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Expelled: Cherie Harriden, left, and Kim Holden, third left, pose with volunteer colleagues for the 'Women of Queanbeyan' 2020 calendar. Photo courtesy Rosevear Photography

Life-long QSS members shown the door after calendar romp

Phil Mayne

Outgoing: David Rowe was Yass Valley Council's general manager before taking on the CRJO's CEO role. Photo: Yass Valley Council.

David Rowe leaves as CEO

Hannah Sparks

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

WHAT A SWEETIE: She's shy but cuddly, and needs a home to live out her years.

Say hello to a little Possum

Firies and police to give WCCC advice

Firies and police to give WCCC advice

Tom Anderson, chair

SWEET: Meet lovely Bailey, a little girl who is eager to please.

Bailey is a people-pleaser

Keep a keen eye out for Joe Rider

Keep a keen eye out for Joe Rider

Cr Tim Overall, mayor

Expelled: Cherie Harriden, left, and Kim Holden, third left, pose with volunteer colleagues for the 'Women of Queanbeyan' 2020 calendar. Photo courtesy Rosevear Photography

Life-long QSS members shown the door after calendar romp

Phil Mayne

Outgoing: David Rowe was Yass Valley Council's general manager before taking on the CRJO's CEO role. Photo: Yass Valley Council.

David Rowe leaves as CEO

Hannah Sparks

Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

Much needed rain brings on the bite

Much needed rain brings on the bite

Adam Samios

Trophy: The winner of last year's Club Championships was Lachlan Tisma by a comfortable margin. Photo: Gail Goiser.

Golf Championships about to begin at renovated golf club

Burney Wong

Open: William McLennan opens the disability access features at QPTC. Photo: Supplied.

QPTC welcomes disability access

Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club

Much needed rain brings on the bite

Much needed rain brings on the bite

Happy days for post-spawn trout

Happy days for post-spawn trout

Adam Samios

'It's amazing how yellow belly/golden perch feed.' Photo supplied

Big Burly Bash: Time to register

Adam Samios

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Paul West, and Digger, with some backyard produce. Picture: Chris Middleton.

A little slice of River Cottage, wherever you are

Karen Hardy

Will Smith in Gemini Man. Picture: Paramount Pictures.

REVIEW
Just one too many Will Smiths

Simon Weaving

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

The Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries can now tell if prawns have come from domestic waters.

Prawn 'citizenship checks' now a reality

Guinea pig-flavoured ice cream is available in Ecuador.

Guinea pig ice cream for sale in Ecuador

Gonzalo Solano

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

The amazing Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Soak up the spicy scents on this amazing tour

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

Strata Community Association ACT president Chris Miller, who has welcomed the ACT government's plans to overhaul the rules governing high-rise living. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Groups welcome ACT's 'fairer' strata laws

Dan Jervis-Bardy

An example of the type of inflatable adventure park, which is planned for Lake Burley Griffin this summer. Picture: National Capital Authority

Lake Burley Griffin inflatable adventure park given the green light

Cassandra Morgan

Strong population growth in Canberra is helping the territory's economy. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra's economy booming thanks to population growth, housing market

Daniella White

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

STAYING WELL: Oliver Liyou maintains his role as a valued member of his family and professional community.

Veterinarian finds time to heal himself

Jamie Brown

The highly-skilled team of 135 McGrath Breast Care Nurses are provided to patients across Australia by the McGrath Foundation, free of charge and without referral.

Think in pink this October

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Dessert devotees will delight in an afternoon tea buffet of spectacular sweet and savoury treats Hyatt Hotel Canberra executive pastry chef Gerold has created in the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Think pink for afternoon tea

Lena, a domestic short-haired female, would prefer to be in a family home with no other cats. Queries, animalinfo@qprc.nsw.gov.au or telephone 6285 6269

Friendly, affectionate Lena

Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

ROO TURN: The kangaroo hops down Mort Street in the Canberra CBD. Picture: Allison Lubransky-Moy

REAL AUSTRALIA
What's that, Skip? ScoMo fell into the dam?

