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STATE HIS CASE: Chris Tremain (middle) celebrates a wicket with victory earlier in this summer's Sheffield Shield. Photo: AAP/HAMISH BLAIR

Tremain to stake Ashes claim on Australia A tour of the UK during World Cup

Max Stainkamph

Champion: Former boxing champion, Wally Carr, photographed in Waterloo in 2018. Photo: James Brickwood.

'One of the best': Wellington boxing royalty Wally Carr passes away

Daniel Shirkie

Goats maintain bragging rights over Redbacks in latest fiery derby clash

Nick Guthrie

STATE HIS CASE: Chris Tremain (middle) celebrates a wicket with victory earlier in this summer's Sheffield Shield. Photo: AAP/HAMISH BLAIR

Tremain to stake Ashes claim on Australia A tour of the UK during World Cup

STARTER: Kotoni Staggs (right) with Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold ahead of last Thursday's defeat at the hands of the Sydney Roosters. Staggs will start again on Thursday. Photo: AAP IMAGE/ DARREN ENGLAND

Staggs cements his position in Broncos for Thursday's clash

Jennifer Hoar

DRAGONS FIRE: Illawarra South Coast claimed the 2019 Laurie Daley Cup.

Almost half of NSW Country side made up of Rams despite Daley Cup loss | Photos

Nick McGrath

A Californian judge has ruled that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are officially single.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt single: judge

Monty Python's Terry Jones who directed and acted in the worldwide hit film Life of Brian.

Monty Python celebrate Life of Brian

Hilary Fox

Mya-Lecia Nayllor, 16, who appeared on a number of British children's TV programs, has died.

BBC children's star Mya-Lecia Naylor dies

Alex Green

A Californian judge has ruled that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are officially single.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt single: judge

It's not known whether Waller-Bridge will receive a screen credit for her work on the screenplay.

Fleabag star to polish Bond movie script

Robert Mitchell

Beyonce announced the news by tweeting a picture of the album cover.

Beyonce drops surprise live album

Laura Harding

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Andrew Lotherington

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Get involved: There is plenty of competition off the track including the Fashions on the Field and the Miss Wellington Boot. Photo: Belinda Soole.

Chance to be involved

Andrew Lotherington

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Festival Fashions

Flair for fashion

Andrew Lotherington

Ready to race: The 2019 Wellington Boot Race Carnival promises plenty of action both on and off the track. Photo: Belinda Soole.

Ready for a boot full of fun

Andrew Lotherington

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

Little Wings CEO Richelle Koller, board member Michael Sharp, Dugald Saunders.

Matters of State | Learning the ropes as the new member for Dubbo

Dugald Saunders

Eye on Wellington | Plenty to see and do in Wellington this holiday

Ben Shields

Making it Possible course Facilitator Monica Davidson from Creative Plus Business and the attendees of the Sydney Making it Possible course. Photo contributed.

Women of Dubbo get ready to make waves in your career

Taylor Dodge

Little Wings CEO Richelle Koller, board member Michael Sharp, Dugald Saunders.

Matters of State | Learning the ropes as the new member for Dubbo

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

Moduplay design concept for Bicentennial Park Wellington

Eye on Wellington | Community gets involved in design of playground

Ben Shields

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Jobs with the Australian Electoral Commission are available across the electorate during upcoming federal election. Photo: FILE

Jobs across the electorate during upcoming federal election

Nadine Morton

nside the farrowing shed at Glasshouse Country Farms where 68 vegan activists staged a protest but raised alarm bells about biosecurity breaches (left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack (right)

Coalition pledges to lock up militant activists

Mike Foley

BLAZE: Thousands of dollars in hay and equipment was lost during an early morning fire on a property near Warren. Photo: SUPPLIED

They were just watching their money go up in flames: Firefighter

Nadine Morton

I'd love to have a beer with ScoMo: Prime Minister Scott Morrison meets locals at Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Devonport, Tasmania on Wednesday, April 17. There's been lots of froth and bubble during the election campaign but not much of substance. Photo: AAP

Campaign fails to inspire cynical electorate

John Hewson
2hrs ago

Famous phrase saved for digital generation

Tom Sear

Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison announced - thankfully - a change to this year's campaign. Illustration: Simon Letch

OPINION
A timely reminder why Easter matters

Jenna Price

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Entertainers such as Gang of Youths have been critical of the controversial ticket reseller Viagogo.

Ticket reseller Viagogo misled Aust buyers

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Senior Nationals backed MP George Christensen over his time away from his job and electorate.

Senior Nationals back MP over Manila trips

2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

Bob Brown's claim about emissions from his Adani protest convoy is false.

Bob Brown's Adani convoy claim backfires

2hrs ago

Former bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi was fatally shot multiple times in a Rockdale gym car park.

Hawi's alleged executioners to face trial

2hrs ago

Renas Lelikan has admitted to being a member of a terrorist organisation.

NSW man admits being terror group member

Jodie Stephens

Prime Minister Scott Morrison tries out his pool and people skills at a Geelong aged care facility.

Morrison avoids gaffes in safe first week

Matt Coughlan

QLD police release image of car linked to the fatal shooting of a Brisbane doctor.

Photo of car linked to Brisbane shooting

Sandy and Julie Cameron, of Meredith Dairy, Meredith, Victoria, were the happy winners of the 2019 President's Medal.

Meredith Dairy and NH Foods take top nosh awards At Sydney Royal

2hrs ago

Moongool Fanmail 8, best Charolais exhibit, senior, grand champion female, with the Price family, Yuleba, Qld.

Charolais ring enchanted with Queensland Fanmail

Mark Griggs

Limousin steer takes the double grand | Photos

Hannah Powe

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

GETTING HELP: Even if you think it is a simple financial decision, you should source professional advice to ensure there are no hidden repurcussions.

Seek advice before making big financial decisions

Noel Whittaker

TACTILE: Soft rugs or carpets underfoot, throws and cushions for seating help to make a room feel homely, complete and comfortable. Photo: Jessie Prince, interior design: The Designory.

Create your own cosy sanctuary