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Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

Michael Ramsey

Riverina Leader sport news

RAISING FUNDS: NSW Echidnas representatives Kaelani Goolagong, Tamsyn Goolagong and Indiannah Johnson (centre three) with Ashmont Inn-Hotel staff.

NSW Echidnas girls set for nationals after Wagga’s generosity

Lachlan Grey

Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

RUN: Oscar Perrot makes a good run in the under 12s boys' touch grand final. Picture: Emma Hillier

Riverina Sport

FOCUS: Simone Jorgenson connects bat and ball during the South Wagga Warriors v Saints A grade softball at French Fields at the weekend. Picture: Emma Hillier

Riverina Sport

Community diary

SCHOOL DAYS: Chee Wong, Monika Banks, Simon Wong, Yasmin Wong, 16, and Zaleha Wong at the Charles Sturt University graduations last week. Picture: Emma Hillier

Community diary: what’s on

DONE: Neville Smith celebrates with Lauren, Abbey, Joanne and Wayne Medlin the Faculty of Science graduation at Charles Sturt University last week. Picture: Emma Hillier

Community diary

Community diary

DECK THE HALLS: Henry, 12, and Marnie Stanyeriz at the Junee Christmas Carols at the Athenium last week. Picture: Emma Hillier

What’s on: Community Diary

FESTIVE FUN: Alice Lyons, 5, gives her mum, Bindee Jobe, a big cuddle at the Henschke Primary School kindergarten Christmas concert last week. Picture: Les Smith

What’s on: Community Diary

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

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

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

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

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Community diary

Many owners let pets down

Julie Elphick

FAMILY READY: Lacey

Lacey is full of fun

Community diary

SCHOOL DAYS: Chee Wong, Monika Banks, Simon Wong, Yasmin Wong, 16, and Zaleha Wong at the Charles Sturt University graduations last week. Picture: Emma Hillier

Community diary: what’s on

DONE: Neville Smith celebrates with Lauren, Abbey, Joanne and Wayne Medlin the Faculty of Science graduation at Charles Sturt University last week. Picture: Emma Hillier

Community diary

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney.

Hello 2019: New Year’s Eve around the globe

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

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

Charity has status revoked after fraud case

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Vikki Campion and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce are reportedly expecting another child.

Barnaby Joyce, partner expecting baby two

A Screen grab of video footage recorded April 9, 2018, showing Ash Treseder, 30, (on left) diving from a pier at Shoal Bay with friends. Ash Treseder, 30, from Kahibah, suffered a broken neck and spinal cord damage after he misjudged the water level when diving off the same pier at Shoal Bay on January 3rd, 2019. SUPPLIED VIA INSTAGRAM.

‘I can’t move ... I am going to drown’: the dive, then the devastation

Another tribute to slain student Aiia Maasarwe will be held in Bundoora.

Aiia's body to be released from coroner

A potential Labor NSW government would scrap a plan to move the Powerhouse Museum.

NSW Labor scrap govt's Powerhouse proposal

Sarah McPhee

Surf Life Saving NSW will receive $16 million from the state government over four years.

Govt pledges $16m to Surf Life Saving NSW

Sarah McPhee

The large male killer whale found stranded at Badger Beach on Saturday. Picture: DPIPWE

Killer whale dies after ‘mammoth’ rescue effort

Matt Dennien

Liberal Senator Jane Hume is considering standing for preselection in Higgins.

Libs accused of failing to support women

Daniel McCulloch

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker