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BACK AGAIN: Brian Mills is again running as an independent candidate for the Murray electorate. Photo: Anthony Stipo

Brian Mills runs as an independent for seat of Murray in NSW election 2019

Kenji Sato

LABOR CANDIDATE: Alan Purtill is a staunch Country Labor member, and he's also the long-serving mayor of the drought-ravaged town of Balranald. PHOTO: Contributed

Country Labor's Alan Purtill runs for seat of Murray

Kenji Sato

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Jacinta Dickins

CHRISTIAN CONTENDOR: Philip Langfield is hoping to win voters over with his "Christian Values" as the Christian Democratic Party candidate. PHOTO: Contributed

Christian Democratic Party candidate Philip Langfield runs for Murray

Kenji Sato

WHO WHAT WHEN: The Area News has compiled an all-you-need-to-know about the upcoming state elections for Murray.

Who, what, when: All you need to know about the state elections in Murray

The Area News

DIFFERENT AREAS: Shooters' candidate for Murray Helen Dalton has said there would be no conflict of interest over her husband Nayce Dalton's (inset) election as Murrumbidgee Irrigation's chairman. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Dalton hits back over water 'conflicts of interest' claims

Jacinta Dickins

VOICE OF CHANGE: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers candidate Helen Dalton hopes to get the votes she needs. Photo: Contributed

Dalton says Murray deserves better, greater voice

Talia Pattison

BACK AGAIN: Brian Mills is again running as an independent candidate for the Murray electorate. Photo: Anthony Stipo

Brian Mills runs as an independent for seat of Murray in NSW election 2019

Kenji Sato

LABOR CANDIDATE: Alan Purtill is a staunch Country Labor member, and he's also the long-serving mayor of the drought-ravaged town of Balranald. PHOTO: Contributed

Country Labor's Alan Purtill runs for seat of Murray

Kenji Sato

BRINGING THE PAIN: Albury forward Liam Wiscombe feels the brunt of a tackle by Illawarra in Riverina's 52-10 loss in the Country Championships on Saturday. Picture: The Illawarra Mercury

Heavy loss ends campaign for Riverina under 23s

Selling Candy: Charlie McAdam has been instrumental in helping the Coleambally Blues attract much of their signing this year with four new players coming south. PHOTO: Les Smith

Blue's recruits to bring speed to the forward line

Reuben Wylie

BRINGING THE PAIN: Albury forward Liam Wiscombe feels the brunt of a tackle by Illawarra in Riverina's 52-10 loss in the Country Championships on Saturday. Picture: The Illawarra Mercury

Heavy loss ends campaign for Riverina under 23s

Courtney Rees

Coleambally Students: (Top) Pia Fattore, Tayla DeMamiel, Lucy Bolton, Alana Jones, Andrew Fattore, Xavier Jones, (bottom) Chloe DeMamiel, Joe Rossato. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Coly swimmers steam the competition at interschool carnivals

Reuben Wylie

Selling Candy: Charlie McAdam has been instrumental in helping the Coleambally Blues attract much of their signing this year with four new players coming south. PHOTO: Les Smith

Blue's recruits to bring speed to the forward line

GREAT SPELL: Coro's Dion Pascoe ruined any chance Leagues had of taking the minor premiership after finishing with a five-wicket haul from his eight overs. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Exies take first place in the final round of second grade

Liam Warren

Zac Masters, pictured playing for Riverina under 23s last season, had a strong game against Newcastle on Saturday.

Strong start for Riverina in Country Championships

Courtney Rees

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Victims' families are upset by how slowly the bodies are being released after the NZ mosque attacks.

Frustration at wait for remains in NZ

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Jobactive's new digital platform will be tested in July, Jobs Minister Kelly O'Dwyer will announce.

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Victims' families are upset by how slowly the bodies are being released after the NZ mosque attacks.

Frustration at wait for remains in NZ

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Tim Kelly's family will eventually settle in at Geelong, his AFL coach Chris Scott believes.

Scott upbeat on Kelly's stay at AFL's Cats

Roger Vaughan
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Rupert Murdoch (L) and his son Lachlan (R) remain the controlling shareholders in Fox Corporation.

