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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

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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

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

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

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

Watch a shocking timelapse of floodwater in Qld near a train derailment

Derek Barry

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

China's northern Dalian port has banned imports of Australian coal amid simmering tensions.

Aust scrambling on China coal ban reports

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One of the men who murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby more than 30 years ago has died.

One of Anita Cobby's killer dies in jail

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Australia's ambassador to the US Joe Hockey has been embroiled in the deepening Helloworld scandal.

Libs' Helloworld saga is 'red hot': Labor

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Cyclone Oma will bring high winds and dangerous surf to parts of Queensland and northern NSW.

Cyclone to stay offshore, watch cancelled

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Labor faces a difficult choice on the sprawling Home Affairs department, if it wins federal election

Breaking up is hard to do for Labor

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New Zealand has reportedly rejected resettling asylum seekers in Australian offshore processing.

Doubts over NZ's Manus asylum seeker offer

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RELOCATED: 26-year-old Elisa Cottrill moved to the Top End earlier this year with her partner. Picture: Elisa Cottrill.

Who cashed in on the NT Government's moving bonus?

Roxanne Fitzgerald

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

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

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Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

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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

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

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SAD END: Rescue wombat Nudge and wildlife carer Dean Saxby pictured at the "Maramingo Wombatorium". Photo: Rachel Mounsey

Rescued, rehabilitated, released; then killed

Rachel Mounsey

Step it out after a day's work. Photo: Shutterstock

Busy after work? It could help you in the office the next day

Mary Ward