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Snow is on the way for our alpine region over the next week, just in time for school holidays. Morning fog and 11 in Albury-Wodonga. Max temps: Corowa 12, Culcairn 11, Wangaratta 11, Corryong 9, Bright 10, Falls Creek 1.
Catch up on news here:
Myrtleford meets about Carter Holt Harvey industrial dispute
The social and economic fabric of Myrtleford has been torn apart, Alpine mayor Ron Janas told a tense community meeting on Monday. More here
Massive boost for regional rail after Victoria secures extra $600m from Turnbull
The North East line will receive $140 million after the Turnbull government agreed to contribute an extra $600 million to fund an upgrade of Victoria's regional rail system. More here
Albury Council elects to retain its two outdoor pools and not build an indoor regional facility
“I think there was very poor leadership and a lack of respect not to allow debate on the subject, particularly with 100 people in attendance and hoping to hear from their elected representatives.” More here
Thunder's Mac Daly ruled out for season with dislocated wrist
Albury Thunder's Mac Daly rests up in hospital after dislocating his wrist against Tumbarumba at Greenfield Park on Saturday. More here
State of the nation
Need a national news snapshot first thing - well, we have you covered.
Regional news
► TASMANIA: Baby Bjay Johnstone’s life was cut tragically short in 2012. His death, which occurred on November 28, 2012, was the subject of a lengthy coronial inquest, the aim of which was to determine what caused his life to end. Read more.
► DERRINALLUM, VIC: When Andrew Breen spoke at the coronial inquest about his friend Glenn Sanders, it was as if he was talking about two different people – “old Glenn” and the one who wired his property and himself to explode. Read more.
► BENDIGO: Bendigo’s Glenn Ashby is an America’s Cup champion. Four years after enduring the biggest disappointment in his distinguished sailing career, Ashby earned redemption when he skippered Team New Zealand to a dominant 7-1 win over Team USA in Bermuda. Read more.
►NEWCASTLE: Police have arrested one of the state’s most wanted figures in the Hunter. Read on.
► WOLLONGONG: Some people are putting their lives at risk when they travel down Bulli Pass – on pushbikes or even skateboards. More here.
► DUBBO: Dubbo will be firmly on the map this week when morning news program the Today show visits the City as part of its ‘We Love Australia’ tour. More here.
► They promise safety but Aveo retirement villages can be downright dangerous. How do residents who sign up for care end up living horror stories? Read on.
► The Great Barrier Reef is worth $56 billion. That's the "total asset value" according to a new Deloitte Access Economics report that calculates the World Heritage site's full economic, social and iconic brand value for the first time. Read more.
► Former AFL star and two-time premiership winner Glenn Archer has been charged with unlawful assault after an alleged incident at a junior football game at the weekend. Full report here.
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World news
► China: Three Australian Crown Resorts staff who faced Baoshan District Court on Monday have been handed shorter than expected prison sentences after pleading guilty to the crime of promoting gambling. Read on.
Faces of Australia: Trevor Smith
Working in emergency services, there’s countless jobs you don’t remember – but there’s more that you’ll never forget.
This has been Trevor Smith’s experience working for 20 years with the Culcairn Fire Brigade.