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Mill closure more than just a paper cut

91-year-old Audrey Dargan. Picture: Karleen Minney

REAL AUSTRALIA
The good, the not-so good and the inspirational

Voice of Real Australia is six months old so we thought it was time for a review

REAL AUSTRALIA
We've been watching you and the news is good

Gayle Tomlinson

In this Oct. 16, 1968, file photo, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos stare downward and extend gloved hands skyward in a Black power salute after Smith received the gold and Carlos the bronze for the 200 meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman is at left. Tommie Smith and John Carlos are part of the 2019 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame class. (AP Photo)

Controversy dogs even the latest salute to hero athlete Peter Norman

Alex Ford, with AAP

The 9500-tonne tyre stockpile. Picture: REX MARTINICH.

Company fined $440k for tyre stockpile, watch timelapse video

JessieAnne Gartlan

Stop: Take stock - could you be doing life differently? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Breaking boundaries in more ways than one

Damon Cronshaw

Running man: Eliud Kipchoge shows how pleased he is with his free shoes. Picture: Nike

OPINION
Marathon's marvellous marketing milestone

Rob Shaw

THOUGHT: We should consider that some people's hard luck stories are frustrating and happened without their consent.

OPINION
Things to consider before judging that beggar

Father Brendan Lee

Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

John Hanscombe

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

Vinzent Tarantino says he had nothing to do with Quanne Diec's disappearance.

Former bouncer denies NSW girl's murder

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After a full assessment of its cracking, Sturt Police Station in Adelaide will reopen next week.

Adelaide cop shop to reopen after cracking

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Free-trade deals will boost opportunities for our beef, sheep meat, wine and other industries.

Trio of free-trade deals before parliament

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Nathan Sologinkin has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Brisbane casino.

Ex-NRL player guilty of sexual assault

28m ago

Sixty-four homes were destroyed in fires that swept through northern NSW last week, the RFS says.

Northern NSW fires destroyed 64 homes

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Leading car RED E from Solar Team Twente has crashed out of the World Solar Challenge.

Top car crashes out World Solar Challenge

48m ago

ASIO is struggling to keep up with demand for advice on espionage and foreign interference.

ASIO swamped by espionage advice demands

Daniel McCulloch
53m ago

Deborah Pilgrim was found after someone saw her SOS message written on the ground.

SOS message led SA cops to missing camper

1hr ago

The top priced ram that sold to Gilmour Station, Lake Bathurst for $4000 with Aaron Granger, Rogara and livestock agents, Ben Stace, Australian Wool Network and Rick Power, Landmark.

Rogara Poll Merino rams reach top of $4000

Olivia Calver
51m ago

The Walker family from Coonamble and St George, Qld, will offer 2500 quality weaners at the Dubbo store cattle sale on November 1.

Quality driving prices | Market Murmurs

MARK GRIGGS and KAREN BAILEY
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The Australian wheat crop estimates have been reduced by 1 million tonnes to 18 million tonnes.

Extreme pricing unlikely to be seen as harvest kicks off

Matt Wallis

AT ITS BEST: Kings Parade in Bathurst is a sight for happy eyes in springtime.

Garden central: 10 reasons to visit the heart of NSW

The Powerhouse: well worth a few hours of your time.

Powerhouse Museum marks 50 years since moon landing

John Rozentals

Denver's Big Blue Bear at the convention centre - one of many pieces of fantastic public art

Crud, and the capital of grandeur, in Colorado

Lisa Mullins

Fenton & Fenton's new Tropicana collection, shot at The Fender House. Photographed by Armelle Habib and styled by Heather Nette King.

Yes, you can stay in that dreamy catalogue

Linley Wilkie

Warning signs: If your dog struggles with stairs, it might be an indication of arthritis.

Arthritis isn't only a problem for older pets

RSPCA

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week