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PREPARATION: The Come Alive Fitness Crusaders have named a 16-man squad ahead of the start of their South West Slopes title defence on Saturday.

Central Hotel Rams join list of South West Slope cricket challengers

Pat Kerin

IMPRESSIVE: Kathy Rolfe and Frank Davidson showed others how it's done with a magnificent score of 78.00 per cent on Monday night. Picture: SUPPLIED

Cootamundra bridge: Kathy Rolfe and Frank Davidson excel

Country Club bowlers take part in Coota President's Day event

Country Club bowlers take part in Coota President's Day event

Arthur Ward

PREPARATION: The Come Alive Fitness Crusaders have named a 16-man squad ahead of the start of their South West Slopes title defence on Saturday.

Central Hotel Rams join list of South West Slope cricket challengers

Belinda Scott (left) was the overall winner, she is pictured receiving the Yumi Trophy from President Kate.

Cootamundra ladies tee off in cancer fundraiser

Neil Wilcox, Trisha Chadwick, Garry Harris and Ann Wilcox enjoyed a game of croquet at the Cootamundra Country Club on Tuesday.

Croquet is proving a hit at the Cootamundra Country Club

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Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Cootamundra U3A term begins on Wednesday

Cootamundra U3A term begins on Wednesday

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

FUN FOR ALL AGES: Don't forget to register your garage sale through your local Australian Community Media classifieds department.

Garage sale fever sweeps the nation

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

COFFEE TIME: You can imbibe your daily brew either in-house or as takeaway.

Taste-test this coffee brew

Business feature

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

MOVING FORWARD: Blackies Power Equipment has taken over from Mowall Engineering and with a name change and a face lift is going stronger than ever.

A facelift made it like new

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UNITED: The team from Dr Perera's Surgery (from left) Rennae Tozer, Rebecca Paterson-Waples, Dr F Ranjan Perera and Emily Paterson.

There for the community

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RENTAL MARKET: The region's most expensive place to rent revealed in new data. Photo: FILE

Region's rising rental costs, with one town jumping by 14 per cent

Nadine Morton

On the market for the first time this century

On the market for the first time this century

PETER AUSTIN

REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

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What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

Win Main with visiting granddaughters Freya and Indie in front of a purple-flowered Alogyne plant, a WA variety that blooms beautifully with little or no water.

Hosts thank Cootamundra for support of Open Garden Day at Treetops

Art, movies and more at The Arts Centre Cootamundra

Art, movies and more at The Arts Centre Cootamundra

Lucy Main

MEET: An interesting time was enjoyed by all at the meet the committee afternoon tea held at the Cootamundra Arts Centre last week. Pictured: Charlie Sheahan, Carissa Campbell, Andy Baber and Rosie Fowler-Sullivan.

Around Cootamundra

Lynn Spain

Win Main with visiting granddaughters Freya and Indie in front of a purple-flowered Alogyne plant, a WA variety that blooms beautifully with little or no water.

Hosts thank Cootamundra for support of Open Garden Day at Treetops

Cootamundra U3A term begins on Wednesday

Cootamundra U3A term begins on Wednesday

FUN: Come along and join in the fun and friendship at a VIEW meeting. You can contact president Jenny on 0408 475 411 for more information.

Club enjoys international day

Cootamundra Bulldogs celebrated their first win of the Group Nine season with victory over Temora. The Bulldogs won 22-8 at Les Boyd Oval.

Bulldogs score breakthrough win over Temora | Photos

League Tag to finish the season with match against Cherry Pickers

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League Tag to finish the season with match against Cherry Pickers

The cost of stamps is set to rise by 10c to $1.10 in a bid to keep Australia's post offices open.

Pushing the envelope: Australia Post wants 10c stamp price rise

Hayden Cowled looks for support for the Cootamundra Bulldogs in their match against SouthCity on the weekend. Photo by Kelly Manwarring. More photos at www.cootamundraherald.com.au

Bulldogs outscore Brothers in dominant second half

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

Rex Martinich
Jody Lindbeck

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

Pat Kerin

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

Exies' Easter bowls bonanza | Photos

Grumpy Fisher

Letters to the editor: Doctor shortage

Letters to the editor: Doctor shortage

One of today's writers has asked how council can tarmac the airport but not a small section of a rural road.

Letters: Why can't council fix our rural road?

One of today's readers had the misfortune of not being able to see a doctor at the Cootamundra Hospital emergency department.

Letters: Hospital without a doctor

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Govts must protect horses from slaughter'

Lachie Yeo was killed when driver Andrew Jon Simon crossed onto the wrong side of Bussell Highway.

Drug-driver who killed WA surfer jailed

Vinzent Tarantino denies murdering 12-year-old Quanne Diec, who disappeared in 1998.

Tarantino denies lying about sex worker

Adani's planned rail line will need to connect to Aurizon's existing central Queensland rail network

Adani's $100m rail contract for Qld mine

David and Phillip Thompson have been found not guilty of the manslaughter of their ailing mother.

Sons acquitted of NSW mum's manslaughter

Margaret Scheikowski

Pensioners will have to pay $100 to attend Pauline Hanson's secretive One Nation party conference.

Pensioners slugged $100 to see Hanson

Robyn Wuth

Today's criminals have more reach to more potential victims, outgoing AFP head Andrew Colvin says.

Fighting crime more complex: ex-AFP head

Colin Brinsden

The UN has criticised Australia's robo-debt and cashless welfare card systems.

UN report scolds digital welfare systems

Finbar O'Mallon

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Hannah Powe

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

Daniel Pedersen

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Jamieson Murphy

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Banning climb pinnacle of new era

Michael Turtle

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort: a range of over-water and beachside villas.

Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

MIXED MATERIALS: The use of timbers, neutral tones and natural finishes enhance the bush landscape surrounding the house and enhance the relaxing beach house vibe. Photos: Ben Hosking.

Building in response to the surrounds and the view

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Investments that are not in your best interest

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all