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Jury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

BREAKINGJury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

Andrew Pearson
1hr ago

WHAT A RIDE: Margaret Pierce with her 1958 Morris Minor, Ken (Beetle) Bailey and Baker Motors director Stuart Baker. Picture: ISOBEL STOCKS

Six decades later, Margaret's Morris Minor returns to Baker Motors

Jodie O'Sullivan

MLHD records three cases as state numbers jump again to over 400

MLHD records three cases as state numbers jump again to over 400

Annie Lewis
2hrs ago

Woman in 'serious condition' after two-car crash in the Riverina

Woman in 'serious condition' after two-car crash in the Riverina

Annie Lewis

External help sought for Junction Place plan appraisal

External help sought for Junction Place plan appraisal

David Johnston

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has tested positive for COVID-19 while in the US.

Barnaby Joyce tests positive for COVID-19

Georgie Moore and Andrew Brown
1hr ago

Woman ordered her brother's bashing after she was at receiving end of his blows

Woman ordered her brother's bashing after she was at receiving end of his blows

Albury Court

FINISHING TOUCHES: Performers in the Flying Fruit Fly Circus' Back in the Big Top Again show go through their final rehearsals before Thursday night's opener at Albury's Noreuil Park oval. Picture: JOE MALONE - OGA CREATIVE AGENCY

WATCHWait is over with Border circus to make return under big top

Beau Greenway

Heritage cinema area opening to public after long closure

High-speed police pursuit had a background of 'significant trauma'

1hr ago

Coach offers North East businesses a helping hand to rebuild

2hrs ago

Grand former bank unlike anything else on the market

Jury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

BREAKINGJury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

1hr ago

PROUD: Royce Gregory displays the Indigenous designed driving silks that he will wear on Saturday night. Picture: MARK JESSER

Royce: It's a privilege to be part of the night

Dane Swan has signed a one-match deal with the Billabong Crows.

Which club will Dane Swan be playing against in the Hume league?

LEADING THE WAY: Sharla Sutcliffe has claimed Jindera's A-grade netball best and fairest award in her first year at the club, having previously played for Thurgoona and Murray Magpies. Picture: contributed.

Sutcliffe doesn't take netball success for granted as she reflects on triumphs

Logic rail hub expansion plans with land deal pending

Logic rail hub expansion plans with land deal pending

Matt Sharp and his wife Kayla. Picture: AMBER FLETCHER

LISTEN'It's what I live for, it plays on my mind every single day'

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High-speed police pursuit had a background of 'significant trauma'

1hr ago

LISTEN'It's what I live for, it plays on my mind every single day'

1hr ago

Ryan Garthwaite's answer to what he learnt most in AFL might surprise

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BREAKINGJury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

1hr ago

MLHD records three cases as state numbers jump again to over 400

2hrs ago

Coach offers North East businesses a helping hand to rebuild

2hrs ago

Matt Sharp and his wife Kayla. Picture: AMBER FLETCHER

LISTEN'It's what I live for, it plays on my mind every single day'

1hr ago

Ryan Garthwaite spent five years at Richmond, playing this pre-season game against Collingwood at Wangaratta's Norm Minns Oval in 2020. He's now targeting a return to the AFL via the SANFL.

Ryan Garthwaite's answer to what he learnt most in AFL might surprise

1hr ago

Will Ashton hits the ball to leg for Wodonga earlier this season.

CAW's emerging stars named for Victoria Country under 17

2hrs ago

Mark Cavendish has been assaulted and his wife threatened in an armed burglary of their home.

Mark Cavendish attacked by armed burglars

PROUD: Royce Gregory displays the Indigenous designed driving silks that he will wear on Saturday night. Picture: MARK JESSER

Royce: It's a privilege to be part of the night

Brent Godde

ALL SMILES: Abbie Jennings took out Holbrook's A-grade best and fairest award this season after arriving at the club from Farrer League side North Wagga.

Brooker delighted to claim her first best and fairest award

Georgia Smith

Adrian Purtell is the new captain and coach of Eden Tigers in Group 16.

Ex-Thunder coach Adrian Purtell lands at a new club

Steve Tervet

Dane Swan has signed a one-match deal with the Billabong Crows.

Which club will Dane Swan be playing against in the Hume league?

Steve Tervet

Queensland's health system is at "breaking point" ahead of a relaxation of COVID rules, the AMA says

Qld hospitals 'at breaking point': AMA

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More than 91 per cent of Victorians over 12 are fully vaccinated.

More suspected Omicron cases found in Vic

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SA Premier Steven Marshall says a decision is imminent on new COVID-19 restrictions for the state.

SA to set date soon on COVID-19 measures

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The two-week-old pygmy hippo calf makes her first appearance at Sydney's Taronga Zoo.

Pygmy hippo calf makes debut at Sydney zoo

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People in a national park area in WA's south have been told to leave as a bushfire approaches.

Two bushfire emergencies in southwest WA

Michael Ramsey
36m ago

AFP Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan has signalled a new wave of raids targeting organised crime.

Alleged fake meth dealer charged

Dominic Giannini
48m ago

FIRESTORM: Cromer resident, and former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins says his book 'Firestorm' busts the myths on climate change. Picture: Geoff Jones

WATCHWhy this former fire chief feels he has a moral duty to speak up about climate change

Nadine Morton
50m ago

Peter Gutwein says Tasmania's public sector staff could be laid off if they refuse to be vaccinated.

Vaccine mandate for Tas public workers

Ethan James
52m ago

Mice bait rebates to be extended into 2022

Mice bait rebates to be extended into 2022

MLHD records three cases as state numbers jump again to over 400

MLHD records three cases as state numbers jump again to over 400

2hrs ago

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Warning for race fans after COVID-positive case attends Bathurst 1000

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTChina-Australia relationship still on rough seas

Kayla Osborne

Department of Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pandemic 'stress test' result sat on for years before COVID-19

Gerard Cockburn
Sarah Basford Canales

Albury Wodonga Health prepares to stop daily COVID updates

Albury Wodonga Health prepares to stop daily COVID updates

Sophie Boyd

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Finn McHugh

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

High-speed police pursuit had a background of 'significant trauma'

High-speed police pursuit had a background of 'significant trauma'

Albury Court
1hr ago

Jury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

BREAKINGJury delivers verdict in William Chaplin murder trial

Andrew Pearson
1hr ago

Woman ordered her brother's bashing after she was at receiving end of his blows

Woman ordered her brother's bashing after she was at receiving end of his blows

Albury Court

High-speed police pursuit had a background of 'significant trauma'

High-speed police pursuit had a background of 'significant trauma'

1hr ago

'Ice' addict wanted money so he robbed taxi driver while armed with screwdriver

'Ice' addict wanted money so he robbed taxi driver while armed with screwdriver

Albury Court

BE AWARE: Senior Sergeant Garry Barton has asked the community to be vigilant and report any suspicious fire activity.

Police on the front foot to prevent dangerous fire activity

Beau Greenway

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Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

ALL TOGETHER: Murray Conservatorium Choir choristers David Poole, Michele Roberts, Gay St Clair, Venetia Heath and Lachlan McIntyre, with music director Paul Tasker (centre). Picture: MARK JESSER

Choir singing an optimistic tune after two years of cancellations

Sophie Boyd

FRESH APPROACH: Friday at Fika owner Emily Crispin wants to offer a place of refuge for Tallangatta residents and visitors to the region alike. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Friday at Fika is food for the soul in the heart of Tallangatta

Jodie Bruton

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

North East srtists Carmel Thomas and Helen Hay will exhibit their sculptures at Lisa Bishop Studio and Art Store at Chiltern on Sunday, 9am-4pm.

Six things to do on the Border this weekend, December 4-5

Jodie Bruton

ON SONG: Rodney Vincent and Lachlan McIntyre will present The Commercial Club Christmas Show in the auditorium on Tuesday, December 14. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Border performers relish return of live shows this Christmas

Jodie Bruton

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Green thumb farmer making a tree change for the environment

Green thumb farmer making a tree change for the environment

Building your dream home starts with an amazing display

Building your dream home starts with an amazing display

HISTORIC: The old Commercial Bank building at 10 Sladen Street Henty is up for sale by expression of interest. People must book in to view the property. Picture: SUPPLIED

Grand former bank unlike anything else on the market

Sophie Boyd

Meramie in Kiewa Street

From demolition to development: Ex-councillor planning Meramie makeover

David Johnston

External help sought for Junction Place plan appraisal

External help sought for Junction Place plan appraisal

David Johnston

HISTORIC: The old Commercial Bank building at 10 Sladen Street Henty is up for sale by expression of interest. People must book in to view the property. Picture: SUPPLIED

Grand former bank unlike anything else on the market

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Jack Needham

CALL: Fan-tailed cuckoo - their distinctive calls are often the first sign of their presence. Photo: Chris Tzaros, Birds Bush and Beyond

The distinctive sound of the Australian bush

Ian Davidson and Chris Tzaros

DEBUT: Emilie Bloom and Nicci Wilks, a former Fruit Fly, will premiere the comedy theatre show A Tale of Two Harpies at Hothouse Theatre on Friday and Saturday, as part of the 2021 Borderville Festival.

What's dark clowning? Find out in premiere tied to 2021 festival

Ellen Ebsary

MAKING A POINT: Beechworth Library officer Anne Shanley and Indigo Council community and economic development director Mark Florence with the display for the 16 Days of Activism (November 25 to December 10).

Regardless of national scene, shire challenging disrespect drivers

Ellen Ebsary

CALL: Fan-tailed cuckoo - their distinctive calls are often the first sign of their presence. Photo: Chris Tzaros, Birds Bush and Beyond

The distinctive sound of the Australian bush

READY TO SERVE: Ardan Magaharan, 7, and Lilly Baird, 6, were among Scots School Albury year 1 students receiving tennis rackets for their program.

Border schools serve up best efforts to win big in national awards

Ellen Ebsary

SELL: The arrival of the Omicron variant has seen a round of sharemarket sell-offs.

Omicron shouldn't drive investment decisions

Paul Clitheroe

FIRESTORM: Cromer resident, and former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins says his book 'Firestorm' busts the myths on climate change. Picture: Geoff Jones

WATCHWhy this former fire chief feels he has a moral duty to speak up about climate change

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Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Marianne Gale said 13 of the cases were from overseas travellers while 29 are locally acquired, five of whom attended a party boat cruise on Sydney Harbour on December 3.

WATCHNSW Omicron cases grow to 42 as state records 420 COVID-19 infections

2hrs ago

Three out of four ain't bad: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis have returned for the reboot, minus Kim Cattrall. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd just like that, Sex and the City gals are in their 50s and it's sink or swim for Succession

ABLAZE: Fire visible from Caves Road south of Redgate in the Margaret River region of WA. Picture: Jesse Noakes

WATCHPopular tourist attractions evacuated as bushfire spreads

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

NSW COVID cases jump again to 420 as another death recorded

Sage Swinton

How to make healthier choices when eating out

SILENT ASSASSINHow to make healthier choices when eating out

Juanita Greville

ARRIVED: Queensland has declared a "world-first" new mutation of the Omicron variant, but testing will still need to be done to confirm the sub-lineage. Picture: FILE

WATCH'World-first' new Omicron variant may be detected in Qld

Emma Horn

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times

DECADES OF DANCE: Barbara Cuckson is the owner of the Rozelle School of Visual Arts which she has run for 50 years. Picture: Geoff Jones

REAL AUSTRALIALove of dance builds community

Allison Hore
1hr ago

Letters: Gladys push another example of Libs' lack of integrity

Letters: Gladys push another example of Libs' lack of integrity

Letters to the editor

Businesses need to be more resilient to cyber crime

OPINIONBusinesses need to be more resilient to cyber crime

Nigel Phair

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Higher grain prices are being underpinned by low global wheat stocks, especially in export regions, after a year of high demand and supply failures.

There is a great outlook for grain sellers if farmers can manage costs

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon, Rabobank

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a defence trip to the United States. Photo: Billy Jupp

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce test positive for COVID-19

Billy Jupp

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

A look at the success rates of IVF by age

Deborah Devis
2hrs ago

TWIRL: Inside the Asteroid belt seen against the sun in deep space. Picture: Shutterstock

How the asteroid belt formed in space

Lauren Fuge

And the awards for the best and worst in the financial world of 2021 go to...

OPINIONWho conned and who contributed to the world of money in 2021

Noel Whittaker