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Sunday 12 January 2025
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Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise
Sue Turner has seen a rise in demand at her second-hand store The Uniform Exchange. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Rachael Ward

Govt throwing mental health patients 'under the bus'

The doctors' union says mental health patients in NSW have been let down by the state government. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
Savannah Meacham

'Be part of Leeton's cultural renaissance': Call to oversee Roxy Theatre

Allan Wilson
The Roxy Theatre pictured in October last year. Picture file
Opinion

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

Simon Cowan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been critical of APS staffing levels. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Property
Tennis star and former politician Southern Highlands home sells after a price cut
Jen Melocco
Tennis great and former politician John Alexander has sold his Southern Highlands home. Pic: Supplied
'Best Christmas present ever': Woman wins Keno using late husband's numbers
Taylor Dodge
A grandmother purchased her $59,000 winning Keno ticket from the Narrandera Ex-Servicemen's Club. Picture supplied
GIANTS hold their promise to come back and give region another taste of Super Netball
GIANTS' captain Jo Harten led her side out onto the court at the Griffith Regional Sports Centre during their clash with the Melbourne Mavericks in 2024. Picture by Liam Warren
Liam Warren
Cave rescue squad and search dogs assisting in hunt for lost hiker
Andrew Mangelsdorf
VRA Rescue is also assisting in the search efforts for Hadi Nazari, with its cave rescue squad, specialist rescue squad and search dogs deployed to the Geehi area where the man went missing on Boxing Day. Picture courtesy VRA Rescue NSW

'Thank you': MIA firefighters praise community support through bad conditions

Firefighters from the NSW RFS Hanwood Brigade have wished the community a happy and safe new year. Picture supplied
Allan Wilson
Photos

Busy schedule forces Carrathool Races to move away from traditional date

Jimmy Meiklejohn
The 2025 Carrathool Races will be held on Saturday, April 12 a few weeks after their traditional date in March. Picture by Cai Holroyd
Photos

Meet the little bundles born to families across the MIA in 2024 | Happy New Year

Sally Foy
Baby boy Alessandro Thiago Paul was born at Griffith Base Hospital on November 26. He weighed 2.955kg and was 50cm long. He is pictured here at four days. Picture supplied
Photos
Riverina skies glow as nature's light show ushers in new year
Andrew Mangelsdorf
There were brilliant hues in the Wagga skies on the night of January 1 and 2, as captured by Rabindra Lama Gomja on the western side of the city. Picture contributed
Investigators looking into remote Riverina air crash that killed pilot
Police and air crash investigators are working together to identify the cause of an incident that has left a pilot dead in the region's northeast. File picture
Andrew Mangelsdorf
Welfare payments, wage theft laws to change in new year
Jacob Shteyman
A number of changes to regulations, wages and government benefits tick over on January 1. Photo: Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS

'There's no better feeling': Veteran's loyalty ensures special win

Rodney Coelli celebrates as he steers Business In Heaven to victory in the MIA Breeders Plate for Leeton trainer Col Thomas on Thursday night. Picture by Courtney Rees
Courtney Rees
Business

'Protect your eyes from the sun this summer': MIA doctor warns residents

Sally Foy
Doctor Tom Ford of George and Matilda Eyecare in Banna Avenue, Griffith. Picture supplied

Taking your pets on holiday? 'Horrendous' tick season plagues South Coast

Lucy Arundell
Dr Alanna Logan and, right, owner of Milton Village Vet Dr Carrie Hawthorn. Inset: a buried tick. Pictures supplied

'Perfect' Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

Lisa Martin • 1hr ago
Royal watchers have heaped praise on Australian-born Mary's first year as Denmark's Queen. Photo: Nikki Short/AAP PHOTOS

Which bank installed the world's first ATM in 1967? Take our weekend quiz

Anna Houlahan
Was the world's first ATM installed at JPMorganChase in New York City, Barclays Bank in London, BNP Paribas in Paris or Deutsche Bank in Berlin? Picture Canva

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National

I've been everywhere, man: country pub expert shares top watering holes

Generous counter meals at the Sir George. Picture Gavin John
Anna Houlahan

'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

Stephanie Gardiner • 2hrs ago
Andrew Swift is again in the running for a Golden Guitar at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Travel

'Birthright lottery': Which passports are the most powerful in the world?

Sarah Falson
The Australian passport. Picture by Shutterstock

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 2hrs ago
The Omnia mirror is packed with sensors to assess a user's cardio, respiratory and metabolic health. Photo: HANDOUT/WITHINGS

Ask Fuzzy: Why did the chicken sail on the ship?

Rod Taylor
Chickens were particularly useful on long voyages. Picture Shutterstock

Sport

That's a wrap: A look back at some of Leeton's top sporting moments of 2024

Sporting highlights for Leeton in 2024 have included world championships, MIA League titles, football grand final wins and league tag flags.
Talia Pattison

Carmichael takes on twilight competition to return a top score for round

Dean Carmichael was the player-of-the-round. File picture

Leeton squash stars round out the year with grand final matches to remember

Brad Woolner stretches out to return a backhand shot in his match against Macauley Harrison. Picture supplied

'Things are coming together well': Preparations underway for Dindima Knockout

Jimmy Meiklejohn
Dindima president Craig McLachlan with player Steven Tracey. McLachlan is happy with how things are progressing ahead of the Dindima 9's Knockout on January 25. Picture by Bernard Humphreys

Barellan opens recruitment campaign with addition of 2022 premiership Lion

Jimmy Meiklejohn
Mitch Taylor has signed with Barellan for next season. Picture from Barellan Two Blues
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PropertyView

Tennis star and former politician Southern Highlands home sells after a price cut

Property
Tennis great and former politician John Alexander has sold his Southern Highlands home. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property

Is 2025 the year for first home buyers to get into the market?

Emily Holgate
There are forecasted to be some favourable conditions for first home buyers to get into the market in 2025. Pic: Shutterstock

Oz rapper G Flip and real estate reality star wife evacuated in LA fires

Emily Rayner
Chrishell Stause and G Flip pictured. Pic via @chrishell.stause Instagram
The city or the bush? Where have prices grown the most since the onset of COVID
Property
This home, now for sale, is on the South East Coast of Tasmania, which has seen some of the highest price rises in the five years since the pandemic began. Pic Supplied
Jen Melocco
DIY boom: Research claims two in three projects completed by owner
January Jones
Australian homeowners continue to renovate in record numbers. Pic: Unsplash.
11 top interior design trends for 2025, according to the experts
January Jones
Three interior design experts share their predications for 2025. Pic: Smac Studio.

What's On

Leeton library has your back this summer for when the kids need out of the house

What's on
Leeton library's Alesha Kelly says there is plenty happening during the upcoming school holidays and summer months. Picture by Talia Pattison
Talia Pattison
What's on

How Leeton's Christmas Day lunch has turned into much more than a meal

Talia Pattison
Kaiden Magann and Fran Artese. Picture supplied
What's on

Celebrate Leeton's 'unsung heroes' with an Australia Day nomination

Talia Pattison
Some of the 2024 winners at the Leeton Australian Day awards ceremony. Picture by Talia Pattison
What's on

Ease into the festive season with Leeton's Carols in the Park

Talia Pattison
Tracey Cottom is one of the organisers of this year's Carols in the Park on Sunday, December 15. Picture by Talia Pattison
What's on

Santa set to hitch a different kind of ride to spread festive joy in Leeton

Talia Pattison
Santa is on his way to Leeton on Saturday, November 7 and he's hitching a different type of ride. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video

Ask Fuzzy: Why did the chicken sail on the ship?

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Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Emma Horn Bec Pridham
LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

'Things are coming together well': Preparations underway for Dindima Knockout

Jimmy Meiklejohn
Dindima president Craig McLachlan with player Steven Tracey. McLachlan is happy with how things are progressing ahead of the Dindima 9's Knockout on January 25. Picture by Bernard Humphreys

Which bank installed the world's first ATM in 1967? Take our weekend quiz

Anna Houlahan
Was the world's first ATM installed at JPMorganChase in New York City, Barclays Bank in London, BNP Paribas in Paris or Deutsche Bank in Berlin? Picture Canva
Opinion

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

Simon Cowan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been critical of APS staffing levels. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Comment

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

Opinion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been critical of APS staffing levels. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Simon Cowan
Opinion

A clear and present danger to the peace of the world

Jack Waterford
Donald Trump has declared the US wants to buy Greenland. Pictures Shutterstock
Opinion

A gesture so rote that it's worn out its welcome

Garry Linnell
A welcome to country before a Tasmanian football match. Picture by Phillip Biggs
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Access all areas: these passports are the most powerful pages in the world

The Australian passport. Picture by Shutterstock
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The most exciting musicals in Australia worth travelling for in 2025

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From superyachts to sunset magic: Inside Saint-Tropez's allure

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The coastal playground Australian families call their happy place

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Do you need a visa for your holiday? Use our handy travel guide for 2025

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Car Expert

What the first federal emission standard means for Aussie car buyers

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2025 Land Rover Discovery off-road review

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The top five best-selling vehicles of 2024

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Toyota reveals what will save established car brands in Australia

Sam Charlwood
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V8 who? Ford Mustang EcoBoost RTR is a four with more

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The Senior

Why Larry Emdur is redefining ageing and loving every minute of it

Prime time: Larry Emdur has been on TV screens since the 1980's, but he's 'hanging in there' and has never been busier with life and work. Pictures Shutterstock / Supplied
Desiree Savage

Music of a bygone era lives on through piano man Stuart's fleet fingers

The old-school bar pianist is a rare breed these days.
Rowan Cowley
Stuart Warner. Picture supplied

Jan was forced to sell her house by family, it's a rising trend of abuse

Eileen Wood
Social abuse is a form of coercive control which aims to alienate an older person from family, friends and community, Picture Shutterstock
The Land

Sydney Royal cooking queen Voni Muller celebrates her 100th birthday

Voni Muller pictured with three of her children - Margaret Holtznagel, Cathy Rodden and Patrick Muller. Picture by Glenn Ellard.
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The story behind Mogo's rise from the ashes of Black Summer

Jimmy Parker, Ben Smyth
Mogo's Peter and Vanessa Williams in front of their rebuilt pottery studio and store. Picture by Jimmy Parker

Man killed after quadbike collides with wild pig near Nyngan

The feral pig was also killed in the accident. File image.

Life & Style

'Perfect' Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

Royal watchers have heaped praise on Australian-born Mary's first year as Denmark's Queen. Photo: Nikki Short/AAP PHOTOS
Lisa Martin • 1hr ago

Ask Fuzzy: Why did the chicken sail on the ship?

Rod Taylor
Chickens were particularly useful on long voyages. Picture Shutterstock

Hollywood celebrities clear their closets for fire aid

Lisa Richwine and Rollo Ross
Thousands of people displaced by the California wildfires need food, water clothing and shelter. Photo: AP PHOTO