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OAM recipient Kay Chapman.

Three OAMs for Cowra residents in Queen's Birthday Honours List

Matthew Chown

Emma Marr, Steph Cooke MP, Sophie Sim, Arthur Chaw and Sue Sharp in the renovated kitchen.

Go-ahead for Gooloogong with grants

Kelsey Sutor

Members of the Cowra Community Chest Robert Mackay, Mel Barlow, Linda Stroud and Daphne Houghton.

Move to Sid Kallas Oval for monthly Cowra Community Markets

Kelsey Sutor

Lyndhurst Public School principal Christine Kovac with students in the community garden. Photo: Kelsey Sutor

Generous donation to Lyndhurst community garden

Kelsey Sutor

AWARD-WINNER: Tom Melville host of ACM's national podcast Voice of Real Australia, with Dusty. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Casting a wider net for real Australian stories

Jim Kellar

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

Snow at Nimmitabel NSW. Photo: Alisa Thaler

PHOTOSIncredible pictures as NSW shivers through the snow

Fleur Connick

OAM recipient Kay Chapman.

Three OAMs for Cowra residents in Queen's Birthday Honours List

Matthew Chown

Emma Marr, Steph Cooke MP, Sophie Sim, Arthur Chaw and Sue Sharp in the renovated kitchen.

Go-ahead for Gooloogong with grants

Kelsey Sutor

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Couple sailing through the Covid pandemic

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Tragedy as more wild weather forecast

DIGESTTragedy as more wild weather forecast

Twenty-six studies so far have tracked the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in countries with successful rollouts. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERSix months of vaccination against COVID-19 across the world: what has it shown us?

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use by pregnant women. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer vaccine safe for pregnant women, Australian experts say

Sally Whyte

Virginia Haussegger, pictured with dog Vincent, said getting vaccinated was part of her 'civic responsibility'. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

VAX THE NATION'Such an obvious thing to do': Haussegger opens up on getting vaccinated

Sally Whyte

A fourth Covid lockdown has emptied Melbourne's usually busy streets. Picture: Getty Images

VAX THE NATION'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Sally Whyte

More than five million Covid vaccination jabs have been administered in Auatralia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

VAX THE NATIONSpike in vaccine numbers as rollout remains a loaded issue

Jacob McArthur

It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

Howard Kotton

Britain's No.1 Jo Konta has won her fourth WTA title in the Nottingham grass court event.

Konta wins fourth WTA title in Nottingham

Jonathan Veal

MEMORABLE: Laurie Daley described Wednesday night's victory as one of the greatest Origin performances from a NSW side. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Queensland embarrassed on their own stage | NRL

Laurie Daley

It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

Chris Baratto has taken out the Bob Barr Memorial Award for his services to sport. Photo: Ben Rodin

Chris Baratto recognised for decades of service to sport

Matthew Chown

From top: Tom Casey, Cooper Williams, Will Scammell and Hugh Nash. Ollie Krause, Riley Williams and Jack Bryant. Georgie McCouat. Hugh Williams.

Country and Bulls honours for Cowra and Canowindra juniors

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

NEW ROLE: He was a star of the Australian Paralympic team for many Games, but come Tokyo Kurt Fearnley will be calling the action instead of competing.

Fearnley can't wait for his 'biased' Paralympic Games role

NEW ROLE: He was a star of the Australian Paralympic team for many Games, but come Tokyo Kurt Fearnley will be calling the action instead of competing.

Fearnley can't wait for his 'biased' Paralympic Games role

The new OVS intends to engage with a more youthful audience. Photo: StreetVJ, Shutterstock.

Tokyo Olympics lead-up will have an Olympic Virtual Series

The new OVS intends to engage with a more youthful audience. Photo: StreetVJ, Shutterstock.

Tokyo Olympics lead-up will have an Olympic Virtual Series

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Members of the Cowra Community Chest Robert Mackay, Mel Barlow, Linda Stroud and Daphne Houghton.

Move to Sid Kallas Oval for monthly Cowra Community Markets

Kelsey Sutor

The 10th long weekend fireworks will be held at Wyangala on Sunday.

Fireworks to celebrate long weekend

There will be plenty on for young and the young at heart at the markets this weekend.

Cold weather no deterrent for Gooloogong Recreation Park markets

Members of the Cowra Community Chest Robert Mackay, Mel Barlow, Linda Stroud and Daphne Houghton.

Move to Sid Kallas Oval for monthly Cowra Community Markets

Leroy Murray, Bailey Callaghan, Mackenzie Crook and Guy Hubbard are in the running for Sportsperson of the Year award.

