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Debbie Daley in 2018, before shaving her hair to raise funds for the Charlie Teo Foundation - in memory of her father and brother who passed away from brain cancer.

Debbie Daley reflects on the day she opened the Junee Railway Cafe a decade ago

Emma Horn

UP FOR FUNDING: One of the proposed plans would see heritage trains make trips from Junee's railway station several times a year. Picture: supplied

Six district projects shortlisted for state funding

Emma Horn

TRIUMPHANT: The Dog on the Tuckerbox's return to its plinth was celebrated on Saturday. Picture: Steph Cooke

Welcome home, community celebrates Dog on the Tuckerbox's return

Sophie Boyd

HIGH NOTE: The Junee Community Choir rehearsing in the Athenium Theatre. Picture: Judy Emberson

Choir warms up vocals for round two of the Wagga Eisteddfod

Jessica McLaughlin

Matthew Glass and Sue Preston.

Turning the page on another milestone for Junee Library

Jessica McLaughlin

ETERNAL PASSION: Gordon Benny, Bob Pymble and Peter Bowland will never lose their love of racing and vintage vehicles. Picture: Contributed

Engines rev ahead of vintage speedway tribute

Jessica McLaughlin

Nicholas Pyers discussing the options available to Junee for funding. Picture: Ben OMalley

Thousands of dollars granted to regional projects

Jessica McLaughlin

Debbie Daley in 2018, before shaving her hair to raise funds for the Charlie Teo Foundation - in memory of her father and brother who passed away from brain cancer.

Debbie Daley reflects on the day she opened the Junee Railway Cafe a decade ago

Emma Horn

UP FOR FUNDING: One of the proposed plans would see heritage trains make trips from Junee's railway station several times a year. Picture: supplied

Six district projects shortlisted for state funding

Emma Horn

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Hamish Starr put in a strong performance for Temora on Friday.

Temora end year with win over Junee

Courtney Rees

Junee's Warren Charlton and Ian Cooper won the Wagga and District Champion of Champions Pairs.

Junee pair win district Champion of Champions title

Courtney Rees

Grant Hughes will miss Friday night after being kicked in the face last week.

Temora, Junee to finish season under lights

Courtney Rees

Hamish Starr put in a strong performance for Temora on Friday.

Temora end year with win over Junee

Bruce Harpley is three clear in the Southwest and Riverina premiership.

Harpley looks to add to lead in premiership

Courtney Rees

DERBY BATTLE: Hanwood's Michael Musitano takes on Wagga United's Adam Holmes during the Griffith side's 4-2 win at Rawlings Park last week.

Plenty on the line in Hanwood-Leeton derby

Jon Tuxworth

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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart praised the match officials after his team's win over Melbourne.

Stuart praises refs over NRL strip rule

Laine Clark
12m ago

Pigs' heart anatomy is similar to humans so they are used as models for developing new treatments.

Pig hearts could be suitable for humans

By Benjamin Cooper, PA
13m ago

Little Pattie has performed in Sydney to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan .

Vietnam veterans remembered across Aust

Dominica Sanda
45m ago

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart praised the match officials after his team's win over Melbourne.

Stuart praises refs over NRL strip rule

12m ago

More than 60 people have been killed in a suicide-bomb blast at a wedding in Kabul.

Afghan wedding suicide blast kills 63

By Abdul Qadir Sediqi
47m ago

Education Minister Dan Tehan says universities shouldn't rely on international students for revenue.

Keep uni student mix diverse: minister

Marnie Banger
1hr ago

SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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How to find the perfect phone for you

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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VANDALISED: Gundagai's dog on the tuckerbox has been knocked from its pedestal overnight. Picture: supplied

Dog on the Tuckerbox smashed by vandals

Jess Whitty

IN THE MARKET: Labor has thrown its support behind the Liberal plan to adjust new homeowner loans to require a 5 per cent deposit instead of the usual 20 per cent.

Lower home loan deposits touted as answer to housing affordability crisis

Emma Horn

READY TO FIGHT: Bethungra's Shirley Hotel owners Allan and Robyn Cox are taking some time out to re-group and think of another method to sell their piece of history, without burdening future owners. Pictures: supplied

Hotel Shirley continues to fight after Fair Trading ends giveaway

Jess Whitty

ACKNOWLEDGED: Elizabeth Bassingthwaighte (l) with her award for Publicity, Wallendbeen branch, with Margaret Smith, Bellarwi branch and Tina Billing, Hume Group President (r), Batlow branch.

Lots on agenda at Hume meeting

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

Anti-abortion and pro-choice advocates rallied outside NSW Parliament with debate underway inside.

Your say: Let's get to the real heart of the abortion debate

ACKNOWLEDGED: Elizabeth Bassingthwaighte (l) with her award for Publicity, Wallendbeen branch, with Margaret Smith, Bellarwi branch and Tina Billing, Hume Group President (r), Batlow branch.

