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Fresh ideas: "if you've got a passion for the town you've got to step up".

CDC may become Chamber again

Tom Gosling

Margaret Nixon (right) and Judy Braybrook at the counter where Margaret has served thousands of customers.

'People person' retires after 30 years' service

Tom Gosling

ORNAMENTAL: Jacob Tiernan, Laurence Palmer and Will de Belin working on placement of ornamental rocks in the gardens in Parker Street.

Council refurbishing gardens and furniture in major CBD facelift

Tom Gosling

Vale: To quote a well-known Australian poet "And when we're through with roving, and the camping and the droving, it's homeward down the Bland we'll go and never more to roam ". Margot, you are home - Vale.

A lifelong affection for the Bland country

Jocelyn Chandler

Working out on Wednesday in Wallendbeen. You don't have to be fit, but you soon will be! The second 10-week program starts at the Memorial Hall next week.

Active farmers at Wallendbeen

Tom Gosling

Using a strip of paper to represent Wallendoon Street, students at The Arts Centre last Friday were dreaming up ideas.

Sydney theatre helps Coota kids bring 'Vivic' to Wallendoon Street

Tom Gosling

Facing the ice age: Aggression in the workplace

Facing the ice age: Aggression in the workplace

Grace Ryan
Nadine Morton

Fresh ideas: "if you've got a passion for the town you've got to step up".

CDC may become Chamber again

Tom Gosling

Margaret Nixon (right) and Judy Braybrook at the counter where Margaret has served thousands of customers.

'People person' retires after 30 years' service

Tom Gosling

It was 30 years ago today ... no, nothing to do with The Beatles.

REAL AUSTRALIA
All grown up, Charles Sturt University celebrates its 30th birthday

Wayne Parker.

Wayne Parker returning for the Cootamundra Bulldogs

Paul Miller

Cootamundra's Daryl Hemopo is high up in this year's player of the year awards for the South West rugby competition.

Road trip for Tri Colours

FREE: Bowlers are invited to play this Saturday at 11am, including food.

Coota Country Club Queen of the Green games played

Wayne Parker.

Wayne Parker returning for the Cootamundra Bulldogs

MEDAL HAUL: Wagga Cycling Club's Lexie Phillips claimed silver in the under-11 category at the NSW Country Junior Road Championships.

Lexi Phillips claims silver at state road titles

Jon Tuxworth

CONCENTRATION: Coota Blues players Stacey Boxsell, Jess Brien and Sarah Stephens listen intently to coach Michalea Pevceval during a break on Saturday. Picture: SUPPLIED

Coota Blues get set for a month of road trips

Pat Kerin

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SPORT: Croquet fun.

Community diary: what's on this week

GET CREATIVE: Mudlarks pottery at the Arts Centre from 10am every Thursday. Everyone welcome. Contact 6942 4773.

What's on

What's on in Cootamundra, May 31, 2019

What's on in Cootamundra, May 31, 2019

SPORT: Croquet fun.

Community diary: what's on this week

What's on in Cootamundra, May 29 to June 4, 2019

What's on in Cootamundra, May 29 to June 4, 2019

What's on in Cootamundra, May 24 to 28, 2019

What's on in Cootamundra, May 24 to 28, 2019

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

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

EXTRAS: The home has slow combustion heating and evaporative cooling, as well as a double garage and single carport.

Property provides for mixed farming

PRODUCTIVE: During the vendor's tenure, "Oakleigh" was run as a mixed farming enterprise, for the last eight years as a grazing enterprise producing wool and lambs.

Property provides for mixed farming

51 Trail Street: The property presents a great opportunity for an owner-occupier to put their stamp on the property with the right renovation.

Commercial properties now for sale

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

By Helen Sim

CELESTIAL TECHNOLOGY: An artist's impression of CSIROsat-1 in space to be launched next year. Picture: CSIRO

Down under ready to find its space in the firmament

By Helen Sim

DISCUSSION: Cootamundra Heritage Centre's Judy Ward chats with Helen Hamilton and Yvonne Forsyth (volunteer) during the Ladies Probus club's recent visit.

Cootamundra Ladies Probus | Experts share valuable insight

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

MOVIE FUN: Monthly Movies, at the Cootamundra Library, Friday July 5, $2, 10am, morning tea is provided. Just come along, no bookings required.

What's on

PRESENTATION: CWA president Gloria Schultz presents Robyn McMellon and June Rees with their CWA badges.

A busy time ahead for CWA

Amelia Hassett in action for NSW Country at the national titles. Photo by Basketball NSW.

Hassett stars at U16 basketball nationals

Michael McCormack shares a kiss with his wife Catherine after declaring victory in retaining the Riverina seat. Picture: Les Smith

McCormack claims Riverina victory in federal election

BIG WINNERS: Scott Mazzocchi prepares for the ball during the Coota Blues win at the weekend. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

Season off to a flying start for Coota Blues | Photos

BOWLED AWAY: Ben Irons, Henry Wilson, Peter Colvin, Roger Goode, Lindsay Carle and (front) Rob Jordan. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

Exies' Easter bowls bonanza | Photos

Dawn Fraser pictured with Marj Haines, Cootamundra Swimming Club's oldest member, aged 86.

Olympian Dawn Fraser comes to Cootamundra

Kurt Herzog gave Archie a 12-second start. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

Video: Kurt vs 11-year-old, with a 12-sec start

Tom Gosling

UPROOTED: Winds were likened to a "tornado" by property owner Charlie Bragg during Tuesday evening's storm. Picture: Rebecca Bragg

Counting the cost

Jennette Lees

GOOD FORM: Lachlan Webb bowls the ball.

Junior cricket match between Kookaburras and Boorowa

The Cootamundra administration offices of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. One of today's letter writers has called on councillors to unify or resign.

Letters: Councillors called on to unify or resign

One reader believes it is time our politicians work towards reversing council mergers.

You say: Something needs to be done

You say: Government should boost transport options

You say: Government should boost transport options

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

Displaced residents from the Gold Coast's Earle Haven Nursing Home will be briefed by officials.

Officials to brief Qld aged-care residents

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NSW needs $1 billion to remedy potential cladding problems across the state, industry groups say.

Cladding issues a 'state responsibility'

23m ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to meet Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne.

Ardern to raise deportations with PM

30m ago

Former chief justice Murray Gleeson says a new "voice to parliament" would be a positive step.

Ex-chief justice backs indigenous voice

42m ago

Speaking out: Former Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce at the Bush Summit in Dubbo on Thursday. Photo: AAP / Mick Tsikas.

Barnaby says higher Newstart payments are better for the bush

Mike Foley
50m ago

Indigenous recognition has been included on the agenda for the Morrison government.

Voice, treaty key to indigenous equality

Rebecca Gredley
57m ago

Victorian MP Catherine Cumming (C) has hired her teenage children on taxpayer-funded salaries.

Vic state MP hires children as staffers

1hr ago

Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun is set to be charged with endangering state security.

China acts against Chinese-Aust writer

1hr ago

Irrigators, Anthony and Sam Ryan have forgone their winter crop program due to high water prices and low allocations. Photo: Rachael Webb

Will nuts crack the water market?

Mike Foley
Olivia Calver
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Culcairn farmer, Murray Scholz, has a companion crop grazing strategy, using a mix of vetch, grazing wheat, tillage radish and purple top turnip.

Lifting profit to cut risk

Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

Wee Waa farmers Corie and Nicole Piper with their sons Ewan and Lucas and dog Max on their 'Auburn' property.

Paddock to pint

Samantha Townsend

Lake Louise: Definitely a North American highlight.

Find your next holiday amongst these travel deals

John Rozentals

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

The big question now is - are you going to eat your lamington or squirrel it away?

How to have your lamington and eat it too

Noel Whittaker

Leaders and employees alike should be given opportunities to learn how to be more mindful and accepting of their own emotions and vulnerabilities (such as anxiety and self doubt).

Empathy can create effective teams

HealthShare

Volunteer John Cole takes 100-year-old Lorna Craney for a spin around Mt Morgan in his 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

100yo Lorna and her Little red Corvette