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It’s hot, hot, hot today with temperatures 40 and above in our region. Albury-Wodonga is heading for 41. Max temps: Corowa 41, Culcairn 40, Wangaratta 40, Corryong 38, Bright 37, Falls Creek 23.
Catch up on news here:
Beechworth brews amongst nation's best
“The key for us is that our beer is available nationally.” Bridge Road Brewery founder Ben Kraus is celebrating with three beers making it onto the Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2016. More here
Riverina loses minister, spurned by new premier
The Riverina has lost its only minister Adrian Piccoli from the NSW Coalition Cabinet. The Member for Murray, who represents towns including Berrigan, Finley and Deniliquin, was dumped after six years in the role. More here
Myrtleford topples Wodonga in bowls
Pigeon brings up ton, just
RAND’S James Kreutzberger hit a boundary off the final ball of the innings to bring up his century in the Pigeons’ win against Burrumbuttock at Rand on Saturday. More here
Hamish Mackinlay causes upset with sensational performance
Holbrook youngster Hamish Mackinlay turned in a sensational performance to upset Osborne by 98 runs in their clash at Holbrook on Saturday. More here
State of the nation
Need a national news snapshot first thing – well, we have you covered.
► Batemans Bay: Man dead after truck rolls over on Kings Highway
A man has died after his semi-trailer overturned near Clyde Mountain on the road to Batemans Bay Saturday morning. Read more.
► Tasmania: Forensic officers are examining a residence at Newnham where an incident is believed to have occurred around New Year’s in relation to missing Mowbray man Bradley Breward. Read more.
► TAMWORTH: He came to Tamworth for an official visit and to soak up some festival hospitality, but on Saturday night it was all about the music for Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove. Full story.
► BALLARAT, VIC: Authorities are preparing for the worst fire danger day of the 2016-2017 fire season with soaring temperatures coupled with gusty winds pushing the region into a severe danger period. Full story.
► REDLANDS: NORTH Stradbroke Island rangers are warning Moreton Bay residents and visitors to be on the lookout for morbakka jellyfish after finding one in shallows.
National park rangers saw a morbakka at Swan Bay on the southern end of North Stradbroke (Minjerribah). Read more.
Photo spotlight – Australian Open Day 8
Click on the photo for more images from the Australian Open
National news
► SYDNEY: The entry into service of the first of six new government-owned ferries on Sydney Harbour in 16 years has been delayed because the Catherine Hamlin's small rudders and shallow hull make it difficult to manoeuvre in high winds. Full story.
►CYBERBULLYING: Cyberbullying is at the top of parents' minds as they send their teenage kids back to school this week, a study has shown. Full story.
QUEANBEYAN: Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro's first cabinet is a strange mix of reward, square-ups and preparation for the 2019 election fight. Read more.
National weather radar
On this day
1933 - "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the first time. The program ran for 2,956 episodes and ended in 1955.
1933 - Adolf Hitler was named the German Chancellor.
1964 - January 30 - The U.S. launched Ranger 6. The unmanned spacecraft carried television cameras and was intentionally crash-landed on the moon. The cameras did not return any pictures to Earth.
1968 - The Tet Offensive began as Communist forces launched surprise attacks against South Vietnamese provincial capitals.
International news
► US: A US service member died of injuries suffered during a weekend raid against al-Qaeda militants in Yemen, the military said on Sunday – President Donald Trump's first direct military engagement as Commander in Chief. Full story.
► MYANMAR: A legal adviser to Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy was assassinated outside a busy airport on Sunday amid heightened communal tensions in the Buddhist majority country. Full story.
PERTH: The wreck of HMAS Perth I, sunk off the coast of Indonesia in WW2, is a war grave for hundreds of Australian soldiers, but there are fears that scavengers are finishing off the job that Japanese destroyers began. Full story.
Faces of Australia: David Barnes.
Retired engineer - specialised in water and wastewater (sewage) systems. A great profession because there is an ongoing and continuous demand for the service. Currently chief grounds steward for Kiama Show and as senior vice-president will become show president. Read on.