge reveals ICAC 'raid' on family's Wagga businesses

1hr ago

How can the Riverina solve its rural doctor shortage?

1hr ago

Bourke Street crash victim in ICU with broken bones, collapsed lung

2hrs ago

Trenaman finds brilliant form for Breakers

2hrs ago

BREAKINGMan pleads guilty to possessing knife, shoplifting at Sturt Mall

2hrs ago

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

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The NSW Liberals and Nationals have agreed to new environmental planning laws for koala habitats.

Deal reached on NSW koala management rules

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Wait, some good news. Photo: file

DIGESTMilestones that aren't grim, hurrah

2hrs ago

The brumby whisperer, and the family giving livestock a second chance

The brumby whisperer, and the family giving livestock a second chance

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Nine people have been stabbed at a party in central Melbourne.

Reprisals feared after Vic party stabbings

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government continues to resist calls for independent inquiry into rape allegation against Attorney-General

Sally Whyte
1hr ago

Nathan Chatimba claims he was struck first and the fatal stabbing was an act of self-defence.

NSW tradie says stabbing was self-defence

Luke Costin
1hr ago

A Victorian state memorial for Michael Gudinski will be held later this month at Rod Laver Arena.

Gudinski memorial date, venue locked in

Callum Godde
1hr ago

Older domestic violence survivors need monitoring and prevention efforts to keep them safe from further abuse, say Australian researchers. Photo: Shutterstock

Domestic violence linked to elder abuse risk

1hr ago

PURPLE PATCH: Wagga product Rachel Trenaman has begun the Women's National Cricket League in great form for NSW. Picture: NSW Breakers

Trenaman finds brilliant form for Breakers

2hrs ago

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

Tess Staines scored a hat-trick for Riverina in their second Country Championships win.

Hat-trick from Staines helps book semi-final

CONTENDER: The Gary Colvin-trained Mahsinger is in strong form before racing at Wagga on Tuesday.

Willy White Socks keeps soldiering on

Adam Richardson will drive the resuming Killara Eagle at Leeton on Tuesday.

Killara Eagle ready to take flight

Courtney Rees

CROWS-BOUND: Nick Murray takes a hanger during his short stint with Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong last year. Picture: Les Smith

Murray's AFL elevation 'great for league': Lions

Jon Tuxworth

TOO GOOD: Illawarra's Jarrod Williams raises his fist in celebration after winning Sunday's race at the Tolland Open. Picture: Emma Hillier

Youngsters come to fore in memorable Tolland Open

Jon Tuxworth

IN THE RUNS: Shaun Smith made 22 after moving up the Kooringal Colts batting order in their tight win over Wagga RSL on Saturday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Kooringal Colts stay in the hunt

Courtney Rees

Wait, some good news. Photo: file

DIGESTMilestones that aren't grim, hurrah

2hrs ago

ANU academic Dr Toni Eagar wonders whether the lessons learned during COVID-19 will continue on in the years to come. Picture: Karleen Minney

A tipping point? Imagining the world after COVID-19

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTLockdown ends in NZ, AstraZeneca rollout ramps up

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

Janine Graham

School COVID-19 rules to loosen from Monday

School COVID-19 rules to loosen from Monday

Matt Carr

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

Sally Whyte

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Janine Graham

Former Wagga council general manager Alan Eldridge has revealed in the NSW Supreme Court that ICAC raided his family's business in late 2019.

BREAKINGFormer GM Alan Eldridge reveals ICAC 'raid' on family's Wagga businesses

1hr ago

Former Wagga council general manager Alan Eldridge has revealed in the NSW Supreme Court that ICAC raided his family's business in late 2019.

BREAKINGFormer GM Alan Eldridge reveals ICAC 'raid' on family's Wagga businesses

1hr ago

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire appears at ICAC in October last year. Recent statements by ICAC suggest that the corruption watchdog could hold another round of public hearings.

Former Wagga MP could face more ICAC public hearings, experts say

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire appears at ICAC in October last year. Recent statements by ICAC suggest that the corruption watchdog could hold another round of public hearings.

Former Wagga MP could face more ICAC public hearings, experts say

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire.

Maguire 'not briefed' on routes, hearing told

Former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire.

Maguire 'not briefed' on routes, hearing told

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

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ALL READY: Allison Ingram, 5, and Percy Harvey, 4, from Temora are excited to see Bluey come to life on the stage. Picture: Emma Hillier

PHOTOSJoy for families as Bluey visits Wagga Civic Theatre

Annie Lewis

How a pandemic spurred Ally into following her dream

How a pandemic spurred Ally into following her dream

Annie Lewis

DAY OUT: Michael Moloney takes his little ones, Tom, 5 and Grace, 3, for a ride at the event. Picture: Emma Hillier

PHOTOSMagic flows for little Molly at Junee fundraiser

Jessica McLaughlin

ALL READY: Allison Ingram, 5, and Percy Harvey, 4, from Temora are excited to see Bluey come to life on the stage. Picture: Emma Hillier

PHOTOSJoy for families as Bluey visits Wagga Civic Theatre

Festival gains COVID-safe green tick, but numbers capped

Festival gains COVID-safe green tick, but numbers capped

Vivienne Jones

Picture: Kenji Sato

All-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant headed for Fitzmaurice Street

Kenji Sato

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon

The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon

Lorraine Gordon

Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Quality home with privacy

Quality home with privacy

Quality home with privacy

Quality home with privacy

Be impressed by this Tatton masterpiece

Be impressed by this Tatton masterpiece

Be impressed by this Tatton masterpiece

Be impressed by this Tatton masterpiece

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

Lyn Osborn

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

PLANS: An artist's impression of the Bomen intermodal freight hub, which is expected to have a ripple effect on the growth of Wagga's industrial precincts. Picture: Wagga City Council

More industrial land needed to meet Wagga's growing demand

Rachel McDonald

WOMEN'S DAY: Saba Nabi, Kathryn Strano, Leonie Hand, Kathy Campbell, Cynthia Williams, Saasha McMillan, Bev Wellington and Maria McNuff.

International Women's Day celebration a sign of things to come

Rachel McDonald

Is your business still open? Help us spread the word

Is your business still open? Help us spread the word

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HANDYMEN: Griffin Sleeman and Ruben Sleeman did a roaring trade in wooden trees last Christmas. Picture: Emma Hillier

Young brothers start crafty side gig on Fitzmaurice Street

Kenji Sato

WOMEN'S DAY: Saba Nabi, Kathryn Strano, Leonie Hand, Kathy Campbell, Cynthia Williams, Saasha McMillan, Bev Wellington and Maria McNuff.

International Women's Day celebration a sign of things to come

MOMENT IN TIME: Wagga Wagga's historic St Johns Hall, built in 1888, was located in Baylis Street on a site now occupied by Target Country. It was sold to Woolworths in 1965 for the construction of a supermarket. Picture: Supplied

History | A glimpse of Wagga as it used to be

ON SHOW: The Civic Theatre has officially launched its 2021 season. For details about subscriptions and shows, visit www.civictheatre.com.au. Picture: Jack of Hearts Studio

Adventure aplenty in 2021 Wagga Civic Theatre program

Tracey Simond

DESTROYED: Authorities seize and destroy tobacco crops in Kyalite, NSW. Picture: ATO

BREAKINGIllegal tobacco crops dodging millions in tax busted near Riverina

The dirt-covered rear end of the sheep wedged deep in a wombat hole at a Robertson farm.

WATCHThat's a wombat hole, but that's not a wombat

Talking the taboo out of periods

Talking the taboo out of periods

SPRAY JOB: A jogger tries unsuccessfully to outrun a wave breaking over Nobbys breakwall on Sunday. Watch the video at theherald.com.au. Picture: Jane Lynch

Watch the wave that couldn't be out-run

Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and the legendary dragon Sisu, voiced by Awkwafina. Picture: Disney

REVIEWRaya and the Last Dragon: A film fit for a Disney princess

Cris Kennedy

Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland in Chaos Walking. Picture: Roadshow Films

REVIEWChaos Walking depicts a not implausible future

Jane Freebury

WINNERS: Jye Hefren, Sarah Dutton and Amy Combs show off their winning vehicle created for the 4x4 Inter-schools Challenge. Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

WATCHRemote control car puts Wagga students on international STEM map

Jessica McLaughlin

LADIES' NIGHTL: Lisa Drum, Kim Crooks, Alex Tierney and Kate Drum get dressed to the nines for the big night.

PHOTOSWagga Gold Cup naming rights drawn at gala event

Jessica McLaughlin
Annie Lewis

ISSUE: If all of the national pledges submitted so far were fulfilled, global emissions would be reduced by only 1 per cent by 2030.

OPINIONRay's Reasoning | Carbon emissions are way below Paris targets

Ray Goodlass
43m ago

POSTURING: Liberal senator Anne Ruston is the minister for families and social services. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONZoë Wundenberg: Time to call out the government's disrespect of its own people

Zoë Wundenberg
43m ago

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

EVELYN'S WAR: Manly resident believes it is important to preserve Manly's Freshwater class of ferries. Photo: Tikky Hes

Ferries worth the fight for Evelyn

Rowan Cowley

GLENCOE WOOLSHED: The last remaining part of the Glencoe sheep station established by the Leake family.

Scandalous tale of lust, death and a fortune

Eileen Wood

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Eileen Wood

THUMBS UP: Mark Merrett, pictured with his father Ewan, is highlighting agriculture in Australia through his YouTube channel. Photo: Supplied

Farming insight a YouTube hit

Taylor Harvey
1hr ago

TALENT: Agri-Gene's, Rob Onley, Noorat, Joel Stuart and Scott Finlay, Granite Ridge Angus, South Australia, Brodie Collins, Merridale, and John Woodward, Granite Ridge.

Merridale stud bull fetches a whopping $40,000

Jessica Parker
2hrs ago

USQ's Fraser Border, recipient of the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Managements Award.

Future is now, bringing AR to abattoirs

James McManagan

SIMPLY STYLISH: Lyrical white quilt cover from Sheridan's new autumn/winter range.

How to choose the best pillow and other bedding questions

RENOVATED DELIGHT: Making use of raked ceilings, demolishing walls and opening the inside to the outside has turned this mid-century shack in Coffs Harbour into a sleek California-style home.

Let a winner of The Block explain a minimalist renovation

HOUSE | DESIGN

STRESS LESS: Preparation and remaining calm will help make relocation much easier on pets.

When it comes to a new home, it's all about the smooth moves

RSPCA