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Liberal party candidate: Angus Taylor congratulates former Boorowa Mayor Wendy Tuckerman on her selection as the Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Goulburn. Photo supplied.

Wendy Tuckerman announced as Liberal nominee

2hrs ago

Total fire ban declared for Thursday, January 17. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers MMH

Total fire ban declared on Thursday, severe heatwave continues

Hannah Sparks

Supt Chris Schilt

Say g’day and make someone’s day

Supt Chris Schilt

The Bombay Reserve swimming hole on the Shoalhaven has been a popular spot to escape this week's heat.

Swim warning in wake of inland drownings spike

Robin Tennant-wood

Ready for ewe: Brad and Maria Cartwright of 'Kempton' in Fullerton were the winners of the Crookwell Maiden Flock Ewe competition in 2018. Photo: Paul Anderson.

Ready for the full flock ewe competition

Clare McCabe

SHEEP'S BACK: The Quick Shear event is on again at Laggan Pub this Saturday afternoon.

Quick go the shears at Laggan Pub

Supplied by Upper Lachlan Tourism

Dr Justin Sissing has left The Health Care Centre.

Local doctor moves to Capital practice

Clare McCabe

Liberal party candidate: Angus Taylor congratulates former Boorowa Mayor Wendy Tuckerman on her selection as the Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Goulburn. Photo supplied.

Wendy Tuckerman announced as Liberal nominee

2hrs ago

Total fire ban declared for Thursday, January 17. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers MMH

Total fire ban declared on Thursday, severe heatwave continues

Hannah Sparks

Rafael Nadal

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

Competitons are back up and running

Trapping: The Under 15s Boys and Girls tournaments wrapped up on Saturday with a series of scintillating finals matches. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Crookwell pair play for state

Zac Lowe

Watch the ball: Crookwell's Jock Campbell gave Crookwell security with a respectable 38 not out in the middle order. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Crookwell and Stags provide a nailbiter

Zac Lowe

Competitons are back up and running

Running hard: The Dogs are gearing up for the 2019 season. Photo: Supplied.

Crookwell Dogs set to begin preseason

Crookwell Dogs

Winning streak: Boyd Writer will look to continue his good form in this weekend's Hewitt Memorial race day at the Goulburn Paceway, where he will be racing for a $10,000 prize. Photo: Mark Croatto.

Boyd Writer aiming for another podium

Mark Croatto

SHEEP'S BACK: The Quick Shear event is on again at Laggan Pub this Saturday afternoon.

Quick go the shears at Laggan Pub

Supplied by Upper Lachlan Tourism

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

Our Australia Day ambassador, Lyndey Milan OAM.

Foodie to bring flair to celebrations

Clare McCabe

SHEEP'S BACK: The Quick Shear event is on again at Laggan Pub this Saturday afternoon.

Quick go the shears at Laggan Pub

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

Celebrate Christmas: The Reverend Wayne Landford and his family will host a Christmas lunch at St Bart's. Photo: Clare McCabe

A community Christmas at St Bart’s

Clare McCabe

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

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

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

A stunning family home

Domain, Southern Tablelands

Southern Tablelands open for inspection map and current eEdition of Domain

Affordable rural living in Marulan

Southern Highlands House of the Week

Supt Chris Schilt

Say g’day and make someone’s day

Supt Chris Schilt

SHEEP'S BACK: The Quick Shear event is on again at Laggan Pub this Saturday afternoon.

Quick go the shears at Laggan Pub

Supplied by Upper Lachlan Tourism

Staying cool in the heat

Robin Tennant-wood

Supt Chris Schilt

Say g’day and make someone’s day

Drought-affected families in the Upper Lachlan region are eligible to apply for assistance

Lions’ drought support

Robin Tennant-wood

John Stafford, mayor

Time for all of us to come together

John Stafford

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

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

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney.

Hello 2019: New Year’s Eve around the globe

October 18: Lifeline volunteer Rob Woodcock puts the last books onto the desks at the Illawarra Sport Stadium in Berkeley ahead of the Lifeline book fair. Photo: Adam McLean, Illawarra Mercury

53 fine photos from 2018

The silly season’s Christmas traditions

Clare McCabe

Shop local and support our indie retailers

Clare McCabe

How are we marketing to attract volunteers?

Clare McCabe

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

Police believe a body found in the East MacDonnell Ranges is that of missing tourist Monika Billen.

Body of German tourist believed found

10m ago

Most of NSW is expecting temperatures above 41C from Wednesday to Friday.

Child hospitalised during extreme heatwave

45m ago

Michael Gunner is pointing the finger at his department heads.

NT public service heads to be hauled in

1hr ago

Richard Di Natale is urging politicians to get behind a student push for pill testing.

Aussie students launch pill test campaign

1hr ago

Senator Collins - who first entered parliament in 1995 - says now is the right time to move on.

Victorian senator Jacinta Collins retires

Marnie Banger
1hr ago

A government grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation had key shortcomings, an audit has found.

No clear criteria for $444m reef grant

Marnie Banger
1hr ago

Fire authorities in Tasmania are battling new blazes along with a two-week-old bushfire.

Lightning sparks Tasmanian fires, rescues

Andrew Drummond
2hrs ago

Private Jason Challis died because of an army 'catastrophic systemic failure', a coroner has found.

Army criticised over soldier's death in NT

Greg Roberts
2hrs ago

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Sound Waves … can carry up to 12 passengers

Six highlights in your travel week | 3 Jan

John Rozentals

Spotlight on Jocelyn Proust

Are we there yet?: Never leave your dog alone in the car – even on a mild day, dogs can suffer from heat stress which can cause organ failure and even death.

Fun holidays with furry friends

RSPCA

Participants were shown different food pictures and were instructed to tilt their phone towards or away from themselves based on the orientation of the image (portrait or landscape). The image size increased when participants tilted the phone towards themselves (simulating approach) and decreased when tilted away (simulating avoidance).

Use your phone to help you lose weight

Australian Associated Press