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IN ACTION: Brian Bey rushes after a calf in the roping event. Picture: Emma Hillier

Tarcutta rodeo a success despite drought and funding issues

Toby Vue

TAKE THE LEAD: Cody Angland wins the Australian title in saddle bronc riding at Warwick. Picture: Barry Richards

Cody Angland wins national saddle bronc title

Nikki Reynolds

AGAINST THE CLOCK: Michelle Bush of Yass competes in the barrel race at the Tarcutta Rodeo.

Community spirit set to shine at Tarcutta Rodeo

IN ACTION: Brian Bey rushes after a calf in the roping event. Picture: Emma Hillier

Tarcutta rodeo a success despite drought and funding issues

August 1 is the horse's birthday; but only if you're a thoroughbred. Photo: Katrina Partridge Photography

Off the beaten track

Peter Davis

Find zen on your next cruise. Picture: Shutterstock

Carnival cracks down on 'offensive' clothing

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

SCALE: Moored in Geiranger at the head of Geirangerfjord, after passing by stunning cliffs and small Norwegian villages.

Entries open: win a Scandinavian cruise with Viking

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Gayle Tomlinson

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

HARDY EWES: Highlander mixed aged stud ewes with Karrawarra owner Leo Herbert, stud manager Hannah Anderson and commercial livestock overseer Kyle Field.

Karrawarra Highlander remains productive through the big dry

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Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

HARDY EWES: Highlander mixed aged stud ewes with Karrawarra owner Leo Herbert, stud manager Hannah Anderson and commercial livestock overseer Kyle Field.

Karrawarra Highlander remains productive through the big dry

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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IMPROVEMENTS: The property will be sold with silo storage, as well as a range of shedding and a four-stand shearing shed.

Express an interest in buying 'Meemar'

ENCLOSED: Additional improvements to the property include new steel "W" strap bugle sheep yards and two 40-tonne elevated silos.

Property ready to remain productive

SPACE TO ROAM: "Lothlorien" is fenced to two paddocks with the house paddock rising to 300m providing 360-degree views of the district.

The perfect lifestyle escape

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

Lyndell Whyte

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

THINK AHEAD: A simple strategy can mean the difference between life and death.

Plan to survive - an emergency bushfire guide for your pets

Lyndell Whyte

NO FUN: While we may relish fabulous fireworks displays, often our pets do not.

Big bang theory ... a fireworks survival guide for pet owners

Lyndell Whyte

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

A burnt landscape at the Jerrawangala National Park from the NSW Tianjara Fire. Photo: Dion Georgopoulous

FREEScorched, in seven days: A look back at the week that was

Three, two, or maybe just one little thing can make a change

REAL AUSTRALIAThree, two, or maybe just one little thing can make a change

Betina Hughes

Coming to a conversation near you: Crystal balls, the future and all that. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIASeers with crystal balls don't have a good record

Steve Evans

NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters protecting a property from the Currowan fire on December 21. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

REAL AUSTRALIAVolunteer help goes beyond state lines

Emily Sweet

When the going gets tough: what's the answer? One approach is the head-down, dig-in method. Or is it burying your head in the sand? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWhy we need to dig in for the long haul

WORK IN PROGRESS: Our first responsibility as Australians is one of service, not flag waving and patriotism.

OPINIONAustralians all, but experiences are not the same

Zoë Wundenberg

South Arm hall: The nexus of a fire-ravaged community right now.

REAL AUSTRALIAMedical monoliths unnecessary, help would be good though

Janine Graham

Coming up short: For thousands of young people the dismal reality is that they lack the essential knowledge and skills that enable individuals to thrive.

OPINIONHuman cost of failing the education test

Fiona Mueller

WORK IN PROGRESS: Our first responsibility as Australians is one of service, not flag waving and patriotism.

OPINIONAustralians all, but experiences are not the same

Who's leading the way? Aussies from "real Australia". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWant leadership, Australia? Try the DIY model

Gone, all gone: Wytaliba residents saw their village burn back in November.

REAL AUSTRALIANo, these aren't the worst of times

Andrew Messenger

Authorities are warning of the possibility of more cases of the Chinese coronavirus in Australia.

Fears of more coronavirus in Australia

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Melbourne trams will stop running for four hours on Tuesday due to strike action.

Melbourne tram strike to hit Aus Open

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The National Party president is confident Bridget McKenzie will survive the grants controversy.

National Party confident McKenzie stays

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Three more SA schools will welcome Year 7s in 2020, ahead of a statewide switch in 2022.

More SA schools to welcome Year 7s in 2020

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NSW student enrolments are the highest ever, state education minister Sarah Mitchell (centre) says.

Largest ever cohort heads to NSW schools

Dominica Sanda
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The highest-ever enrolment count of students are about to start the school year in Queensland.

'Highest-ever' enrolment for Qld schools

Cheryl Goodenough
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Students will return to Northern Territory schools this week.

Children ready for new school year in NT

Greg Roberts
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More psychologists and social workers will be available to Victorian pupils heading back to school.

Mental health boost as Vic back to school

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Inspired by her granddad, Laura Lockhart is telling people's stories through the lens. Photo: Shot by Laura Photography and Livestock Imagery

Warialda local plays her part in drought affected community

Hannah Powe

The grand champion heifer held by the grand champion parader Beau White, Inverell, at the Hereford Northern NSW Youth Show, Inverell. Photo: Kloud Photography

White wins Hereford event

Hannah Powe

HAY LOAD: Belinda Ackling from Armidale Regional Council directing trucks at the showground on Saturday ahead of the Australia Day celebration. Photo: Steven Green

'Hay and rain, you couldn't ask for anything more'

Steven Green

How to clean the barbecue

How to clean the barbecue

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin