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BREAKINGElderly pair in critical condition after truck crash on highway

Sophie Boyd
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Maxwell says one in 40 yet to move back into home after bushfires

Maxwell says one in 40 yet to move back into home after bushfires

Ellen Ebsary
26m ago

Wanted man led police on 360km manhunt before ramming two cop cars

BREAKINGWanted man led police on 360km manhunt before ramming two cop cars

Sophie Boyd
1hr ago

In Tails - David Hobson and Colin Lane, Albury Entertainment Centre

Gig Guide: What's happening on the Border and North East

Jodie Bruton

ON SONG: Jessie Lloyd takes audiences on a musical journey through intimate storytelling, moving harmonies and historical insights.

Mission Songs Project strikes a chord as Lloyd takes lead on musical journey

Jodie Bruton
2hrs ago

Dog on Tuckerbox central to new Gundagai tourism precinct plans

Dog on Tuckerbox central to new Gundagai tourism precinct plans

Kenji Sato
2hrs ago

FAMILIAR FACE: Barrie Cassidy will lead three Sydney Writers' Festival Local and Live sessions, titled Biden's America, Opposition and Dissent and The Canberra Bubble.

Livestreamed festival brings authors' ideas from Sydney to Border

Janet Howie
2hrs ago

Corryong Health chief executive Dominic Sandilands is seeking a long-term funding agreement for the service.

Despite mental health needs, no funding certainty beyond June 30

Ellen Ebsary

How policing changed after Port Arthur tragedy

Cheese and crackers! Bluey is making tracks for the North East

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

'Nowhere to live': Recovery hampered by housing and staff shortage

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BREAKINGElderly pair in critical condition after truck crash on highway

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FOR REAL LIFE: Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show is coming to Wangaratta and Albury for eight shows throughout winter.

Cheese and crackers! Bluey is making tracks for the North East

Dog on Tuckerbox central to new Gundagai tourism precinct plans

Dog on Tuckerbox central to new Gundagai tourism precinct plans

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HOUSING CRISIS: Bright Brewery operations manager Rupert Shaw speaking to the Legislative Council's inquiry into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and events sectors on Wednesday. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

'Nowhere to live': Recovery hampered by housing and staff shortage

PASSING THE BATON: Holbrook's Tony Geddes and Margaret Geddes have handed over their IGA to new owners Mick Dare and Nick Cook (not pictured) after it has been in the family for 30 years. Picture: MARK JESSER.

New 'custodians' to continue family store legacy after three decades

Wodonga police have spent hours at a block of units in Day Street, Wodonga, after reports a woman was shot with a nail gun. Picture: MARK JESSER

UPDATEDWoman injured after being shot with nail gun, police investigating

Maxwell says one in 40 yet to move back into home after bushfires

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BREAKINGElderly pair in critical condition after truck crash on highway

54m ago

BREAKINGWanted man led police on 360km manhunt before ramming two cop cars

1hr ago

Mission Songs Project strikes a chord as Lloyd takes lead on musical journey

2hrs ago

Dog on Tuckerbox central to new Gundagai tourism precinct plans

2hrs ago

Livestreamed festival brings authors' ideas from Sydney to Border

2hrs ago

Peter Cook hasn't played for the Tigers since the opening round.

'Cookie' faces delayed start with work commitments

HIGHS AND LOWS: Brett Doswell kicked 10 goals against Mitta United a fortnight ago before doing his hamstring in the opening quarter last weekend.

Five questions with Brett Doswell, Tallangatta league fixture and verdict

TOP HOPPER: North Albury coach Luke Norman is set to welcome Sam Hodge to his side from Albury.

Hoppers set to pounce on Tiger starved of senior opportunities

RELAXED: Chiltern workmates Brad Hibberson and Kyle Cooper with Sonny ahead of Saturday's clash with Thurgoona. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Brad back to where it all began with Swans

STILL GOT IT: Bulldogs Matt Osborne, Nathan Chamings and Tom Weldon are looking forward to the reunion. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Stevenson's Dogs did it the hard way in 2011

Brent Godde

GETTING CREATIVE: Year 12 student Ben Black has made a documentary about Corowa-Rutherglen's 2000 glory. Picture: MARK JESSER.

Student turns back clock with film on Corowa-Rutherglen's premiership glory

Victoria Ellis

Bulldog coach Andrew Wilson has been battling a crippling injury toll.

Bulldogs licking their wounds after freak run with injuries

Brent Godde

SHARPSHOOTER: North Wangaratta coach Josh Warren has booted 14 goals already this season. Picture: WANGARATTA CHRONICLE

North Wangaratta must shake slow starts to get season on track

Beau Greenway

The TGA is expected to investigate the death of a man vaccinated with the AstraZeneca jab.

PM calls for calm on vaccine investigation

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Apollo 11astronaut Michael Collins, pictured during training for the moon mission, has died.

Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins dies

Victoria Police believe it was a targeted attack and the man's behaviour is extremely concerning.

