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TAKING THE BIDS: Action from the store pens at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre cattle sale. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Feedlot bids drive steer values higher at Wagga cattle market

FROM THE CATWALK: Shannon Wicks of Landmark Wagga, Jake Smith, Elders, Gundagai, and Tommy Pollard, Peter Milling & Co, Dubbo. Picture: Supplied

Wagga set to host auctioneers school

Liz Summerville

TAKING THE BIDS: Jess Spencer, Wayne Spencer and Jack Pippin at the Griffith sheep and lamb market.

Griffith lambs make top of $335

FUTURE FOCUS: FInley High School Students, Georgia Lunn, 16, Nicola Denny, 16, and Jorja Tuddenham, 17. Pictures: Nikki Reynolds

Stepping into the future at Science and Ag Enrichment Day

Nikki Reynolds

MONDAY'S RESULT: David Hill, of David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury, vendor Gary Mickan of Walla and livestock agent Steve Grantham of Elders Corows. Picture: Supplied

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20

Nikki Reynolds

Charges laid over polo pony deaths

Charges laid over polo pony deaths

Caitlin Jarvis

EXCEPTIONAL: These lambs offered by Goulburn vendors were sold with Landmark Wagga's Peter Cabot at the rail for a new Australian record of $354.20. Picture: Ned Balharrie

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20

Nikki Reynolds

TAKING THE BIDS: Action from the store pens at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre cattle sale. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Feedlot bids drive steer values higher at Wagga cattle market

FROM THE CATWALK: Shannon Wicks of Landmark Wagga, Jake Smith, Elders, Gundagai, and Tommy Pollard, Peter Milling & Co, Dubbo. Picture: Supplied

Wagga set to host auctioneers school

Liz Summerville

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Holbrook's Lucy Grills was named the female player of the tournament after starring for Australia in Queensland. Picture: WIFE CREATIVE

Holbrook's Jim and Lucy Grills win best player awards in world cup

Brett Kohlhagen

RIDING HIGH: Brad Pierce of Tooma rides the horse called Buffalo Bill. Picture: Dave Ethell

Big names in rodeo head to Corryong

SUPPORT: John 'Happy' Gill of The Rock and Gil Mathew are pictured with Jane Pottie, a representative of Kurrajong Waratah, as they present a cheque worth $3145, which was raised from Gil Mathew Wagga Pro Rodeo.

Rodeo proceeds flow into community

Holbrook's Lucy Grills was named the female player of the tournament after starring for Australia in Queensland. Picture: WIFE CREATIVE

Holbrook's Jim and Lucy Grills win best player awards in world cup

READY FOR A CHALLENGE: Farming couple Isobelle and Tom Green provide an insight as to how the Active Farmers Games will look.

Farming and fitness set to combine at Temora challenge

TOUGH COMPETITOR: The late Lisa Coates is pictured in action during the barrel race on the rodeo circuit. She was known for her barrel racing and campdrafting.

Barrel racers will ride in memory of Lisa Coates

Nikki Reynolds

Different role: Stephen as Casey Jones in a scene from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Picture: Jessica Miglio/Paramount Pictures

Arrow star's a straight-shooter as Supanova hype builds

Finn Coleman

A HOOT AND A HOLLER: "We've played in venues where I thought they're going to walk out at this one. At the end they're hootin' and hollerin'."

Karen Walker's in town, hide the vodka

Ian Horner

Piano man: Taron Egerton shines as the musical genius and flawed man that is Elton John in the truly fantastic biopic Rocketman, rated MA15+, in cinemas now.

Rocketman film review: Elton biopic hits right note

Jess Layt

Different role: Stephen as Casey Jones in a scene from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Picture: Jessica Miglio/Paramount Pictures

Arrow star's a straight-shooter as Supanova hype builds

Election day in the Riverina: everything you need to know

Election day in the Riverina: everything you need to know

Daisy Huntly

Frock up and win at Dubbo races on Sunday

Frock up and win at Dubbo races on Sunday

Tony Manchester and his son John have managed to breed some of the highest eating quality lambs in Australia. On September 14, they will be offering up some of their top quality genetics at an on property Poll Dorset sale at Roseville.

These blokes have bred the some of the best tasting lambs in Australia. This is their secret...

Tom Sebo

10 of the best places for food and wine in the Hunter Valley

10 of the best places for food and wine in the Hunter Valley

Emma Brown

CONVENIENT: Callum Ramm and Russel Durnan from Australian Farm & Fencing with one of the EOFY sale specials, a portable sheep yard drafting trailer.

Super strong Griplock fencing does the job

Tony Manchester and his son John have managed to breed some of the highest eating quality lambs in Australia. On September 14, they will be offering up some of their top quality genetics at an on property Poll Dorset sale at Roseville.

These blokes have bred the some of the best tasting lambs in Australia. This is their secret...

WELCOMED: Year 11 boarder Isabel Wilson of Narromine has felt right at home during her time at Pymble College.

School provides a little bit of country in the city

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WELCOME: New principal of Canberra Girls Grammar School, Anna Owen, at her commissioning service.

Canberra Girls Grammar commissions 15th principal

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WHAT YOU GET: The 200-megalitre storage dam on the property is one of a number of attractive features, including a four-bedroom home and irrigation entitlements.

