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A Geminid meteor shower is set to light up the sky tonight. Picture: Shutterstock

Meteor showers to light up Australian skies tonight

Brad Tucker

WINE TIME: Campbell's Wines' Chantel Woodhead enjoyed the chance to share a selection of wines with event goers at Rutherglen in the City at QEII Square on Saturday. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Rutherglen wineries pay a visit to Albury with event

Beau Greenway

Trucks destroyed in "unusual" Albury fire not considered suspicious

Trucks destroyed in "unusual" Albury fire not considered suspicious

Ellen Ebsary
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SUPPORT: Cancer patient Vicki Bibby, pictured with husband Rob, had her head shaved by Hairhouse Albury hairdresser Michelle Eames. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

With little control in cancer treatment, Vicki decided to get ahead

Vivienne Jones

Henty rail crossing works extra land required

Henty rail crossing works extra land required

David Johnston

Off and running: Michael Kalimnios, Albury mayor Kevin Mack, Stephen Capello, Kev Poulton, Michelle Hudson and Leisa Bridges gear up for City2City at a launch for the event on Friday morning. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

City2City to be more about celebration than huge fundraising

Anthony Bunn

EXAMINATION: A fire investigator at the badly damaged home on Friday. Police have urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers. Pictures: CORRYONG COURIER

Arson investigators examine burnt out Cudgewa North family home

Blair Thomson

AWH CEO Michael Kalimnios

COVID crunch: Hospital records deficit and increase in violent incidents

Shana Morgan

Green light for major border arts and culture spectacular

Right-to-die campaign fires up with petition launched

Ice habit leads to gun thefts and eight months in jail

Guns, silencers and ammunition seized after raid of Henty property

A Geminid meteor shower is set to light up the sky tonight. Picture: Shutterstock

Meteor showers to light up Australian skies tonight

ALONG FOR THE RIDE: John Kirby has been named Albury's leading Uber driver and would like to see more get involved. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Legend status for Albury Uber driver new to ride-share service

Doulton Langlands will join Perth next season.

Former North Albury young gun Doulton Langlands out to keep dream alive in WAFL

Lavington quick David Tassell picked up the prized wicket of Ash Borella for 28 at Bunton Park on Saturday. Pictures: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Panther opener Matt Sharp leads Lavington to best victory of CAW season

Rutherglen grassfire under control on Murray Valley Highway

Rutherglen grassfire under control on Murray Valley Highway

Burrumbuttock's Eddy Ziebarth hard at work during harvest. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

IN DEPTHSpirits lifting on back of bumper crop in southern Riverina

Trucks destroyed in "unusual" Albury fire not considered suspicious

2hrs ago

O'Connell notches biggest haul of career

2hrs ago

Right-to-die campaign fires up with petition launched

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Double stabbing with teen charged over one blade wounding

16:30PM

Kissick finds form after landing double at Albury

16:30PM

Dogs snatch thrilling victory against winless rival

16:30PM

A Geminid meteor shower is set to light up the sky tonight. Picture: Shutterstock

Meteor showers to light up Australian skies tonight

General Gus Perna in the Vaccine Operations Center. Photo: US Department of Defense

DIGESTAnd the vaccine's on its way out (in the US)

2hrs ago

Sandbag stations have been set up across the Gold Cost and northern NSW regions hit by flooding.

NSW, Qld weather 'similar to cyclone'

2hrs ago

Heavy rain has helped firefighters to contain the long-running blaze on Fraser Island.

Rain helps contain Fraser Island bushfire

Victoria has recorded one new case of COVID-19 in its revamped hotel quarantine system.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has welcomed a new Pacific trade deal.

Pacific trade agreement enters into force

Gus McCubbing

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has flagged new regulations to deter animal activist attacks.

Farm activists could lose tax-free status

Aaron Bunch

Quokkas may take more than a decade to recover from a 2015 bushfire in Western Australia.