Lots on agenda at Hume meeting

Your say: A message of thanks to the volunteers

Your say: A message of thanks to the volunteers

Community minded: Cameron is not only an experienced HAZMAT Sydney firefighter, he also is the head of first aid training at his local surf club at Elouera.

Giving community support a red hot go

Heritage train base - $198,000

Have your say on which community project deserves funding

BEST TO COME: Lawrence 'Legend' Ryan will attempt to complete his greatest stunt yet, to celebrate his more than 30 years in the industry. Picture: Les Smith

Lawrence 'Legend' Ryan celebrates 30 years stunt riding around the world

PREPARATION: Isabella aged 9, gets ready to begin her dance lesson. Picture: Emma Horn

Junee community centre opens doors for ballet school

Granddaughter Georgia Logan and son Barry Deacon remember Bill Deacon. Pictures: Emma Hillier

Junee Diesels' legend Bill Deacon remembered as a 'true gentleman'

A special musical tribute has been paid to former Junee man James Harrison, a record-setting blood donor. Listen to the performance below.

Choir's special tribute to 'man with the golden arm', James Harrison

Jody Lindbeck

LOVING ARCHER: Hugh Drum, 4 (left) and Shay Heydon, 5 (right), get behind Crazy Hair Day to support Archer Brady, 4. Picture: Emma Horn

Archer's challenging reality: Living with '65 roses'

Emma Horn

BIG CLASH: Tom Diggins comes in to tackle Young front rower Kyle Richens in Junee's tight win at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Junee scores much-needed win

Courtney Rees

ALL ABOARD: Allan and Diane Tucker of Junee on a rail carriage, which they decided to convert into a bed and breakfast accommodation for tourists travelling from many countries in the world.

International tourists find out of the ordinary B&B stay in Junee

Daina Oliver

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart praised the match officials after his team's win over Melbourne.

Stuart praises refs over NRL strip rule

Laine Clark
12m ago

Pigs' heart anatomy is similar to humans so they are used as models for developing new treatments.

Pig hearts could be suitable for humans

By Benjamin Cooper, PA
13m ago

Little Pattie has performed in Sydney to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan .

Vietnam veterans remembered across Aust

Dominica Sanda
45m ago

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Little Pattie has performed in Sydney to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan .

Vietnam veterans remembered across Aust

45m ago

Education Minister Dan Tehan says universities shouldn't rely on international students for revenue.

Keep uni student mix diverse: minister

1hr ago

Labor Senator Penny Wong says backbenchers shouldn't define Australia's discussion about China.

Labor wants briefings on China shared

1hr ago

Labor says it would not have supported a Pacific Island nations' push to ban new coal mines.

Coalition downplays Pacific forum feedback

1hr ago

Housing auction clearance rates this week have been the highest in more than two years

Auction sale rates peak across capitals

Sonia Kohlbacher
1hr ago

Australia's shares are set for a boost with hopes Germany may have economic stimulus on the horizon.

Australian market tipped to make gains

Marnie Banger

A 23-year-old man has been charged over the murder of Australian surfer Sean McKinnon in New Zealand

Hunt for gun used in NZ campervan slaying

Georgie Moore, Gemma Najem and Benita Kolovos

Police Minister David Elliott says the behaviour of firearm holders will be closely monitored.

More scrutiny under NSW firearm reforms

Dominica Sanda

Uarbry's Jill Goodman shared her story on The Land's Hear Them Raw podcast after losing everything in the Sir Ivan bushfire. Pictures: Lucy Kinbacher

"Their hoses were melting, they were exhausted"

Lucy Kinbacher
24m ago

Brothers Campbell and Greg Hedley from Two Heads Brewing.

Two heads are better than one

Samantha Townsend
2hrs ago

TEAMWORK: James Maxwell, Kerryn Powell and Amber Griffiths in their 50-stand rotary, one of two dairies on the farm they managed with the help of friends and staff members following the tragedy. PHOTO: Coralee Askew

Powells opt to sell farm after tragedy

Marian Macdonald

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals
1hr ago

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Chippendale: one of Sydney's hippest, artiest neighbourhoods.

Travel deals: Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

Options: There are plenty of ways to create beautiful and practical outdoor spaces that are also low on maintenance and water requirements. Photos by Jason Busch.

Tips to create water-wise gardens

Compact: The whole house is only 100 square mtres. Photos: Willem Rethmeier on Bowerbird

Tropical retreat is as beautiful as it is practical

At just 17 years of age, Jarrod Emeny was left paraplegic when the vehicle he was driving rolled into a tree. He shared his story through The Land's first podcast series, Hear Them Raw. Pictures: Supplied

'You're just saying in your head, don't be dead'

Lucy Kinbacher