Irrigation property set up, ready to farm

STUNNING: "Everglades" enjoys spectacular views from its hilltop location, including the lights of Wagga, the Murrumbidgee River and The Rock.

Take in the view, yet still so close to town

FARMING LIFESTYLE: Ideally positioned less than half an hour from Wagga, this 60.7-hectare property could be your "getaway plan" after a long week at the office.

A great escape, but still close to town

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

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

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

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

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

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: The lunar module being tested in Earth orbit during Apollo 9. The gold-coloured material is a man-made polymer coated with aluminium. The probes dangling from the footpads were to sense the Moon’s surface during touchdown and signal the crew to shut off the descent engine. Pictures: NASA

A fragile chariot for a flight into history

Helen Sim

Recognition: 2019 Australian of the Year Award recipients. Photo: Salty Dingo

Nominate an Australian of the Year

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True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

FUTURE FOCUS: FInley High School Students, Georgia Lunn, 16, Nicola Denny, 16, and Jorja Tuddenham, 17. Pictures: Nikki Reynolds

Stepping into the future at Science and Ag Enrichment Day

MONDAY'S RESULT: David Hill, of David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury, vendor Gary Mickan of Walla and livestock agent Steve Grantham of Elders Corows. Picture: Supplied

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20

EXCEPTIONAL: These lambs offered by Goulburn vendors were sold with Landmark Wagga's Peter Cabot at the rail for a new Australian record of $354.20. Picture: Ned Balharrie

Wagga claims national lamb record at $354.20

Nikki Reynolds

Liz Stevenson and Ron Martin with Shiloh the four-month-old Australian mini pig.

Meet the pig that graduated from puppy pre-school

Alex Crowe

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A humpback whale breaches spectacularly in front of Dean Sorley's kayak in Fingal Bay last week. Picture: Dean Sorley

Imagine being in this kayak

Phoebe Moloney

Competiton was strong for the Riverina Wool hogget ram of the 2019 show

Hay Sheep Show | Results | Photos

Stephen Burns

Picture: Jamila Toderas

OPINION
Hannah Green tops golf world - and Google

Janine Graham
1hr ago

A deep dive into the truth about the truth

OPINION
A deep dive into the truth about the truth

Father Brendan Lee

Jonathan 'Budgie' Williams with one of his two staffy dogs outside his family's tent home at Mt Pleasant in Tasmania's North. Picture: Scott Gelston

The chilling reality behind our housing crisis

Rob Inglis

Picture: Jamila Toderas

OPINION
Hannah Green tops golf world - and Google

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FROM THE CATWALK: Shannon Wicks of Landmark Wagga, Jake Smith, Elders, Gundagai, and Tommy Pollard, Peter Milling & Co, Dubbo. Picture: Supplied

Wagga set to host auctioneers school

Liz Summerville

For many, homelessness is just a few steps away

For many, homelessness is just a few steps away

Zoë Wundenberg

Former Billabong boss Matthew Perrin has been released from jail earlier than expected.

Ex-Billabong boss released from Qld jail

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EAT UP: Chef, television presenter and food columnist, Adam Liaw, says Australians are searching for new ways to eat vegetables which presents a big opportunity for the agriculture industry.

Veggies are the new black - and they may just save the world

27m ago

NT Attorney-General Natasha Fyles has ordered an increase in drug and alcohol testing for parolees.

Some NT parolees not tested: review

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers has stuck to Labor's position on the government's tax cut plan.

Morrison's tax cut plan hangs in limbo

Nine chief executive Hugh Marks (L) and News Corp chair Michael Miller will discuss press freedom.

Media bosses to discuss press freedom

Marnie Banger

Six in 10 people think Australia should take action on climate change regardless of the costs.

Australians choose emissions over prices

Rebecca Gredley

Australians are losing trust in China, according to the latest Lowy Institute poll.

Australians losing trust in China: poll

Rebecca Gredley

Israel Folau's new fundraiser has topped $1.5 million after GoFundMe pulled his initial campaign.

Nearly $1.5m raised for Folau in 24hrs

Tom and Lizzy Baker, Woonallee Simmentals, Furner, SA, paid $40,000 top price for reserve junior bull, Mt Ararat Phoenix, bred by John Leek, Nar Nar Goon, Vic, held by Mark Alberni, with Landmark's Joel Fleming, Tamworth.

Phoenix to replace dam

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Winds and ocean currents redistribute heat and moisture around the globe, creating climate zones.

Sea surface temperatures remain on target

Grain Brokers Australia

Simmental Australia president, Stuart Moeck, sashes senior and grand Simmental bull, Settler Nelson.

Ribbons in four state spread

Mark Griggs

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Holidays with the 'host factor'

Research shows most fatalities happen when the victims are working under a vehicle and using equipment incorrectly, with many of the fatalities involving the use of vehicle jacks.

Think twice before repairing your car at home

51m ago

EXTRA CARE: Belinda Scougall has made sure Marshall knows his way around her home and has a ramp leading up to her bed.

Living with a blind dog is a lesson in love

Linley Wilkie

These kids are addicted to [screens] and the behavioural aggression is often a response to having the addiction withdrawal when time's up.

Your kid's tantrum might actually be screen time withdrawal

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