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Owen Griffiths watches his conversion attempt late in the game on Saturday at Cranfield Oval. He picked up three points for the Yabbies' best on ground.

Yabbies continue improvement but Cootamundra too good

Ned Pepper (number two in front) races to victory at the Cowra Paceway on Sunday. Photo: Robin Dale

Ned Pepper's form continues with Cowra Cup triumph

Ben Rodin

Langford field goal seals Cherrypickers victory over Wagga Kangaroos

Langford field goal seals Cherrypickers victory over Wagga Kangaroos

Owen Griffiths watches his conversion attempt late in the game on Saturday at Cranfield Oval. He picked up three points for the Yabbies' best on ground.

Yabbies continue improvement but Cootamundra too good

Temora Skip Nikki Gersbach and Young skip Margo Parker wait for Jenny Holt to Deliver her bowl, as Elsie Hines and Temora ladies Helen Tyrell and Sue Breust look on.

Ladies represent South West at Region 10 playoffs

Camille Carberry finds her ball stuck in a fork of a tree on the 4th.

Ladies come away with trophies from Cowra Open tournament

Zach Downey, Ryan Lacey, Nicholas Jenkins, Zac Sommer, Jason Smith, Nelson Hall, Charlie Newell, Aiden Pratt, Billy House, Sam Forkin, Ella Murphy, Sarah Penfold. Bronte Mewton, Keysha Singh, Henry Grace, Bailey Williams, Chloe Madgwick, Bridie Minehan, Marnie Schiller, Ebony Ulrick, Hannah Mooney and Kara Mooney.

Hennessy students set to immerse themselves in Cambodia

Aunty Enid Clarke will be just one of the artists featured in the "Ngurra" exhibition at the Burrangong Gallery.

Artists to showcase and share culture with NAIDOC exhibition

Murringo Public School's Max Hammer, Jacob McKinnon, Hayden Richens, Koby Towne and Rex Sherwood make up the boys vocal ensemble.

Murringo and Young students set to take centre stage

Zach Downey, Ryan Lacey, Nicholas Jenkins, Zac Sommer, Jason Smith, Nelson Hall, Charlie Newell, Aiden Pratt, Billy House, Sam Forkin, Ella Murphy, Sarah Penfold. Bronte Mewton, Keysha Singh, Henry Grace, Bailey Williams, Chloe Madgwick, Bridie Minehan, Marnie Schiller, Ebony Ulrick, Hannah Mooney and Kara Mooney.

Hennessy students set to immerse themselves in Cambodia

Gromark Genetics rams on offer to breeders this Sheep Week

Gromark Genetics rams on offer to breeders this Sheep Week

Stars of Young Stuart Norton and Alison Foreman, along with 12 others, have helped raise thousands for the Cancer Council. Photo: Chontelle Perrin Photography

Huge money raised as Stars finalise preparations for dance routines

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

Get ready for tax time: Visit ato.gov.au/reportaconcern or call 1800 060 062 to report suspected tax fraud to the ATO. Photo: Shutterstock.

Proof required for work-related claims

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Bright future: There can be a variety of factors to contemplate when choosing the right education for your child.

Choosing the right school

MOBILE: For Dorothy Yae, the red mobility scooter is the key to a good life; she keeps in touch with friends and has renewed confidence to live independently.

Stay mobile for a good life

GOING UP: Most Central West locations experienced an increase in their rental costs during the past year. Photo: FILE

Going up: Weekly rental costs are rising in many Central West towns

Nadine Morton

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

Gromark Genetics rams on offer to breeders this Sheep Week

Gromark Genetics rams on offer to breeders this Sheep Week

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: The lunar module being tested in Earth orbit during Apollo 9. The gold-coloured material is a man-made polymer coated with aluminium. The probes dangling from the footpads were to sense the Moon’s surface during touchdown and signal the crew to shut off the descent engine. Pictures: NASA

A fragile chariot for a flight into history

Helen Sim

Recognition: 2019 Australian of the Year Award recipients. Photo: Salty Dingo

Nominate an Australian of the Year

Timewarp Tuesday: January 2000 in Young | Photos

Timewarp Tuesday: January 2000 in Young | Photos

Owen Griffiths watches his conversion attempt late in the game on Saturday at Cranfield Oval. He picked up three points for the Yabbies' best on ground.

Yabbies continue improvement but Cootamundra too good

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

Flashback Friday: June 1997 in Young | Photos

Flashback Friday: June 1997 in Young | Photos

Liz Stevenson and Ron Martin with Shiloh the four-month-old Australian mini pig.

Meet the pig that graduated from puppy pre-school

Alex Crowe

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A humpback whale breaches spectacularly in front of Dean Sorley's kayak in Fingal Bay last week. Picture: Dean Sorley

Imagine being in this kayak

Phoebe Moloney

Timewarp Tuesday: January 2008 in Young | Photos

Timewarp Tuesday: January 2008 in Young | Photos

Australian captain Sam Kerr wrote a letter to her former coach Aaron Holt for saving her football career. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meet the man who saved Sam Kerr's football career

Lucie Bertoldo

A deep dive into the truth about the truth

OPINION
A deep dive into the truth about the truth

Father Brendan Lee

Jonathan 'Budgie' Williams with one of his two staffy dogs outside his family's tent home at Mt Pleasant in Tasmania's North. Picture: Scott Gelston

The chilling reality behind our housing crisis

Rob Inglis

For many, homelessness is just a few steps away

For many, homelessness is just a few steps away

Zoë Wundenberg

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

"Continence Queen" Bev Killick.

When the drip goes beyond a joke

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

NT Attorney-General Natasha Fyles has ordered an increase in drug and alcohol testing for parolees.

Some NT parolees not tested: review

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Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers has stuck to Labor's position on the government's tax cut plan.

Morrison's tax cut plan hangs in limbo

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Nine chief executive Hugh Marks (L) and News Corp chair Michael Miller will discuss press freedom.

Media bosses to discuss press freedom

2hrs ago

Six in 10 people think Australia should take action on climate change regardless of the costs.

Australians choose emissions over prices

2hrs ago

Australians are losing trust in China, according to the latest Lowy Institute poll.

Australians losing trust in China: poll

Rebecca Gredley
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Israel Folau's new fundraiser has topped $1.5 million after GoFundMe pulled his initial campaign.

Nearly $1.5m raised for Folau in 24hrs

2hrs ago

In a push to deter cyberbullying in Victoria schools, students will have their phones locked away.

Vic state schools slapped with phone ban

Kaitlyn Offer
2hrs ago

Matthias Cormann (L) won't clarify if the Liberals deputy leadership was offered to Peter Dutton(R).

Cormann won't clear up Dutton deputy offer

Marnie Banger
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Winds and ocean currents redistribute heat and moisture around the globe, creating climate zones.

Sea surface temperatures remain on target

Grain Brokers Australia
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Simmental Australia president, Stuart Moeck, sashes senior and grand Simmental bull, Settler Nelson.

Ribbons in four state spread

Mark Griggs

Heavier cattle sold to firm to dearer trend on the previous sale while values for cattle going back to the paddock eased according to Landmark Cooma agent Damien Roach.

Cows to 249c/kg at Cooma

Stephen Burns

RULE BOOK: Doing this could result in the driver being fined $337 and losing three demerit points. Note: Photo was taken in a parked car. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 062519cphones2

Have you ever shown the driver a video or photo on your phone?

Nadine Morton

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: An eye-watering $80 million is up for grabs tonight in Oz Lotto. Photo: FILE

Feeling lucky? Tonight might just be the night to try your luck

Nadine Morton

EXTRA CARE: Belinda Scougall has made sure Marshall knows his way around her home and has a ramp leading up to her bed.

Living with a blind dog is a lesson in love

Linley Wilkie

These kids are addicted to [screens] and the behavioural aggression is often a response to having the addiction withdrawal when time's up.

Your kid's tantrum might actually be screen time withdrawal

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