Brian Sheppard Place was dedicated in a ceremony at Charles Sturt University's Wagga campus to mark the contribution to the university of the late Brian Sheppard.

Wagga Labor party candidate at the March state election, Col McPherson predicted that voters would return to the polls within a year, suggesting that sitting member Joe Schipp would retire before the end of his term.

RSL was awarded the Allan Lawrence Shield after the Wagga and District Cricket Association first grade grand final at Robertson Oval.

The first cohort of 376 students graduated from CSU's policing courses at Joyes Hall on the Wagga campus.

A residential subdivision which could see the population of Uranquinty increase by 230 was approved by the Wagga City Council development control unit.

Festival IGA in Bourke Street has legs of lamb for $3.79kg and Tip Top Raisin Toast for $1.19, all with free delivery.

Kendell Airlines is taking over the Sydney route from Ansett Airlines, with Ansett assuring their staff they had no need to fear for their jobs.

Local Government and Highways Minister Mr Morton is arranging talks between the Department of Main Roads and Wagga council to determine a site for the replacement of the Hampden Bridge.

A crowd of about 200 people attended the St Michael's Parish Picnic.

A plague of mice is spreading throughout the Riverina causing damage estimated at thousands of dollars.

South Wagga Bowling Club steward Sid Fleming won a new Holden Torana in an art union organised by South Wagga Rotary Club.

Bill Hasler, with Ray and Fred Swansborough, caught a 70lb Murray Cod at a secretive location on the Murrumbidgee River.