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Michael and Carolina Merriman open up the doors to the shearing shed at Fifeshire.

Farmers are forced to compete with severe heat

Hannah Sparks
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A DONE DEAL: Bimbi Turner sells bread to June Maher at the Yass Community Markets. Photo: Hannah Sparks

Yass markets permanently move to the Memorial Hall

Hannah Sparks

Photo: Bureau of Meterology.

Severe weather warning for Southern Tablelands

Clare McCabe

Emergency services on the scene of this morning's truck rollover at Breadalbane. Photos: Jamie Robert.

Drivers escape injury in truck rollover

Crews respond to six fires in the Yass Valley.

Lightning strikes again: crews respond to six fires

Hannah Sparks

Construction and building program to help locals secure careers

Hannah Sparks

GREEN POWER: Dr Saan Ecker with Australian Greens Senator for NSW Dr Mehreen Faruqi. Dr Faruqi will be at the Greens launch in February . Photo supplied.

Ecker running for Greens

David Cole

Michael and Carolina Merriman open up the doors to the shearing shed at Fifeshire.

Farmers are forced to compete with severe heat

Hannah Sparks
13m ago

A DONE DEAL: Bimbi Turner sells bread to June Maher at the Yass Community Markets. Photo: Hannah Sparks

Yass markets permanently move to the Memorial Hall

Hannah Sparks

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

History: "A lot of people recognise the white V as being the Yass Magpies" - Smith (centre) confirms that Youth League will don an old jersey against Goulburn. Photo: Yass Tribune.

Magpies make 100

Zac Lowe

Meeting: The captains and umpires congregate near the wicket ahead of the last Stribley round match of the season. Photo: YDCA.

Stribley comes to an end

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

Zac Lowe

History: "A lot of people recognise the white V as being the Yass Magpies" - Smith (centre) confirms that Youth League will don an old jersey against Goulburn. Photo: Yass Tribune.

Magpies make 100

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

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

The 2019 Robertson Show will be held on Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9. Many animals will feature in the centre ring, from horses to cattle and much more.

Getting ready for the Robertson Show

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Have a crackin’ good time in Moss Vale

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A world record to attempt

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Your piece of paradise awaits

Domain Southern Tablelands

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

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

THE EVOLUTION OF: Before he was ScoMo, "fair dinkum" guy, Scott Morrison was Miami, "flashy" dresser. AAP Image/Dan Peled

I knew ScoMo when he was called Miami

Mark Bode

Occam’s razor is instructive in shave saga

Father Brendan Lee

GOOD DOG: Research shows that owning a dog is good for you in so many ways.

Find a best friend for life

Ann Holmes

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

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Abstract: another of the works found at the op-shop. The manager of Wozzle's put all the works aside to be picked up and hopefully returned.

Can you help find the owners of these artworks?

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IN PLACE: Southern Aurora Memorial Committee chairman says the installation of a donated passenger carriage yesterday for the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Violet Town rail crash was a huge success. Picture: MARK JESSER

Carriage hoisted into place ahead of 50th anniversary of railway tragedy

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Just 36 per cent of Aussies have had a skin check in the past 12 months, according to new research.

Aussies slack on skin cancer checkups

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Some 55,0000 hectares of bushland across Tasmania has been ravaged by dozens of fires.

Heat, wind to heighten Tas bushfire threat

Renowned social researcher Hugh Mackay has called for compassion in his 2019 Australia Day Address.

Australia needs compassion culture: Mackay

Sarah McPhee

Former RSL NSW president Don Rowe (R) has been charged with fraud after a two-year investigation.

Staff, governance 'overhauled' at RSL NSW

The Liberal Party has installed former ALP president Warren Mundine as its candidate for Gilmore.

'Liberal for Life': ex-Labor boss Mundine

Matt Coughlan

Melbourne is forecast to reach 36C on Thursday while low 40s are predicted for other parts Victoria.

'Oppressive' hot weather forecast for Vic

Benita Kolovos

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

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

HealthShare

Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food