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STAND UP: Rice grower John Bonetti says we need to stop relying on government to make water decisions, and bring back individual accountability and moral choices. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

IN DEPTH
Irrigators and politicians agree water changes are needed

Talia Pattison and Jacinta Dickins

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

THUMBS UP: The Spring Festival got a big thumbs up from Violet Howard, Marcia King, Oliver Howard and Lylah Howard, who spent the day with family. PHOTO: Contributed

Darlington Point Spring Festival returns after year off

Calhan Behrendt

LIFESAVERS: An attempt to rescue fish in the lower Darling River in February. PHOTO: NSW DPI

Narrandera fisheries centre will play pivotal role in rescues

Jody Lindbeck

LIFE AFTER POLITICS: Austin Evans hasn't ruled out the possibility of re-contesting the seat of Murray at the next state election. In the meantime he'll continue working as an engineering contractor. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Austin Evans reflects on life after politics

Kenji Sato

Murrumbidgee Council releases draft shipping container policy

Murrumbidgee Council releases draft shipping container policy

Calhan Behrendt

With this wing, I thee wed: KFC offers $35,000 wedding packages

HAVE YOUR SAY
With this wing, I thee wed: KFC offers $35,000 wedding packages

STAND UP: Rice grower John Bonetti says we need to stop relying on government to make water decisions, and bring back individual accountability and moral choices. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

IN DEPTH
Irrigators and politicians agree water changes are needed

Talia Pattison and Jacinta Dickins

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

Five people, five challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Challenges, we all have them. Here are five

BIG NAME: Toby Price will be in Coleambally for the final round of the Toby Price Challange on Sunday. PHOTO: Contributed

Special guest in attendance for final round of Toby Price Challenge

Liam Warren

WINNERS: Jordan Magoci, Lachlan Fattore, Tomas Lafesky, Oswald Herrmann and Tom Bowditich picked up the awards in under 18s. PHOTO: Contributed

Roosters wrap up great season with presentation night

Liam Warren

MVP: Yenda's Isaiah Little was named best on ground in the under 18s clash

Yenda take under 18s in golden point thriller against Roosters

Liam Warren

BIG NAME: Toby Price will be in Coleambally for the final round of the Toby Price Challange on Sunday. PHOTO: Contributed

Special guest in attendance for final round of Toby Price Challenge

Man of the match went to DPC skipper Trey Eldridge

Roosters double up with reserve grade success

Liam Warren

Roosters end their 31-year wait for first grade title

Roosters end their 31-year wait for first grade title

Liam Warren

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It's been alleged again that Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith committed a war crime.

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegation

25m ago

England's Danny Willett poses with the trophy after winning the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Willett fends off Rahm to claim BMW title

Phil Casey
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Manu Tuilagi (l) scored twice for England as they saw off battling Tonga in Sapporo.

Cup not a sprint, says England coach Jones

Peter Rutherford
41m ago

It's been alleged again that Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith committed a war crime.

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegation

25m ago

Dane Haylett-Petty looks set for a starting place in Australia's World Cup clash with Wales.

Haylett-Petty poised for starting role

Daniel Gilhooly
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Lisa (L) and Jessica Origliasso had to leave a Qantas flight after rowing with the cabin crew.

Veronicas removed from plane over bag row

41m ago

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

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INPUT: What do you have to say about living and working in regional Australia? Join the discussion at futurefocusproject.com.au.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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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

Community diary: what's on this week

PLAY: Come along to the Youth Hall Playgroup at 6 Falcon Road, 10am until noon, on Wednesday.

Community diary: what's on this week

Community diary: what's on this week

Community diary: what's on this week

Community diary: what's on this week

Community diary: what's on this week | August 14 to 21

Community diary: what's on this week | August 14 to 21

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

Five people, five challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Challenges, we all have them. Here are five

Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

REAL AUSTRALIA
Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

Suspicions, secrets revealed. Annette: Cold Case Unlocked episode 2

Suspicions, secrets revealed. Annette: Cold Case Unlocked episode 2

THE RINGER: AKA Good Fruit and Vegetables editor Ashley Walmsley.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Farmers' take on the fake and flowers bloom despite the drought

TEAM TAS: Pride in the jumper on show right here.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Team Tas: it's time to decide

Courtney Greisbach

The dichotomy of the 21st century laid bare. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
From robot dairy farms to Mother Nature exploding on your doorstep

ON SITE: Me, where Annette Deverell's remains were found in 1982 in the bush outside of Mandurah, WA.

REAL AUSTRALIA
My cold case crime podcast for forgotten victim

Carla Hildebrandt

Solid future: Young Aussies with a VET qualification have some of the best chances in the world of a secure and well-paid job.

OPINION
Hey big spender, spend a little time on VET

Glenn Fahey

Five people, five challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Challenges, we all have them. Here are five

Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

REAL AUSTRALIA
Pay for news? Shut up and take my money

James Joyce

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

It's been alleged again that Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith committed a war crime.

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegation

25m ago

Lisa (L) and Jessica Origliasso had to leave a Qantas flight after rowing with the cabin crew.

Veronicas removed from plane over bag row

41m ago

Mike Cannon-Brookes is adding a target of zero net emissions by 2050 to Atlassian's goals.

Atlassian steps up at UN climate summit

41m ago

Queensland authorities are not expecting a reprieve from dangerous fire conditions to last long.

Improved Qld bushfire conditions continue

42m ago

Big and bold gowns are expected on the red carpet at the Brownlow Medal awards on Monday.

Bold looks expected on Brownlow red carpet

Benita Kolovos
43m ago

PM Scott Morrison has described the state dinner hosted by the Trumps at the White House as magical.

Trump-Morrison show moves to US midwest

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
43m ago

Model Jonita Ragaisyte will be back in court on Monday after a Vic judge called her 'a princess'.

'Princess' model due back in Vic court

43m ago

Trucks will deliver water to Warwick, Queensland where residents risk running dry by December.

Water delivery for drought-hit Qld farmers

Nicholas McElroy
43m ago

Optimising canola's flowering time is currently one of the most important tactics in improving profitability of the crop.

Flowering time the bottom line for canola profitability

Olivia Calver

Kaiden and Dallas Boyd's CRF SUPA Bin 42000 won Australian Machine of the Year at Henty.

West Wyalong brothers win Australian Machine of the Year

Olivia Calver

Brendan Mansbridge, Brooklyn Park Poll Dorsets, Eugowra, and David Rossiter, Huish stud, South Devon, UK.

Photos, video: Who do you know at Gooramma Poll Dorset sale?

Local history: The Lady Denman comes back to where she was made.

NSW South Coast isn't just about the whitest sand

John Rozentals

Looking down onto Positano from Montepertuso.

Walking the Path of the Gods, and how to make Limoncello like a Nonna

Kathy Sharpe

Are long queues at American airports putting off potential tourists? Picture: Getty

Why are tourists deserting the US?

Michael Turtle

Kate Berry and her youngest daughter Pepper hit the road. Picture: Maya

The adventure that is motherhood

Karen Hardy

If you are prone to having a mostly black array of clothing, opt for a light and bright internal colour such as Laminex's Just Rose

Does your wardrobe spark joy?

Zoning: A home office doubling as guest studio with its own bathroom and kitchen is separated from the main house by a breezeway. Photos: Phillip Handforth

Working with the light in Wistow