Crookwell Gazette
Saturday, 20 April 2024
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'Population under pressure:' Flying foxes set up wetlands camp
Wildlife ecologist, Dr Peggy Eby, says the grey-headed flying fox is under increasing pressure from climate change and habitat loss. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Hume police officers seize drugs, firearms during search
Police discovered cannabis plants at Reids Flat, north of Crookwell on Tuesday. Picture by NSW Police.
Staff Reporters
One Night Stand music festival calls for regional host
Anna McGuinness
One Night Stand is returning in 2024 after a five-year break amid a difficult time for Australia's live music industry. Picture by Mark Jesser
Graphic Content
Westfield Bondi announces reopening plan after attacks
Karen Barlow, Peter Angelopoulos, Ayden Dawkins, Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Anna McGuinness
Dawn Singleton, Ashlee Good, Yixuan Cheng, Faraz Tahir, Jade Young and Pikria Darchia have been identified as the victims of the Bondi stabbing attack on April 13. Pictures supplied/Linkedin//Nine News
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Health district calls for community members to join committee
Staff Reporters
Goulburn Base Hospital. The health district is calling for people to apply for membership of two community engagement committees. Picture by Louise Thrower.
'Act now' advice as 3G shutdown nears
Telstra customers can now send a free text to receive information about whether they are affected by the closure of 3G in June 2024. Picture supplied
Emily Anderson
The town with an unfair advantage for Farmer Wants a Wife
Ben Langford
The contestants in a show of togetherness-laughing that must be from an early episode. Picture: Seven Network.
Council takes unanimous stand against HumeLink transmission line
HumeLink protesters from Yass, Goulburn and elsewhere gathered at the Reckless Renewables rally in Canberra in February. Picture by Mary-Jane Betts.
Louise Thrower
Watch
Pet cat's lucky escape from snake in Aussie backyard
Anna McGuinness
Moments before chaos ensues, the carpet python approaches the pet cat resting in its Sunshine Coast backyard. Picture via Facebook/Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7
Comment
Grumpy Old Man - I solemnly swear that the standards have dropped
Glenn Ellard
Grumpy Old Man - I solemnly swear that the standards have dropped
Doctors call for more funding for menopause sufferers
Steve Evans
Professor Steve Robson, president, AMA and a Canberra obstetrician. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
Acm Newsroom
Opportunities knock for students exploring agricultural careers
Staff Reporters
Students from Moruya High School were among those who attended the Australian Agricultural Centre's AgTech days. Picture supplied.
Well compiled century guides Pirates to Second Grade competition title
The Crookwell Pirates following their Second Grade grand final victory. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Disaster assistance flows for Upper Lachlan Shire after deluge
Louise Thrower
Curraweela Creek crossing on the Taralga to Oberon Road was 800mm deep with water on Saturday, April 6. Picture by Frank Startari.
'She's lying': texts reveal Seven producer's commentary on Lehrmann rape trial
Tim Piccione
Text messages from former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach about the Bruce Lehrmann criminal trial. Pictures APP, supplied
Joe puts world of skill to test at international competition
Louise Thrower
Joe Cramp at work in Goulburn firm, Fabworx Steel Supplies and Fabrication. In September he will compete in the WorldSkills International Competition in France. Picture by Louise Thrower.
Thalabah Merinos claim the RAS pair of the year at Sydney Royal Show
RAS pair of the year competition winners Thalaba Merino stud, Crookwell, with Sadie, 6, Jack, 10, Anthony and Sam Frost, 12, Thalaba Merino stud, Crookwell. Photo by Helen De Costa.
Helen Decosta
'Take a breath': Inquiry urges independent look at underground transmission
Louise Thrower
Greens MLC Cate Faehrmann chaired a NSW Upper House inquiry into the feasibility of underground transmission lines for renewable energy projects. Picture supplied.
Man dead, bus driver 'saved lives' in head-on collision
Fraser Barton and Samantha Lock • 16m ago
A man has died after his car collided with a bus near Dubbo following a short police chase. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Who championed Parental Advisory stickers on albums? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Who championed Parental Advisory stickers on albums? Was it Tipper Gore (left to right), Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan or Lady Bird Johnson? Picture AP Photo/LBJ Library

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Man dead, bus driver 'saved lives' in head-on collision
Fraser Barton and Samantha Lock • 16m ago
A man has died after his car collided with a bus near Dubbo following a short police chase. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Mental health funding focus of Bondi attack inquiry
Samantha Lock • 45m ago
Counsellors are on site to help shoppers after Westfield Bondi Junction re-opened to the public. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again
(a)manda Parkinson • 1hr ago
The Don Dale youth detention centre will be repurposed to house adult prisoners. (Glenn Campbell/AAP PHOTOS)
More than 2000 evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Gracey Wakary and Edna Tarigan • 1hr ago
Mount Ruang on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is erupting, forcing hundreds to evacuate. (EPA PHOTO)
X to fight Australian watchdog over stabbing content
Cassandra Morgan and Samantha Lock • 2hrs ago
People must feel safe and secure when they go to worship, the NSW premier and faith leaders say. (Jonathan Ng/AAP PHOTOS)
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'Opportunistic thief' steals 100 Indigenous Australian artefacts
A man is spotted on a security camera at the entrance to the business that was allegedly robbed. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan
Collector joy as Aussies cash in on retro collectibles
Carla Mascarenhas
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
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'We can't get those two men out of our minds': the alleged Paddington murders
Carla Mascarenhas
Jesse Baird (left) and Luke Davies at a Pink concert the day before they died. Picture: Instagram
Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
'Rave of Innocence': Wiggles and DJ Dorothy's techno remix album
Anna McGuinness
The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence features techno remixes of childhood classic. Picture supplied
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Badawiya has Matildas on her mind, Gaza in her heart
US-born Mariner Rola Badawiya has revealed her Matildas ambitions as she prepares for the ALW semis. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
George Clarke
Rahul and De Kock power Lucknow to victory over Chennai
Lucknow's Quinton de Kock (right) celebrates his fifty with fellow opener Lokesh Rahul. (AP PHOTO)
Manchester United's radical overhaul gathers pace
Old Trafford, home of Manchester United who have not won the Premier League title since 2013. (AP PHOTO)
Chinese runner stripped of win in 'fixed' Beijing race
He Jie ( red shirt, centre) runs with four Africans in last weekend's Beijing Half Marathon. (AP PHOTO)
'Decision of the heart': Nagelsmann stays with Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has signed a two-year extension to his contract. (AP PHOTO)

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Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Property
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Jemimah Clegg
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'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Property
The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Move over mid-century modern, 1970s architecture makes a groovy comeback
Melissa Kehagias
Forget Mid-Century, '70s style interiors such as in this Hurstbridge home is back in favour. Pic: Supplied
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Real Housewife of Melbourne Kyla Kirkpatrick is selling her luxury estate
Jemimah Clegg
Kyla Kirkpatrick bought the home in 2021 for $1.5 million, records show, after a deal to buy a chateau in France fell through. Pic: Supplied
What's On
I have a perfectly fine oven, do I really need an air fryer?
Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
Karen Hardy
Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
Andrew Brown
The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles were questioned about the rising cost of supermarket goods. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe
Andrew Brown
The bosses of Woolworths and Coles have been grilled over supermarket prices at a Senate inquiry. (Luis Ascui, Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Former competition boss urges supermarket break-up laws
Andrew Brown and Kat Wong
Coles and Woolworths account for an estimated two-thirds of the food retail sector. (Dan Himbrechts, Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
In search of la dolce vita: recipes from Amber Guinness' Italian Coastal
Karen Hardy
'My' spaghetti with zucchini and basil. Picture by Saghar Setareh

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