WA quokkas face long recovery road: study

Gus McCubbing

Baranduda's Alex Mouncey made 22 as the Rangers scored a convincing victory over Eskdale at Baranduda on Saturday. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

O'Connell notches biggest haul of career

2hrs ago

IMPRESSIVE: Jockey Blaike McDougall returns to scale aboard the Donna Scott-trained Oamanikka at Albury on Saturday. It was the first leg of a winning double for the in-form hoop. Pictures: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Kissick finds form after landing double at Albury

Wodonga's Peter McLarty went down in his battle with Ian Woods.

Dogs snatch thrilling victory against winless rival

Pirates' Georgia Polkinghorne and Sharks' Brooke Dickie. Pictures: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Sharks, Pirates split points in epic Ovens and Murray water polo clash

Doulton Langlands will join Perth next season.

Former North Albury young gun Doulton Langlands out to keep dream alive in WAFL

Brett Kohlhagen

IMPRESSIVE: Jockey Blaike McDougall returns to scale aboard the Donna Scott-trained Oamanikka after winning at Albury on Saturday. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Double delight for Scott stable and McDougall

Brent Godde

Lavington quick David Tassell picked up the prized wicket of Ash Borella for 28 at Bunton Park on Saturday. Pictures: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Panther opener Matt Sharp leads Lavington to best victory of CAW season

Brett Kohlhagen

LOCKED IN: Albury City has confirmed Ricky Piltz will coach the club's senior men's side for a second season after his first year in charge was cut short by COVID-19.

Albury City happy to stick with Ricky as senior coach

Beau Greenway

General Gus Perna in the Vaccine Operations Center. Photo: US Department of Defense

DIGESTAnd the vaccine's on its way out (in the US)

2hrs ago

STATE AWARD: Indian Tandoori's Manraj Bhullar (back), his wife Naziya (second from right) and team with the award. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

FOODState awards raise spirits for Albury restaurants after a year like no other

Lizzie O'Shea has collected the sets of plastic cutlery and cheese and biscuit snacks provided to her while in hotel quarantine and plans to donate to a homelessness service. Picture: Supplied

Aussies connect online for help getting home for Christmas

The spilkes are the problem.

EXPLAINERWhy has the UQ vaccine been pulled?

The beauty of a back-up plan - and a jumper in summer

DIGESTThe beauty of a back-up plan - and a jumper in summer

Janine Graham

The University of Queensland has abandoned its clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

UQ coronavirus vaccine trials scrapped

Sally Whyte

Uh oh... website crashes as Victorians attempt to snag tourism vouchers

UPDATEDUh oh... website crashes as Victorians attempt to snag tourism vouchers

Shana Morgan
Sophie Boyd

What price is happiness?

The cost of our COVID unhappiness in dollars and cents

Steve Evans

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Thug who punched mum in stomach given 'a final chance'

Thug who punched mum in stomach given 'a final chance'

Albury Court

Crystal Lamont

Drug dealer's delayed sentence hearing now set to go ahead

District Court

EXAMINATION: A fire investigator at the badly damaged home on Friday. Police have urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers. Pictures: CORRYONG COURIER

Arson investigators examine burnt out Cudgewa North family home

Blair Thomson

Thug who punched mum in stomach given 'a final chance'

Thug who punched mum in stomach given 'a final chance'

SENTENCED: Clifton Causby.

Ice habit leads to gun thefts and eight months in jail

County Court

Guns, silencers and ammunition seized after raid of Henty property

Guns, silencers and ammunition seized after raid of Henty property

Sophie Boyd

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Hyne Timber director James Hyne at the Tumbarumba Mill. Mr Hyne said with government support they could divert logs headed for export in order to feed the mill during their bushfire reovery.

Without help this fire-devastated town could lose 140 jobs says boss

Hyne Timber director James Hyne at the Tumbarumba Mill. Mr Hyne said with government support they could divert logs headed for export in order to feed the mill during their bushfire reovery.

