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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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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

LOCATION: Saunderson Road is to the north-west of Leeton in a prime irrigation agriculture area. The property is set up ready for irrigated cropping.

Invest in irrigation holdings in the MIA

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

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

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

Community pride: Hugh Bateman (left) said the Pink Up committee received a huge sense of self-satisfaction and feeling of achievement.

Supporting your community is not as hard as you might think

ATTENTION: CSIRO's Parkes radio telescope around the time of the 1969 Moon landing. A change of plan meant the Australian stations became the primary point of contact for the moonwalk. Picture: CSIRO

Australia goes from understudy to top billing

Helen Sim

MAKING HISTORY: David Hill, of David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury, vendor Gary Mickan of Walla and livestock agent Steve Grantham of Elders Corows. Picture: Supplied

Walla Walla vendors claim Australian lamb record

Cadaver dog Bryson found Noel Ingham's remains in the bushland at Dulverton.

He was his mate, his carer and ended up ... his murderer

MARKET HIGH: Bill Schulz of Bandywallop Pastoral Company (right) sold lambs, estimated to weigh 42kg dressed, for $340. He is pictured with Jarrod Slattery of Landmark Wagga. Picture: Shannon Wicks

A man accustomed to taking the bids is now receiving them after topping Wagga market

TOP OF THE DAY: Finley High School student, Madison Kleinschmidt, 15, exhibits the champion Poll Dorset ewe and the supreme interbreed champion of the Holbrook Sheep and Wool Fair. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Outstanding ewe shines for Finley High School

STANDOUT PEN: Willow Creek Pastoral at Bookham topped the market. The lambs are pictured with Corey Nicholson, Holman Tolmie and made $265.

Trade demand reduces at SELX

"SALE-O:" Jack Cullen is pictured at the Griffith lamb market.

See pictures from the Griffith sheep and lamb market

Nikki Reynolds

THAT'S THE SPIRIT: Visitors to the Hay B&S Ball get a kick out of the day stage activities from Jade Gibson. Pictures: Chris Huntly

Photos from Hay Dust Drinkers B&S Ball

Nikki Reynolds

UNDER THE HAMMER: The Riverina Anglican College students, Tom Marcantelli, Henry Roberts and Lachie Garnock learn about auctioneering from Landmark Wagga's Ned Balharrie and Jim Binks. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Auctioneers share skills with school students

Nikki Reynolds

A rising tide of environmental uncertainty

A rising tide of environmental uncertainty

Georgia Rowles

Management issues: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, left, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison are facing calls to implement significant economic reforms to ward of the threat of a global downturn.

'Miracle man' faces economic reform test

Robert Carling

We need to guide more young women into engineering

OPINION
We need to guide more young women into engineering

Dr Bianca Capra

A rising tide of environmental uncertainty

A rising tide of environmental uncertainty

Time to take another look?

Time to take another look?

Michelle Haines Thomas

Harold Thomas, designer of the Aboriginal flag, photographed in 1995. Picture: Craig Golding

Explainer: our copyright laws and the Australian Aboriginal flag

Isabella Alexander

Peter Hofmann was dragged from his car where he'd been sleeping rough, bashed and fatally stabbed.

Brothers on trial for NSW stabbing murder

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Secret vision taken inside a chicken farm has revealed animal cruelty. CREDIT:ANIMAL LIBERATION

Secret footage reveals cruelty at egg farm

19m ago

Victorian CFMMEU Secretary John Setka is digging in over attempts to expel him from the ALP.

Labor facing battle to oust Setka

21m ago

Leeanne Enoch was filmed days after her department approved Indian mining giant Adani's plans.

Qld minister Enoch 'devastated' by Adani

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Qld Police are seeking to extradite a man from Victoria for the manslaughter of Shae Francis.

Vic man arrested over Shae Francis' death

Tracey Ferrier
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Detective Frank Sanvitale, right, escorts a man extradited from Victoria in connection with the 1970 abduction and murder of Wollongong toddler Cheryl Grimmer.

'This case broke me': Cop speaks out after murder suspect walks free

Cydonee Mardon
1hr ago

Wendy Anne Evans died after being struck by a bus while crossing a Hobart street.

Coroner urges Tas traffic light review

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The men wanted over the brutal bashing of Assistant Commissioner Chris O'Neill have been identified.

Transit cop boss bashed at train station

Melissa Meehan
1hr ago

MEARES AND ASSOCIATES: Upper Hunter, NSW, property Scotts Creek is on the market for $6.5 million.

Malcolm Turnbull's Scotts Creek asking $6.5m

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Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy are selling their standout 1098 hectare Hunter Valley property East Rossgole.

Malcolm Turnbull to list East Rossgole

Mark Phelps
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David Hill, David Hill Livestock and Property, Albury; vendor Gary Mickan, Walla, llivestock agent Steve Grantham, Elders Corowa, and the top priced lambs. Picture: Supplied

Walla Walla vendors claim Australian lamb record

Nikki Reynolds
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THE MAN: Richard Boyce and Cruise Express has injected some $3 million into the coffers of various rail-restoration societies.

Riding the rails - the slow and steady way

John Rozentals

Compass Hut engages the five senses. Image: Kylie Bell

Planning your next holiday? Check out these deals

John Rozentals

TRADITIONAL DRESS: Travel writer Jac Taylor after a spontaneous makeover in Shuzenji, central Japan. Photo: Supplied

Spontaneous makeovers in Japan, bar fights in Dublin and cycling Belgium: these solo travellers have seen it all

Dayle Latham

On top of the faster speeds, 5G will enable more simultaneous connections.

No Tony, 25 megs was never going to be enough

Mathew Dickerson

NOT HELPING: By the time your body gets around to burning food calories, it stores the extra calories you've eaten as fat cells. Photo: Shutterstock.

Is there room for wine in your diet?

Linda Lambrechts

Depending on the extent of the flooding, you may require pumps to help remove trapped water and clear pools that may have formed.

What to do if your house is flooded