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Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

Michael Ramsey

NATIONAL STAGE: Harriet Elleman and Biola Dawa have been selected in the Brumbies Super W squad for the upcoming season. Picture: Emma Hillier

Duo selected in Brumbies Super W squad

Courtney Rees

HITTING OUT: Toby Hill will play tennis at Uranquinty for 24 hours straight next month to raise funds and awareness for type one diabetes. Picture: Emma Hillier

Here’s why Toby’s playing tennis for 24 hours straight

Lachlan Grey

Marcus Stoinis took centre stage as the Stars won their BBL Melbourne derby with the Renegades.

Finch slump continues, Stars win BBL derby

Gundagai and Southcity will resume their rivalry at the Group Nine pre-season nines event at Cootamundra in March.

Grand final rematch figures in nines draw

Courtney Rees

South West matches abandoned

Pat Kerin

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DIG IN: Cootamundra Garden Club meets on the third Sunday of the month.

Events in and around town

What’s on

The Roger Bone Band is headed back to the Albion Hotel

Annie Lewis

DIG IN: Cootamundra Garden Club meets on the third Sunday of the month.

Events in and around town

YOUR DIARY: WHAT'S ON

Your diary: what’s on

YOUR DIARY: WHAT'S ON

Your diary: what’s on

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

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

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

Emma Elsworthy

CALLS FOR SUPPORT: Owners of the Shirley Hotel in Bethungra Allan and Robyn Cox remain 'hopeful' that their target of 20,000 applications will be reached in order to give away the B&B to new owners. Picture: supplied

Owners of Bethungra's Shirley Hotel are calling for more applications

Jess Whitty

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

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

KEEN INVOLVEMENT: Robbie Bassingthwaighte and Belinda Scott are among the players enjoying their bridge at the Cootamundra club.

Four tables part of the action

DIG IN: Cootamundra Garden Club meets on the third Sunday of the month.

Events in and around town

What’s on

KEEN INVOLVEMENT: Robbie Bassingthwaighte and Belinda Scott are among the players enjoying their bridge at the Cootamundra club.

Four tables part of the action

INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR: Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi present Alchemy.

Duo creates global musical chemistry

Julie Cowell

Too good to be true?: Ms Rickard added that the key to avoiding a scammer’s con these holidays is a healthy dose of scepticism and research.

A festive time for scams

Video of the brawl at Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen’s club has spread on social media

NSW Touch looks at discipline after Cootamundra brawl

Cootamundra's Jim Main starts clearing a fallen tree after the Treetops native garden was severely damaged by a storm on Friday. Picture: Contributed

Severe weather brings down trees, starts fire at Cootamundra

SOLID HIT: Malcolm Sutherland at bat for Cootamundra Ex-services Magpies at the weekend against Stockinbingal. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

The weekend in sport | 65 photos

STAR: James Smith's performance was crucial in Crusaders' win over Mimosa. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

Crusaders cruise to victory as dynamic duo lead charge | Photos

FRIENDS AND BOWLERS: Pat Francis with ladies' club president Jan Slavin.

Country Club bowling club awards | Photos

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

Kellie Hancock

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

One reader is questioning the validity of state members.

You say: Are state politicians relevant?

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

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Codey Herrmann is scheduled to reappear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday.

Man still in custody over Vic rape, murder

New research blames governments for mass fish deaths in the Darling River system.

Mass fish deaths caused by 'mismanagement'

Another tribute to slain student Aiia Maasarwe will be held in Bundoora.

Tribute event planned for Aiia Maasarwe

New research blames governments for mass fish deaths in the Darling River system.

Mismanagement blamed for mass fish deaths

Respite from the heatwave which has blanketed NSW will be short-lived forecasters say.

Parts of NSW cool down after heatwave

Gemma Najem

Hundreds of protesters have turned out in Sydney urging government to introduce pill testing.

Pill testing supporters rally in Sydney

Gemma Najem

Supporters of a Tamil family facing deportation have protested outside Peter Dutton's office.

Rallies for Tamil family demand fair go

Natalie Bochenski

Codey Herrmann, 20, has been charged with the rape and murder of Aiia Maasarwe.

Melbourne man charged with Aiia's murder

Christine McGinn and Kaitlyn Offer

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker