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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

TOUR TIME: General manager operations Scott Murray leads councillor Dan Hayes through the new PCYC site as builders continue to work on its development. Picture: Les Smith 

"It looks cool, it's air conditioned and there's lots of things people will be able to do."

New PCYC development site progressing toward end stages

FINALLY: Wagga Menshed president Tony Mason said members had been "chafing at the bit" to get into the new $250,000 shed. Picture: Monty Jacka

After two long years, Wagga Menshed members can finally get to work in their huge new workspace.

'It's a bit like heaven': Inside the Riverina's most long-awaited shed

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement of the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has sat down for his first interview since Saturday's comprehensive election loss.

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

Time is running out to nominate for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

It's hard to imagine the campaigning style of Barnaby Joyce helped Liberal moderates battling teal independents in their inner-city heartland. Picture: Getty Images

There is no doubt being in the Coalition made the Liberal brand much less attractive in the party's inner-city heartland.

It's time for the Liberals to rethink their coalition with the Nationals

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

Making Canberra the PM's full-time home would send a "powerful signal" about how Mr Albanese intended to govern, the rugby great said.

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

NUMBER ONE: Sacred Heart Primary School took out the Wagga final of the Paul Kelly Cup at Robertson Oval on Wednesday night. Pictures: Les Smith

Sacred Heart Primary School enjoy a rare Paul Kelly Cup final victory.

Sacred Heart, Mater Dei enjoy Paul Kelly Cup success | Photos

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

CCTV footage following the ram-raid at a Young motorcycle shop. Picture: NSW Police 

A man and a woman face more than a dozen charges between them over alleged ram raids.

Two charged over string of pursuits, Riverina ram-raid crime spree

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

The indie-rock duo are always looking towards the horizon

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

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Wagga councillors in line for huge pay rises

Cameron Munster tormented Manly in his team's NRL win on Thursday night.

Munster steers Storm to win over Manly

Russia continues to pound multiple towns with artillery in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

Russia abandons Kyiv focus for Donbas

The UAE have acquired 5000 tickets for their Asian World Cup playoff against the Socceroos in Doha.

UAE gets 5000 tickets for Socceroos game

Airlines will run over 160 daily shuttle flights from nearby cities to Doha during the World Cup.

Airlines to run World Cup shuttle flights

Wildcard Leolia Jeanjean (pic) upset eighth seed Karolina Pliskova in the French Open second round.

Wildcard ousts Pliskova as seeds crumble

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed his injury struggle in Serie A after having ACL surgery.

Ibrahimovic reveals injury struggle

Benzema could seal Ballon d'Or in final

Melbourne Victory's Jake Brimmer is the 2021-2022 A-League Men's player of the year.

Brimmer, Worts win top A-League awards

A growing number of MPs from his own party have withdrawn their support of UK PM Boris Johnson.

More UK MPs withdraw support of Johnson

Omar Elomar was shot in the street during an altercation on February 15, 2020.

Teen's murder sparked by schoolboys' fight

City embraces reading, books by utilising street libraries

GOOD FIND: Emma Eden has found some great books at one of the Street Library points at Flinders Street playground. Picture: Les Smith

"I found out about Street Libraries through TikTok, they're really big in America."

City embraces reading, books by utilising Street Libraries

More Victorian victims of crime will be able to access financial compensation under new laws.

Victim compensation laws pass in Victoria

Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren is urging fans to pack AAMI Park for the ALM grand final.

Maclaren rallies fans for ALM decider

AMBULANCE: Paramedics rushed one person to Wagga Base Hospital following the accident on the Sturt Highway on Thursday night. 

The person was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Wagga Base Hospital.

Motorist rushed to hospital after serious crash just outside Wagga

A toe injury has sidelined Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey (r) for their AFL match against Richmond.

Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test

South Korea's Kospi was 0.25 per cent higher after the central bank raised rates as expected.

World shares mixed on growth worries

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong at the National Press Club. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The new Foreign Minister wants to see a shift in Australia's relations with its nearby neighbours.

Wong promises 'no strings' in Pacific pitch

LEADER: Maitland Magpies skipper Sophie Stapleford is an inspiration on and off the field. Picture: Jonathan Carroll 

One told she'd never play soccer again, Stapleford is back on the field.

Sophie Stapleford's brain cancer message of hope

Peter Ingram (right) lead today's National Sorry Day smoking ceremony, while Luke Wighton played the didgeridoo. Picture: Tim Piccione 

The ceremony took place in the Woollundry Lagoon Precinct, in front of Wagga's Sorry Day Rock.

Wiradjuri elders lead Wagga Sorry Day ceremony as school unveils mural

Bowie Foster returns to hooker for his first game since round one when Kangaroos take on Gundagai at Anzac Park on Saturday.

Group Nine teams - round six

STILL GOT IT: Matt Ward will line up for Southcity at the ripe old age of 45 when the Bulls host Young at Harris Park on Sunday. Picture: Courtney Rees

Matt Ward has been playing first grade for more than two decades and still hasn't got his fill.

Ward ready to dust off boots for first grade

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MESSAGE: Early morning travellers at Wagga Airport on Thursday were greeted by a projection which seemed to be calling for upgrades to the often criticised facility. Picture: Contributed.

Wagga City Council are making enquiries into the origin of the projection.