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On the lead: While the Murrumbateman Eagles finished fifth this season, they are still happy with how the year unfolded.

How did the Murrumbateman Eagles season pan out? Coach Ingold tells all

Burney Wong

Run: The Yass Magpies will be hoping to continue their good form in the elimination final against the Gungahlin Bulls.

Yass Magpies and Gungahlin Bulls to go head to head in elimination final

Burney Wong

Crossing over: The Yass Rams had moments of brilliance in 2019, interspersed with below-par matches. Photo: Yass Rams/Facebook.

Brewer examines hit-and-miss 2019 season for Yass Rams

Zac Lowe

On the lead: While the Murrumbateman Eagles finished fifth this season, they are still happy with how the year unfolded.

How did the Murrumbateman Eagles season pan out? Coach Ingold tells all

Winners: TeamGym gold medalists consisting of Jasmine Field, Jessica Field, Aimee Vitler, Claire Howlett, Samantha Roberts and Caydence Sattler. Photo: supplied

How did your Yass gymnasts go at the State Country Championships?

Burney Wong

Return: The Magpies made a statement in their first match back for over a month, with a jaw-dropping 36-point second half which drove home a strong victory over the Raiders. Photo: Yass Magpies Womens Rugby League/Facebook.

Yass Magpies engineer stunning rebound win over Boomanulla

Zac Lowe

Banning Australian producers from using European product names would hurt the industry, farmers say.

Farmers warn of harm from EU food name ban

Matt Coughlan

Pick up a bargain: More than 400,000 households, schools and community groups are expected to join the ninth annual Garage Sale Trail. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ON
Cheap designer shoes and retro vinyls, explore or join the national Garage Sale Trail

Hannah Sparks

Hot cross buns will be baked all year round at one supermarket chain in response to customer demand.

Don't be cross, get your hot buns all year

Banning Australian producers from using European product names would hurt the industry, farmers say.

Farmers warn of harm from EU food name ban

The Grigoryan Brothers will play in Yass on Sunday, August 11. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ON
Award-winning classical guitar duo to play in Yass

Hannah Sparks

BIG SMILES: North of Eden's Gavin Hughes and Karen Touchie are "over the moon" they took home silver and bronze in an international competition. Picture: David Rogers

Start-up gin distillery takes on the world

Albert McKnight

Carrawarra House: Completed by 1883, and very versatile in how it can be used, it has undergone much restoration work recently. Photos: Supplied.

Carrawarra House has a lot of history

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Emma Brown

Aims: NSW Department of Education says the week "communicates the achievements of public schools, their students and the value of public education." Photo: Shutterstock.

NSW Education Week, 2019

Carrawarra House: Completed by 1883, and very versatile in how it can be used, it has undergone much restoration work recently. Photos: Supplied.

Carrawarra House has a lot of history

SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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Style and practicality: Thermalite plantation shutters are an Australian product with several benefits, and yours will be made here in Goulburn. All photos supplied.

A way to update windows

A stone home circa 1855

A stone home circa 1855

Southern Tablelands House of the Week, 22/8

Entertaining made easy

Entertaining made easy

Southern Tablelands House of the Week, 15/8

Wollondilly River frontage

Wollondilly River frontage

Southern Tablelands Domain House of the Week, 8/8

COME IN: This way to Yass and District Archives. Photo: Yass and District Historical Society Collection.

Yass's past is in safe hands

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

COME IN: This way to Yass and District Archives. Photo: Yass and District Historical Society Collection.

Yass's past is in safe hands

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

BoM issues severe weather warning

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OPEN DOOR: Yazzbar will be the venue for the evening business networking event to be held on September 6.

Night out on the town for networkers

Bradley Davis

Life, near-death and reality recognised. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Life, near-death and reality recognised

In full flight: Kolding steps out in his second offical barrier trial at Rosehill on Tuesday. Picture: waikatostud.com

Star filly breaks the clock at Randwick

John Paul Young, with percussionist Paul Kirtley and keyboardist/songwriter Warren "Pig" Morgan, performing at Goodooga. Picture: Scott Bevan

Pop icon's long journey to honour Aboriginal diggers

Get out the ferris wheel - it's showtime in Adelaide (nearly). Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
When rams plus jams equal showtime

NEW TERRITORY: From left, City Calm Down's Jack Bourke, Lee Armstrong, Jeremy Sonnenberg and Sam Mullaly wanted to brighten and simplify their sound on Television, following the claustrophobic gloom of their acclaimed record Echoes In Blue.

City Calm Down change the channel on new album Television

Josh Leeson

MAD FOR IT: Oasis legend Liam Gallagher will headline the Fairgrounds Festival in Berry in December.

Oasis star Liam Gallagher set to hit Fairgrounds running

Josh Leeson

GOT IT: While picking up the keys was exciting, I soon realised that this was the easy part. Photo: SUPPLIED

I renovated a house for Airbnb: here's what I learnt

Alex Crowe

Son of a gun: Zipping Browny's sire, three-time Group 1 winner My Bro Fabio. Picture: Sandown Greyhounds.

Maidens take centre stage at Dapto

Peter Davis

Universities help international students bypass admissions test - for a fee

OPINION
Universities help international students bypass admissions test - for a fee

Salvatore Babones
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Life, near-death and reality recognised. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Life, near-death and reality recognised

Picture: Adam McLean.

OPINION
Spare me the Jack De Belin's pity party

Zoe Cartwright

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

'GREAT HONOUR': Canberra healthcare worker and grandmother Aunty Thelma Weston has been named 2019 NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year.

Aunty Thelma's warm welcome

Geraldine Cardozo

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Militant union officials have refused to stand for Labor leader Anthony Albanese in WA.

Unions hostile to Albo at WA Labor event

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Scott Morrison is a special invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 meeting.

PM seeks G7 action against terror websites

2hrs ago

A major operation is under way to find a worker after a wall collapse at the NT's Bootu Creek mine.

NT mine worker buried under collapsed wall

2hrs ago

A 29-year-old woman has drowned at Edith Falls in the Northern Territory.

Woman drowns at NT's Edith Falls

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The Victorian Police Association wants the state government to reassess their working agreement.

Vic Police call for fairer work conditions

Zena Chamas

A Sydney mural depicts broadcaster Alan Jones strapped into a head harness with a red ball gag.

Mural shows Alan Jones gagged by red ball

Heather McNab

A Melbourne rally has protested the imminent deportation of a Tamil asylum seeker family.

Vic protesters call to save Tamil family

Zena Chamas

Kristina Keneally says Peter Dutton has overseen a blowout in air arrivals of asylum seekers.

Labor targets air asylum seeker arrivals

Daniel McCulloch

Top priced bull, Bannaby Reality P53 with Elders auctioneer Steve Ridley, representative for purchaser Helen Stone, Elders agent, Michael Coggan, Maureen and Keith Kerridge of Bannaby Angus and Landmark auctioneer Tim Woodham.

Bannaby Angus bulls average $6706

Olivia Calver

Top priced bull KO B074 Beast Mode P48 with Craig Allen and Felix Li, Tea Gardens, Nerong Park, Angus Onisforou, K.O. Angus, Elders auctioneers Joe Wilks and Andy McGeoch and Tim Lord, K.O. Angus.

K.O. Angus bulls top at $12,000

Olivia Calver

The Wodonga Special Store Sale saw 2300, mostly light cattle, yarded. Photo supplied.

Heavy steers sell to $1440 at Wodonga

Olivia Calver

A knowledgeable tour guide can take you through one of the nine show caves available, explaining the formations and highlights of each cave.

Head underground for your next holiday

Andrew Lotherington
29m ago

Cost, convenience and space are all things to consider when deciding where to stay on your next trip. Picture: Supplied

Hotel vs apartment: the pros and cons

Michael Turtle

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

A helping paw: Dogs help humans in many ways, even if it just companionship.

Paws and consider how much dogs help us on International Dog Day, August 26

Purpose: National Skills Week (August 26 to September 1) celebrates the achievements of practical learners, focusing on the benefits of skills and training. Photos: Shutterstock.

Demand for skilled labour

Sam Hollier

Valley's deep copper finish is the perfect complement to nature's earth tones. Retail $179.

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