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Our Winter Photography Competition is underway so grab your camera or phone and start capturing the beauty of winter. This gorgeous shot is by Lauren Kendrick on the family property. It’s a case of rinse and repeat as far as the weather goes across our region with morning frost and fog clearing to a top of 14 in Albury-Wodonga. Max temps: Corowa 13, Culcairn 13, Wangaratta 14, Corryong 12 Bright 14, Falls Creek 5.
Catch up on news here:
Albury LibraryMuseum to give vision-impaired people access to exhibitions
The technology Ilonka Trost uses to pick out the right spice from her pantry will now allow her to better experience an exhibition at the Albury LibraryMuseum. More here
Demands to run forum over the future of Wangaratta Saleyards
Producers appear likely to get their way and force Wangaratta Council to hold a public forum on the future of the saleyards.Their proposal would keep the saleyards owned by the council, but have it run by stakeholders as a separate business under a skills-based board. More here
Rapid rehousing in national spotlight
A Rural Housing Network project designed to rapidly re-house families affected by family violence is being showcased as an example of industry best practice at a national housing conference. More here
Family Vet Centre, Albury, seeks home for Mumma Cat
The search to find a new owner for Mumma Cat has gone on for more than six months, ever since she and her five newborn kittens were found in a shed and left with staff at Family Vet Centre, Albury. More here
Ovens and Murray Hall of Fame members unsure of Corowa-Rutherglen's way forward
Bill Gayfer, Jim Sandral, John Clancy and Noel Long said there is a future for Corowa-Rutherglen in the Ovens and Murray, but attracting strong players to the region was crucial. More here
State of the nation
Need a national news snapshot first thing - well, we have you covered.
Regional news
►Cessnock: A jail inmate was taken to hospital after an incident at Cessnock Correctional Centre on Sunday.
A Corrective Services NSW spokesperson said the incident occurred just before 2.30pm.
“An inmate was treated in hospital for facial injuries after he was assaulted,” the spokesperson said Read on.
► Illawarra: Taking a leaf from song diva Mariah Carey, Daisy Pring hit all the high notes during the official launch of the Southern Stars 2017 Postcards extravaganza. The Kiama High School student belted out Carey’s hit song Emotions, on Tuesday at WIN Entertainment Centre (WEC) Read on.
► Newcastle: THE state government has pledged nearly $2 million to prepare a business case for the remaining stages of the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange.
The project has been lauded by all 13 Hunter councils, and has the support of the region’s Labor MPs. More here.
► Bendigo: A series of weight loss surgeries over four years has seen a Bendigo woman lose nearly half her body weight and reclaim her life.
The 164cm-tall woman lost 49kg, down from 107kg in 2012. More here.
► The spread of airborne diseases could be reduced through redesigned ventilation of offices, schools and hospitals, Queensland researchers hope.
Scientists from the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Queensland have discovered that some bacteria can spread up to four metres and remain alive in the air for up to 45 minutes after being coughed or sneezed. Read on.
► KFC Australia will trial home delivery next month, as the chicken frying giant tries to keep pace with the rapidly changing fast food market.
Direct competitor Red Rooster has been offering home delivery for 2½ years and says the move is behind much of the growth that has its parent company set for a $250 million stockmarket float. Full report here.
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World news:
► Indonesia: Bali police were forced to hold off an investigation to ensure four prison escapees, including Australian Shaun Davidson, were not still trapped inside the escape tunnel after rain made conditions unstable.
The four prisoners have not been sighted since it emerged they had escaped during prison roll call at Kerobokan jail at 8am Monday. Read on.
► London: John Varley, 61, a director of mining giant Rio Tinto, has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by the UK Serious Fraud Office.
He has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation, and one count of providing unlawful financial assistance. Read on.