Fox Corporation becomes standalone entity

Cynthia Littleton
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Happy days: Cooper Paull, Eva Kelly, Logan Pound, Breanna Witham, Liam James, Georgia Leadbitter, Blake Pound and Gus Sutton enjoying time at school.

Every family is valued at St Peter’s Coleambally

Molly and Breanna.

Ready to celebrate Catholic schools week at St Peter’s Coleambally

THE Carrathool Races is a great day on the social calendar for people of all ages. This year there is an emphasis on bringing more families through the gate with targeted entertainment for all to enjoy.

Carrathool mounts up for another big race day

John Gray

Get your safety sorted: In addition to following these tips, pool owners should have a professional assessment of their pool’s compliance in order to ensure their pool is safe for all users.

Stay pool safe this season

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

Pump fundraiser: Coleambally resident Iszac Miller Schmidt with mum Tegan who has been overwhelmed by the support she has received. PHOTO: Roz Schmidt

Election day fundraiser at Brolga Hotel to help sick Coly boy

Reuben Wylie

Cakes, crafts and holidays

Gail Hibbert

ON THE ROAD: Bernie Shakeshaft and Rusty, one of the boys in the program. Picture: Paul Shakeshaft

Order this movie; help Aussie kids in need

Pump fundraiser: Coleambally resident Iszac Miller Schmidt with mum Tegan who has been overwhelmed by the support she has received. PHOTO: Roz Schmidt

Election day fundraiser at Brolga Hotel to help sick Coly boy

Molly and Breanna.

Ready to celebrate Catholic schools week at St Peter’s Coleambally

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BRINGING THE PAIN: Albury forward Liam Wiscombe feels the brunt of a tackle by Illawarra in Riverina's 52-10 loss in the Country Championships on Saturday. Picture: The Illawarra Mercury

Heavy loss ends campaign for Riverina under 23s

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

NEW LIFE: Behind Junee's Fairies Reborn Magic Nursery is Silvia Heszterenyiova, who hopes to share her passion with others. Picture: Jess Whitty

Dolls: reborn, eerie and otherwise brought to life

Jess Whitty

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hot air + Canberra = a balloon spectacular

RACE FALL: Five jockeys were taken to hospital after a fall in Race 2 at the Country Championships on Sunday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Two horses dead, five jockeys hospitalised in dramatic race fall

Madeline Link

HUMANITY: We should stand with New Zealanders and Muslims in this time of misery. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Virtue, not extremism, is the golden way

Father Brendan Lee

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

PERSPECTIVE: After events like Christchurch, it's common to feel the need to do something. Picture: AAP Image/SNPA, Martin Hunter

Searching for meaning in our everyday lives

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Did systemic racism play a role in Tanya Day's death?

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Jobactive's new digital platform will be tested in July, Jobs Minister Kelly O'Dwyer will announce.

Jobactive changes to see system go digital

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Cyclone Trevor has hit north Queensland communities with heavy rain and winds of up to 220km/h.

Cyclone Trevor lashes north Qld towns

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Will Connolly was restrained by Fraser Anning supporters after he egged the senator at the weekend.

Anning 'Egg Boy' released without charge

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Gladys Berejiklian has a narrow lead over Michael Daley for preferred premier with 38-36 per cent.

NSW govt and Labor split 50/50: poll

Heather McNab
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Penny Wong was judged by a non-partisan panel to be showing Australia's best political leadership.

Political leaders in a time of distrust

Katina Curtis
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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have blocked access to several video hosting websites and blog sites.

Sites hosting terror videos banned in Aust

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Penalties will also be increased for IVF providers caught doing the wrong thing.

Dodgy IVF providers on notice in Victoria

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First chairman of Sheep CRC from 2001 to 2007 Ian Sinclair with Roger Fletcher a former board member (2002 to 2007) before Mr Sinclair officially opened the Final Conference.

Final curtain for Sheep CRC

Mark Griggs
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Burrawang stud's Mal Brady and stud manager Wicus Cronje with the $4000 top-priced ram, a White Dorper purchased by Peter and Penny Dagg, Eastern stud, Murrunbateman.

Sixth total auction clearance in a row

Mark Griggs

Angus Perry's photo of the rainfall along the Boomi Road, 2km from Goondiwindi (on the NSW side of the border).

Booming rain at Boomi sees mini-flood

John Ellicott and Sophie Harris

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

HealthShare

Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental