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Dismissed: Yass bowlers managed to dominate the Goulburn batsmen in the last Stribley Shield encounter in early December, which led to a heavy 80 run victory. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Yass prepare for Stribley must-win

Zac Lowe

Mid-air: Competitors at the 2018 Touch Knockout put on all sorts of displays of athleticism for spectators to enjoy. Photo: Toby Vue.

Touch Knockout rolls around

Rod Wise

A long day: Michael Cole (left) was joined by his daughter, Jaida Cole, and Lachlan Kemp for the day. Photo: Supplied.

Teeing off for charity

Zac Lowe

Dismissed: Yass bowlers managed to dominate the Goulburn batsmen in the last Stribley Shield encounter in early December, which led to a heavy 80 run victory. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Yass prepare for Stribley must-win

Winner: Darcy Bush was named the Open Sportsperson of the Year in the 2018 awards ceremony. Photo: Lizzy Veasey.

Sports nominations open

Zac Lowe

WINNING RUN: Last year’s winner of the Hewitt Memorial Royal Story (trained and driven by Bernie Hewitt of Bathurst) hitting the front at the top of the straight.Photo: Supplied

Smooth Sailor has eyes on the Hewitt Memorial prize

Mark Croatto

Fields of flora: Judith Basile and grandson Joe Bush prepare for the lavender festival this weekend Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13. Photo: Clare McCabe

Lavender harvest’s festival time

Clare McCabe

An ice cream on a summer’s day may hit the spot, but it won’t help you beat the heat. Photo: Mark Crossfield/Flickr

Do ice cream and cold drinks cool us down ?

Peter Poortvliet

More than 100,000 customers will flock to the Sydney Fish Market in the 36 hours before Christmas.

Festive frenzy at Sydney Fish Market

Fields of flora: Judith Basile and grandson Joe Bush prepare for the lavender festival this weekend Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13. Photo: Clare McCabe

Lavender harvest’s festival time

Donna Hay's Bombe Alaska.

Make a list with Donna Hay

Jill Dupleix's dry-brined turkey with umami-rich Vegemite gravy and stuffing. Photo: William Meppem

There’s nothing more Australian than Vegemite gravy

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

Cook books: The exhibition shows many artefacts including journals and pieces Cook and crew collected from the lands they visited in the Pacific. Photos: Supplied.

An exhibition of history

Sam Hollier

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

8 Walsh Drive Goulburn will be open for inspection at Noon Saturday January 19. Agency: Graeme Welsh Real Estate. Contact: Matthew Skillman 0418 284 982.

Southern Tablelands open for inspection map and current eEdition of Domain

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

A stunning family home

Domain, Southern Tablelands

LOCAL LOCK-UP: The prison door at Yass Gaol pictured in 1900. Photo: Yass & District Historical Society Collection.

Yass Gaol feels the pinch

Susan O'Leary

Mary Bonet

That rain we had been waiting for...

Mary Bonet

Staying cool in the heat

Robin Tennant-wood

LOCAL LOCK-UP: The prison door at Yass Gaol pictured in 1900. Photo: Yass & District Historical Society Collection.

Yass Gaol feels the pinch

OASIS: Shade, shelter and protection are critical to create the ideal environment for your garden, and now is a good time to work out what your garden needs.

Try to throw a little shade

Lisa Walmsley

Children enjoy the markets' jumping castle.

Yass Community Markets between two locations

Hannah Sparks

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Property manager Ken McCallum is stockpiling feed to get through the next few months. Photo: Hannah Sparks

Farmers take no gambles

Hannah Sparks

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

SPECTACULAR: is an apt description of the Fireworks Australia 2018 trade show and Gunning Fireworks Spectacular. Photos: Darryl Fernance

Spectacular fireworks show and family night out

Darryl Fernance

Temps, insurance premiums are rising

Nick Graham-Higgs

Unions blind to benefits of working holidays

Jenny Lambert

Ideas on how to be cool

Michelle Haines Thomas

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Three men charged with murdering Brisbane man Robert Frescon have appeared in court.

Three face court over Brisbane murder

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Keith Urban. Main photo: Photo: Russ Harrington Cheryl Byrnes inset. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Tamworth's role in Keith Urban's path to fame, and vice versa

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The 20-year-old man arrested over the death of student Aiia Maasarwe has faced court again.

Aiia's accused killer returns to court

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SLEAFORD SIGHTING: Southern right whale Winkulari and her calf Ringkari at Sleaford near Port Lincoln on the Lower Eyre Peninsula. Photo: Marianne Stockham

Possible sighting of whale calf Ringkari at Kangaroo Island

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Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is the nation's richest person and one of 43 Australian billionaires.

Aussie billionaires rake in $100m each day

Daniel McCulloch
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Tony Abbott says Labor has its faults but is at least credible, unlike minor parties.

Abbott prefers Labor over independents

Daniel McCulloch
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Greens MP Cate Faehrmann has taken aim at the NSW government's stance on pill testing.

MDMA-using NSW MP wants no sniffer dogs

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Australian lamb is front and centre of MLA’s summer campaign.

Join ‘New Australia-Land’ in MLA’s summer lamb campaign

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Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

INSPIRATION: Homemaker centres are ideal hunting grounds to source materials and decorative items to create a unique alfresco space.

The ideal alfresco space

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg