The Rural
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Yanco Ag wins top gong at national Cows Create Careers competition
Eli Hayes, Seth Eastley, Archer Cusak and Jake Wilmshurst, better known as The Milkers, with their calf. Picture supplied.
Elka Devney
Why Rebecca calls herself a grass farmer - while running cattle near Wagga
Rebecca Gorman on her farm 35km East of Wagga. Picture supplied
Dan Holmes
Riverina over-performs in 'average' year for farmers
Dan Holmes
Simon Moloney among his canola crop in better years. File picture
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Four Taylor Swift conspiracy theories that fuel Swifties
Amy Martin • 10m ago
There are so many Taylor Swift theories that even the confetti has meaning. Picture Getty Images
Draws for sheep, cattle at Wagga
The Rural
Saleyard numbers will dip slightly at Wagga this week. File image
How lifesaving tech's new use was discovered at Riverina silo fire
Leeton Fire and Rescue firefighters have been undertaking drone training this year, with the drones being used at several incidents to assist in bringing fires under control. Picture supplied
Talia Pattison
Saleyards sell-off pitched in response to problems that 'go back decades'
Anthony Bunn
An aerial shot of the Corowa saleyards showing sheep lots before the recent upgrade works which include a roof over the pens. Picture by Mark Jesser
MIA pollies slam Basin decision, calls grow for Royal Commission
Leeton Shire Council mayor Tony Reneker addresses the recent rally in Leeton. The mayor says he is disappointed the water amendments have been given the green light by the Senate. Picture by Talia Pattison
Talia Pattison
The best of what was said by MLA boss Jason Strong
Shan Goodwin
MLA managing director Jason Strong will leave the organisation on December 22, after close to five years in the job. Picture Shan Goodwin.
Farmers counting the cost as rains delay harvest, hit profit margins
Andrew Mangelsdorf
Rand farmer Roy Hamilton said recent rains have set his wheat harvest back a week and a half while Riverina agronomist Geoff Minchin said the wet could significantly impact financial returns as a result of crop downgrading. Pictures supplied
Who are the top 10 NSW young auctioneers?
Karen Bailey
ALPA agents at the NSW auctioneers school at Warwick Farm last week. Picture by Karen Bailey.
Yanco Ag's dorm project on track for mid-2024 opening
An overview of the what the project will look like once complete. Picture supplied
Talia Pattison
Processor accolades for Merino lamb
Stephen Burns
At Oxton Park, Harden, Emelia Stokehill, Paul O'Connor and Brad Cavanagh checking their home-bred Poll Merino rams which genetic background contributed to the Producer of the year award from Gundagai Lamb.
Is Australia facing another Covid Christmas peak?
Jessica Coates
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Astronaut cleared after missing space tomato finally found by NASA
Jessica Coates
The seven occupants of the International Space Station have solved a mystery.

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The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
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Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
Leading jockey's love of greyhounds
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Tyler Schiller (left) and Zac Lloyd have moved into greyhound ownership and are pictured with their broodbitch Newhaven Nellie. Photo Ross Schultz.
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Ben Roberts-Smith leaves court during his unsuccessful defamation trial against Fairfax Media. Picture supplied
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Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
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Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
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The original Wiggles Greg Page, Anthony Field, Jeff Fatt and Murray Cook remain as popular as ever. Picture supplied
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Yvette Coppersmith with her work Self-portrait, after George Lambert at Archie 100. Picture by Gary Ramage
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The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
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How lifesaving tech's new use was discovered at Riverina silo fire
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Leeton Fire and Rescue firefighters have been undertaking drone training this year, with the drones being used at several incidents to assist in bringing fires under control. Picture supplied
Why Riverina author believes you should care about Christmas beetles
Abhranil Hazra
Suzanne Houghton poses with her new picture book called 'Where Are All the Christmas Beetles?'. Picture by Ash Smith
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Snake Gully Cup a roaring success after years of challenge
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The 2023 Snake Gully Cup was up there with the best on record, according to Gundagai Adelong Racing Club president Michael Crowe. Pictures by Ash Smith
Young regional residents most affected by financial abuse
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The latest CommBank Community Awareness Survey shows the prevalence of financial abuse continues to worsen despite growing awareness of the issue. Picture file image.
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Workplace sexual harassment is pervasive. Now employers will have to do better
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Rebecca Gorman on her farm 35km East of Wagga. Picture supplied
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