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It could be a rainy start to Anzac Day across our region. Check out our special services guide below to find out what’s happening in your town and city across the Border. A shower or two and 24 in Albury-Wodonga. Max temps: Corowa 26, Culcairn 25, Wangaratta 24, Corryong 24, Bright 22, Falls Creek 11.
Catch up on news here:
Wodonga Abattoir to front court for accident
After an incident involving two employees, Wodonga Abattoir has been charged with failing to provide a safe working environment for employees, failing to provide a maintain a safe plant for employees, and failing to provide necessary information, instruction and training. More here
Cobram hold out Boomers to take on draw
Cobram Roar has survived a second-half barrage from Boomers to come away with a 1-1 draw at Glen Park on Sunday. More here
Sister act inspires another win for City
In a special moment for Albury City, Mackensy Mathews returned home to play with younger sister Montanna for the senior women’s side. They didn’t disappoint. More here
Border and North East Anzac Day services guide
Your complete guide to what’s happening on Anzac Day in our region. More here
Regional
There were 7000 people that attended One Night Stand in Mount Isa on Saturday, according to Triple J organisers.
Triple J Unearthed winner Lucky Luke opened the concert with an energetic hip hop set, filled with guest MC’s from as far away as Alice Springs.
A Barrack Heights man accused of breaching a no-contact order with his former partner is alleged to have set his dog on police and poured methylated spirits over himself to avoid being tasered during a drawn-out quasi-siege, a court has heard.
NSW triple murderer Matthew De Gruchy may move to Tasmania if his parole application is successful.
The TV industry's night of nights in Australia ... and here's what they're saying...and wearing.
Sweeping searches of Sydney's Anzac Day march route are planned and more than 20 city cross-streets will be blocked with cars and barriers to mitigate the risk of a terror attack.
Sydney has secured the regional hosting of an international start-up festival, premier Gladys Berejiklian announced after meeting US vice president Mike Pence on Sunday.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has taken to social media to promote his citizenship push and migrant worker crackdown, as the government works on selling its "Australia first" agenda.
National weather radar
International news
Emmanuel Macron, the 39 year-old former banker who quit the Socialists to run a remarkable tilt for France's presidency, has won the country's first-round vote, according to early projections.
China is carrying out "routine" military drills on its border with North Korea to maintain combat readiness, China's Ministry of Defence says.
The statement was issued after reports from the United States that Chinese bombers were on high alert with "unusual levels" of activity.
Queen Elizabeth II turned 91 on Friday and instead of big announcements and fanfare, the Royal communications team appears to have opted for a coordinated, and very modern, social media campaign.
On this day | April 24
1184 BC – The Greeks enter Troy using the Trojan Horse (traditional date).
1066 – Halley's Comet sparks English monk to predict country will be destroyed.
1967 – Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies in Soyuz 1 when its parachute fails to open. He is the first human to die during a space mission.
2005 – Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.
What song was #1 in Australia during April 10 years ago?