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GOVERNMENT ABSENT: Ryan is experiencing the harsh realities of homelessness, yet is helped by Youthlink's Chris Taiao, Cr Deb Longhurst, Kirrilly Salvestro, Stephanie Heath and Fiona Grosser. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Ryan's homelessness story highlighting gaps in system for under 16s

Jacinta Dickins

Victorious Sussan Ley on Saturday night. PHOTO: Mark Jesser

Ley victory in Farrer the sweetest of them all

David Johnston

Liberal incumbent Sussan Ley voting in Griffith. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Candidates make final pitch as they cast votes on election day

Sophie Boyd and Declan Rurenga

Farrer votes: search for winner begins with counting

Farrer votes: search for winner begins with counting

Declan Rurenga

CAUGHT: The girl asked for a packet of Winfield Blue cigarettes, to which Li sold to her without asking for identification or her age.

Man found guilty of selling tobacco to child

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Unvarnished advice: The advertisement from Irrigators 4 Farrer which has been authorised by Jerilderie irrigator Denis Tinkler which appeared in newspapers in Albury, Deniliquin, Finley and Griffith.

Former SRI chairman rejects party ties

Anthony Bunn

HARD CHOICES: Shane says he cannot afford rent and food together. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Rent or food: Homelessness the reality for close to 5000 residents

Jacinta Dickins

GOVERNMENT ABSENT: Ryan is experiencing the harsh realities of homelessness, yet is helped by Youthlink's Chris Taiao, Cr Deb Longhurst, Kirrilly Salvestro, Stephanie Heath and Fiona Grosser. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Ryan's homelessness story highlighting gaps in system for under 16s

Jacinta Dickins

Victorious Sussan Ley on Saturday night. PHOTO: Mark Jesser

Ley victory in Farrer the sweetest of them all

David Johnston

EYE ON THE BALL: Riverina's Ben Walsh and Canberra's James McCabe compete in the interleague game at Football Park in Canberra on Saturday night. Picture: Matt Olsen

Canberra comeback too much for Riverina | Photos

BRACING FOR IMPACT: Waratahs' George Niu looks to push passed Leeton's Clinton Green during their clash on Saturday night. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Waratahs bounce back with victory over Greens

Liam Warren

BRIGHT SIGN: Josh Keenan was one of the standouts for the Rhinos during their loss to Canberra FC. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Rhinos' hunt continues after tough game against Canberra FC

Liam Warren

TRIUMPHANT: Riverina League netball coach Jess Allen.

Riverina impress with big netball victory

Matt Malone

BRACING FOR IMPACT: Waratahs' George Niu looks to push passed Leeton's Clinton Green during their clash on Saturday night. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Waratahs bounce back with victory over Greens

Sam Bunny scored a hat-trick in Waratahs' tight win over Griffith.

Griffith put fright through Waratahs

Courtney Rees

EYE ON THE BALL: Riverina's Ben Walsh and Canberra's James McCabe compete in the interleague game at Football Park in Canberra on Saturday night. Picture: Matt Olsen

Canberra comeback too much for Riverina | Photos

Matt Malone

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READY: John Millis, Chris Evans, and Gavin Raccanello are ready for Fire Station Open Day. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

What's on: Fire stations doors set to open and vintage cars roll into town

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REVVING UP: Rally director Allan Haggarty with his pride-and-joy Mercedes Benz, which has been one of his most treasured possessions for 14 years. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Car lovers roll into Griffith for Irrigation Wonderland Vintage Car Rally

Kenji Sato

Lee Kernaghan.

Deni Ute Muster turns 21 with huge entertainment lineup

Annie Lewis

READY: John Millis, Chris Evans, and Gavin Raccanello are ready for Fire Station Open Day. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

What's on: Fire stations doors set to open and vintage cars roll into town

Making Marks: Artist Ian McCallum starts his art work in Banna Lane. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

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What's on: Field days, Banna Lane art and football

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Helping family with fundraiser in time of grief

Helping family with fundraiser in time of grief

Jacinta Dickins

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

Amber Drop Honey (500 grams), $10.50

Christmas Gift Guide: 15 of the hottest pressies UNDER $50

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

It's been a big year for honey - a recent report found 20 percent of Australian honey isn't pure - so Sven Stephan and Ana Martin, of Amber Drop Honey, are focusing on creating 100 percent Australian, pure, untreated honey.

The recipe for success in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

The finest living for the astute buyer

The finest living for the astute buyer

Lifestyle acreage to let your family grow up on

Lifestyle acreage to let your family grow up on

House of the Week

Feel the vibe and get in early for a hassle-free lifestyle

Feel the vibe and get in early for a hassle-free lifestyle

House of the Week

Plenty happening at library in June

Plenty happening at library in June

2009: Tim and Paul Pfitzner, aged 6 and 8, try out the ride-on lawnmowers at the Riverina Field Days on Saturday. Tim and Paul were just two of 10,000 people who flocked through the gates of the agricultural fair.

On this day in Griffith: May 9-11

Daisy Huntly

BARBER TONY: Tony Battaglia's presence up the top block will always be felt, and his friendliness has left an impression on many members of the community.

Remembering Top Block's Tony Battaglia, a true Griffith pioneer

Giulia and Sofia Vico

Plenty happening at library in June

Plenty happening at library in June

LAST IMPRESSIONS: Lester Owen has been remembered by family for his pioneering attitude, generosity of spirit and his passion for people. PHOTO: Contributed.

Vale Lester Owen, Griffith's 'larrikin' car dealer

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ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

EYE ON THE BALL: Riverina's Ben Walsh and Canberra's James McCabe compete in the interleague game at Football Park in Canberra on Saturday night. Picture: Matt Olsen

Canberra comeback too much for Riverina | Photos

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

A screengrab from a YouTube video showing the former PM Bob Hawke skolling a beer from Mr Brandon.

Hawke downing 'one for the country' brings back memories

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

COTTON ON: Based in Griffith, Kieran O'Keeffe is one of three Cotton Seed Distributors Researcher of the Year Award finalists. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Region's best in Cotton Awards ceremony coming to Griffith

Jacinta Dickins

KNOCKOUT: Mark Carmichael playing for Ivanhoe, Narrandera's Troy Prior and Billy Hale in action for Goolgowi last year. PHOTOS: Liam Warren

Ready to rumble: ProTen Community Cup heads to Goolgowi

Legend: Harry Harris of Port Macquarie with his thongs signed by Prime Minister Scott Morrision. Photo: Tracey Fairhurst.

When Harry met ScoMo - it was a beautiful thong

Tracey Fairhurst

KEEP THE MOTOR RUNNING: At 100 years old, Melbourne resident Joan Winnum, loves nothing more than getting behind the wheel.

Driving passion: 100-year-old Joan still on the road

Love the skin you're in

Love the skin you're in

Michelle Haines Thomas

EDITORIAL: silly season almost over, but our vote counts

COMMENT
EDITORIAL: silly season almost over, but our vote counts

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The seats to watch in Saturday's election

OPINION
The seats to watch in Saturday's election

Ian Tulloch

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked Australians outside his church following his election victory.

Morrison gives thanks after miracle win

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Bill Shorten is confident the Labor Party will learn from the weekend's shock election defeat.

Labor sets out to learn from painful loss

16m ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says income tax cuts are a priority of the re-elected Morrison government.

Income tax cuts priority for Morrison govt

28m ago

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says Labor's Adani position hurt its campaign in Queensland.

Adani mine stance costly for Labor: Greens

34m ago

Cheering crowds have welcomed returning PM Scott Morrison to a football match in Cronulla.

Morrison mobbed by fans at Sharks game

Perry Duffin
47m ago

ACCI chief executive James Pearson hopes for a "sensible and calm approach" to forming government.

Business urges calm after slim poll win

Colin Brinsden
1hr ago

This election has similarities to John Hewson's "unlosable" effort against Paul Keating in 1993.

Is it 1993 and Fightback all over again?

Don Woolford
1hr ago

The federal-state fight over Melbourne's East West Link continues after the coalition's re-election.

Vic wrangle over East West Link continues

Kaitlyn Offer
1hr ago

Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Jamie Brown

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries

Lucy Kinbacher

Minnamurra Norton N134 fetched $11,000 top money with breeders and buyers from NSW, Victoria and New Zealand.

Minnamurra Speckle Park bulls sell to four states - ave $5704

Mark Griggs

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Petra: The Rose City is a highlight of the 14-day 'Walking in the Footsteps of Abraham' tour.

Wishing you were somewhere else? Here's your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

A paved courtyard is a great option for creating a flat, stable platform to define your space. It can transition from an entertaining area, to a kids' play space, to a place of relaxation for empty nesters.

Renovate instead of relocate

Hallways set the tone for the rest of the home's mood and style, so it's important to create a space that's charming and inviting.

Revitalise your house in winter

Scientists have made a break-through in blending the best bits of glass and timber: transparent wood.

Let the light shine in, through wood