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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

Sean Lynch of Wagga wins the open bull ride at Narrandera Rodeo on Mr Fabulous. Photo: Barry Richards

Wagga's Sean Lynch secures a win at Narrandera Rodeo

Nikki Reynolds

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

TRADITION: Competitors gather during the grand entry at the Wagga Pro Rodeo. Picture: Les Smith

Wagga event entertains rodeo fans

Nikki Reynolds

TEAMWORK: Jarrad Gill and his father John Gill will showcase their stock at the Wagga Pro Rodeo on Saturday.

Wagga Pro Rodeo continues to grow

Nikki Reynolds

Frock up and win at Dubbo races on Sunday

From 1st March the Autumn/Winter rules for Fashions On The Field apply. These racegoers at Bathurst have nailed their Autumn looks. Credit: JANIAN MCMILLAN

Top 5 fashion tips for country racing fashionistas

Nadine Morton

MOVIE #1 | Above the Law (1988), as Nico Toscani.

STEVEN SEAGAL | In real life, justice takes longer than a 90-minute movie

Ian Horner

Frock up and win at Dubbo races on Sunday

ROCK: Daddy Cool frontman, Ross Wilson, will perform at Festivale.

Win tickets to experience Tassie’s Festivale

Isabel Bird

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

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

Emma Brown

Ag the focus for students at Yanco

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...

Isabelle (left) and Phoebe (right) both hail from farming families and look forward to carrying on a tradition of helping farming communities through their leadership roles at Pymble Ladies’ College.

Pymble ladies helping farmers

Welcome environment: Geelong College is a co-educational school which gives both female and male students equal opportunity to excell.

Equity of opportunity for all at Geelong College

Long history: The three-bedroom brick home on “Fairfield" in Ardlethan. After being farmed by the same family for more than 140 years the property is now on the market.

Explore the rich history of 'Fairfield'

EXTRAS: The home has slow combustion heating and evaporative cooling, as well as a double garage and single carport.

Property provides for mixed farming

BARGAIN?: Two of the items available for purchase at the Lake Midgeon clearing sale - a 1999 Freightliner prime mover along with an as-new (21,000 km) 2010 Hamelex 36’ x 6’ tipping trailer.

Pick up a bargain at sale

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

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

Word of Mouth: Newcastle dentist Dr Mark Morrin is concerned about sugary drinks. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Rethink the sugary drinks: dentist in push for health levy

Damon Cronshaw

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

VALE: Patrick O'Dwyer

Patrick O'Dwyer, the hero of others’ stories | tribute

GLORY: Australia’s winning King’s Cup team, July 1919. Picture: AWM D00725

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

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

Graham and (right) Cathy Finlayson, Brewarrina, David Marsh, Boorowa and Robert Edwards, Tullamore

All the photos from ABARES 2019

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

SHARING STORIES: Liz Wooden, Insurance Brokers of Central Wagga and Sophia Hill, Imaging Associates.

Inspiring speakers at International Women's Day breakfast in Wagga

Nikki Reynolds

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hot air + Canberra = a balloon spectacular

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

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

14m ago

Climate change is making bushfires worse

Andrew Jeeves

Blind to beauty around us

Michelle Haines Thomas

Politicians have condemned comments from Senator Fraser Anning about the New Zealand shootings.

Morrison condemns 'ugly' Anning comments

The climate protests were estimated to be 10 times the size of those held in November.

Climate strikes attract 150,000 supporters

The PM has attended an interfaith prayer gathering for victims of the New Zealand mosque attacks.

PM attends service for NZ mosque victims

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

Morrison pushes G20 on social media firms

26m ago

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

Joanne McCarthy
44m ago

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

Eva Kolimar
2hrs ago

A still from the video.

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

Ben Smyth

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

Inquest to explore Qld trawler deaths

Aaron Bunch

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
2hrs ago

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