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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 a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Self portrait: Ben Quilty after Afghanistan 2012. Private collection, Sydney.

Documentary captures Ben Quilty confronting injustice head-on

Jim Kellar

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

POPULAR: Dave Matthews Band is returning to Australia in April for Byron Bay Bluesfest and will play sideshows at Sydney and Melbourne.

MUSICTalking (Australian) turkey with Dave Matthews

Lisa Rockman

Use the fruit from a pomegranate tree to make grenadine. Picture: Shutterstock

A homegrown pink picnic

Susan Parsons

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Tom Sebo

One of the greatest benefits of the digital health industry will be unprecedented equity in the services and level of patient care available.

Closing the gap

Lyndell Whyte

CARING: Scots All Saints students form a giant heart to show their support regional and rural families.

Support for regional families

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

SLUG: Isabel Elliott pushed by Charlie Truman in last year's Billy Cart Derby.

Exceptional learning for all at Tudor House

ON TOUR: The Knox Pipes & Drums performing at the Tower of London, alongside the River Thames with Tower Bridge in the background.

A return to its Scottish roots

This would be an ideal escape to the country

This would be an ideal escape to the country

READY TO LIVE: The stylish homestead is a great space for family and entertaining, including multiple living spaces, separate dining and a large front deck overlooking the yard.

A beautiful lifestyle that's yours to enjoy

GOOD FARMING: The land is open undulating, rising to timbered hills at 600m. Timber native the property includes yellow, red and apple box, and red stringy bark.

Getting a clear view of a ripe property

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

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

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Gemma Purves

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

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

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

NSW Local Land Services chief executive David Witherdin with Individual Landcarer Award finalist Don Durrant, of the Kyogle Landcare Group, winner Nerida Croker, of Upper Lachlan Landcare and Lindy Davis, representing finalist Jane Ireland, of Coffs Harbour Jetty Dunecare. Picture by Pennie Hall

Awards recognise Landcare champions

Joanne Crawford

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

Port Macquarie - a lifetime ago: Well, about a fortnight ago anyway. Photo: Brittany Daly

REAL AUSTRALIAA dollop of tolerance goes a long way

Stitching together the fabric of localism

REAL AUSTRALIAStitching together the fabric of localism

Where the action is: On the ground - across much of the state of NSW yesterday. Picture: Marina Neil

REAL AUSTRALIABeneath the noise, miracles are taking place

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

It has taken a community to come together to get a hold on what have been the worst fires we've seen in more than 20 years. Photo: Talaya Abbott.

REAL AUSTRALIAMake a fire plan. Whatever else you're doing can wait

Gayle Tomlinson

What's left? This photo from Wytaliba, near Glenn Innes in northern NSW, is from local resident David Pieters

REAL AUSTRALIANSW is on fire: when flames and fuel meet

A Dorper ewe with twins at foot at our property south of Roma over the weekend.

REAL AUSTRALIAHope where the heart is - at home

Penelope Arthur

MEDIA TALKS: Australian Community Media's executive chairman Antony Catalano with federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher at the regional media symposium in Wagga on Wednesday.

'We're struggling to survive': Call to reshape regional media

'Pray for rain, pray harder for leadership'

OPINION'Pray for rain, pray harder for leadership'

Badja Sparks

Port Macquarie - a lifetime ago: Well, about a fortnight ago anyway. Photo: Brittany Daly

REAL AUSTRALIAA dollop of tolerance goes a long way

Janine Graham

Are you talking to me? Picture: Shutterstock

Are you someone who likes to talk tough?

John Malouff

'Pray for rain, pray harder for leadership'

OPINION'Pray for rain, pray harder for leadership'

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack (left) has come under fire for dismissing comments linking bushfires to climate change as "ravings of some pure enlightened and woke capital city greenies". Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

SUBSCRIBERAn open letter to the Deputy PM: Fire is burning your party

David Shearman

Failing system: Many older Australians have been let down by an aged care system driven by profits. Picture: Shutterstock

Exposing the neglect of ageing Australians

John Hewson

Senator James Paterson will continue to speak out about China despite being barred from the country.

Paterson: China ban price for speaking out

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Eric Griffin was criticised by Sixers coach Joey Wright for not dominating against the Wildcats.

Sixers coach says Griffin needs to lift

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Hot weather and gusty winds will again pose a bushfire risk in parts of NSW this weekend.

'Long way to go' in NSW bushfire battle

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A burst of hot westerly winds will see fire conditions worsen in Queensland over the weekend.

No end in sight for Qld fire danger

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Premier Daniel Andrews will address the Victorian Labor conference at Moonee Valley Racecourse.

Victorian Labor gather for annual love-in

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Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie, and colleague James Paterson, have been barred from China.

Outspoken Liberal MPs barred from China

Benita Kolovos

Emanuel Exports has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges over the deaths of 2400 sheep.

WA sheep exporter denies cruelty charges

Hot, dry weather has forced the RFS to issue a severe fire danger rating for five NSW areas.

Fatigued NSW firefighters will battle on

AAP reporters

Morgan Durrant-Curtis with Australia's first Massey Ferguson baler. Morgan is a raker for her Dad's contracting business.

Women in the cab

Olivia Calver

Photo: Louise Campbell / www.facebook.com/DigitDesignStudio

Trapped by flames, firefighters dig in to save homes in Moonbi fire

Breanna Chillingworth

Trackside at Dubbo on Cup day | photos

Trackside at Dubbo on Cup day | photos

Jamian McMillan

Working out how to switch off all the lights in a hotel room shouldn't be that difficult ... should it? Picture: Supplied

When there's room for improvement

Michael Turtle

Wineglass Bay: Guests will learn about the unique animals that live there and the peninsula's history, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains.

Have wanderlust? Here are travel news bites

The famous Hampden Bridge: a Kangaroo Valley landmark.

Savour the sights of the Shoalhaven

John Rozentals

Paul said the owners are especially happy with the rich internal palette. Images: andymacphersonstudio.com

Built to blend into Byron Bay

The plastics and metals used to make mobile phones are valuable resources that can be recovered and made into new products, reducing the need to mine.

How is your Recycling Week going?

National Renewables in Agriculture banner!

Focus on renewable energy in Wagga Wagga | Video | Photos

Stephen Burns