The Irrigator
Friday, 8 December 2023
BREAKING: Leeton shire schools to close due to extreme heat, fire danger
Schools in Leeton shire and the wider MIA will be closed on Friday, December 8 due to the extreme heat that is forecast. Picture file
Talia Pattison
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Splashes of colour and tonnes of fun for Gralee's sensory day
Yanco Ag students help get everyone ready for the colour run. Pictures supplied
Talia Pattison
Big business: Leeton returns millions in return and earn scheme
Talia Pattison
Return and Earn has been going for six years, with Leeton embracing the concept. Celebrating the success of the initiative is (from left) James Dorney from Cleanaway, Alex Young from Container Deposit Scheme NSW EPA and Danielle Smalley from Exchange for Change. Picture supplied
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell • 1hr ago
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
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Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Yanco Ag wins top gong at national Cows Create Careers competition
Elka Devney
Eli Hayes, Seth Eastley, Archer Cusak and Jake Wilmshurst, better known as The Milkers, with their calf. Picture supplied.
Domestic violence forum brings services together to support MIA
Diana Jacob, Jo Polkinghorne, and Aurelia Rahman from the Community Migrant Resource Centre and Centacare. Picture by Cai Holroyd
Cai Holroyd
Wagga Base maternity tales to be shared at in-person hearings
Dan Holmes
Nova Health GP obstetrician Trudi Beck, pictured with GP colleague Carla Flynn, will be a local expert witness at the birth trauma inquiry's Wagga hearing next week. File picture by Madeline Begley
Christmas creativity earns aged care residents a second place
Judy Young was one of many of RFBI Leeton Masonic Village residents to participate in the competition, generously donating her earrings for the piece. Picture supplied
Talia Pattison
Ambassador Quest entrants keen for fundraising adventure
Talia Pattison
Entrants Martelle Maguire (left) and Melissa Beecham (right) with 2022 Leeton SunRice Festival Ambassador Quest winner Katelyn Mills. Picture supplied
'Leave it to us': Council airs opposition to water privatisation
Talia Pattison
The Water Filtration Plant in Leeton is a vital cog in the network. Picture by Talia Pattison
P-plater earns ire after spotted allegedly 50kmh over limit on busy Leeton road
Talia Pattison
Several residents have been charged with alleged speeding. Picture file
Opinion
Jason Clare seems like a lovely personable bloke. What's he thinking?
Education Minister Jason Clare held a one-day roundtable about the teacher workforce shortage. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jenna Price
Australian Deaf Games await Ruby in multiple sports
Talia Pattison
Leeton's Ruby Miller has a busy summer coming up as she prepares for the Australian Deaf Games in Newcastle. Picture by Talia Pattison
Huge Sunday funday approaches for festive extravaganza
The Christmas carnival is back at the Leeton Soldiers Club on Sunday, December 10 and a reptile show is set to feature again. Picture by Leeton Soldiers Club
Alison Egan
Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help
Stephanie Gardiner
Dan Allen and Ed Ross set up a phone counselling service to help blue collar workers. (HANDOUT/DENTSU PR)
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action
Rachael Ward
Max Rooke's case relies on an AFL medical officer's report dated November 26, 1993. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Schools closed as NSW swelters
Jessica Coates • 1hr ago
Image: File
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 4.55 am AEST on December 8. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology

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Excitement builds for Leeton's Breeders Plate, Christmas racing program
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Leeton Harness Racing Club president/secretary Joanne Punch with the wall of past winners. Picture by Talia Pattison
Irons backs Riverina League clubs to 'maintain the standards' amid player exodus
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Tackles below the sternum, like this one on Rei Spooner, will need to be the norm in Southern Inland after a rule change banning chest-high tackles was introduced. Picture by Les Smith
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
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Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
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The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
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The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
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True spirit of season behind Leeton's Christmas lunch
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Committee members Fran Artese, Steph McCallum and Sue Jaensch at Light Up Leeton in 2023. Picture by Talia Pattison
Talia Pattison
What's on
Take a peek at Roxy Theatre work from comfort of home
Talia Pattison
Take a sneak peek at work happening inside the Roxy Theatre through virtual tours being provided by Leeton Shire Council. Picture by Leeton Shire Council
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Leeton's Carols in Park ready to bring Christmas vibes
Talia Pattison
Fr Christian Obiekwe invites the whole community to this year's Carols in the Park event on December 10. Picture by Talia Pattison
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Festive favourite here to Light Up Leeton
Talia Pattison
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Talia Pattison
Leeton Men's Shed members Jim Milne (left) and David Carn with some of the items on offer at the garage sale. Picture by Talia Pattison
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