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HELPING HAND: Ros Robinson, Debbie White of Target and Kate O’Brien are hoping for lots of support for the appeal. Picture: Keith Robinson

Shoppers being asked to help others this Christmas

Jody Lindbeck

Mark Douglass (left), who will run for Labor in the seat of Cootamundra in the 2019 state election, with NSW Labor leader Michael Daley.

Mark Douglass to stand in Cootamundra byelection for Labor

Jody Lindbeck

PLATES FOR PADDOCKS: Superintendent Bob Noble is seeking donations.

Wagga police will be accepting donations to feed region’s farmers

Emma Horn

GUILTY: Tracy Lee Dowling, 41, hides her face as she leaves Wagga District Court with her solicitor moments after being convicted of the manslaughter of 20-year-old Cootamundra man Luke Doyle.

Court finds woman guilty of Luke Doyle’s manslaughter

Claudia Farhart

The White Ribbon Day march along Parker Street to Jubilee Park was joined by Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke. Picture: Chelsea Lawson.

Cootamundra says NO!

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Cracking down on attacks

Jody Lindbeck

SEASON OF GIVING: Sacred Heart's Jack Murphy, Cootamundra Public's Maddison Maloney with Meals on Wheels volunteers Kate White and Annette Power and Meals on Wheels coordinator Kerry Kostrubic (back). Picture: Jennette Lees

Meals on Wheels celebrates festive season

Jennette Lees

HELPING HAND: Ros Robinson, Debbie White of Target and Kate O’Brien are hoping for lots of support for the appeal. Picture: Keith Robinson

Shoppers being asked to help others this Christmas

Jody Lindbeck

Mark Douglass (left), who will run for Labor in the seat of Cootamundra in the 2019 state election, with NSW Labor leader Michael Daley.

Mark Douglass to stand in Cootamundra byelection for Labor

Jody Lindbeck

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

HAPPY WINNERS: The winning side in the Cootamundra Ex-Service v Coolamon challenge. Coota's best performed were Jason Jones, Geoff Manwaring and Jim White. Picture: Contributed

Star McMinn takes Queen of the Green

ALL CLASS: Nathan Corby showed his class on Saturday in the inaugural T20 clash between Crusaders and Coyotes. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

CORBY STARS IN CRUSADERS WIN

Pat Kerin

Colleen Apps for 30 years continued service to bowls while Bev Black was honoured for 10 years’ service. Merry Christmas and prosperous new year to all.

Clubs to honour champs

Grumpy Fisher & Arthur Ward

HAPPY WINNERS: The winning side in the Cootamundra Ex-Service v Coolamon challenge. Coota's best performed were Jason Jones, Geoff Manwaring and Jim White. Picture: Contributed

Star McMinn takes Queen of the Green

GLOBAL GAME: Cootamundra umpire Pat Kerin showed his skill at the inaugural over 50s World Cup last week. Picture: Contributed

O’Farrell hiccup: Coota side forfeit

Les Boyd Oval will now play host to Group Nine's new pre-season event in March.

Pre-season nines moved to Cootamundra

Courtney Rees

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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

Canberra has never been hotter this summer season of fun

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

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

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

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Chris Meares, director of Meares and Associates, said the history of Bundarbo is ''closely aligned with the history of rural Australia''.

Late media boss Sam Chisholm’s Bundarbo Station listed for sale

Jess Whitty

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

COULD BE YOURS: Owners of the iconic Bethungra Hotel, Allan and Robyn Cox are looking for new owners of their business and building, which could see the successful applicant just paying $100 for the site. Pictures: supplied

The iconic Shirley Hotel in Bethungra is up for grabs

Jess Whitty

CHRISTMAS TIME: Members of the Cootamundra Day VIEW Club celebrate Christmas together recently. Picture: Contributed

Christmas spirit soars at VIEW

Coota Wattlebirds

Wattlebirds hunt for green thumbs

Julianne Collingridge

GLORY: Australia’s winning King’s Cup team, July 1919. Picture: AWM D00725

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

CHRISTMAS TIME: Members of the Cootamundra Day VIEW Club celebrate Christmas together recently. Picture: Contributed

Christmas spirit soars at VIEW

STAR POWER: The legendary Captain Albert Jacka VC, from Victoria was the face of recruitment campaigns and later, the 1919 Peace Bonds. Picture: AWM ARTV00784

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

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RACES: Laura Colosimo and Charlie Asher from Canberra enjoy Gundagai's big race day, the Snake Gully Cup on Friday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Snake Gully Cup 2018: fine form on race day

Sheep farmer Alec Scott is all smiles after Cootamundra rain means his sheep will be fresh grazing off the land soon. Picture: Emma Nugent

Sheep farmer does skinny dance after heavy rainfall in Cootamundra

REPRESENTATIVES: The elected officers for Hume Group CWA for 2018-19. Tina Billing was returned as the Hume Group president. Pictures: Contributed

Food for thought at CWA: drones and rural crime in focus

GARDEN GRINS: Sacred Heart's Emma Deep, P&F president Melissa Finnigan and assistant principal Nic Trinder greet visitors to an open garden in Thompson Street.

Sacred Heart School raises funds with open garden event

STYKE QUEEN: Ruth O’Dwyer was a picture of sartorial elegance on the croquet green at the Country Club fun day recently.

Croquet Country Club fun day | Photos

John Malone

WELCOME: Come Alive Fitness Crusaders scored a convincing win over Young Coyotes in round one of the Delta Agribusiness cricket at Albert Park. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

Crusaders start season with impressive win | Gallery

Pat Kerin

BANNER: Cootamundra Public School leads the Book Week parade of pupils in costume as their favourite book characters.

Book Week sees characters come to life

Rex Martinich

FRIENDS: Younger fans join the Mainly Music and Cootamundra Anglican Church marchers.

Wattle Time Festival parade photos

CELEBRATING: Betty Cahill, Joan Moore, Betty Rudd, and Pat Marinan enjoy the festive spirit at Adina Court recently. Picture: Contributed

You say: Council meeting has everyone tied in knots

Readers hope Deputy Premier John Barilaro will rethink council amalgamations.

You say: Politicians needs to listen to their people

One reader believes a lack of leadership in the federal government is to blame for high energy prices.

You say: Lack of leadership is driving up power prices

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

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

Former AFL player Ben Cousins is facing two new drug charges.

Ben Cousins charged with new drug offences

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Suspended Qld mayor fails to block order

Labor replaces Emma Husar in Sydney seat

Accused double-murderer pleads not guilty due to ‘reasons of mental illness’

Alasdair McDonald

John Howard says the Liberal Party needs to focus on what unites it rather than factional divisions.

Focus on what unifies Liberals: Howard

Angus Livingston and Max Blenkin

Hume Coal Project ‘not in public interest’

Lauren Strode and Olivia Ralph

Former prime minister John Howard says Bill Shorten's tax plans and union links will hurt him.

Morrison can win next election: Howard

Angus Livingston

Four unique accommodation options in Victoria

Enjoy a white Christmas in Whistler

Your 2018/19 essential guide for the winter in Whistler

Rachael Hopwood

Aranui 5 passengers being taken ashore in the Marquesas.

Six highlights in your travel week | 3 Dec

John Rozentals

SPECIFIC EATING: The input of an accredited practising dietitian when testing the FODMAP diet is important because it is quite complex.

Gut in a rut? You might want to try the Low FODMAP Diet

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Timber gives warmth to the pool area and has a premium finish designed to withstand the forces of nature and UV.

Decking crafted to perfection

OPPORTUNITY: Dubbo's Jamie McGaw in Antarctica standing next to Australia's icebreaker Aurora Australis. Photo: STEPH VAN DER WIELAN

Like snow, ice and isolation? Maybe this will work for you