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Run: The largest touch knockout tournament in the country is back this weekend. Photo: supplied.

See the best touch players in the country at Touch Footy knockout

Burney Wong

Hooked: George Elliot lands a sweet left hook during his fight with Earl Woods last Saturday in Wollongong. Photo: Richieriches sport shots.

Elliott fitter than ever despite narrow debut defeat

Zac Lowe

Well shot: The Yass Clay Target Club was pleased with both the weather and the turnout from shooters both local and visiting. Photo: YCTC.

Caccioppoli shines at YCTC monthly competition shoot

Run: The largest touch knockout tournament in the country is back this weekend. Photo: supplied.

See the best touch players in the country at Touch Footy knockout

On the park: The Yass District Cricket Association will host a Pink Stumps Day to raise money for the McGrath Foundation next month. Photo: Zac Lowe.

YDCA to hold 2019 Pink Stumps Day

Zac Lowe

On the move: The team sorting event which took place over last weekend drew nearly 200 senior teams to the Crookwell Showground. Photo: Supplied.

Southern NSW Team Sorting draws huge numbers at Crookwell

Zac Lowe

Even in areas untouched by the fires, beds are empty and jobs are on the line. Picture: Shutterstock

You can help save thousands of jobs with just one holiday

Peter Lynch

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

TIME TO GO BUSH: Head out to the regional areas and support communities get back on their feet. Picture: Shutterstock

7 reasons to take a break in the bush

Peter Lynch

Salma Hayek,left, Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne in Like a Boss. Picture:
Eli Joshua Ade/Paramount Pictures

REVIEWLeads enhance a pleasant comedy

Cris Kennedy

Jamie Foxx in Just Mercy. Picture: Warner Bros.

REVIEWSincere indictment of US injustice

Jane Freebury

Kristen Stewart in Underwater. Picture: Alan Markfield/Fox

REVIEWSinking in a sea of aquatic cliches

Ron Cerabona

Salma Hayek,left, Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne in Like a Boss. Picture:
Eli Joshua Ade/Paramount Pictures

REVIEWLeads enhance a pleasant comedy

Tom Hanks, left and Matthew Rhys in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Picture: Sony Pictures

REVIEWTimely message in feelgood story

Simon Weaving

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

How do you find a great driving instructor?

How do you find a great driving instructor?

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Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

Sponsored content

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Blue ribbon location

Blue ribbon location

Southern Tablelands Domain, House of the Week January 23

Get into the swim

Get into the swim

Southern Tablelands Domain House of the Week, January 16

Photo: Shutterstock.

Southern Tablelands open for inspection map and current edition ofDomain

Domain Southern Tablelands

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

Lyndell Whyte

Police turn purple for diversity. Photo: Janie Barrett

Purple shirts for diversity

John Klepczarek

Bradley Davis, president

It's a new year for doing business

Bradley Davis

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

BOM: Damaging winds are expected to lash the Southern Highlands. Photo: supplied.

BoM issues severe weather warning

Newsroom

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

Walking shark Hemiscyllium halmahera. Photo:Mark Erdmann

Fish called wander: New walking sharks discovered off Australia's coast

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

NEAR MISS: Police have released dash cam footage of a Ford wagon narrowly avoiding a head-on crash with a highway patrol car at Naringal. Picture: Supplied.

99km/h, a wet deck, a police car and a head-on waiting to happen

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

HAY NOW: Cowell farmer Brenton Smith welcomes the donation as feed dries up in the district.

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Rachel McDonald

Sheila Bower looks over the remains of what was her car port, including a speaker which flew more than 30 feet. Picture: Kate Healy

Burrumbeet unofficially records more than 200mm of rain in a few hours

Greg Gliddon and Pat Nolan

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

ON PATROL: Fire and Rescue NSW country region senior instructor Scott Habgood and Dubbo Station Officer Simon Bracht with the Black Panther. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Black Panther sighting west of the Blue Mountains

Nadine Morton

Who's leading the way? Aussies from "real Australia". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWant leadership, Australia? Try the DIY model

Gone, all gone: Wytaliba residents saw their village burn back in November.

REAL AUSTRALIANo, these aren't the worst of times

Andrew Messenger

What would you take if forced to flee a fire?

What would you take if forced to flee a fire?

John Malouff

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

The impact of bushfires on NSW and upon Aboriginal people has been recognised this Australia Day.

NSW's Aust Day 'difficult' following fires

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NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says see a doctor if coronavirus symptoms appear.

Possible fourth coronavirus case in NSW

Charity collectors will rattle the tin for bushfire victims before Australia Day fireworks in Perth.

No consensus for Aust Day date: WA premier

Darwin's traditional Australia Day ute run will continue in 2020, with around 400 vehicles expected.

Two-year-old NT dancers steal the show

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says passengers from Wuhan should check for virus symptoms.

Government may pull Aussies from China

The NSW Rural Fire Service says strong winds could push bushfires towards rural properties.

NSW RFS warns of increased fire activity

Ashlea Witoslawski

This year's Lord Mayor ceremony has made 25 new citizens at the Sydney Opera House.

Citizenship for 25 at Sydney Opera House

Ashlea Witoslawski

Far-right figure Avi Yemini was led away from Melbourne's Invasion Day marchers by police.

Victoria's mixed Australia Day emotions

Caroline Schelle

Hydrogen is versatile and crosses many industrial borders. There will be jobs for the regions and in short order it is expected that renewable power will create most of our pollution free fuel.

Hydrogen economy promises regional gain

Reported by Stephen Burns and Jamie Brown

Maranoa Kangaroo Harvesters and Growers Cooperative co-chairman Bim Struss knows the plan is a controversial one. Picture supplied.

Queensland graziers to be paid for roos

Sally Cripps

POPULAR: Draxl (third from left) with the cast of Logie winning series A Place To Call Home. Picture: Supplied

'A Place To Call Home' TV star to donate proceeds from art exhibit to bushfire relief

Brendan Crabb

How to clean the barbecue

How to clean the barbecue

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin