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THUNDER: Junior Cricketer Callee Black will play for the Western Zone's Country Thunder at the inaugural cricket carnival in Wellington. Photo: Contributed.

Western juniors up to the State Challenge

Jennifer Hoar

TAKING HIS CHANCE: Will Lousick will trial with Redcliffe Dolphins in a few weeks. He's currently training with the Queensland Cup club three times a week. Photo: REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS

Lousick earns crack with Redcliffe as Cowboys star continues to chase NRL dream

Nick McGrath

ALL STAR CHANCE: After a lengthy ban, Jack Wighton could make his return to top flight footy with the Indigenous All Stars come February, if he's voted in. Photo: AAP

Western’s All Star cast needs your vote to take on Maori line-up

Nick McGrath

THUNDER: Junior Cricketer Callee Black will play for the Western Zone's Country Thunder at the inaugural cricket carnival in Wellington. Photo: Contributed.

Western juniors up to the State Challenge

HOT FINISH: Greg Ryan (yellow and white silks) and Cool One narrowly got the better of Shane McGovern and Carinda Road. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

Ryan too Cool for the heat at Wellington

Jennifer Hoar

Paul and Callee Black with Rick McCabe.

Callee Black to play for Country Thunder in inaugural U13s carnival

Daniel Shirkie

Antonio "Tony" Mendez, the former CIA officer portrayed in the film Argo by Ben Affleck, has died.

Ex-CIA officer Mendez from movie Argo dies

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The reported split follows decades of allegations of sexual and physical abuse by R. Kelly.

Ex-intern accuses R.Kelly of abusing her

Nardine Saad

US singer Huey Lewis and his band are set to release their 10th studio album this year.

Huey Lewis and the News plan new album

Variety Staff

Antonio "Tony" Mendez, the former CIA officer portrayed in the film Argo by Ben Affleck, has died.

Ex-CIA officer Mendez from movie Argo dies

1hr ago

Rapper Cardi B isn't backing down after blasting Donald Trump over the government shutdown.

Cardi B says she'll keep talking politics

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen says she's not a "bad Brazilian" - the ones behind deforestation are.

Supermodel in feud with Brazilian minister

ANNA JEAN KAISER

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Photo: File

Rural land values increases across NSW, despite drought

Taylor Jurd

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

Arboretum: Eucalyptus pyriformis, is one of the many natural species growing at Burrendong Arboretum.

$200,000 grant for Burrendong Arboretum

Troy Grant

Stock report

GEOFF PLASTO

Curious creatures afoot this summer

Wellington Library

Arboretum: Eucalyptus pyriformis, is one of the many natural species growing at Burrendong Arboretum.

$200,000 grant for Burrendong Arboretum

Wellington Library | A time for curious kids

It's now or never to let us know if you're attending the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival. Photo: Supplied.

Are you getting all shook up at the 2019 Parkes Elvis Festival?

Taylor Jurd

HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

CRASH SCENE: A ‘very avoidable’ collision has divided opinion on who was at fault. Photo: DASH CAM OWNERS AUSTRALIA

‘Very avoidable’ collision divides opinion on who’s at fault

Nadine Morton

Temps, insurance premiums are rising

Nick Graham-Higgs
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Unions blind to benefits of working holidays

Jenny Lambert

Ideas on how to be cool

Michelle Haines Thomas

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Adam James Letchford.

Sex offender to be deported

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STEP UP: Stop Adani Albury-Wodonga convenor Tracey Esler says record heat and drought are more reasons to prevent the coal mine. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Drought, heat and fish kills ‘all reasons to stop Adani coal mine’

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More interstate help has arrived as Tasmania's firefighters face horrendous weather and bushfires.

Tassie braces as hot weather fuels fires

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has convened a panel of scientists to look into the NSW fish deaths.

Aust scientists study fish kill for Labor

PM Scott Morrison denies the Liberals have a poor track record for recruiting and promoting women.

PM hints at changes to Liberal recruitment

Daniel McCulloch

The 20-year-old man arrested over the death of student Aiia Maasarwe will appear in court on Monday.

Accused killer in court over Aiia's death

Christine McGinn

Aiia Maasarwe's father Saeed Maasarwe wants to take her body home for a proper Muslim burial.

Body of Aiia Maasarwe to be released

Christine McGinn

Labor leader Bill Shorten is offering a leg up for small businesses with a new procurement policy.

Local focus in new Labor procurement plan

Daniel McCulloch

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker