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CONDITIONS: Despite the wind, it was a terrific afternoon for the Explorers at their Lockhart shoot.

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RIDE EM: Brock Mulhall leaves the arena after the open bare-back saddle bronc event at theGil Mathew Wagga Pro Rodeo at Equex. Picture: Les Smith

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CHARGING AHEAD: Wagga duo Max Norman and Ryan Miller make an early break from the pack during the Ganmain Triathlon on Sunday. Picture: Les Smith

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CONDITIONS: Despite the wind, it was a terrific afternoon for the Explorers at their Lockhart shoot.

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HAT TRICK: Kath Bell-Pitomac, pictured aboard Dar Lunn's Fleur De Force at the Gilgandra Jockey Club's New Year meeting, guided Star Of Zizou to his third straight win at Parkes on Thursday. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

Hodgson’s pick on track for championship qualifier

Colin Hodges

Clint Lundholm.

Dubbo trainers in the mix at the Country Championships

Craig Thomson

POOL DAYS: Clover Irvin competes in the 10-year girls' freestyle at South Wagga Public School's swim carnival at the Oasis. Picture: Les Smith

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MATES: Ben Male, James Whiting, Kyle Hall and Lachie Johnson at Mater Dei Catholic College swimming carnival at the Oasis last week. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: community diary

FAMILY SMILES: Rachael and Kade Klemke, with son Thomas, seven months, enjoyed the Walla Walla 150th Anniversary Street Parade. Picture: Lorri Roden

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POOL DAYS: Clover Irvin competes in the 10-year girls' freestyle at South Wagga Public School's swim carnival at the Oasis. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: Community Diary

DAY OUT: Five-year-old twins Zye and Zayne Liddell came prepared for a day at the Holbrook swimming pool with their soldier models last week. Picture: Lorri Roden

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MAKING MUSIC: Kids get creative at the Multicultural Council last week for the school holidays, with music recording and production and visual media workshops. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: community diary

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

The start of a new year is a great time to review how much your mobile plan is costing you. In 2019 celebrate the peace-of-mind of a Pennytel mobile plan knowing your data usage is covered month to month.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

Emma Brown

Knowledge is power: Finding the right mobile phone plan for your needs is not as difficult as you think and could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

Treat yourself to a great phone plan this Christmas

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Elaine Armstrong OAM, Helen Irons branch president, Ann Adams and Elsie Kimball. Elaine, Ann and Elsie were the three original members responsible for re-forming the Oura branch.

Recognising five decades of service and hard work

FUN: Join the Wagga Patchwork and Quilters Group which meets at the ARCC hall on Tarcutta Street until 4pm on first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays and every Thursday.

What’s on: community diary

POOL DAYS: Clover Irvin competes in the 10-year girls' freestyle at South Wagga Public School's swim carnival at the Oasis. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: Community Diary

Elaine Armstrong OAM, Helen Irons branch president, Ann Adams and Elsie Kimball. Elaine, Ann and Elsie were the three original members responsible for re-forming the Oura branch.

Recognising five decades of service and hard work

MATES: Ben Male, James Whiting, Kyle Hall and Lachie Johnson at Mater Dei Catholic College swimming carnival at the Oasis last week. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: community diary

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Thumbs down to dangerous drivers

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CRAFT: Ian Tinetti is continuing the legacy his great grandfather Aquilino Tinetti began. Photo: Dylan Burns

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Sarah Lansdown

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

Max McKinney

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

The start of a new year is a great time to review how much your mobile plan is costing you. In 2019 celebrate the peace-of-mind of a Pennytel mobile plan knowing your data usage is covered month to month.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

Emma Brown

Knowledge is power: Finding the right mobile phone plan for your needs is not as difficult as you think and could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

Treat yourself to a great phone plan this Christmas

He wanted a sausage roll but stopped an armed robbery instead

Cyclone Oma is moving away from the east coast, but dangerous surf conditions are still forecast.

Oma downgraded, moves away from Qld coast

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The federal government will impose default market prices for energy to reduce the cost of power.

Govt to impose default prices for energy

Australia's ambassador to the US Joe Hockey is one of the top 20 shareholders in Helloworld.

Helloworld allegation 'nonsense': Hockey

Hobart will receive $730 million from the federal government to help manage traffic congestion.

Hobart gets $730 million to ease traffic

One of the men who murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby in 1986 has died in a NSW prison.

'Good riddance': Anita Cobby killer dies

Dominica Sanda

Dangerous surf conditions are forecast for northern NSW as Cyclone Oma sits off Queensland's coast.

Dangerous surf along northern NSW coast

James Gargasoulas will spend at least 46 years in jail for killing six people and injuring 27 more.

Killer Vic driver begins 46-year jail term

Rick Goodman

IS THIS the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne? You'll have to try Philhellene yourself to find out.

Time to try living like a local in Melbourne’s west

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PRODUCTIVE: During the vendor's tenure, "Oakleigh" was run as a mixed farming enterprise, for the last eight years as a grazing enterprise producing wool and lambs.

Property provides for mixed farming

51 Trail Street: The property presents a great opportunity for an owner-occupier to put their stamp on the property with the right renovation.

Commercial properties now for sale

58 Gurwood Street: Central Wagga Boutique Accommodation provides all the comforts of home set in a leafy street in the heart of Wagga Wagga.

Price drop to add interest

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.

How to renovate your investment property