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Belly dancer's shimmering path to body positivity changes perception of art

Dancer Sammy Gaskin, Border Bellydance owner Samantha Moore and dancer Nancy Gaskin love showing the community that belly dancing is an inclusive art for everyone, no matter their size or age. Picture by Phoebe Adams
Border Bellydance owner Samantha Moore starts body movement.
Sophie Else

Kade Sarte's mural magic grows from childhood sketches to colourful career

Mural artist Kade Sarte's imagination transforming Border streets.
Sophie Else
Kade Sarte painting his new mural at Harvey Norman Albury, which is now complete. He says a mural can take anywhere from eight hours to 100. "Every job is different," he says. Picture by Phoebe Adams

Nursing strike is inevitable after hospital rally

Cai Holroyd
Nurses and midwives met on the lawn to take up the signs once more. Picture by Cai Holroyd
'Incredibly rewarding': Riverina nurse reflects on her 45-year career
Wagga Base Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialist Alison Meek retires after 45 years. Picture by Les Smith
Finn Coleman
Worms are the stand-out at Yenda Public School's tree planting
Cai Holroyd
Students were excited to get hands-on with some very tiny friends. Picture supplied
TedX speaker lineup promises 'everyday extraordinary'
Cai Holroyd
Eight local speakers will take the stage for Griffith's first ever TedX. Pictures supplied

Microwave hampered Amber Haigh murder investigation, court told

Andrew Mangelsdorf
Former officer in charge of the strike force investigating Amber Haigh's disappearance, retired detective sergeant Gae Crea leaves Wagga's courthouse on Tuesday. Picture by Andrew Mangelsdorf

SunRice looks to snap up pet food business for a cool $20 million

Talia Pattison
SunRice Group chief executive officer Paul Serra believes the acquisition will complement the business. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.

Court and Crime

Drunk driver caught going almost 50kms/h over speed limit

Drunk driver caught going almost 50kms/h over speed limit
Staff Reporters

Alleged stolen vehicle used in car chase with cops, man behind bars

Talia Pattison
A man and woman were arrested and charged following the alleged pursuit in the stolen vehicle. File picture

'Expensive Big Mac': $1000 fine, disqualification for hungry drink-driver

Allan Wilson
It was heard Draskovic was stopped for not wearing a seat belt on his way back from McDonald's. Picture file

History

Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

A statue of Matthew Flinders and his cat stands at Euston station near where his grave was found. (AP PHOTO)
Bray Boland

Rare artefacts on display for largest pharaohs showcase

William Ton
Pharaoh celebrates 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Diver team finds last ship of polar explorer Shackleton

The vessel upon which famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton died has been found off eastern Canada. (AP PHOTO)

Politics

Myanmar urged to stop 'unsustainable' conflict by Wong

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has issued a direct plea to Myanmar's military rulers at ASEAN. Photo: AP PHOTO
Rachael Ward • 1hr ago

PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference

Nyk Carnsew • 2hrs ago
Drummers lead the pro-Palestine rally outside the NSW Labor conference in Sydney on Saturday. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS

Dutton fires up faithful in call to unite for election

Callum Godde
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has gone on the offensive at a Liberal Party conference. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS

Health

Seeing clearly: 20/20 vision restored for refugees

Dr Hessom Razavi is keenly attuned to how the eye health of refugees can fall by the wayside. Photo: HANDOUT/LIONS EYE INSTITUTE
Farid Farid

'Grinding halt': shortage could cause hospital chaos

Rachael Ward
Hospital surgeries could be cancelled as soon as next week, doctors have warned. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

Family remembers the 'strong, beautiful woman' that was Brianna Livermore

Jodie O'Sullivan
Greatly missed ... beloved mum of two Brianna Livermore, 32, has passed away on July 25 after fighting a six-year battle with melanoma. Picture by James Wiltshire

Business

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Opinion
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
Cressida Gaukroger
Opinion

The unfortunate rise of 'stakeholder capitalism'

Simon Cowan
The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock

SunRice looks to snap up pet food business for a cool $20 million

Talia Pattison
SunRice Group chief executive officer Paul Serra believes the acquisition will complement the business. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.

Rural

SunRice looks to snap up pet food business for a cool $20 million

SunRice Group chief executive officer Paul Serra believes the acquisition will complement the business. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.
Talia Pattison
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Queensland-based company wins Pitch to Paddock at Elders FarmFest 2024

Paula Thompson
Pitch to Paddock judges Elders area manager for south east Queensland Mark McNamee, ACM head of marketing Lupe Prada, winner Carbonaught's Andrew Pedley and Agtech Angel Investor Network founder Sam Almaliki. Picture by Paula Thompson

Rice binds nations

Talia Pattison
The PNG graduates celebrate their achievements after a special ceremony. Picture supplied

National

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

Anthony Albanese steered clear of any discussion of Palestine or the CFMEU controversy. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS
Alex Mitchell • 1hr ago

Myanmar urged to stop 'unsustainable' conflict by Wong

Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has issued a direct plea to Myanmar's military rulers at ASEAN. Photo: AP PHOTO

PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference

Nyk Carnsew • 2hrs ago
Drummers lead the pro-Palestine rally outside the NSW Labor conference in Sydney on Saturday. Photo: Jeremy Piper/AAP PHOTOS

World

California's largest wildfire explodes in size

The Park Fire was advancing up to 20 square kilometres an hour on Friday, authorities said. Photo: AP PHOTO
Rebecca Boone and John Antczak • 2hrs ago

Kim calls for 'people's paradise' to mark Korean War

Jack Kim • 2hrs ago
Festivities were held across North Korea to mark the 71st anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Photo: AP PHOTO

Elon Musk's transgender daughter calls out 'bullying'

2hrs ago
Vivian Jenna Wilson says her father Elon Musk is largely absent from her life. Photo: AP PHOTO

Australian of the Year

'Together we've done this': Inspiring power of science and hope

Our 2024 Australians of the Year, Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Salty Dingo/National Australia Day Council
John Hanscombe

Before he was our pop maestro, John Foreman was just a boy in a band

James Joyce
John Foreman hosting Australia Day Live in Sydney with Casey Donovan. Picture supplied by NSW Government

'Look beyond TikTok. Look for people who are changing lives'

Eva Kolimar
Jeff Wang keeps an eye out for community champions. Picture by John Veage
Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Car Expert
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Car Expert

The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
Car Expert

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

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