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Crowning moment for a Parkview Public favourite
Parkview Public school learning support officer Margaret Pengelly has been awarded a highly-coveted honour. Picture by Talia Pattison
Talia Pattison • 48m ago
St Francis College class of 2023 closes the door on school life
Talia Pattison • 1hr ago
Some of the members of the St Francis College year 12 graduating class of 2023. Pictures supplied
Domestic violence forum brings services together to support MIA
Cai Holroyd
Diana Jacob, Jo Polkinghorne, and Aurelia Rahman from the Community Migrant Resource Centre and Centacare. Picture by Cai Holroyd
Wagga Base maternity tales to be shared at in-person hearings
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
Dan Holmes
BREAKING: Leeton shire schools to close due to extreme heat, fire danger
Talia Pattison
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
Exclusive
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Jen Melocco
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
Photos
Splashes of colour and tonnes of fun for Gralee's sensory day
Talia Pattison
Yanco Ag students help get everyone ready for the colour run. Pictures supplied
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
Court and Crime
Higgins faced 'tug of war' between 'dream job' and reporting allegation, court told
Former Liberal staffer colleagues Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins. Pictures by Karleen Minney, James Croucher
Tim Piccione • 2hrs ago
Second alleged killer arrested in Irma Palasics bashing murder cold case
Hannah Neale
A second man was arrested in relation to the alleged murder of Irma Palasics. Picture AFP
'Distress, humiliation': Documents detail Higgins' $2.4m govt payout
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at court during the ACT criminal trial last year. Picture by Karleen Minney
PropertyView
Enjoy serenity with convenience in this blissful five-acre block
This property represents a rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise in Leeton. Picture supplied.
Jacinta Dickins
Exclusive
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Jen Melocco
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
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
History
Families finally get chance to 'honour the courage' of WWII warship victims
Les Drew, 90, and the picture of his brother Ken who died on the Montevideo Maru. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Steve Evans
The story behind popular Yanco park's name
Tony Reneker
Hector McPherson Waring and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Davis (back middle on their wedding day) Sidney Davis (back) in either Narrandera or Leeton. Photographer unknown. Image courtesy of Ancestry shared by amb11 on March, 20 2017.
Join me on an after-dark mission to see if scorpions glow in the dark
Tim the Yowie Man
Lauren Ogden, left, and friend Robyn Hall carefully search under rocks for scorpions, inset. Pictures by Tim the Yowie Man, Lauren Ogden
Politics
Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Maeve Bannister and Tess Ikonomou • 24m ago
Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages
Peter Bodkin • 35m ago
Senior staff in NSW public schools will be expected to spend more time teaching. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)
Paramedics reject huge pay offer of 19pct on average
Luke Costin • 1hr ago
The NSW government offered paramedics an on-average 19 per cent pay rise but it fell short. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Rural
Stop now: RFS issues urgent harvest alert for MIA
Strong winds and an increased risk of fire has prompted the Rural Fire Service to call on farmers to immediately stop harvest operations for the day. Picture supplied
Talia Pattison
MIA pollies slam Basin decision, calls grow for Royal Commission
Talia Pattison
Leeton Shire Council mayor Tony Reneker addresses the recent rally in Leeton. The mayor says he is disappointed the water amendments have been given the green light by the Senate. Picture by Talia Pattison
'Basin's heart broken' as Senate passes water bill
Talia Pattison
Leeton shire grower Rob Houghton speaks at the rally protesting water buybacks. Prior to the bill passing he held real concerns for the future of the community and now, those concerns could be a very real reality. Picture by Talia Pattison
National
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Source: file photo.
Jessica Coates • 5m ago
Mother of boy found dead in pool charged with murder
Laine Clark • 11m ago
Investigations into the death of a young boy in Queensland have proved challenging, police say (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
John Setka's ex threatened to kill him, court finds
Cassandra Morgan • 20m ago
Emma Walters (centre) has avoided a conviction for threatening to kill her estranged husband. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Las Vegas gunman struggling academic with 'target list'
Details are emerging about the gunman who killed three people at the University of Nevada. (EPA PHOTO)
Steve Gorman • 58m ago
New criminal charges for Joe Biden's son Hunter
Costas Pitas and Dan Whitcomb • 2hrs ago
The exact nature of new charges against US President Joe Biden's son Hunter remains unclear. (AP PHOTO)
Hundreds more killed in Gaza as Israel pursues Hamas
Bassam Masoud and Maayan Lubell
Israeli forces have carried out shelling of targets in the Gaza Strip amid battles with Hamas. (EPA PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
Acm Network
NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
MG set to bring RAV4-sized electric SUV to Australia
Car Expert
MG set to bring RAV4-sized electric SUV to Australia
James Gelding • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Mini reveals JCW electric hot hatch with Go Kart mode
James Gelding • 2hrs ago
Mini reveals JCW electric hot hatch with Go Kart mode
Car Expert
Chery Australia appoints new managing director
Jack Quick
Car Expert
Alfa Romeo's smallest SUV yet now has a name
James Gelding
Alfa Romeo's smallest SUV yet now has a name
Car Expert
Dodge's electric muscle car teased for Christmas, but it's not ready yet
William Stopford
Dodge's electric muscle car teased for Christmas, but it's not ready yet

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