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SHUT-OUT WIN: Western players mob Britt Naden after scoring a try in the Rams big win over GSR Tigers on Saturday. Photo: Nick McGrath.

Endeavour young: Rams youth shines in break-through triumph | Photos

Nick McGrath

LET'S STEP IT UP: Western captains Nathan Ward (Daley Cup) and Finnley Neilson (Johns Cup) after both Rams sides secured top spot in their respective southern pools. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Follow the leaders: Western skippers urge Rams to refocus ahead of finals

Nick McGrath

RAMS RIOT: Western were convincing country championship victors over GSR Wests Tigers on Saturday at Bathurst. Photo: NICK McGRATH

CYMS flier emerges as NSW Country bolter after Rams riot | Photos

Nick McGrath

SHUT-OUT WIN: Western players mob Britt Naden after scoring a try in the Rams big win over GSR Tigers on Saturday. Photo: Nick McGrath.

Endeavour young: Rams youth shines in break-through triumph | Photos

DETERMINED: Wiradjuri Goannas captain Amy Townsend. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Goannas reset ahead of Sunday's semi-final

Jennifer Hoar

OUT OF MY WAY: The outstanding form of Aston Warwick (right) during this season's Johns Cup campaign has seen the youngster step out of the shadow cast by his father, Macquarie Raiders legend Brett. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

Aston's proving a chip off the old block during Rams' dazzling cup run

Nick Guthrie

The local bonfire group in Lustenau took three months to build the 60.646-metre structure.

Austrian town burns 'tallest bonfire'

Ralph Fiennes has acted and directed his upcoming film The White Crow.

Acting part made film marketable: Fiennes

Alex Green

Surfing Guitarist Dick Dale has died at the age of 81.

Dick Dale, surf guitar king, dies at 81

Chris Morris

The local bonfire group in Lustenau took three months to build the 60.646-metre structure.

Austrian town burns 'tallest bonfire'

Thousands have marched up New York's Fifth Avenue to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Irish pride at New York St Patrick's Day

By SABRINA CASERTA

Paris Jackson has angrily denied reports about her health after the Leaving Neverland documentary.

Paris Jackson denies reports of self harm

By Alex Green, Press Association Entertainment Reporter

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

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

Dubbo Regional Council mayor Ben Shields.

Granted for Maranatha House to build a child care centre

Ben Shields

Tuesdays from 11-12pm staff are available to help you answer some of those basic questions you have about downloading the apps, registering and using the different platforms such as RB Digital, Axis 360, Borrow Box and Kanopy. No bookings required, just pop in with your device for hands-on help.

Tech solution for you at the library with terrific Tuesday tech day!

Wellington Library

Lovely Ladies: Troy Grant, channel nine Erin Molan, finalist Camilla Kenny, winner Camilla Ward and NSW Minister for Women Tanya Davies.

Matters of State | A great chance to celebrate some of the tremendous women across state of NSW

Troy Grant

Dubbo Regional Council mayor Ben Shields.

Granted for Maranatha House to build a child care centre

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

Award-winning journalist Les Carlyon has died aged 76. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Vale Les Carlyon, wordsmith without peer

Greg Baum

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

The town of Temora get behind The Great Quack Ques to lure doctors to their town. Images and video by Blue Clay Productions.

Check out Temora's quacking quest

Samantha Townsend

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce
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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

Why the minimum wage debate matters

James Pearson

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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says security agencies are watching out for white supremacists.

Morrison pushes G20 on social media firms

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Opening: Counsel assisting the Folbigg inquiry, Gail Furness, SC, delivers the inquiry's opening address at Lidcombe Coroner's Court on Monday.

New genetic testing to feature in Kathleen Folbigg baby deaths inquiry

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The number of gastro outbreaks at childcare centres reported to NSW Health is above average for this time of year.

Gastro outbreak across childcare centres prompts warning

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A still from the video.

Violence not on, says school after second fight filmed, shared

Ruben McDornan (left) was the sole survivor of the sunken trawler FV Dianne.

Inquest to explore Qld trawler deaths

Aaron Bunch

Gun control advocates say Australia's laws need an urgent update to clamp down on semi-automatics.

Call for review of gun licence laws

Katina Curtis

A survey finds two-thirds of people on the Jobactive program say it's no help in finding work.

Unemployed find Jobactive unhelpful: poll

Rebecca Gredley

Labor promises better emergency help in regional Australia for people who suffer a stroke .

Labor pledges better rural stroke advice

Marnie Banger

The recent Tabulam fires were intense and damaging. Greater management of the understory through periodic low-temperature burns might have reduced the chance of wildfire.

Burning for fire fighting solution

Jamie Brown
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Winners: Narelle and Bruce Nixon, Clovelly, Frogmore with the championship winning flock of Tara Park-blood Merino ewes.

Boorowa flock wins ewe championship

Stephen Burns

Bank of Queensland's Tanny Mangos and Lucinda Hawkins at the Farm Writers luncheon.

Farm Writers gather to hear Ag opponents

John Ellicott

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

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

Drowning the shamrock: No matter where you celebrate 'Paddy's Day' make sure to enjoy a pint of Guinness and immerse yourself in the 'craic'.

Globe goes green for Irish

Maeve McKenna