Melbourne woman assaulted on morning walk

16m ago

MULTI-TALENTED: Maggie Deall has found balance in her life by working on the police force and producing incredible artwork. Picture: Emma Hillier

Cop by day, artist by night: sergeant enters Archibald Prize

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Free flu vaccine clinics are being held at the Melbourne and Sydney town halls on Friday.

Free jab offer as bad flu season flagged

23m ago

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has a new chair and deputy chair.

Corporate lawyer appointed ASIC chairman

Paul Osborne
24m ago

An inquest into the 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go bombing has been told perpetrator James Finch has died.

Whiskey Au Go Go killer Finch dies in UK

Robyn Wuth
42m ago

Barbara Eckersley has been found guilty of her 92-year-old mother's manslaughter.

Daughter guilty of aged-care manslaughter

Luke Costin and Rebecca Gredley
44m ago

People with COVID-19 symptoms queue for an Antigen Test at a government hospital in Kolkata. Picture: Getty Images

'Better for both sides': India's high commissioner hopes flights resume soon

Relatives stand next to the burning funeral pyres of those who died due to COVID-19 at Ghazipur cremation ground in New Delhi. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTAussies in India won't be abandoned: PM

Tough times: Relatives stand next to the burning funeral pyres of those who died due to COVID-19 at Ghazipur cremation ground in New Delhi. Picture: Getty Images

Mass cremations and overwhelmed hospitals: India's big COVID battle

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a suspension on Australia-India flights. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM says he is not abandoning Australians as India flights pause

Javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber, who has qualified for Australia's Olympic team. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Olympians to receive early access to COVID vaccine

Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Australia suspends flights to India, sends face masks, ventilators

Karen Barlow

Federation of Indian Associations of the ACT president Dr Sunita Dhindsa has called on the government to speed up the repatriation of citizens stranded in India. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Concerned for their welfare': Acting Indian High Commissioner hopeful flights can continue

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Call for shake-up of hotel quarantine

DIGESTCall for shake-up of hotel quarantine

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

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BREAKINGElderly pair in critical condition after truck crash on highway

Sophie Boyd
54m ago

Wanted man led police on 360km manhunt before ramming two cop cars

BREAKINGWanted man led police on 360km manhunt before ramming two cop cars

Sophie Boyd
1hr ago

Driver swiped other off freeway but couldn't remember it happened

Driver swiped other off freeway but couldn't remember it happened

Nigel McNay

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BREAKINGElderly pair in critical condition after truck crash on highway

54m ago

Thief found valuable antique collection by chance in old houses

Thief found valuable antique collection by chance in old houses

Nigel McNay

Woman woke to abuse and savage bashing from partner with history of violence

IN DEPTHWoman woke to abuse and savage bashing from partner with history of violence

Nigel McNay

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FROM THE ASHES: Urana artist Andrew Whitehead with his sculpture of Tim Fisher. Mr Whitehead has been commissioned by the Upper Murray community to create a tribute to firefighters in the wake of Black Summer. Picture: MARK JESSER

PHOTOSSculpture forged from burnt metal to honour Upper Murray firefighters

FROM THE ASHES: Urana artist Andrew Whitehead with his sculpture of Tim Fisher. Mr Whitehead has been commissioned by the Upper Murray community to create a tribute to firefighters in the wake of Black Summer. Picture: MARK JESSER

PHOTOSSculpture forged from burnt metal to honour Upper Murray firefighters

FROM THE INSIDE: Walwa's Janice Newnham has self-published a book on her experience during the Upper Murray Black Summer bushfires. She's already had to order a second run due to the huge interest. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Thoughts from inside of the 'roaring red monster' become book

FROM THE INSIDE: Walwa's Janice Newnham has self-published a book on her experience during the Upper Murray Black Summer bushfires. She's already had to order a second run due to the huge interest. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Thoughts from inside of the 'roaring red monster' become book

FUNDRAISING EFFORT: James Paton, of Thowgla Valley Fire Brigade, is grateful for donations that have gone towards three quick-fill pumps. Picture: SUPPLIED

Upper Murray valley says it's the 'odd one out' because not in CFA

FUNDRAISING EFFORT: James Paton, of Thowgla Valley Fire Brigade, is grateful for donations that have gone towards three quick-fill pumps. Picture: SUPPLIED

Upper Murray valley says it's the 'odd one out' because not in CFA

ON SONG: Jessie Lloyd takes audiences on a musical journey through intimate storytelling, moving harmonies and historical insights.

Mission Songs Project strikes a chord as Lloyd takes lead on musical journey

Jodie Bruton
2hrs ago

FAMILIAR FACE: Barrie Cassidy will lead three Sydney Writers' Festival Local and Live sessions, titled Biden's America, Opposition and Dissent and The Canberra Bubble.

Livestreamed festival brings authors' ideas from Sydney to Border

Janet Howie
2hrs ago

In Tails - David Hobson and Colin Lane, Albury Entertainment Centre

Gig Guide: What's happening on the Border and North East

Jodie Bruton

ON SONG: Jessie Lloyd takes audiences on a musical journey through intimate storytelling, moving harmonies and historical insights.

Mission Songs Project strikes a chord as Lloyd takes lead on musical journey

2hrs ago

FOR REAL LIFE: Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show is coming to Wangaratta and Albury for eight shows throughout winter.

Cheese and crackers! Bluey is making tracks for the North East

Jodie Bruton

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Lorraine Gordon

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

PROPERT BOOM: McGrath Auctioneer Phillip Bell during the sale of 280 Olive Street, South Albury. The aged home sold for $401,000, exceeding expectations. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Sale of ageing home exceeds expectation as South Albury 'comes of age'

Sophie Boyd

Pioneering farm family selling unique collection of Australian history

Chris McLennan

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Central living in Macauley Street

Central living in Macauley Street

BIG BIDDER: Lachlan Hutchins of Stean Nicholls Real Estate auctioning 403 Macauley Street, South Albury. It and 399 Macauley Street sold to a single bidder for a combine $1.68 million.

Neighbouring Albury homes sell to out-of-town developer for $1.68m

Sophie Boyd

FAMILIAR FACE: Barrie Cassidy will lead three Sydney Writers' Festival Local and Live sessions, titled Biden's America, Opposition and Dissent and The Canberra Bubble.

Livestreamed festival brings authors' ideas from Sydney to Border

Janet Howie
2hrs ago

PASSING THE BATON: Holbrook's Tony Geddes and Margaret Geddes have handed over their IGA to new owners Mick Dare and Nick Cook (not pictured) after it has been in the family for 30 years. Picture: MARK JESSER.

New 'custodians' to continue family store legacy after three decades

Victoria Ellis

GRAND OPENING: Beechworth Secondary College officially opened their new, state government funded upgrades. Member for North East Victoria Jaclyn Symes performed the official ribbon cutting.

Beechworth Secondary College unveils extensive $9 million upgrades

Telden Nelson

FAMILIAR FACE: Barrie Cassidy will lead three Sydney Writers' Festival Local and Live sessions, titled Biden's America, Opposition and Dissent and The Canberra Bubble.

Livestreamed festival brings authors' ideas from Sydney to Border

2hrs ago

GETTING CREATIVE: Year 12 student Ben Black has made a documentary about Corowa-Rutherglen's 2000 glory. Picture: MARK JESSER.

Student turns back clock with film on Corowa-Rutherglen's premiership glory

Victoria Ellis

OVERALL WINNERS: Emmet Benton, 3, of Albury, and Yackandandah's Ella Joy, 7, with their trophies at Monday's Baby Show Time Royal Show in Dandenong.

Trophies so tall for young Border pair chosen as king and queen

Janet Howie

WELCOME: Black Rhino calf Sabi Star with mum Bakhita the their home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE.

See baby black rhino Sabi Star playing on debut at the zoo

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

HOPPERS ON THE HUNT: Ollie Bruce going for the ball for North Albury's under-16s against Albury at Bunton Park. Picture: JACINTA CLARKE

PHOTOSHard-fought contests between Hoppers and Tigers juniors

Greater gliders are known as an indicator species, pointing to the health and diversity of the forest. Photo: David Gallan

Greater glider pushed closer to extinction after bushfires, ongoing threat to habitat

THANKFUL: Ben Lee is loving life being back in Australia permanently for the first time in 24 years.

MUSICHow COVID-19 made Ben Lee cool all over again

Josh Leeson

CHARGED: A Beer Deluxe security employee, left, has been charged.

Albury pub worker facing serious assault charge after man slammed

Blair Thomson

Imogen Edgar on the attack for Norths.

PHOTOSHockey Albury-Wodonga's next generation enjoy fun in the sun

CHARGED: A Beer Deluxe security employee, left, has been charged.

Albury pub worker facing serious assault charge after man slammed

Blair Thomson

When was the last time you went to buy your groceries using bitcoin? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy bitcoin probably isn't the future

John Mac Ghlionn

The Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial on Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONAustralia must reckon with its glorification of the military

John Warhurst

History suggests it's far too early to be overly concerned about Dustin Martin and the Tigers. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONWrite off Richmond at your own peril

Rohan Connolly

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

As optimism about cotton markets grows so too does the need for industry to plan, prepare and get organised for the 2021-22 season

Positive conditions heading into cotton planting for 2021

Charles Clack, Rabobank
1hr ago

Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Peter Cabot, Wagga Wagga, with 907kg Poll Hererford bullocks from Ando on the Monaro that sold for 319.2c/kg at Wagga on Monday.

Dry softens prime cattle prices

Stephen Burns

Tamworth mayor Col Murray and Gunnedah mayor and Namoi Unlimited Joint Organisation chairman Jamie Chaffey welcomed the funding.

Funding set to flow for North West councils

Billy Jupp

Wicking beds provide a no-dig garden alternative for those with little space or time. Photo: Hannah Moloney

Wicking beds are a winner in the garden

Hannah Moloney

If this will be your first ever racing sim for PC, the demo version of LFS is a good place to start.

Which PC racing sims are a good choice for getting started?

Sam Hollier

Global design trends that Aussies will positively live for

Global design trends that Aussies will positively live for