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DIY professor: Gary Lilienthal has spent a lot of time up a ladder doing "25 years worth of maintenance" in a year, especially treating ceiling and wall cracks with flexible filler.

Law professor renovating house in Coota.

Tom Gosling

Jody Potts and Kate Collingridge put in countless hours at rehearsals, between them coaching six of the seven couples who delighted all with their dance routines.

Coota connections in Harden's fantastic Dancing with the Locals event.

Tom Gosling

Confusion reigns supreme on proposed level crossing detour

Confusion reigns supreme on proposed level crossing detour

Tom Gosling

Amanda Kruit-Harding

Once a paramedic, always a paramedic - even when on holidays.

Desiree Savage

LIFE SAVING: The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program helped fund the purchase of 59 defibrillators in the Central West and Orana during 2018/19. Photo: FILE

Every 60 seconds lost drops your chance of survival by 10 per cent

Nadine Morton

ATTACKS: Vicious dog attacks are leaving sheep and lambs injured and killed across the region. Photo: FILE

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Vicious attacks are leaving sheep, lambs injured and killed

Nadine Morton

BRINGING SMILES: Pets may not be living in these aged care homes, but they sure bring smiles when they visit. Photos: BELINDA SOOLE, CHRIS SEABROOK

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Residents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

Nadine Morton

DIY professor: Gary Lilienthal has spent a lot of time up a ladder doing "25 years worth of maintenance" in a year, especially treating ceiling and wall cracks with flexible filler.

Law professor renovating house in Coota.

Tom Gosling

Jody Potts and Kate Collingridge put in countless hours at rehearsals, between them coaching six of the seven couples who delighted all with their dance routines.

Coota connections in Harden's fantastic Dancing with the Locals event.

Tom Gosling

Life, near-death and reality recognised. Photo: Shutterstock

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Life, near-death and reality recognised

DOUBLE ACT: Handler Graham Sheather with London Tom after his win at Wagga on Friday night. It was part of a double for Jack and Lorraine Roy. Picture: Courtney Rees

Comeback success for Roys with London Tom

Courtney Rees

EYE IN: Bowler Rob Hillier has his eye on the prize during a recent game.

Close contests on the green

Greg Fisher

Achievement honoured.

Members' achievement recognised

DOUBLE ACT: Handler Graham Sheather with London Tom after his win at Wagga on Friday night. It was part of a double for Jack and Lorraine Roy. Picture: Courtney Rees

Comeback success for Roys with London Tom

BEST: Cootamundra Blues captain Phil Bird has topped off a stellar season winning the AFL Canberra Regional grade best and fairest award.

Bird wins league best and fairest

Pat Kerin

Ginger O'Brien showing the way.

Singles to battle in major face-off at Ex-Services bowls

Greg Fisher

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FUN: Social cards are held at the library from 2-4pm on a Tuesday.

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Jen Arnall of Rugby admired and purchased the metal crafted birdhouse made by stallholders Louise Hawke and Robert Rush of “Rustic Rose Gallery” Junee.

Wallendbeen attracts visitors from throughout the region to markets

SPORT: Croquet fun.

Community diary: what's on this week

FUN: Social cards are held at the library from 2-4pm on a Tuesday.

What's On

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

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

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Emma Brown

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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New location: Coota Health Centre is open on 148 Parker Street Cootamundra. The team also look after the Harden community at Kruger Medical Centre on East Street.

Health the focus in Coota

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

House prices have risen 36 per cent.

Cootamundra home values up by 36 per cent in the past five years

Nadine Morton

PROPERTY PRICES: The median cost of buying a home in these regional locations is increasing, a new report shows. Photo: FILE

House prices are soaring across the region: New report

Nadine Morton

FUN: Social cards are held at the library from 2-4pm on a Tuesday.

What's On

HONOURED: Elizabeth Bassingthwaighte with her award for publicity, Wallendbeen branch, with Margaret Smith, Bellarwi branch and Tina Billing, Hume Group president.

Publicity Officer acknowledged

LONG ARM: The Cootamundra Police will be at the next Probus meeting to discuss traffic rules and other community issues.

Club lays down law in August

FUN: Social cards are held at the library from 2-4pm on a Tuesday.

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What's on

What's on

TAKING THE REINS: New TACC chair Carissa Campbell, pictured with past chair, Simon Bragg in July 2019.

Dynamic community program a focus for new head of TACC

Carissa Campbell

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: Time for a council election

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Letters to the editor: Time for a council election

Trudi Beck (left) has called on the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council to declare a climate emergency.

Letters: No councillor would move a motion to declare climate emergency

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

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

DAD'S DAY: Joyce Orgill with some of the hand-knitted beanies at the Cootamundra Art and Craft Centre. Picture: Bernadette Wilson

Unique creations just for dad

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Albanese to Jakarta in first overseas trip

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Australia had the Ashes in their hands until Ben Stokes cut loose

Australia had the Ashes in their hands until Ben Stokes cut loose

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George Pell hasn't decided on a High Court appeal, a spokesperson says, despite reports.

Pell appeal still pending: spokeswoman

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FAREWELL: The public are invited to the state funeral of Tim Fischer which is being held in Albury on Thursday.

One last ride before state funeral for Tim Fischer

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PM Scott Morrison discussed the US-China trade war with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit.

Trade, Iran dominate Morrison's G7 talks

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
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Josh Frydenberg will push the need to raise productivity in an address to the Business Council.

Invest in new tech, Frydenberg to business

A report says health fund members face shorter wait times for elective surgery in public hospitals.

Health fund patients queue jumping: report

A rising number of motorists are sending text messages while driving, a study reveals.

Texting while driving on the rise: study

Nicholas McElroy

Sunflowers are a summer crop option given good sub soil moisture. Flexible sowing, can be relatively quick and possible to re-sow to winter crop if a good summer occurs.

Make plans for a high yielding summer crop

Bob Freebairn
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Top priced bull, Bannaby Reality P53 with Elders auctioneer Steve Ridley, representative for purchaser Helen Stone, Elders agent, Michael Coggan, Maureen and Keith Kerridge of Bannaby Angus and Landmark auctioneer Tim Woodham.

Bannaby Angus bulls average $6706

Olivia Calver

Top priced bull KO B074 Beast Mode P48 with Craig Allen and Felix Li, Tea Gardens, Nerong Park, Angus Onisforou, K.O. Angus, Elders auctioneers Joe Wilks and Andy McGeoch and Tim Lord, K.O. Angus.

K.O. Angus bulls top at $12,000

Olivia Calver

A knowledgeable tour guide can take you through one of the nine show caves available, explaining the formations and highlights of each cave.

Head underground for your next holiday

Andrew Lotherington

Cost, convenience and space are all things to consider when deciding where to stay on your next trip. Picture: Supplied

Hotel vs apartment: the pros and cons

Michael Turtle

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

Is IT 'green' or are we doing more damage?

Is IT 'green' or are we doing more damage?

Mathew Dickerson
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A helping paw: Dogs help humans in many ways, even if it just companionship.

Paws and consider how much dogs help us on International Dog Day, August 26

Purpose: National Skills Week (August 26 to September 1) celebrates the achievements of practical learners, focusing on the benefits of skills and training. Photos: Shutterstock.

Demand for skilled labour

Sam Hollier