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Generosity shines on Crookwell hospital

Clare McCabe

New recruit: Teacher Dave Collinge preps for his Year 5 class at St Mary's.

St Mary's welcomes new teacher Dave Collinge

Clare McCabe

John Stafford

Abercrombie Road Bridge work starts

John Stafford

Showgirls: Lauren Selmes with former Showgirl Georgia Opie.

Showstopping 2019 Showgirl

Clare McCabe

International competitor: Five-time world champion New Zealand's Bobby Dowling and John Broughton competed at the Crookwell Show.

NZ lumbers home

Clare McCabe

Honorary life members: Tony Hewitt, Roger McIntosh, Kim George, Ken Hewitt, Reta Beattie, Member for Hume Angus Taylor.

Splendour at 2019 Show

Clare McCabe

An asset to the town: Crookwell District Hospital offers a valuable service to the region.

Residents support hospital funding drive

Clare McCabe

Generosity shines on Crookwell hospital

Clare McCabe

New recruit: Teacher Dave Collinge preps for his Year 5 class at St Mary's.

St Mary's welcomes new teacher Dave Collinge

Clare McCabe

Bowel cancer can affect people of any age, but statistically it's more common in over 60s.

What does your poo say about you?

2hrs ago

Ponies presented: The Crookwell Pony Club put forward a strong performance at the Crookwell Show recently. Photo: Crookwell Pony Club.

Pony Club shines at show

Zac Lowe

A bowlers' day: Crookwell's young bowling attack, including Martyn Travers (pictured) starred in their first win of the season against Hibo Gold in a low-scoring affair. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Crookwell break through for victory

Zac Lowe

Jack Rattenbury earned himself 72 points for his ride in the novice bull ride at Goulburn Rodeo.Photos: Darryl Fernance.

Exciting action in arena

Darryl Fernance

Ponies presented: The Crookwell Pony Club put forward a strong performance at the Crookwell Show recently. Photo: Crookwell Pony Club.

Pony Club shines at show

Winning captains: Paige Croker and Bradley Nagle of the Aloysius house are thrilled with their victory. Photo: Supplied.

Captains shine at carnival

Zac Lowe

Break away: Brumbies inside centre Irae Simone breaks free of the Waratahs defence and heads toward the tryline. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Brumbies trample ‘Tahs

Zac Lowe

Pumped up: Shearing will be among one of the many competitions during the Gunning Show at the Gunning Showground on Sunday, February 17.

The Gunning Show will be bigger and better than ever

Burney Wong

Hog heaven: Thouroughrbred trained athletic piglets will negotiate a course at a ‘crackling’ pace to be crowned the fastest snout in the trough!

Laggan Pig Races on Saturday, 16 February

Lassie returns: Rosie McDonald and Nigel Lever will perform as a duo at the Irish Heritage Festival. Photo courtesy Rosey McDonald.

Irish voices rise up for heritage festival

Clare McCabe

Pumped up: Shearing will be among one of the many competitions during the Gunning Show at the Gunning Showground on Sunday, February 17.

The Gunning Show will be bigger and better than ever

Diets that include "ultra-processed" ready meals can increase the risk of early death.

Ready meals link to greater risk of dying

John von Radowitz

From AA to DD, girls get together

Xanthe Gregory

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

LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED: Blues sensation PJ O'Brien's blistering fretwork will turn heads at the annual blues festival.

Festival of Blues

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ACTION: The club has been upgrading the facilities and they are ready to go for the 2019 Goulburn Rodeo, February 16 at Goulburn Showgrounds. Slack events start at noon and the main events begin at 4pm. Photo: Darryl Fernance.

Action aplenty at upcoming rodeo

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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1100 acre farm and estate: The auction for Trentham (3737 Braidwood Road Goulburn) will be held at 11am Friday February 22.
Agent: Elders Real Estate Goulburn, David Medina, 0419 772 233.

Southern Tablelands open for inspection map and current eEdition of Domain

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Abbeyville’s homestead has the charm of yesteryear

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11 Clancy Place, Goulburn will be open for inspection at 11am Saturday February 9. Antony and Edwards Real Estate, Tom Antony 0427 900 569.

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John Stafford

Abercrombie Road Bridge work starts

John Stafford

Jenelle Croatto

Find the sugar hiding in your food

Jenelle Croatto

Be prepared for unexpected delays

Insp John Klepczarek

John Stafford

Abercrombie Road Bridge work starts

John Stafford

Asbestos delay slows oval project

John Stafford, mayor

The Hume District

Don’t give thieves a chance to steal

A/Insp Michael Madgwick

Bowel cancer can affect people of any age, but statistically it's more common in over 60s.

What does your poo say about you?

2hrs ago

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

Watch a shocking timelapse of floodwater in Qld near a train derailment

Derek Barry

A resident pushes a bicycle through floodwaters in Hermit Park, Townsville.

Townsville floods: in photos

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

Tanya Marschke

What’s on your mind? Share your thoughts

Build bridges online, don’t feed the trolls

Hannah Sparks

What’s on your mind? Share your thoughts

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Senator David Leyonhjelm's appeal bid to strike out Senator Sarah Hanson-Young's case has failed.

Leyonhjelm fails to stop defamation suit

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The Morrison government will prepare for a range of Labor "scare campaigns" in the federal election.

MPs will 'inoculate' for scare campaign

20m ago

Ex-cop Steven Albee left court in the front of an ambulance with a newspaper over his face.

Ex-NSW cop spared jail for shared images

30m ago

China has become the number one source of visitors to Australia, overtaking those from New Zealand.

China overtakes NZ on Australian visits

51m ago

Blair Cottrell's application to appeal his conviction to the High Court has been dismissed.

Far-right leader fails in High Court bid

Amber Wilson
1hr ago

The teen accused of murdering a man at a Scientology centre will stay in a mental health facility.

Scientology murder accused still detained

Perry Duffin
1hr ago

The agriculture department was aware of rumours activists paid for footage from the Awassi Express.

Rumours swirled about live export payments

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

Scott Morrison says Michaelia Cash cooperated with police investigating a raid on the AWU.

Prosecutors confident of crime in AWU raid

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge, centre. The Greens want to set up four regional renewable energy power hubs.

Greens’ public energy proposal to make state 100 per cent renewable by 2030

John Ellicott
2hrs ago

Fifth generation Richmond Valley dairyman Peter Graham says energy costs are cruelling his enterprise while production of dairy product continues to plummet.

No where to turn for energy support

Jamie brown

Emotional tales by children of how they are coping in the drought

John Ellicott

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

HealthShare

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

Island life proves the perfect treatment for former cop

Johanna Baker-Dowdell