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Clean up to avoid disaster
The Rural Fire Service has launched its “Get Ready Weekend” ahead of fire season.
Recipe for literary success
Online call over Albury violence
Candidates label joke a ‘disgrace’
Immigration Minister critisised by Indi election candidates.
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Local Sport
That's all for champ Wes
Pigeons were down but are still not out
The Pigeons remain in the premiership race after Brendan Fevola-inspired turnaround
Raiders crumble in final quarter
Raiders coach hoping shattering loss will burn deep with his players
Red Devils win shootout and the cup
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Opinion
Donate to established charities, says ACNC
Web help a sensible move but we all still need a friendly face
A new way to help people trying to access welfare online is the right move
In spring, you’ll find footy’s the only fancy
Letters to the editor
Letters to the editor
Art loan a tremendous contribution to helping people heal
MAMA and Albury Council's move to loan artworks helps the healing process
Regional Focus
Police attend 16 domestic violence incidents in 46 hours
NSW: Albury police attended 16 incidents related to domestic violence in 46 hours over the weekend.
Jacqui Lambie’s son 'exploited’
Historic club ransacked, ruined
VIC: It is awaiting development but a once proud golf club now lies in ruins.
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National
Canning byelection: win can't save Prime Minister Tony Abbott from leadership challenge
Some of Malcolm Turnbull's allies are urging him to challenge Tony Abbott for the leadership this week.
Man wanted over violent backpacker bashing in King Street, Melbourne
A man who bashed a female backpacker in the toilets of a Melbourne CBD hostel is believed to have assaulted ...
Myths plaguing tax reform debate are threatening our standard of living
Australia's tax reform debate has become so plagued by a handful of myths that we are losing the ...
Fairfax-Ipsos poll points to Coalition win in Canning but Tony Abbott may face snap challenge
A severe anti-government swing in this Saturday's Canning byelection could kick-start a fresh attempt to replace Tony Abbott ...
Inmate stabbed in Goulburn prison brawl
Prison officers 'courageously' disarm prisoner after one inmate was stabbed with a makeshift weapon in a violent brawl.
Sydney solicitor Rodney Gersbach's daughter sues over alleged sexual abuse
A prominent solicitor's daughter says she was raped and physically assaulted from the age of four.
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Community
MUSIC, THEATRE, COMEDY, DANCE, FESTIVALS, MOVIES, MARKETS, VISUAL ARTS AND HISTORY
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Entertainment
Karl Stefanovic and Mark Latham panel show The Verdict given green light by Nine
Nine has given the green light to new Karl Stefanovic panel show The Verdict, with controversial former Labor ...
Australians are 'taking over' the US, according to Bill Maher
Forget Mexican immigrants, TV host Bill Maher is worried about "f--king Australians" taking over America.
Everest has claimed 250 lives, but still they come
Climbing Everest is a perilous adventure for anyone, and the latest survival film from the US shows that ...
Life & Style
Don't return, a Sydney uni student is told after his father 'disappears' in China
Under China's political crackdown, security forces have been targeting dissidents' families, including children studying overseas.
Revolution in the air, as printing goes to the next dimension
The art of printing in 3D has come of age, as items large and small get a manufacturing ...
Australia's growing love for fresh fruit transforms typical grocery basket
Fresh fruit has become the second-best selling grocery category this year, leaving staples such as milk and chilled ...
Overseas currency transfers can be costly
Transfers of money overseas are costing consumers a packet as exchange rates vary between banks, with much better ...
Sunday explainer: The toxic world of surgery
A report released last week revealed the depth of bullying, discrimination and harassment in the surgical profession. Some ...
South East Sydney Local Health District makes staff redundant after $20 million budget blowout
One of the busiest health districts in Sydney will make staff redundant after a budget blowout that has ...
Travel
The best way to tour New Zealand
New Zealand's scenery is legendary and can be seen from the comfort of a coach or train.
We need advice on travelling to Russia
How hard is it to get a visa for Russia? We've heard we could be turned back at ...
I need an adventure for my 40th, with the kids
I've always wanted to climb to Annapurna base camp. Is this possible with kids?
History, wildlife, architecture in one place?
We'd like to see history, interesting architecture and animals in the wild. Any ideas?