Without help this fire-devastated town could lose 140 jobs says boss

PANELS INSTALLED: It is hoped the solar system at Corryong College can be a vital part of a potential future Corryong renewable energy micro-grid.

School's new solar panels 'a real shot in the arm for community'

PANELS INSTALLED: It is hoped the solar system at Corryong College can be a vital part of a potential future Corryong renewable energy micro-grid.

School's new solar panels 'a real shot in the arm for community'

WORK TO DO: David Littleproud said legislation to allow the federal government to declare a state of emergency will be introduced to Parliament before Christmas.

Government says cross-border fire training is 'a complex undertaking'

WORK TO DO: David Littleproud said legislation to allow the federal government to declare a state of emergency will be introduced to Parliament before Christmas.

Government says cross-border fire training is 'a complex undertaking'

Perth: city of so many stories

Perth: city of so many stories

Sue Wallace

Daintree: where the Dreamtime meets adventure

Daintree: where the Dreamtime meets adventure

Craig Tansley

Top deals: save up to 45% on SA houseboat

Top deals: save up to 45% on SA houseboat

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STATE AWARD: Indian Tandoori's Manraj Bhullar (back), his wife Naziya (second from right) and team with the award. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

FOODState awards raise spirits for Albury restaurants after a year like no other

Jodie Bruton

Rutherglen in the City returns to Albury with two sessions for masterclasses and tastings.

Six things to do this weekend, December 12-13, 2020

Jodie Bruton

HOLDING UP: Albury band Catnip Kaiser is finishing the year on a high after its new single Sunshine debuted at #4 on the Alternative iTunes Charts.

Homegrown pop punk track Sunshine an anthem for a year like no other

Jodie Bruton

STATE AWARD: Indian Tandoori's Manraj Bhullar (back), his wife Naziya (second from right) and team with the award. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

FOODState awards raise spirits for Albury restaurants after a year like no other

Chocolate Starfish

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

Jodie Bruton

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping out: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Celebrate a regenerative shift this Ag Day

Celebrate a regenerative shift this Ag Day

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

Embrace a waterfront lifestyle

Embrace a waterfront lifestyle

GET YOUR GATES CHECKED: Only half of all pool owners know if their pool gate and fence complies with Australian fencing Standards. Photo - Shutterstock.

It's time to check your pool is safe for summer

BACK IN BUSINESS: Alan and Shelley Henry, pictured, and their daughters Tegan and Brittany have re-opened the Koetong Hotel which was shut for 18 months. Picuture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Fresh beginning for an old high country favourite

David Johnston

Embrace a waterfront lifestyle

Embrace a waterfront lifestyle

POSITIVE RECOVERY: Albury Business Connect chairman Barry Young said there has been more foot traffic in Albury now than in the last five years.

Albury business boom: Visitors tipped to return in droves

Vivienne Jones

INCREASE APPEAL: A few simple updates can make your home more appealing to buyers. Photo: Shutterstock.

How to add value to your property

Kate Stark

Life on the farm can be quite fun. Photo: supplied.

The Christmas display bringing joy to highway drivers

Life on the farm can be quite fun. Photo: supplied.

The Christmas display bringing joy to highway drivers

Liam Worth captured this brilliant Christmas light photo. To capture this he used a tripod with long exposures with his DSLR camera

How to photograph Christmas lights at night

Liam Worth captured this brilliant Christmas light photo. To capture this he used a tripod with long exposures with his DSLR camera

How to photograph Christmas lights at night

BRING ON THE JOY: Doing a few things differently might be the key between a stressed out Christmas or a joyous one. Photo: Shutterstock

Tips to manage the stress

BRING ON THE JOY: Doing a few things differently might be the key between a stressed out Christmas or a joyous one. Photo: Shutterstock

Tips to manage the stress

EXHIBIT: A temporary iron building was erected between the Mechanics Institute (left) and the Telegraph Office (right) for the 1896 Albury Industrial Exhibition.

Albury Industrial Exhibition 1896 | Then and Now

Ray Gear

SECRET: Take a walk and discover hidden gems and secrets. Photo: TANIA WALSH

Sensational secrets discovered on foot | Out and About

Ian Trevaskis

Scamwatch: Don't get pinned by this SMS scam

Scamwatch: Don't get pinned by this SMS scam

EXHIBIT: A temporary iron building was erected between the Mechanics Institute (left) and the Telegraph Office (right) for the 1896 Albury Industrial Exhibition.

Albury Industrial Exhibition 1896 | Then and Now

SHARING CONCERNS: Beechworth fire captain Bruce Forrest explains to the community meeting why his brigade needs an ultra-light tanker. Picture: SUPPLIED

Fire captain annoyed by $127m CFA surplus, says town needs tanker

Janet Howie

SAFE SPACE: Youth mentor Shelbie Strauss hanging out with her mentee Macky Cusick, 17. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

A little time and a lot of care can help young people thrive

Jodie O'Sullivan

FIRE BOMBER: A fire-bombing air tanker drops its load between the smoke at the fire at Redbanks on Kangaroo Island. Photo Stan Gorton

REAL AUSTRALIAYou haven't heard of a sharkfirenado? You have now

B-BOY: Street Slamin Dance Centre student Max Schneider breaking it down on the dance floor. Picture: Daina Oliver

About time, say breakdancers on Olympic debut

Fund created to help family bring Allecha Boyd's body home

Fund created to help family bring Allecha Boyd's body home

Fund created to help family bring Allecha Boyd's body home

Fund created to help family bring Allecha Boyd's body home

HOLDING UP: Albury band Catnip Kaiser is finishing the year on a high after its new single Sunshine debuted at #4 on the Alternative iTunes Charts.

Homegrown pop punk track Sunshine an anthem for a year like no other

Jodie Bruton

SPACE EXPLORERS: The Avalanches' Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi chose to predominantly write new music for their third album We Will Always Love You rather than build their songs from samples.

The Avalanches relaunched by intergalactic frontier mission

Josh Leeson

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

ARREST: A man is taken into custody at the property on Thursday morning. Pictures: BLAIR THOMSON

Counter terrorism police raid shocks neighbours, 18yo arrested

Blair Thomson

WRONG ANSWER: Throwing money at schools hasn't stopped the underperformance of Australian students.

OPINIONMore than money needed to move educational needle

Glenn Fahey
1hr ago

General Gus Perna in the Vaccine Operations Center. Photo: US Department of Defense

DIGESTAnd the vaccine's on its way out (in the US)

Janine Graham
2hrs ago

YOUR SAY: Phone bill woes show telco not up to the job

COMMENTYOUR SAY: Phone bill woes show telco not up to the job

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Knitting nannas native forest campaigners

Hazel Bradley

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join us for a tour of country's best gardens

The top prescription medications in Australia

The top prescription medications in Australia

Samara Ross

Ron Dowell from Gundagai was the self-appointed cook for the droving reunion along the Bland Stock Route.

On the stock route| Photos

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

GROUNDBREAKING: Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall, Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Farrer principal Clint Gallagher. Photo: Peter Hardin

Farrer high school to pilot future of farming

Andrew Messenger

Job vacancy advertisements have risen in regional areas such as Tamworth. Photo: File photo.

OPINIONOpinion: Leaving the big smoke behind for the bush

Billy Jupp

STATE AWARD: Indian Tandoori's Manraj Bhullar (back), his wife Naziya (second from right) and team with the award. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

FOODState awards raise spirits for Albury restaurants after a year like no other

Jodie Bruton

GO GREY: Works wonderfully with pops of yellow. Photo courtesy of Superfresco Easy.

Balancing colour: what are the best choices for each room?

Elegant: The western elevation of the CrossStitch House is a window into how the striking skylights and use of timber create a patchwork of light and sophistication. Photos: Peter Bennetts.

Timber and light create artful patterns