Meet your monthly winners for the Cowra Sportsperson of the Year

Matthew Chown

Cowra's Samson Miller performing in the 14 years and under Australian composition piano solo section.

Eisteddfod's night of nights arrives

Matthew Chown

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Your guide to your community

Your guide to your community

Four ways to prevent running out of hot water

Four ways to prevent running out of hot water

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

The Great Central West

The Great Central West

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

realestateview.com.au

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

Members of the Cowra Community Chest Robert Mackay, Mel Barlow, Linda Stroud and Daphne Houghton.

Move to Sid Kallas Oval for monthly Cowra Community Markets

Kelsey Sutor

Lyndhurst Public School principal Christine Kovac with students in the community garden. Photo: Kelsey Sutor

Generous donation to Lyndhurst community garden

Kelsey Sutor

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

Members of the Cowra Community Chest Robert Mackay, Mel Barlow, Linda Stroud and Daphne Houghton.

Move to Sid Kallas Oval for monthly Cowra Community Markets

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Picture: Roadshow

REVIEWExcess does not succeed here

Kane James is a miner, a surfer and an entrepreneur - but it doesn't stop there, he's also an artist, a rock star and a family man. Photos: Tanya Regan.

400 and counting: Meet the handplane maker repurposing waste

A scene from Heroic Losers. Picture: Palace

REVIEWAmiable comedy runs out of puff

As Jan Vokes, Toni Collette is the beating heart of this story. Picture: Sony

REVIEWA crowd-pleaser right to the finish

Jane Freebury

Snow at Nimmitabel NSW. Photo: Alisa Thaler

PHOTOSIncredible pictures as NSW shivers through the snow

Fleur Connick

EXPLORATION: Rock legends Garbage have produced their most political album of their 30-year career, No Gods No Masters, in response to the chaotic past five years in the US.

MUSICGarbage master political message to trash status quo

Josh Leeson

Mick Beath (second from left) with Myree, Sandera and Gerard on Saturday night.

PHOTOSFitting farewell for Mick Beath after nearly 50 years at Gooloogong Country Club

Kelsey Sutor

RECOVERY: Like all good organisations, the Wildcats have moved to cover the loss of their star player. Picture: Jacob Crook/Shutterstock

OPINIONZoë Wundenberg | The fine art of building a winning team

Zoë Wundenberg

It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

Howard Kotton

Climate answers can't be ignored anymore

OPINIONClimate answers can't be ignored anymore

Lucy Graham

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Luke Travers of the Wildcats holds off Deng Deng of the Hawks during their NBL match.

Wildcats into another grand final

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A new survey has found underpayment of migrant workers is widespread on Australian farms. Picture: Shutterstock

Fruit pickers victims of 'rampant' wage theft, harassment: survey

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The fate of an asylum-seeker family who settled in Biloela is expected to be determined within days.

Biloela family poised to exit detention

A horse has had to be euthanised after being hit by a car then a truck in Sydney's Bankstown.

Horse hit twice by Sydney vehicles, dies

Moderate flooding is currently occurring along the Latrobe River north of Traralgon.

More rain imminent for flood-hit Latrobe

There were 147 police call-outs to incidents involving gel blasters in WA last year.

WA bans 'dangerous' gel blasters

Michael Ramsey

Convicted murderer Vincent O'Dempsey sat in the dock of the courtroom during the inquest opening.

Heartbreak from Whiskey Au Go Go bombing

Cheryl Goodenough

The Finke Desert Race is one of the most difficult off-road courses in the world.

Man dies at NT Finke Desert Race

Fraser Barton

The Droughtmaster cow and her new calf born on a snowy morning.

Tropical calf's chilly welcome to the world

Lucy Kinbacher

Les Smiles enjoys a quiet life at home in Gunnedah but he has plenty of memories as a commission buyer across the country.

The story behind one of the state's biggest commission buyers

Lucy Kinbacher

Western Australia's first commercial vertical farmers Christian Prokscha and Julia Prichodko are raising capital to expand their metropolitan-based farm, Eden Towers.

Vertical thinking when it comes to growing

Mollie Tracey

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker? Yes you can. Picture: Katrina Meynink

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker - and other super hacks

Karen Hardy
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MODERN MARVEL: Smart switches can remotely control your home. Photo: Supplied

Top tips and devices to create a money-saving smart home

PREPARE: Make sure everyone enjoys their winter getaway. Picture: Shutterstock

Careful planning for that cool family trip helps pets chill out

RSPCA