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"We don't want someone to be selling their family home of 30 years and have nowhere to go." From finding an agent who'll...
29/03/2025

"We don't want someone to be selling their family home of 30 years and have nowhere to go." From finding an agent who'll give you a realistic sale price to navigating the timeframes of a move to assisted living, here are some things to consider before you make the big move to go small.

When it comes to the big decision to downsize, not everyone is like Jacinta Kelly's mum.

A train line that hasn't been used for 40 years has just been declared "inactive" by the NSW Government, allowing Wagga ...
28/03/2025

A train line that hasn't been used for 40 years has just been declared "inactive" by the NSW Government, allowing Wagga Council to commence work on a new walking and bike track in Forest Hill. No, this was not an episode of Utopia.

A train line that hasn't been used in decades has finally been signed off as inactive by Transport for NSW…

Love open spaces and elegant design? This Boorooma family home offers everything you need — high ceilings, a modern kitc...
28/03/2025

Love open spaces and elegant design? This Boorooma family home offers everything you need — high ceilings, a modern kitchen, a luxurious master suite, and an entertainer’s dream backyard. Don’t miss this opportunity.

No expense has been spared in this premium-built Boorooma family home, featuring a welcoming gallery entry, an abundance of light,…

Depictions of politicians such as Peter Dutton, Bob Katter and Tony Abbott featured in Australia's premier art satire co...
28/03/2025

Depictions of politicians such as Peter Dutton, Bob Katter and Tony Abbott featured in Australia's premier art satire competition this year.

Despicable Ploy, by artist Phil Meatchem, has won the nation's premier satirical art prize in Canberra. A Gru-inspired image of…

After losing his leg in a car crash, Toby Popple found purpose in wheelchair sports. He's playing a brand of AFL that is...
28/03/2025

After losing his leg in a car crash, Toby Popple found purpose in wheelchair sports. He's playing a brand of AFL that is becoming more popular in Wagga. Here’s how you can get involved.

After losing his leg in a car accident, Toby Popple saw wheelchair sports as a new path forward. Now, the…

CONTENT WARNING: A judge has found the man did not consider whether or not the victim was consenting when he engaged in ...
28/03/2025

CONTENT WARNING: A judge has found the man did not consider whether or not the victim was consenting when he engaged in sexual acts with her.

CONTENT WARNING: This article includes details of a r**e. A man who pled guilty in Wagga court to three counts…

Police have allegedly seized machetes, knuckle-dusters, drugs and vehicles following an investigation into a vehicle fir...
28/03/2025

Police have allegedly seized machetes, knuckle-dusters, drugs and vehicles following an investigation into a vehicle fire in Wagga.

NSW Police have allegedly seized multiple machetes, knuckle-dusters, drugs and vehicles following an investigation into a vehicle fire in the…

The election has officially started following an early morning visit to Government House by Prime Minister Anthony Alban...
28/03/2025

The election has officially started following an early morning visit to Government House by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australia will head to the polls on 3 May.

Australians will go to the polls on the 3rd of May to decide the next federal government, with Anthony Albanese…

A petition delivered to NSW Parliament is seeking to nullify the "Brumby Bill" which mandated the protection of heritage...
28/03/2025

A petition delivered to NSW Parliament is seeking to nullify the "Brumby Bill" which mandated the protection of heritage mobs of horses in Kosciuszko National Park.

A coalition of community members, experts and political representatives gathered at NSW Parliament House yesterday (27 March) to deliver a…

During a livestream reacting to the release of the 2025/26 Federal Budget, Member for Riverina Michael McCormack caused ...
28/03/2025

During a livestream reacting to the release of the 2025/26 Federal Budget, Member for Riverina Michael McCormack caused a storm by tearing up a petition penned by the Labor Party asking to save Rex Airlines, labelling it 'election paraphernalia.'

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has posted a video of himself on social media tearing up a petition that called…

Lead director of the Wagga School of Arts Ian Wright wants you to come along to a crash course in directing tonight!
27/03/2025

Lead director of the Wagga School of Arts Ian Wright wants you to come along to a crash course in directing tonight!

He’s pointing the finger at you. Yes, you. Think you can direct? Or have you ever wanted to try? Lead…

"It was seeing the world once again through the eyes of a child, when we dawdle ... it felt like a gift and was a real t...
27/03/2025

"It was seeing the world once again through the eyes of a child, when we dawdle ... it felt like a gift and was a real tonic for my recovery," says the Albury author who will launch her second children's book on Saturday 29 March.

It took a bout of illness for Eleanor Pearson to truly stop and appreciate the wonder of the world around…

The zoo noted an unusual aspect of the occasion – Malika, like all female spotted hyenas, has a phallus-like pe**le cl**...
27/03/2025

The zoo noted an unusual aspect of the occasion – Malika, like all female spotted hyenas, has a phallus-like pe**le cl****is (sometimes called a pseudo-pen*s), through which she gave birth.

Darlington Point's Altina Wildlife Park has announced that its imported African spotted hyena ‘Malika’ has given birth to a cub.…

Pottery and Pints, markets and making your very own Easter eggs headline our guide this week. But if those doesn't tickl...
27/03/2025

Pottery and Pints, markets and making your very own Easter eggs headline our guide this week. But if those doesn't tickle your fancy, fear not!

Make chocolate Easter eggs this weekend with your kids at Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory. Try your hand at pottery…

A million-dollar upgrade to Yarrangobilly's thermal pool means it's a reimagined visitor experience.
27/03/2025

A million-dollar upgrade to Yarrangobilly's thermal pool means it's a reimagined visitor experience.

For decades, the Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool has been a well-loved escape, tucked within the rugged beauty of Kosciuszko National…

Jaylene is known to frequent the Narrandera, Ardlethan, Matong and Wagga Wagga areas.
27/03/2025

Jaylene is known to frequent the Narrandera, Ardlethan, Matong and Wagga Wagga areas.

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a missing Riverina woman. Jaylene McFarlane, aged 19, was last seen in Narrandera…

As Australia pushes toward an 82 per cent renewable energy target, critics argue that government subsidies and hidden co...
27/03/2025

As Australia pushes toward an 82 per cent renewable energy target, critics argue that government subsidies and hidden costs are driving up electricity prices. What do you think?

While Australians grapple with rising electricity costs, critics argue that renewable energy is making them more expensive. Rural communities in…

The EPA officers investigating the premises say the odours were so strong that several staff experienced physical sympto...
26/03/2025

The EPA officers investigating the premises say the odours were so strong that several staff experienced physical symptoms such as nausea.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined Howlong pet food producer Cool Off $30,000 following community complaints of offensive…

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World Record Attempt: The lawn mower push - for a great cause
World Record Attempt: The lawn mower push - for a great cause

A father of two and passionate runner is testing his mental and physical limits as he attempts to set a Guinness World Record for the farthest lawn mower push in 24 hours — all to help grant children’s wishes. Corporal Luke Thompson began his world record attempt today (30 January) at 10 am at Beres Ellwood Oval, Charles Sturt University. He aims to complete the 161-km challenge by 10 am tomorrow to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Australia. Read the full story here - https://regionriverina.com.au/mowing-down-barriers-fathers-24-hour-mission-to-break-a-guinness-world-record/81782/

What an incredible storm we had across the Riverina last night! ⚡️⚡️

Bushwalker describes moment he found missing hiker Hadi Nazari in KNP
Bushwalker describes moment he found missing hiker Hadi Nazari in KNP

Bushwalker Josh Dart describes the moment he and his friends realised they'd found missing hiker Hadi Nazari. Hadi had been lost in Kosciuszko National Park for 14 days, and over 300 people were involved in the search to bring him home.

Australians are increasingly smitten with the pick-ups from America arriving on our shores - like the Chevy Silverado. Here's what our motoring writer James Coleman thought.

Griffith man arrested in Sydney over alleged attempt at child grooming
Griffith man arrested in Sydney over alleged attempt at child grooming

Read the full article here - https://regionriverina.com.au/griffith-man-arrested-in-sydney-harbour-for-alleged-attempt-to-groom-child-for-sexual-activity/68749/ Footage courtesy NSW Police.

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