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A 39-year male was arrested and charged with 10 offences after police allegedly found illegal substances and items at a ...
14/01/2026

A 39-year male was arrested and charged with 10 offences after police allegedly found illegal substances and items at a Griffith home.

A man will face court in February after police allegedly found illegal items and substances at a home in the…

A new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic will open in Wagga soon, saving women a three-hour drive to the closest servi...
14/01/2026

A new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic will open in Wagga soon, saving women a three-hour drive to the closest service in Canberra. It's expected to be a life-changer.

A new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic will open in Wagga Wagga in early 2026, providing access to specialised care…

More medications for juvenile arthritis, rare liver disease and multiple sclerosis are being listed on the PBS.
13/01/2026

More medications for juvenile arthritis, rare liver disease and multiple sclerosis are being listed on the PBS.

Young Australians living with arthritis are among those who will benefit from newly listed medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.…

If ever there was a case for a Commonwealth royal commission, the Bondi terror attack is it, argues Chris Johnson.
13/01/2026

If ever there was a case for a Commonwealth royal commission, the Bondi terror attack is it, argues Chris Johnson.

Amid all the demands for Anthony Albanese to call a royal commission following December’s horrific terrorist attack on Bondi Beach,…

“How does taking away people's right to peacefully express their views make anyone safer?” A NSW inquiry that is looking...
13/01/2026

“How does taking away people's right to peacefully express their views make anyone safer?” A NSW inquiry that is looking to ban phrases such as "Globalise the intifada" was launched on Christmas Eve and has already closed its window for public feedback. What do you think?

An Albury MP says a “rushed” NSW parliamentary inquiry on banning protest slogans could lead to a dangerous overstep to…

21-year-old Jerwin Royupa died in a Riverina winery in 2019. Seven years later, his family are still searching for answe...
13/01/2026

21-year-old Jerwin Royupa died in a Riverina winery in 2019. Seven years later, his family are still searching for answers but could find out more soon, despite a hurdle this week.

The NSW Deputy State Coroner has rejected claims of unfairness raised by an interested party in the inquest into the…

Wagga's own charcoal chicken shop, Habibi Chicken, has closed its doors following the expiry of its lease. But could the...
13/01/2026

Wagga's own charcoal chicken shop, Habibi Chicken, has closed its doors following the expiry of its lease. But could there be a new beginning elsewhere?

Popular Wagga charcoal chicken shop Habibi Chicken has temporarily closed its doors after three successful years in operation. Owners Farhan…

Firefighters from NSW RFS - Hanwood Brigade, Beelbangera, Hay and Paynter Siding have had some close shaves after helpin...
13/01/2026

Firefighters from NSW RFS - Hanwood Brigade, Beelbangera, Hay and Paynter Siding have had some close shaves after helping to fight fires in Victoria.

Firefighters from Hanwood, Beelbangera, Hay and Paynter Siding (near Narrandera) have had some hair-raising near misses after responding to a…

Several trees around Lake Albert are now being monitored by Wagga Wagga City Council with concerns they have been poison...
12/01/2026

Several trees around Lake Albert are now being monitored by Wagga Wagga City Council with concerns they have been poisoned in a similar fashion to trees on Trail and Docker Street in late 2025.

Several trees around Lake Albert have been marked as potentially poisoned by Wagga Wagga City Council, following similar vandalism seen…

Check out the first published article from Region intern Ariba Omar — a profile of a Kooringal High School colleague who...
12/01/2026

Check out the first published article from Region intern Ariba Omar — a profile of a Kooringal High School colleague who followed in her footsteps to develop her journalism skills.

Wagga Wagga teen Maddie Heslop is encouraging other young people to step outside their comfort zones and give journalism a…

Big congratulations to Neil Macklin, who is nominated for a major Australia Day award. We caught up with him to get the ...
12/01/2026

Big congratulations to Neil Macklin, who is nominated for a major Australia Day award. We caught up with him to get the lowdown on his presidency, the squash scene at Griffith Leagues Club and how people can join the fun.

Neil Macklin has been nominated for the Club Person of the Year category at Griffith Council’s Australia Day award ceremony…

“One of the first people I helped said she was so grateful because she hadn’t eaten for two days – that’s what happens w...
12/01/2026

“One of the first people I helped said she was so grateful because she hadn’t eaten for two days – that’s what happens when you are preparing for the worst!” The community has responded enthusiastically to urgent calls for food aid to bushfire victims.

A rapid outpouring of generosity from Border residents saw more than four tonnes of donations arrive at Albury Wodonga Regional…

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