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Big turnout expected to support the Blues

Pat Kerin

COMPETITIVE: Two of the Tuesday session players in the with seven-and-a-half table Mitchell Relay movement were Margaret McMellon (l) and Jean Shea.

New competition is looming

BIG NIGHT OUT: Jake Goodwin is presented the Les Boyd Medal by the former Australian player. It was one of the front rowers three awards on at the Bulldogs presentation night.

Goodwin’s big haul at presentation night

Courtney Rees

Big turnout expected to support the Blues

CHAMPIONS: Winners of the Cootamundra Country Club’s mixed pairs championships Pat Francis and Adam Hutchinson. Photo: JOHN MALONE

Mixed pairs decided

READY: Riverina team is (back l to r) Gerard Hines (Young), John Grimble (Sydney) Peter Stimson (Temora), David Bolger (Wombat), Eric Koetz (Wagga), John Stephens (Cootamundra), Brian Rotherham (Leeton), Paul O’Malley (Mount Macedon Vic) and Tom Purcell (Batemans Bay) with (front l to r) Peter Gerhard (Temora), Mark Elia (Cootamundra; Capt.), Peter Hamblin (Young) and Mark Favell (Griffith)

Season opener a fierce contest

Pat Kerin

What’s on

BUSTLING: The 2017 Cootamundra Swap Meet attracted record crowds to over 356 registered stalls, making it the biggest event yet. Picture: Lachlan Grey

The countdown is on for Cootamundra’s ‘Friendly Swap’

Annie Lewis

Club in the spotlight: Coota U3A

What’s on

FAMILY FUN: Ganmain show will brighten your winter on Saturday, August 18, with fun for all the family. Pictures: Destination Riverina Murray

It’s showtime and salami

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What’s on in Cootamundra

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

Jennifer Birchall

Visual delight: Once the sheep have made their appearance, Marsden Street will come alive with a magical meandering of floats and creative creations in the street parade. All photos: Lizz Dobson.

Don’t be sheepish: Visit this unique festival

Michelle Allen

For a great Aussie need: All the supporters of this ad feature have helped us make a donation to Buy a Bale.

Buy a Bale | A message from the team

Sam Hollier

Man of the moment: Santa reassures the children of the world that they have the power within themselves to stay on the Good List.

Santa believes in you too

NEW ROLE: Cessnock resident Gary Bentley is one of four counsellors appointed by Rural Aid to support farmers in the Hunter Region.

Buy a Bale | Rural Aid’s new counsellors

Sam Hollier

Rural experience: Ever thought about going out to a farm and helping out for a bit? Farm Army has a database of volunteers and skilled tradies from around the world and you can join. Photo: Shutterstock.

Buy a Bale | Farm Army and Farm Rescue

Sam Hollier

COUNTRY CHARM: Philip John Brown purchased this house in Coota for only $137,000 last year and he said the price tag was not the only attraction, but also the railway link to major cities and the higher living standards.

Cootamundra boasts the country dream

Jess Whitty

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Australians over 55 also need to consider access to services they might need more as they age such as public transport, hospitals, health clubs or community centres.

Planning for your retirement property

Kate Stanton

RESTORED: AIF soldier William Kearsey in the 1920s. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

HIGHER POWER: 20th Battalion chaplain Captain Robert Crawford, from Toowong, Queensland, conducting a burial service near Péronne on August 31, 1918. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

RELENTLESS: Vera Deakin managed the Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau, keeping Australian families informed. Picture: AWM P02119.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

RESTORED: AIF soldier William Kearsey in the 1920s. Picture: AWM E03092

Road to Remembrance

What’s on in Cootamundra

International Day

Club in the spotlight: CWA Hume

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

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

Wattle Time Festival parade photos

EIGHTEEN ENDS: The winner of the Ex-Services Club Lonny's Day was Cootamundra Country Club lead by Pat Francis Viv Christi and Betty Vicq.

Sport in pictures

RIBBON CUT: Mayor Abb McAlister, Garrie Cooper, Steph Cooke MP, Rose Cowled, Diana Buchanan, deputy mayor Dennis Palmer and Brendan Lee from Tennis NSW.

Upgrade to tennis court surfaces officially opened

INJURY TOLL: Cootamundra skipper Adam McPhail is missing almost half his starting side after a horror season of injuries at O'Connor Park. Photo: Declan Rurenga

Casualty list puts Strikers in the lurch

Lachlan Grey

Flashback Friday: Photos around Cootamundra from July 2008

Cootamundra Herald

Flashback Friday: Photos around Cootamundra from July 2013

Cootamundra Herald

THERE, COMES A LION: Students Oliver Hall as 'young Simba' and Harry Boxsell as 'Mufasa' on Pride Rock during rehearsals. Photo: Bec Herring

The Lion King to be pride of school | Photos

Declan Rurenga

POWDER KEG: Letter-writer Mike Sargent says tension between the United States and China and North Korea could have severe consequences for Australia.

YOU SAY: Little progress made on keeping climate change at bay

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Lion King came to town

TALENTED: Ronald Bishop says the 'Keep Calm and Sing' performances show Cootamundra has plenty of talent.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Cabaret comes to Coota

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Filmmaker James Ricketson has landed in Sydney but is planning a return to Cambodia.

Pardoned Australian plans Cambodia return

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AIG CEO Innes Willox says he would welcome further consultation over Labor's superannuation policy.

Labor super policy flawed: industry group

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Derailed Devonport carriages cleared

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Pardoned filmmaker lands in Australia

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Scott Morrison remains the preferred prime minister over Bill Shorten in the latest Newspoll.

Morrison ahead, coalition lifts: Newspoll

Bishop calls for targets in Liberal Party

Caroline Schelle

Serena Williams denies coaching at US Open

Caroline Schelle

Burnie woman Justine Barwick was attacked by a shark in the Whitsundays. Picture: File

Shark victim recovering after reconstructive surgery

Sean Slatter

Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Get gardening: The winner of Australia's Next Top Gardener will become the face of Yates' new kids’ gardening website and their family will travel to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Gardens help kids grow

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Strawberry sauternes & mascarpone trifle, by Neil Perry. Photo: William Meppem

Social media lights up with strawberry recipes

Nadine Morton

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