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CARING AT CHRISTMAS: Mina Marea, Sabrina Marea, Yanga Marea and Beyonce Marea at Collier Trenerry's Caring at Christmas community party. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Event shows true care at Christmas

Sneak peak behind the scenes at new Ambulatory Care Hub

Sneak peak behind the scenes at new Ambulatory Care Hub

Jacinta Dickins

'It was a scum thing to do', says break and enter convict

'It was a scum thing to do', says break and enter convict

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MERGER CRITICS: Kevin Farrell, Helen Dalton, Tom Marriott, and Dino Zappacosta. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Grassroots group launches petition for super school de-merger

Kenji Sato

XMAS ELVES: The St Vincent de Paul volunteers have been busy putting toys, food and gifts donated from the Griffith community into hampers for those in need this Christmas. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Christmas gifts ready for an 'incredibly tough' season

Jacinta Dickins

Bail refused for charges relating to firearm importation, manufacture

Bail refused for charges relating to firearm importation, manufacture

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Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks to journalists in Wagga Wagga in November after meeting regional media leaders.

Minister lashed over regional jobs risk

CARING AT CHRISTMAS: Mina Marea, Sabrina Marea, Yanga Marea and Beyonce Marea at Collier Trenerry's Caring at Christmas community party. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Event shows true care at Christmas

Sneak peak behind the scenes at new Ambulatory Care Hub

Sneak peak behind the scenes at new Ambulatory Care Hub

Jacinta Dickins

Donna Anthony, Chris Nicholls and Ron Innes: volunteer firies all. We say THANK YOU.

REAL AUSTRALIASorry, PM, you said what?

SEASON OPENER: Wagga Tigers' Reid Gordon gets his kick away against Turvey Park in the Good Friday game this year. Next year's Good Friday game will open the Riverina League season. Picture: Les Smith

Good Friday fixture to open Riverina League season

Matt Malone

LEADING: Reece Matheson will captain the Griffith Creet side as they look to defend the cup when they face West Wyalong. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Griffith depth set to be tested with representative doubleheader

Liam Warren

IN FORM: Alex Minato posted a half century which saw his side able to climb into the top four after defeating Exies. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Leagues Panthers jump into top four in fourth grade

Liam Warren

SEASON OPENER: Wagga Tigers' Reid Gordon gets his kick away against Turvey Park in the Good Friday game this year. Next year's Good Friday game will open the Riverina League season. Picture: Les Smith

Good Friday fixture to open Riverina League season

STAND OUT: Yanco Agricultural High School student Alice Caldow has been selected in the under 15s ACT/NSW Country cricket side. Photo: Talia Pattison

Nationals beckon for Alice

Talia Pattison

HOME GROWN TALENT: Canberra Demons recruit George Kendall will be free to return to Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes on occasions next year.

Agreement to open opportunity for Riverina talent

Matt Malone

All-Aussie options for quick breaks and getaways

All-Aussie options for quick breaks and getaways

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DREAM: What a way to arrive in Budapest - on this luxurious river cruise ship.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

Enjoy the ultimate sleepover with native fauna at Taronga Zoo's new Wildlife Retreat.

A night in the wild - but with a twist

Teresa Ooi

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SINGERS: Ofa Tuiaki, Litia Kosi, Ofa Ulupano, and Siulia Lokeni from the Tongan Community Choir. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

THINGS TO DOWhat's On: Memorial Park to host Christmas Carols on Sunday

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GIFT GIVERS: Greg Collier, Carol Collier, Renae Villa, Vanessa Barnes, Duan Apolloni and Lomey Tengere. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Collier Trenerry to host Caring at Christmas community party

Shaun Paterson

BIG STAGE: Yenda's Carols by Candlelight starts at 5.30pm on Sunday.

THINGS TO DOWhat's On: Carnival to welcome the Christmas season

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SINGERS: Ofa Tuiaki, Litia Kosi, Ofa Ulupano, and Siulia Lokeni from the Tongan Community Choir. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

THINGS TO DOWhat's On: Memorial Park to host Christmas Carols on Sunday

GETTING IN THE SPIRIT: Rotary Club of Griffith secretary Peter Little, community officer Paul Condon and president Peter Dart prepare to kick off the Christmas Carnival in Memorial Park. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt

Carnival to help flick the switch on the Christmas season

Calhan Behrendt

COFFEE AND CARS: Expatriates Auto Club have been running for two years, raising funds for various charities along the way. PHOTO: Contributed

Expatriates host 'Christmas, Caffeine and Chrome' for charity

Shaun Paterson

LET'S RIDE: John Santos behind the wheel of the car provided by the Cancer Council to help transport patients to their appointments.

MIA Community & Health 2019 | John is driven to give back, but would love to do more

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Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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LET'S RIDE: John Santos behind the wheel of the car provided by the Cancer Council to help transport patients to their appointments.

MIA Community & Health 2019 | John is driven to give back, but would love to do more

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

Secure this great family home

Secure this great family home

Great living options in a tidy package

Great living options in a tidy package

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This home has everything a young buyer could be looking for

This home has everything a young buyer could be looking for

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FINALISTS: Justin and Lorroi Kirkby, of Amarula Dorpers, will represent NSW at the 2020 National Landcare Awards.

Landcare finalists head to national awards

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Lyndell Whyte

Yenda school farewells respected teachers

Yenda school farewells respected teachers

Robyn Turner

FINALISTS: Justin and Lorroi Kirkby, of Amarula Dorpers, will represent NSW at the 2020 National Landcare Awards.

Landcare finalists head to national awards

Ride for Country Kids 2019.

Ride off into the sunset for kids

Helping the Griffith community get set for Christmas

Helping the Griffith community get set for Christmas

Carmel La Rocca

Donna Anthony, Chris Nicholls and Ron Innes: volunteer firies all. We say THANK YOU.

REAL AUSTRALIASorry, PM, you said what?

It's all about the environment in the NT. Pick the endangered one?

REAL AUSTRALIAEnergy companies in hot water over plans to frack in the wet

Wait - what about biosecurity? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAShe'll be right mate! Or will she?

Muscle cars, memories and more: Yes, you can get them in regional Australia, too. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIADon't begin to think regional Australia is second-best

MAKE A SPLASH: Wagga kids splashing about at Wagga Beach, which is the country's ninth best Aussie beach for 2020. Picture: Visit Wagga.

It's 400km inland but this city wins beach award

Daina Oliver

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Lyndell Whyte

Julian Davidge Emma Monteleone.

Class of 2019 graduate from Marian Catholic College | Photos

Jacinta Dickins

Ferries have been cancelled as Sydney Harbour is blanketed in smoke from bushfires.

Air quality plunges as NSW chokes on smoke

Donna Anthony, Chris Nicholls and Ron Innes: volunteer firies all. We say THANK YOU.

REAL AUSTRALIASorry, PM, you said what?

Janine Graham

CARING AT CHRISTMAS: Mina Marea, Sabrina Marea, Yanga Marea and Beyonce Marea at Collier Trenerry's Caring at Christmas community party. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Event shows true care at Christmas

Two's company, but is three still a crowd?

Two's company, but is three still a crowd?

John Malouff

Simple things missed in care

Simple things missed in care

Cheryl Field

Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

What can you do to avoid Alzheimer's disease?

Geraldine Cardozo

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Eileen Wood

Hitting the road at Christmas: Be prepared. Photo: Shutterstock

Safely hitting the road on holidays

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Lawyer Michael Tudori says his client would make admissions over an alleged $22 million fraud.

'Corrupt' WA bureaucrat facing 530 charges

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The culture in Victoria Police was 'toxic' when Nicola Gobbo was an informer, an inquiry has heard.

Top judge offered Lawyer X review in 2010

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Families of victims of the White Island eruption waited for bodies to be retrieved from the site.

Australian bodies retrieved from volcano

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A parliamentary report on press freedom in Australia has been delayed until next year.

Press freedom report delayed again

Finbar O'Mallon
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Firefighters are backburning across NSW firegrounds ahead of deteriorating weather again next week.

Backburning ahead of worsening NSW weather

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Scott Morrison says while government has made progress on child abuse, there is still work to do.

Government slow on child safety guidance

Finbar O'Mallon
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Chinese therapist Hong Chi Xiao has been jailed for the manslaughter of a boy with type 1 diabetes.

Slapping therapist jailed for boy's death

Margaret Scheikowski

Australia as a renewable energy export powerhouse

Australia as a renewable energy export powerhouse

Stephen Burns

A vegan group connected to the invasion of the Carey Brothers abattoir at Yangan in April has been granted $35,000 by the Palaszczuk government. Picture: Nakita Leach

'Farm rescue' group gifted $35,000 by Palaszczuk government

Mark Phelps

Smoke from the Pelaw Main fire earlier this month.

Heartfelt plea to PM from firefighter's wife

Sage Swinton

Despite the north facing frontage, the rear living areas have great access to northern light. Photos by Tatjana Plitt.

When light is the backbone of design

CLEVER: Despite the north facing frontage, the rear living areas have great access to northern light. Photos: Tatjana Plitt.

When light is the backbone of design

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

How to get pesky insects to buzz off