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The attestation of 275 recruits at the Police Academy in Goulburn on December 13. Picture: NSW Police

Region gets more police officers to boost crime-fighting efforts

Toby Vue

Richie Robinson, Destination Riverina Murray General Manager, with Laura Fraumeni, Owner and Manager of Cafe Nest in Tumbarumba. Picture: Contributed

We've got the Goods: Riverina produce to reel in tourists

Jessica McLaughlin

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks to journalists in Wagga Wagga in November after meeting regional media leaders.

Minister lashed over regional jobs risk

OFFICIAL OPENING: Scott Brideoake, Steph Cooke, Anthony Roberts and Managing Director The GEO Group Australia Pieter Bezuidenhout tour the new facility. Pictures: Les Smith

Behind the scenes: Junee Jail maximum security expansion

Jessica McLaughlin

Nicholas Pyers is thrilled with the result. Picture: Ben OMalley

Not-for-profits snag deal to future proof town

Jessica McLaughlin

Latest funding to help combat drought across region

Latest funding to help combat drought across region

Jessica McLaughlin

TIME FOR GIVING: The Christmas tree at Junee AGnVET is well-stocked with hundreds of donations for the Ladies of the Land campaign. Picture: Contributed

Donations go beyond expectations

Jessica McLaughlin

The attestation of 275 recruits at the Police Academy in Goulburn on December 13. Picture: NSW Police

Region gets more police officers to boost crime-fighting efforts

Toby Vue

Richie Robinson, Destination Riverina Murray General Manager, with Laura Fraumeni, Owner and Manager of Cafe Nest in Tumbarumba. Picture: Contributed

We've got the Goods: Riverina produce to reel in tourists

Jessica McLaughlin

Donna Anthony, Chris Nicholls and Ron Innes: volunteer firies all. We say THANK YOU.

REAL AUSTRALIASorry, PM, you said what?

Cameron Hart will race in Sweden next year after success in New Zealand.

Trip to Sweden beckons for Hart

Courtney Rees

JUNEE BOUND: Thompson Teteh, pictured being tackled by Jarryd Hayne in the 2018 Pacific Test Invitational between Papua New Guinea and Fiji, has linked with the Diesels for next season. Picture: Getty Images

More internationals heading to Junee

Courtney Rees

LOOKING UP: A grid of gliders line up ready to be launched behind the tow planes. Picture: Contributed

Glider pilots soar to success over Junee and surrounds

Jessica McLaughlin

Cameron Hart will race in Sweden next year after success in New Zealand.

Trip to Sweden beckons for Hart

Cameron Hart with Sugar Cane after their win at Addington on Friday.

Perfect start for Hart in series

Courtney Rees

WINNERS: The Hogs took out gold for the B Grade competition with Damien Miles, Shawnray Pafalani, Geoff Bush, Pat Sweeney and Liam Sweeney celebrating the win. Picture: Contributed

Better luck next time for Butchers

Jessica McLaughlin

All-Aussie options for quick breaks and getaways

All-Aussie options for quick breaks and getaways

Explore Travel:

Grab a travelling companion and bag a bargain on tours in Europe, with a beautiful island hopping experience taking you to Mykonos. Picture: Shutterstock

Deals of the week: Eurotrips, half-price India, Pacific paradise

Explore Travel

Ice skating on Lake Minnewanka.

How to get all senses firing in a true Canadian white winter

Hannah Warren

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Tom Cruise has teased fans with a tweet saying a trailer for the sequel to Top Gun will be out soon.

Tom Cruise gives Top Gun sequel peek

Julia Hunt, PA Entertainment Correspondent
16m ago

An emergency warning has been issued for the Gospers Mountain blaze with reports of properties lost.

Buildings feared destroyed in NSW bushfire

Aine Fox
19m ago

French businesses say their crucial Christmas season could be derailed by transport strike action.

French union threatens more protests

27m ago

Tom Cruise has teased fans with a tweet saying a trailer for the sequel to Top Gun will be out soon.

Tom Cruise gives Top Gun sequel peek

16m ago

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a national minute of silence for volcano victims.

No NZ volcano dive search on Monday

Ben McKay
30m ago

Go South: Australian Antarctic Expedition mechanic, Amy Chetcuti, has just returned from Mawson and Davis research stations. Picture: Australian Antarctic Division.

Coolest jobs up for grabs

40m ago

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

DREAM BIG: Ray White Rural is seeking expressions of interest for Myrtle Vale and director Geoff Palmer says the listing has received strong inquiry. Picture: supplied

PHOTOSMyrtle Vale hits the market for the first time since 1973

Jess Whitty

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

PRETTY IN PINK: The Baptist Care Niola Centre turned pink for the McGrath Foundation 'Pink Up Your Town' campaign. Photo: Supplied.

Pink towns raise $580,000

Kate Stark

FINALISTS: Justin and Lorroi Kirkby, of Amarula Dorpers, will represent NSW at the 2020 National Landcare Awards.

Landcare finalists head to national awards

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Lyndell Whyte

PRETTY IN PINK: The Baptist Care Niola Centre turned pink for the McGrath Foundation 'Pink Up Your Town' campaign. Photo: Supplied.

Pink towns raise $580,000

Ride for Country Kids 2019.

Ride off into the sunset for kids

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

John Malouff

OFFICIAL OPENING: Scott Brideoake, Steph Cooke, Anthony Roberts and Managing Director The GEO Group Australia Pieter Bezuidenhout tour the new facility. Pictures: Les Smith

Behind the scenes: Junee Jail maximum security expansion

Kevin Schultz picture in 2015 with his son Ryan. The family had regularly donated their time and track collection to fundraising events for charities including the Cancer Council.

Theft of priceless train memorabilia leaves Junee man shattered

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

Emma Horn

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

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

Jody Lindbeck

Tom Cruise has teased fans with a tweet saying a trailer for the sequel to Top Gun will be out soon.

Tom Cruise gives Top Gun sequel peek

Julia Hunt, PA Entertainment Correspondent
16m ago

An emergency warning has been issued for the Gospers Mountain blaze with reports of properties lost.

Buildings feared destroyed in NSW bushfire

Aine Fox
19m ago

French businesses say their crucial Christmas season could be derailed by transport strike action.

French union threatens more protests

27m ago

Simple things missed in care

Simple things missed in care

Cheryl Field

Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

What can you do to avoid Alzheimer's disease?

Geraldine Cardozo

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Eileen Wood

An emergency warning has been issued for the Gospers Mountain blaze with reports of properties lost.

Buildings feared destroyed in NSW bushfire

19m ago

Go South: Australian Antarctic Expedition mechanic, Amy Chetcuti, has just returned from Mawson and Davis research stations. Picture: Australian Antarctic Division.

Coolest jobs up for grabs

40m ago

The cruise ship which carried the Australian victims of the NZ volcano tragedy, is back in Sydney.

Cruise ship's sad return to Sydney from NZ

46m ago

One house and a service station have been lost in a huge bushfire at Yanchep, north of Perth.

Firefighters battle out-of-control WA fire

46m ago

Brisbane is headed for a scorching 39C with temperatures further west expected to hit 43C.

Southeast Qld braced for scorcher

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

NEW THREATS: Bushfires have meant apiarists are now dealing with road closures, forest and national park closures, and polluted air. Photo: Simon McCarthy

Beekeepers face new hardships as state burns

Carolyn Millet
1hr ago

Smoke from bushfires has caused dangerously high levels of air pollution in parts of Sydney and NSW.

Doctors urge PM, premier to act on smoke

2hrs ago

Aged care sector should standardise hospital discharges, royal commission hears

Aged care sector should standardise hospital discharges, royal commission hears

Emily Jarvie
2hrs ago

NEW THREATS: Bushfires have meant apiarists are now dealing with road closures, forest and national park closures, and polluted air. Photo: Simon McCarthy

Beekeepers face new hardships as state burns

Carolyn Millet
40m ago

An October 23, 2019 view of rapid recovery after a rain event, in a long living Consol lovegrass stand on Anthony and Heidi Ord's property "Marombi" Coolah. Photo by Heidi Ord.

Consol lovegrass productivity and toughness uncontested

Bob Freebairn

Close Encounters of the First Kind by Reg Mombassa. Picture: Supplied

Have a close encounter of the Reg Mombassa kind

Amy Martin

FRESH START: Remove the clutter during the summer months and ensure your living area has a more restful, calm aesthetic. Photos: Porter Davis.

Styling advice to welcome in 2020

Despite the north facing frontage, the rear living areas have great access to northern light. Photos by Tatjana Plitt.

When light is the backbone of design

CLEVER: Despite the north facing frontage, the rear living areas have great access to northern light. Photos: Tatjana Plitt.

When light is the backbone of design