Two agricultural science students have been awarded a Rural Scholarship from the NSW Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Foundation.
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Country women elect new president
The NSW County Women’s Association (CWA) has announced the its new president is Tanya Cameron at its recent ...
Cranbrook pursues excellence
This year has already shaped up to be a year of change for Cranbrook as the School community ...
Farmers warned of contagion
With recent rain following an extended period of hot and dry conditions across the southern NSW, livestock health ...
Rail heritage revamped
The NSW government’s ‘All Aboard – A fresh start for rail heritage in NSW’ report has been welcomed ...
Ag restructure in Condobolin
Condobolin’s agriculture sector has received a boost with the announcement of a new research and development officer in ...
New staff at Bayer
Bayer CropScience has recently appointed a new territory sales manager for north and central west NSW.
Boarding Expo visits Griffith
The Boarding Schools Expo will visit Griffith on June 14 and 15, showcasing leading schools from NSW, Victoria ...
Organic Solutions for farmers
Fertiliser Company Charlie Carp has welcomed well-known Horticulturalist and Agronomist Phillip Knight as a consultant and reseller (Long ...
Gundagai local elected head of NSW Merino breeders
Gundagai’s James Derrick from the Karoola Downs Poll Merino Stud at Karoola Station has been elected as the ...
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BEFORE AND AFTER: Tornado destruction revealed
OKLAHOMA: Satellite images reveal the full extent of damage from devastating tornado.
Weekend trivia: Mega quiz
It's the weekend. Time to kick back, relax and spend time with family and friends. But first, try ...
VIDEO: Youngster's burnout goes viral
JUNEE: Video of seven-year-old doing burnout in father's ute gains widespread attention and criticism.
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Levelling the playing field
Moya Dodd stands to be the first Australian elected to the FIFA executive committee this week.
Dons briefed on 'golden rules' for questioning
EXCLUSIVE Essendon players were given a detailed written briefing to prepare them for ASADA interviews.
Swans in pre-match bus breakdown
The Sydney Swans have had an unconventional preparation for Friday night's clash against Collingwood at the MCG with reports emerging ...
Jeff Farmer, wizard from the West who brought joy to players and fans
What better time than the indigenous round to reflect on the career of one of my all-time favourite ...
NRL ramps up anti-doping campaign
League: The NRL's new Athlete Biological Passport program involves player samples being sent to Cologne and London for ...
Freo not chasing Jack Watts - yet
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says it's not his priority to recruit Melbourne's former No.1 draft pick Jack Watts.
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Cars plunge into river as US bridge collapses
A highway bridge has collapsed in the US state of Washington, sending at least two cars with people inside into ...
iPad mini competition winners
Thanks to all the readers who entered our competition to win an iPad mini.
The transformation of Hazel Hawke
The debilitating haze of Alzheimer's disease began its capricious descent on Hazel Hawke in 2001 and three years ...
Remembering Hazel, the life of the party
Hazel Hawke, gone now, was often a saviour when the chips were down for her husband, Bob.
An inspiration to the end
One of Australia's most loved figures, Hazel Hawke, has died at the age of 83. Her daughter Sue Pieters-Hawke announced ...
Industry to seek ban on spruiking of odds in games
The online betting industry has caved in to public pressure and will push for a ban on the promotion of ...
Women
Zelie's inspirational life
Zelie Bullen, an animal trainer, stunt woman, mum and wife and now authors chats to Donna Kelly.
Betty dedicates 60 years to hockey
South Australian woman Betty Cousins honoured for her 60 years service to hockey.
Carving a new career in hospitality
Writer Donna Kelly chats with scholar Jackie Airey, from Victoria, who took on a unique tree change.
Bianca’s an inspiration
Cyclist and Cerebal Palsy sufferer Bianca Woolford is doing herself and her family proud.
Lorna shocked by her garden award
Surprise award for keen gardener, Lorna Reynoldson from New South Wales.
Art exhibition is all in the family
Distance is no barrier for Alex Hibble's family who will join from parts of Australia to present an ...
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Cowra’s history in the spotlight
Cowra’s Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre has officially been recognised by the National Trust as the centre of ...
Junee opens heritage project
Junee will open its Heritage Trail Project on May 24 at 10.30am in the Junee Reefs Hall.
Fastest sheep on show at Booligal
The 15th Booligal Cup attracted a large crowd this year to participate in the sheep racing festivities.
Rich history in Forbes
Forbes is located among farmland on the Lachlan River, 33kms south-west of Parkes.
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Looking the part
Noomi Rapace shows again in crime thriller Dead Man Down that she is the ultimate chameleon.
A tiger by the tail
Bill Westenhofer won an Oscar for best visual effects for his extraordinary work bringing the digital tiger Richard ...
WikiLeaks documents 'errors' in US film
WikiLeaks has released what it says is an annotated transcript of a documentary that takes a critical look ...
HypnoBirthing isn't a hippie thing - just ask Kate
Word is that Kate Middleton is considering HypnoBirthing when she delivers the new heir to the throne.
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Bouris fired up over low-fee super
Mark Bouris' Yellow Brick Road is hoping to capture a slice of the $1.5 trillion in superannuation savings ...
Daily horoscopes: Friday, May 24
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Friday May 24, 2013.
How to have a functional family
Having a connected family is beneficial to a child's sense of identity and the parents and the extended ...
Time to drop the body labels?
Opinion: Why we should stop calling models larger than sample size 'curvy', 'voluptuous' and worst of all... 'real ...
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Back when it was called a thunderbox
Writer Donna Kelly can't remember nightmen but she sure knows a lot about dunnies - even that they ...
Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
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French nickers cause a stink down under
Badly behaved French backpackers in Australia, who have been accused of shoplifting, getting drunk and showing disrespect for ...
Pumpkins Ahoy!
It’s mid-morning and an icy wind howls through the near-deserted streets of Collector.
Airline offers free air miles for doctors on board
Turkish Airlines has become the latest carrier to reward doctors with free air miles if they identify themselves ...
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...