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Model train stolen during break and enter

Annie Lewis
16m ago

Stepping into 'the other side of life' with books by primary schoolers

Stepping into 'the other side of life' with books by primary schoolers

Emma Horn

An Australian Christian Lobby distributed in the Cootamundra electorate attacking Nationals MP Steph Cooke over her vote to decriminalise abortion.

Christian lobby targets MP with flyers over abortion vote

Rex Martinich

Modern HSVs in among all the history for the Show 'n' Shine at the 2014 Rhythm n Rail festival.

Fresh eyes to guide Rhythm n Rail festival

Jessica McLaughlin

THROWBACK: Paul Holdsworth with the Junee RFS crew back in 2008.

A lifetime of generosity and community spirit

Jessica McLaughlin

No bail for Junee woman arrested on multiple charges

No bail for Junee woman arrested on multiple charges

Jody Lindbeck

COLOURFUL CROP: The canola fields surrounding Junee are in full bloom, creating a sea of yellow as far as the eye can see. Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

Sea of yellow earns place on the map

Jessica McLaughlin

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Model train stolen during break and enter

Annie Lewis
16m ago

Stepping into 'the other side of life' with books by primary schoolers

Stepping into 'the other side of life' with books by primary schoolers

Emma Horn

The dichotomy of the 21st century laid bare. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
From robot dairy farms to Mother Nature exploding on your doorstep

AFL tickets have been pulled from sale amid an investigation into possible price gouging.

AFL tickets pulled in price gouging probe

ON THE GREEN: Michael Glass, Steph Cooke, Bailey Willis, Brian Poole and Jamie Whiles at the Junior Golf Day. Picture: Contributed

Junior golfers flock to tee off at fairway

Jessica McLaughlin

Western Secret is a leading chance for NSW three-year-old filly of the year.

Fillies in running for state awards

Courtney Rees

AFL tickets have been pulled from sale amid an investigation into possible price gouging.

AFL tickets pulled in price gouging probe

TEAM SPIRIT: The Junee Giants u11 girls are confident they can take the win in this weekend's semi final match at the Equex Centre in Wagga. Picture: Contributed

Giants remain confident as finals approach

Jessica McLaughlin

VICTORY: The boys celebrate their big win, raising the shield and showing off their blue and gold colours with pride. Picture: Contributed

Juniors claim victory for sixth year in a row

Jessica McLaughlin

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A state dinner for Scott Morrison is 'the greatest compliment the US can pay another country'.

Trump and Morrison to talk trade, security

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
13m ago

Figures from lifesavers show over 270 Australians drowned in 2018-19, with nearly half over summer.

Lifesavers warning follows deadly summer

Finbar O'Mallon
16m ago

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Model train stolen during break and enter

Annie Lewis
16m ago

A state dinner for Scott Morrison is 'the greatest compliment the US can pay another country'.

Trump and Morrison to talk trade, security

13m ago

Richard Di Natale will call on the Senate to accept burning coal impacts the climate.

Greens equate climate denial to conspiracy

Matt Coughlan
18m ago

Giant Toby Greene (l) contests the ball with Lion Marcus Adams in Saturday's semi-final in Brisbane.

Ignore Greene's long AFL rap sheet: Bartel

Adrian Warren
20m ago

INPUT: What do you have to say about living and working in regional Australia? Join the discussion at futurefocusproject.com.au.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

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

CHOIR CHAMPIONS: Members of Junee's choir rehearsing for the eisteddfod season at a performance in Wagga weeks ago. Picture: supplied

Band and choir see success against larger groups in eisteddfod

Emma Horn

FOREVER GRATEFUL: Bailey Glasspool, Christine Barnett and Taz Rundle at the presentation of the award. Picture: Meg Pigram

Riverina boy's eagle eyes saves stranger's life

Annie Lewis

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

CHOIR CHAMPIONS: Members of Junee's choir rehearsing for the eisteddfod season at a performance in Wagga weeks ago. Picture: supplied

Band and choir see success against larger groups in eisteddfod

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

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

A state dinner for Scott Morrison is 'the greatest compliment the US can pay another country'.

Trump and Morrison to talk trade, security

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
13m ago

Figures from lifesavers show over 270 Australians drowned in 2018-19, with nearly half over summer.

Lifesavers warning follows deadly summer

Finbar O'Mallon
16m ago

Picture: Riverina Police District

Model train stolen during break and enter

Annie Lewis
16m ago

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

A state dinner for Scott Morrison is 'the greatest compliment the US can pay another country'.

Trump and Morrison to talk trade, security

13m ago

Figures from lifesavers show over 270 Australians drowned in 2018-19, with nearly half over summer.

Lifesavers warning follows deadly summer

16m ago

Richard Di Natale will call on the Senate to accept burning coal impacts the climate.

Greens equate climate denial to conspiracy

18m ago

The Oakey Coal Action Alliance say they'll keep battling the expansion of the New Acland coalmine

Desperate farmers fight Qld mine for water

25m ago

Labor isn't resiling from its attack on coalition MP Gladys Liu over her links to Chinese groups.

Labor sharpens attacks against Gladys Liu

Daniel McCulloch
39m ago

Senator Hanson's bill makes separating couples try to sort out property/custody disputes themselves.

Make couples not court sort fights: Hanson

Matt Coughlan
40m ago

Rachel Colvin worked at Ballarat Christian College for 11 years.

Teacher 'forced to resign' over same-sex marriage views sues school

Hayley Elg
46m ago

The first loads of demolition waste are being removed from a dangerous stockpile in Victoria.

Trucks move in to clean up Vic waste site

46m ago

In a week of new records, the Eastern Market Indicator closed up by a whopping 170 cents a kilogram.

Big fleece price fall falters

BRUCE McLEISH, Elders Wool
26m ago

TOP HONOURS: Simon Schinckel of Schinckel Hayrakes in South Australia celebrates after the machine of the year award win at the 2018 Henty Machinery Field Days.

All roads lead to Henty

1hr ago

Firefighters undertook back-burning around NSW, with warm and windy conditions expected to return.

NSW fire threat eases, but set to return

2hrs ago

Master reef guide Pablo Cogollos takes passenger on Sunlover Reef Cruises on a snorkelling tour. Picture: Calypso Reef Imagery

Discover the reef with a master guide

POPULAR: Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok tops Paris, London as world's most-visited city

Chayut Setboonsarng in Bangkok

The Capricorn Coast: great snorkelling territory.

Best travel deals this week

John Rozentals

E-scooters are taking over streets in Europe with modern technology paving the way.

Technology leads to the electric scooter invasion

Mathew Dickerson

IMPACT: Ageism, the stigma associated with dementia, and an inability to report incidents are ways people experience discrimination at work or in the community.

Remove stigma and show support for dementia

DESIGNATED SPACE: Nominate a place to set up your home office that ideally has a lot of natural light and is a little out of the way.

Five tips for creating an effective home office