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Snapper are on the chew all over place

Adam Samios

One-point winners: The Yowies women clinched a scintillating one point win over the Shoalhaven Tigers in their first match in three years recently. Photo: Supplied.

Victory on return

Zac Lowe

Autumn weather means surprises in the water

Adam Samios

Snapper are on the chew all over place

Takeoff: Trent Bink will look to gain valuable experience in Sydney this weekend when he competes in the prestigious Sydney Jamboree, which will see roughly 200 competitors take part. Photo: Cackling Pipes Photography.

Bink aims for Sydney Jamboree

Wrapped Up: Parramatta Eels U20s second rower Aaron Shelford being tackled by three Canberra Raiders players during the first half of the trial match. Photos: Burney Wong.

Eels U20s slip to triumph in trial

Burney Wong

"I choose someone last year although she didn’t fit all the etiquette, I chose her because she was a breath of fresh air," Gill Gilbert said. Pictured is emcee Ashley Gilbert with Best Dressed Woman Rebecca McRae in 2018.

Frock up at the Binda Picnic Races

Clare McCabe

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

Craig Stewart plays Neil Diamond. Photo supplied

Enjoy a Hot August Night ... in February

Robin Tennant-wood

"I choose someone last year although she didn’t fit all the etiquette, I chose her because she was a breath of fresh air," Gill Gilbert said. Pictured is emcee Ashley Gilbert with Best Dressed Woman Rebecca McRae in 2018.

Frock up at the Binda Picnic Races

Craig Stewart plays Neil Diamond. Photo supplied

Enjoy a Hot August Night ... in February

Robin Tennant-wood

Diets that include "ultra-processed" ready meals can increase the risk of early death.

Ready meals link to greater risk of dying

John von Radowitz

Brighter futures: For those diagnosed with hepatitis C the future is brighter with the road to recovery much faster and simpler than ever before.

A new lease on life

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The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

Brighter futures: For those diagnosed with hepatitis C the future is brighter with the road to recovery much faster and simpler than ever before.

A new lease on life

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

Entry is free: Goulburn Comic Con 2019 will be held from 10am on March 16 at Veolia Arena, Braidwood Road, Goulburn. Enjoy games, the acrobatic and stunt show, a battle re-enactment, collectables, cosplay and more.

Games, battles and more

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ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

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The story lives on

DENNIS HASKELL

ON THE ROAD: Bernie Shakeshaft and Rusty, one of the boys in the program. Picture: Paul Shakeshaft

Order this movie; help Aussie kids in need

Genre jumble

COLES: Revised application

Northern council to meet

Leon Arundell, chair

Trainers are all preparing for the Braidwood Races. Just a little bit of local pride is at stake with horse owners attracted from outside the region.

A fun day for the family

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

NEW LIFE: Behind Junee's Fairies Reborn Magic Nursery is Silvia Heszterenyiova, who hopes to share her passion with others. Picture: Jess Whitty

Dolls: reborn, eerie and otherwise brought to life

Jess Whitty

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hot air + Canberra = a balloon spectacular

RACE FALL: Five jockeys were taken to hospital after a fall in Race 2 at the Country Championships on Sunday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Two horses dead, five jockeys hospitalised in dramatic race fall

Madeline Link

The town of Temora get behind The Great Quack Ques to lure doctors to their town. Images and video by Blue Clay Productions.

Check out Temora's quacking quest

Samantha Townsend

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

PERSPECTIVE: After events like Christchurch, it's common to feel the need to do something. Picture: AAP Image/SNPA, Martin Hunter

Searching for meaning in our everyday lives

Zoë Wundenberg

Why the minimum wage debate matters

James Pearson

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Manufacturers in a cloud of uncertainty about what Australia's economy has in store in the future.

Business uncertainty up as economy slows

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Scott Morrison says social media giants must find ways to stop extremists broadcasting atrocities.

Social media must stop terror videos: PM

16m ago

Garbage truck driver Ian Juurik denies negligent driving causing the death of a homeless man.

Garbo thought man was 'pile of blankets'

17m ago

Scott Morrison has ruled out doing preference deals with One Nation at the next federal election.

Morrison promises no deals with One Nation

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A NSW Police senior constable has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man in custody.

NSW cop denies assault of man in custody

Benita Kolovos
33m ago

Cold Rock franchises have come in for scrutiny.

Cold Rock ice cream franchise under pressure as stores close

Cara Waters
42m ago

Gladys Berejiklian has accused Michael Daley of "rank hypocrisy" days before NSW goes to the polls.

NSW: Daley accused of 'rank hypocrisy'

Tom Rabe and Laura Polson
42m ago

Dangerous and unethical practices by IVF providers will be investigated in a Victorian inquiry.I

Vic inquiry to probe dodgy IVF providers

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Lynda Henderson has told the Aged Care Royal Commission of her friend's inadequate care.

Dementia carers battling system: inquiry

Matt Coughlan and Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

The number of gastro outbreaks at childcare centres reported to NSW Health is above average for this time of year.

Gastro outbreak across childcare centres prompts warning

Eva Kolimar

The recent Tabulam fires were intense and damaging. Greater management of the understory through periodic low-temperature burns might have reduced the chance of wildfire.

Burning for fire fighting solution

Jamie Brown

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

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Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental