a gain of 290 per cent on its previous record set in March and the Chinese auto brand is now 234 per cent up year-to-date All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt was the third consecutive month of record sales for Chery since its return to local showrooms in 2023 with April's result beating March 2025's 2182 sales and February's 2038 result – both records at the time The April result saw Chery outsell Volkswagen to sit 14th overall out of more than 60 new-vehicle brands represented in Australia for both the month and year-to-date Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Chery sets Australian sales record, outsells VolkswagenIt also means Chery has doubled its monthly sales since August 2024, and tripled them since July 2023 after it returned to local showrooms three months earlier with the Omoda 5 small SUV The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro small SUV – introduced in late 2024 as a rival to the MG ZS and Hyundai Venue – is easily the Chinese brand's most popular model but its 1165 sales in April were short of its best of 1252 set in February Chery sets Australian sales record, outsells VolkswagenStill, the Tiggo 4 Pro outsold the Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi ASX and Kia Seltos small SUVs and fell only 37 short of the Toyota Corolla Cross The record followed sales growth for the Omoda 5 with 483 registrations versus 386 in March, the Tiggo 7 Pro mid-size SUV's 363 compared to 326, and 276 sales of the Tiggo Pro 8 large SUV which was up 58 units on the previous month Chery returned to Australia with the Omoda 5 The Tiggo 7 Pro went on sale in October 2023 followed by the Tiggo Pro 8 in May 2024 and the Tiggo 4 Pro in October 2024 Chery sets Australian sales record, outsells VolkswagenThe battery-powered E5 – similar in size to the petrol-powered Omoda 5 but built on a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform – also hit local showrooms last October Chery has announced it will spin off the Omoda brand in Australia, with the Omoda 3 compact SUV shown in concept form at the 2025 Shanghai motor show in April potentially becoming the first Omoda-branded model to be sold here with plug-in hybrid versions of the Tiggo Pro 7 and Tiggo Pro 8 heading to local dealers in 2025 The Tiggo Pro 9 large SUV is also on the way while a separate Toyota Prado-rivalling Tiggo 9L large electric SUV was also unveiled in Shanghai last month but is not yet confirmed for Australia Chery has also launched the Jaecoo brand in Australia, with the J7 mid-size SUV arriving in showrooms in May 2025 Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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File pictures by Bernard HumphreysA Wagga councillor has doubled down on his claim that Riverina voters are the "dumbest f---s on the planet" Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueRichard Foley who stood for the Australian Citizens Party in the federal election lashed out on Facebook last week ahead of the May 3 poll Speaking to the Daily Advertiser on Monday after attracting 2.28 per cent of the first preference vote which included: "After standing on pre-poll booths for the past 10 days the vast majority of this electorate are the dumbest f---s on the planet" said he was frustrated by misinformation being spread throughout the campaign He said he would be surprised if Riverina MP Michael McCormack who was emphatically returned in the weekend poll "He had a tough campaign and I don't believe he will serve it out," he said saying: "If I just do two days in parliament and then resign that will be two more days than Richard Foley would ever do" Mr McCormack indicated that he would serve his full term Cr Foley said he didn't believe his comments would affect his standing on the city's council I was hoping opposing forces would sway the voters but now we are in a political wilderness," Cr Foley said "The ALP have a full mandate and no oversight They have no need to fund or visit our region Australian Citizens Party senate candidate Robert Barwick said the leaking of Cr Foley's post into the public domain was part of a "dirty tricks" campaign Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Picture by Jimmy MeiklejohnOne of Australia's top credentialed sprint coaches recently visited the city to tutor some of Wagga's up-and-coming young athletes Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueSince beginning his coaching career in 1995 Roger Fabri has worked with some of Australia's top athletes including Josh Addo-Carr Fabri was in Wagga recently where he held two clinics in which he tutored the next generation of Wagga athletes Matthew Brunt was coached by Fabri and he currently has a number of sprint training clients in Wagga through his Advanced Sports Performance program Brunt thought it was a huge coup for the city to have Fabri come down and impart some of his wisdom to some of Wagga's most promising young athletes "It was good to get Roger down," Brunt said "I've been with him for a few years now and it was good to see him come down here everyone was sitting back and really listening which was good "He just brings a different view to everything I had a lot of clients attend and a lot of them see me on a regular basis "But it's good to bring a new set of eyes to it and everyone was very serious about the sessions "It brought a new level of concentration level and a bit more energy to the sport of track running, especially with it being a new track." In addition to working with some elite athletes in Australia Fabri has also worked with some massive teams in the NFL including New York Jets Brunt thought Fabri's resume spoke for itself in regards to the level of respect he has in the sprint training coaching fraternity "He's worked with some pretty big names," he said "Every time I go and see him he's always got someone new jumping on board there's plenty from the NRL and NRLW and he's worked with a few cricketers "He was over in America working with a few in the NFL Riverina voters have had their say and polling booths across the electorate have now closed Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe counting has begun which will update regularly and keep you up to date on how the candidates in the race for Riverina are polling LIVE NATIONAL BLOG: Keep up to date with the main race as Albanese takes on Dutton for PM There are 13 candidates running for the seat of Riverina - the equal most for any electorate in the country (Calwell in Victoria also has 13) Among them are eight party-affiliated contenders and five independents Joining them are Mark Craig from Pauline Hanson's One Nation Fishers and Farmers) and Christine Onley (Libertarian Party) The Riverina electorate - and other incarnations of the division - has been held by the Nationals for almost 45 years (since October 1980) Incumbent Riverina MP Michael McCormack has held the seat since 2010 The division's new boundaries will play a factor in the results with the Riverina electorate losing Parkes Forbes and Bland councils and gaining the rest of the Hilltops Yass Valley and Snowy Valleys council areas You can also follow the count in the neighbouring seat of Farrer below Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court. HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoDeath NoticesCOOMBES, Helen Kae1945 - 2025 Passed away suddenly at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on Thursday, 1st May 2025. Beloved wife of Terry. Loved mother and Mother-in-law of Shane and Suzi. Cherished Grandmother of Brody (dec'd), Carlee, Briony and Great Grandmother of Koby. Kae will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 79 years. A Graveside Service Celebrating Kae’s Life will be held in the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery, Brunskill Rd, Lake Albert on Friday, 9th May 2025, commencing at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. For those unable to attend, condolence messages may be left on the website: HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoDeath NoticesALEXANDER, Joan Mary1942 - 2025 • Aged 83 years Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Calvary Hospital, Wagga Wagga on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, aged 83 years. Cherished wife of John (dec'd). Loving mother of Daryl and Barry and their families. Joan will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A service to celebrate the life and love of Joan Alexander will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Wagga Wagga on Friday, 9th May 2025, commencing at 11:00an. Following the service, the funeral cortege will proceed to the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery, Brunskill Road, Lake Albert. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. HomeTributes & FuneralsDeath NoticesSMITH, Michael Patrick1946 - 2025 • Aged 78 years Passed away at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital with his family by his side after a short illness. Late of Wallowa Street, Leeton. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father & father-in-law of Terry-Ann & Kevin Cheney, and Michael & David. Cherished Pop of Sean, Ruben & Rachael, and Poppy Mick to Layla. Dear brother & brother-in-law to his extended family. A Service of Celebration for the life and love of Mick Smith will be held at the Hydro Hotel, Leeton on Wednesday 7th May 2025 Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. File imageFirefighters could not save a home ravaged by fierce flames that prompted a string of triple 0 calls on Saturday night All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA raft of emergency services responded to the blaze on King Street in Tumbarumba just before 9pm drawing firefighting crews from across the Snowy Valleys A number of triple 0 calls alerted them to the fire a spokesperson for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) confirmed on Sunday Seven appliances from Tumbarumba and surrounds were dispatched and were joined by Rural Fire Service brigades The house was well alight when firefighters arrived and a partial roof collapse at the rear of the building prompted the establishment of an exclusion zone "They didn't enter the property because it was too dangerous so they used hose lines to extinguish from outside (the building)," the FRNSW spokesperson said A NSW Ambulance crew was at the scene on standby but all persons had evacuated and no one required treatment The fire was eventually extinguished by around 2am with the scene handed over to police later in the morning Crime scene examiners were yet to take a closer look at the scene as it was still smouldering Riverina Police District's Inspector Rowen Harris said on Sunday You'll find my byline on breaking news, live blogs and anything in between. Got a tip? Email dhuntly@austcommunitymedia.com.au. HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoDeath NoticesRICHMOND, Darren Craig1968 - 2025 • Aged 57 years Passed away at home on Friday, 18th April 2025, aged 57 years. Dearly loved son of Lynette and David Richmond. Brother and brother-in-law of Paul & Robyn Richmond and Danielle & Steven Forrest. Loved uncle of Madeline and Harrison Richmond and Georgia, Ruby and Austin Forrest. Darren will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A service to celebrate the life and love of Darren Richmond will be held at the Alan Harris McDonald Chapel, 76 Copland Street, Wagga Wagga on Wednesday, 7th of May 2025, commencing at 11:00am. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. all the winners from Wagga Gold Cup fashions on the field 2025Swipe or scroll down for the full gallery the 2025 Wagga Gold Cup fashions on the field had a little bit of everything with Griffith's Daisy Armstrong taking out the Lady of the Day title opted to wear her outfit from the Melbourne Cup - despite initially not planning to wear it she said she wanted to go with the Gold Cup theme and the fashions on the field had drawn her back to the Murrumbidgee Turf Club View +46 Photos"I'll always put a sneaky bet on .. mostly for the fashion," Ms Armstrong said Ms Armstrong said she didn't have to spend a lot of money as her outfit was ready this time "I bought the gloves from Etsy so I could add a bit more autumn/winter [to it] but fashions on the field is not a cheap hobby," she said 2025 Wagga Gold Cup Lady of the Day winner Daisy Armstrong Picture by Maryam SulaimanThe Gold Cup featured a lot of different outfits and dresses with many people echoing the sentiment that fashion was not always affordable for everyone Ms Rees said she had to be aware of the cost of her outfit especially as the cost-of-living crisis has been impacting many Hannah Rees from Wagga enjoyed her time at the Gold Cup Picture by Maryam Sulaiman"My dress was very on a budget "But my headpiece was a little bit more expensive than that So I surrounded myself with that and knew that I needed to keep the dress on a budget You've got to pick things and miss out on things "I knew that we wanted to come to the Gold Cup so we've said no to other things in preparation." All of those involved in the fashions had stories behind their outfits and inspiration from different themes who is from Wagga but left when she was 18 said she was nervous going into the competition Picture by Maryam Sulaiman"I feel so excited and I feel so overwhelmed and so grateful that I have an Amanda who I can send her a photo of not only one dress and she will put together what I envision," she said "I picked this up last night at nine o'clock." Leeton's Warren Cochrane had a Sydney stylist select his outfit which paid off after he won Best Dressed Man Just as the Wagga Gold Cup 2025 Face of the Carnival's Adam Whicker said a bold statement hat really did set the men apart Leeton's Warren Cochrane wins Wagga Gold Cup Best Dressed Man Picture by Maryam SulaimanFor a second year in a row Wagga's Piper Bentley took out the Contemporary Award Ms Bentley attended the race event with her mother who were able to watch as she was awarded the honour "It's very exciting to be winning it again so it's a really good family outing for us all." Kelly and Michael Carty were awarded Best Dressed Couple - a win that was extra special as Ms Carty is set to celebrate her birthday on Saturday She said she couldn't have asked for a better gift and then I had the millinery custom made with autumn tones," she said who was at the Gold Cup for the first time having come all the way from Sydney with her friends Emily Greenberg (in the middle) was there for her first time at the Gold Cup with friends Picture by Maryam SulaimanMs Greenberg said she liked the fashions and felt welcomed I feel like it's a really nice community event Maryam Sulaiman is a journalist at The Daily Advertiser with a passion for stories and giving a voice to those who need it. Contact her via email for any stories maryam.sulaiman@austcommunitymedia.com.au Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe four-year-old justified his favourite's tag to take out the $200,000 feature at Murrumbidgee Turf Club on Friday Among his large group of owners is 87-year-old Peter Reid Reid has lived in Wagga all his life and was part of the jubilant scenes as Flying Bandit defied a late charge from the Albury trained Bianco Vilano ($9) to win by a half length He was thrilled with how jockey Jay Ford was able to position the son of Trapeze Artist just better than midfield before unleashing a big finish to secure his hometown cup I've been waiting for a week or two but it was a great ride wasn't it?," Peter Reid said who grew up in Wagga and now calls Camden home manages the Tenofus Racing syndicate and over the last six year they have won 17 races Far and away the Wagga Cup stands out above the rest "We've come to 10 of the last 15 cups and all of a sudden we've won it," Reid said There was just one person missing from the Reids celebrations - matriarch of the family Kaye who died in September she would be so happy and that makes it even harder." Flying Bandit keeps Bianco Vilano at bay to win the Wagga Gold Cup on Friday Picture by Bernard HumphreysNow they have their sights set on even better things with Flying Bandit Kembla Grange trainer Kerry Parker believes there is plenty to come from the four-year-old who has now won six of his 12 starts with another three placings "He's been a tricky horse all the way through but he's maturing and putting it together," Parker said "This preparation was always about starting to test him in better grade and it was his first run in open company today and he's done the job well he's had to prove he was a genuine stayer today and he did that well While no stranger to racing in Wagga, unlike Mudgee trainer Mack Griffith who won the Wagga Town Plate on his first trip to the city on Thursday Parker was thrilled to join some of his contemporaries by winning the cup Bede Murray and that have been coming down here for a long time winning these races at Wagga and in my first crack at the cup I'm absolutely thrilled to win," he said "I've had runners down here before over the carnival but never in the cup." Courtney is a sports journalist from The Daily Advertiser focusing on Group Nine, Southern Inland, cricket, harness racing and greyhound racing. Wagga trainer Tim Donnelly has doubled down on his Gold Cup hopes, after finishing second twice in previous attempts. Jimmy Meiklejohn has the lowdown on the pair of contenders Donnelly has in the big race The MTC gates reopen at 11am for the city's premier race day, and Taylor Dodge has all you need to know about getting there what to where and just how you'll get home at the end of it The Daily Advertiser team will be at the MTC all day bringing you the latest action from the track All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services were called to a home located on Finley Road at Deniliquin about 8.40am on Friday following an influx of calls to triple zero. Fire and Rescue NSW Riverina zone commander Superintendent Stewart Alexander said three fire trucks were deployed to the scene where firefighters got to work quickly to render the fire under control. "It's a weatherboard house that was fully alight," Superintendent Alexander said. While no one was injured, the home has sustained significant damage with the fire moving into the roof space. Fire crews have extinguished the fire but remain on scene monitoring the conditions and ensuring there is no toxic gases or a chance of re-ignition. Superintendent Alexander said the cause of the fire has not yet been identified. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Wagga Wagga suburb Estella is set to receive two new bus shelters and routes after securing funding from Transport for NSW. Part of the Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS), the two shelters will be constructed at 2 Rainbow Drive (Estella Shopping Centre) and Estella Road (Estella Public School). Feedback was taken from the community regarding where they would like to see the new stops, with close proximity to schools and supermarkets coming as a top priority. They are estimated to be completed by June 30, 2025. The development of the two new shelters will most likely align with local operator Busabout’s new ticketless tap and go options. The new ticketless option was announced by the state government in late March and a trial is expected by June this year. In the coming months, 21 local buses in the area will be fitted with the tap and go payment technology, bringing the region in line with metropolitan areas where people have been able to pay without cash for years. This technology means most passengers will now be able to use their smart phone, watch or debit/credit card to pay for their fares. “In Question Time last October, I asked Minister Aitchison about the rollout of contactless payment for Wagga Wagga bus passengers, and I welcome her commitment to bringing this new technology to our city,” Independent member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr says. “It will provide streamlined travel options for passengers wishing to pay fares with cards or devices but importantly, those who wish to pay by cash will still be able to do so, delivering a diversity of choice which will hopefully encourage more people to use public transport in Wagga.” Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) is the leading bus and coach publication in the region, providing news directly to the local industry. For more than 35 years, ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches, while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords A recent Charles Sturt University graduate has lived in VIC WA and NT and has travelled around the world on ships as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) She grew up on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria has two older sisters and her parents have retired and live in Tasmania An Undergraduate University Medal is awarded by the University to students who have completed the required coursework requirements and achieve a grade point average of 6.75 or higher having already achieved a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Oceanography in 2001 joining through the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra,” Anita said “My older sister previously had completed a double degree in Paramedicine and Nursing through Charles Sturt University so I naturally considered the University as a viable option as I knew it offered an excellent distance education program “I commenced my degree in 2016 part-time and online and as a full-time member of the RAN I had to ensure I could juggle study with my employment Anita received a scholarship from the Wagga Wagga RSL Sub-Branch which helped her achieve her educational goals “The scholarship covered an entire year of course and subject fees,” Anita said “I paid for this degree myself and this scholarship made a huge difference to paying for my subjects.” Wagga Wagga RSL Sub-Branch scholarship spokesperson Mr Rod Cooper said the Sub-Branch is immensely proud to have sponsored Anita Nemarich Anita had to pause her degree when she took command of HMAS Parramatta an Anzac Class Helicopter Frigate and the demands of command were incompatible with study “I returned to study in 2022 and realised how much I’d missed it the previous two years,” Anita said “I only had a handful of subjects left and my completion was driven by when those subjects were available and I finished my last subject in 2024.” Anita had to complete 12 weeks of clinical placement as part of the degree and she broke this up into three parts “Microbiology was my favourite and I loved the team at The Canberra Hospital “This degree is accredited by Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and the University works hard to maintain this accreditation; it means people completing the degree will be competitive for employment in the workforce.” who aims to continue to serve the nation in the Royal Australian Navy said it doesn’t matter if you don’t quite know what you want to study just start studying and you’ll quickly work it out Bruce Andrews local_offerAgricultural ScienceCharles Sturt University Get the latest Charles Sturt news in your inbox 'Yindyamarra Winhanganha' - The wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in '+days[time.getDay()]+' '+time.getDate()+' '+months[time.getMonth()]+' '+time.getFullYear()+' Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time One of the most dynamic country-based sprinters in Australia is out to take his winning strike rate to 50 per cent from 22 starts when he tackles the feature sprint at Wagga Wagga on Thursday a high-class and on-speed five-year-old son of I Am Invincible in the Mack Griffith camp at Mudgee got back to winning ways 26 days ago at Eagle Farm by finishing best in an Open Handicap over 1200m on soft ground Racing returns to Wagga on Thursday.Credit: Les Smith That was his first win since claiming the Panorama at Bathurst last September although he had no luck from a wide draw in the Kosciuszko at Randwick four weeks later That was enough to send Compelling Truth to the paddock for a break before he trialled twice and headed north for a three-race campaign in Brisbane Placed in his first two efforts when leading over 1000m he didn’t quite reproduce that same sectional dominance although taking a sit next start over a furlong further proved beneficial Bailey Wheeler keeps the ride and becomes the first jockey to stay aboard for consecutive races since Jake Pracey-Holmes in the middle of last year Compelling Truth cut a swathe through NSW country racing he won nine races from just 14 starts up to BM 86 level Five of those were by more than five lengths In what is a wide and strong renewal of Thursday’s Wagga Town Plate (1200m) Compelling Truth opened on the top line of betting around $5.50 ahead of high class four-year-old sprinters The Instructor who won a Listed feature at Mornington last start and promising Rosehill-based four-year-old Celui Testament to the depth and strength of this sprint 11 of the final 16 accepted runners boast winning strike rates around 25 per cent or better some rain in the 24 hours leading up could see the track slip back to Soft 5 range Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at racingnsw.com.au One of the most dynamic country-based sprinters in Australia is out to take his winning strike rate to 50 per cent from 22 starts when he tackles the feature sprint at Wagga Wagga on Thursday. Compelling Truth, a high-class and on-speed five-year-old son of I Am Invincible in the Mack Griffith camp at Mudgee, got back to winning ways 26 days ago at Eagle Farm by finishing best in an Open Handicap over 1200m on soft ground. That was his first win since claiming the Panorama at Bathurst last September, although he had no luck from a wide draw in the Kosciuszko at Randwick four weeks later. That was enough to send Compelling Truth to the paddock for a break before he trialled twice and headed north for a three-race campaign in Brisbane. Placed in his first two efforts when leading over 1000m, he didn\\u2019t quite reproduce that same sectional dominance, although taking a sit next start over a furlong further proved beneficial, sweeping over the top late. Bailey Wheeler keeps the ride and becomes the first jockey to stay aboard for consecutive races since Jake Pracey-Holmes in the middle of last year. Earlier in his career, Compelling Truth cut a swathe through NSW country racing. From January, 2023 through to September of last year, he won nine races from just 14 starts up to BM 86 level. Five of those were by more than five lengths. In what is a wide and strong renewal of Thursday\\u2019s Wagga Town Plate (1200m), Compelling Truth opened on the top line of betting around $5.50 ahead of high class four-year-old sprinters The Instructor who won a Listed feature at Mornington last start, and promising Rosehill-based four-year-old Celui, both opening around $6.50. Testament to the depth and strength of this sprint, 11 of the final 16 accepted runners boast winning strike rates around 25 per cent or better. Despite being rated a Good 4 on Wednesday, some rain in the 24 hours leading up could see the track slip back to Soft 5 range. Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at File pictureA driver has died after a vehicle rollover in North Albury Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice say the male driver died when his gold Ford Falcon rolled in Fallon Street Emergency services were called to the crash scene near the Racecourse Road intersection around 6.50pm on Saturday The driver was the only occupant of the sedan and is yet to be formally identified Officers from Murray River Police District established a crime scene and have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash In other police news, officers have seized six illegal guns during a raid at a Lavington home. The search of a Schaefer Street home came towards the end of Operation Blue Ember on Friday, May 2, which had unearthed at least 15 guns by Thursday. Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 17m ago17 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 12:05pm updated 13h ago13 hours agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:02pm | Michael McCormack (National) since 2010. Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific. Riverina covers 52,410 square kilometres in areas west and north-west of the ACT. By far the largest centre is the regional city of Wagga Wagga, with other major centres including Cowra, Young, Yass, Temora, Cootamundra, Gundagai and Tumut. Undergoes major boundary changes. In the north-west Parkes, Forbes and Bland shires have been transferred to the electorate of Parkes. Areas west of the ACT from Yass to the Victorian border are moved from Eden-Monaro into Riverina, along with rural parts of Hume. The changes reduce the National margin from 14.8% to 9.7%. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) He said he would be surprised if Riverina MP Michael McCormack saying: "If I just do two days in Parliament and then resign "The ALP have a full mandate and no oversight Photo: AP PHOTOKatherine Heigl has accepted she won't be "the ingenue forever" Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 46-year-old actress achieved many of her career ambitions during her 20s when she starred in movies such as Knocked Up The Ugly Truth and 27 Dresses - but Heigl accepts that she's now entered a new chapter in her life "I wasn't thinking about [ageing] in my 20s and I was getting to do all the roles I had always wanted to be able to do," The Hollywood star told Us Weekly Katherine Heigl concedes she's at a different phase in her career (AP PHOTO)"I started as a child actor but by the time I got into my mid to late teens "So I was so excited and on cloud nine getting to do what I had been sort of hustling to do for so many years And you don't think about the expiration date on it." Heigl concedes she's now entered a different phase in her career there's a young generation that's coming up and I had my time and it was glorious "And not to say that I can't be the romantic lead in something at 46 - that women in their 40s don't have a romantic love life or that they aren't funny or that And I feel like so many women in their 40s and 50s and 60s have compelling interesting lives that we'd all be interested in seeing and the ingenue is really a valuable role in Hollywood but I am still a value and it might look different and it might feel different the story's worth telling.' It's a different fight." saying it would not be beneficial to Farrer the seat the pair contested in Saturday's election Speaking to The Border Mail as Mr Dutton was giving his concession speech on Saturday night "I think that being Liberal Party leader detracts from what we need to do here in the electorate," Mrs Milthorpe said because already as [deputy Liberal] Opposition leader "She hasn't been present in these communities for a really long time," she added When The Border Mail asked Ms Ley on Saturday night if she was interested in the leadership tonight is a night to take in the messages that we have been sent by the Australian people and very much to thank my volunteers The former health and environment minister has been floated as a possible Liberal Party leader alongside shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, Wangaratta-born former SAS soldier Andrew Hastie and country MP Dan Tehan Albury Anglican priest Father Peter MacLeod-Miller speaks with Sussan Ley at her election party at the SS and A Club on Saturday night Picture by Mark JesserMrs Milthorpe said her advice to Ms Ley for the next three years would be to be more present in Farrer and "show the people that you care" Ms Ley rejected the argument she had been overly absent "My role as deputy leader has taken me out of the electorate but I've been in the electorate maybe 30 out of the 50 weeks of the last 12 months so I don't agree with that proposition," she said Ms Ley also said "over the last five years I've delivered $1 billion to the seat of Farrer and much of that was not in the last three years because when Labor is in power Farrer Labor Party candidate Glen Hyde said while whether Ms Ley sought the leadership was a "matter for her" "I would think after 24 years and what will now become 27 years as a sitting member her most effective years are behind her," Mr Hyde said Former Albury electorate candidate for Labor Marcus Rowland and his wife Lauren with the party's candidate for Farrer Glen Hyde outside the Albury Public School polling booth on Saturday Picture from Facebook"She will have a lot of experience to offer up and I wish her all the best in whatever decision she makes but I think it's a younger person's game now." Mrs Milthorpe reiterated her prepoll view that she would be likely to recontest Farrer after recording a 20 per cent primary vote there's been a real thirst from everybody to make sure that we just don't do this the one time," she said When you're doing business in West Hollywood the biggest flex is a healthy breakfast meeting at Tower Bar All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueLocated on the ground floor of Sunset Tower Hotel the clubby restaurant is in the former apartment of mobster Bugsy Siegel where there's dark-wood panelling and flattering rose-coloured light the most prized tables are out by the pool You're almost guaranteed to spot a celebrity starlet or director sipping on a green juice while ordering the egg quinoa and brussels sprouts breakfast bowl I used to roll my eyes at US west coast wellness culture They could keep their activated almonds and sanctimonious spirulina smoothies right around the time I had a milestone birthday it really does feel good to eat what's good for you That's especially true when chefs are all about balancing the healthy with the delicious and satisfying At Great White on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood an all-day eatery inspired by Australian cafe culture the menu is a masterclass in quality produce and exceptional flavours but you can also order a round of negronis or watermelon margaritas I um and ah between the fish tacos and salmon curry It's a beautiful dish; the juicy salmon fillet swims in a fragrant coconut sauce on a bed of black rice I'm still thinking about it months after my West Hollywood meetings Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy. All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueUPDATED 05/05/2025 5:00pm:After announcing pricing for the entry-level Pro variant on February 28 Volkswagen Australia has now confirmed pricing for the all-wheel drive ID.4 GTX flagship Volkswagen launched the ID.4 overseas in December 2020 with first Australian deliveries initially due in late 2023 then March 2025 and now finally "around mid-2025" Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price and specsIn that time Australia's electric vehicle (EV) market has gone through a significant period of growth but has now slowed down despite more affordable models being introduced to local buyers The ID.4 will arrive priced from $59,990 before on-road costs That sees it undercut the upcoming, updated Tesla Model Y Launch Series by about $3400 with Volkswagen's EV boasting a better driving range to the tune of about 80km 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price and specsThe ID.4 Pro is also $1000 more affordable than the related Cupra Tavascan Endurance which has identical outputs but a slightly shorter driving range and lower DC fast-charging rate the Cupra is produced in China while the ID.4 comes from Germany priced exactly $10,000 higher than the base Pro but bringing more power and AWD There's just one variant available at launch 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price and specsDimensions2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price and specsWarranty and ServicingThe Volkswagen ID.4 is backed by a five-year Service intervals and pricing are yet to be announced The Volkswagen ID.4 has not yet been issued an Australian safety rating by ANCAP however it achieved a five-star result in New Zealand and Europe after testing conducted in 2021 by Euro NCAP 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price and specsStandard safety equipment includes: The local Volkswagen ID.4 lineup will consist of two variants 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 price and specsThe ID.4 Pro features: An Exterior Style package is available on the Pro for an extra $900 Volkswagen hasn't yet detailed the exterior paint colour choices for the ID.4 Pro it's confirmed metallic paint will be a $1000 option while premium metallic finishes will cost $1300 on the GTX MORE: Everything Volkswagen ID.4 All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt was a fast start for the Blacks as after a mistake from the Reddies Lyniana Kolomaka was able to find her way over while after a strong break down the wing from Lina Smith she was able to pass the ball off to send Minata Misi over Lavina Siale and Smith were able to score inside the final five minutes of the first half to see the Blacks head into the break with a 24-0 lead Jeni Robertson made the use of space out wide to get the scoring underway in the second half while a 50m break from Amy Fowler all but wrapped up the game Siale was able to score her double while another saw the Blacks make a strong start to the season with a 44-point win The Blacks were able to make a strong start to their season with a massive win over Reddies to kick off their season. Picture by Liam WarrenNew coach Chris McGregor was happy to see how the new side was able to come together for their first game of the season and I think 10 of the 22 haven't played in the last three or four years and today was about giving the girls some experience." Keeping the Reddies' outfit scoreless was one of the goals with the game largely locked up early in the second half "Really happy with how we defended and the effort to keep them to nil," he said "That was the main thing that we talked about at halftime in keeping our defensive work rate high McGregor knows his side still has a bit of work ahead of them with a tough run of fixtures The Blacks will spend the next four games on the road starting with a clash against Wagga City and then the grand final rematch against Waratahs They will then round out their first month of the season with a trip to Tumut As someone with an underlying passion about sport it is a privilege to report on the sporting landscape around the MIA Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily he didn\\u2019t quite reproduce that same sectional dominance In what is a wide and strong renewal of Thursday\\u2019s Wagga Town Plate (1200m) can claim a very competitive battle for the two-year-olds third-up in his first full prep Hit the line to miss narrowly when fresh at Scone in heavy ground before failing to run home in a deeper provincial race Wonderful Mistake has to get across from a wide barrier but is primed after twice finishing a half-length from the winner at Canberra the latest 13 days ago as a well-backed favourite Deekaygeebee is a lightly raced Victorian and over the odds after scoring a smart win here 18 days ago Wagga Wagga hosts an eight-race card on Thursday.Credit: Getty Images Riverbend Unicorn is an honest and improving local four-year-old who represents outstanding value resuming off a four-month spell in a tricky race and fitted to run this trip out off a solid 1000m trial on the Riverside track and a natural improver after rushing home late to beat all bar the winner second-up but still shapes under the odds jumping from a wide gate Dita Von is also trained on the track and hasn’t missed a place in four consecutive runs chasing home a smart one at Albury a week ago Hot Toddy is desperate for this longer trip third-up Cinephile deep into the prep; can both add plenty of value into wider exotics.How to play it: Riverbend Unicorn to win It doesn’t get any easier here in a wide maiden sprint makes the trip over the border and is ready to strike on debut Careered away to win a trial on the Riverside track here a fortnight ago Brucedale is a local three-year-old by Shaft on debut in winkers off a handy trial Der Blaue Reiter is a lightly raced improver and over the odds second up coming through that same federal maiden in Canberra as one of the better chances in the opening race Noble Ruby is another genuine each-way chance dropping back from deeper provincial races fourth up is capable of running into the minor money.How to play it: Explosive Style to win hitting peak fitness fourth up with gear changes from the inside draw and dropping significantly in grade from his past two which also has claims dropping back sharply in distance fourth up Lucky Bay second up is the best of the rest.How to play it: Dubai Warrior to win Group Chat is a progressive and lightly raced mare shooting for back-to-back wins at only her third start Failed to hit the line on debut at Albury when soft in betting but was impressive sweeping home to claim a handy maiden here 18 days ago Gets a nice 2.5kg weight drop for this rise in class and a leading country jockey makes the trip south to ride Wexford Miss is a rival Goulburn mare that finds the right race third up Worked home OK from the back when resuming in class 1 company before only fair in deeper company 23 days ago and the more rain that falls in the lead-up the better placed she is Xceptional Fella is in the hunt well into his prep from a middle draw Disappointing three runs back before finding his best when ridden quieter in a class 2 at Canberra then running home OK from well back in similar company a fortnight ago resuming off a quiet trial for the new local stable since transferring from Victoria resuming for the new Canberra stable after tackling BM78 company when based in Queensland last prep for the Chris Waller yard which likes to settle back and hit the line is next best.How to play it: Group Chat to win a dominant and tough winner here in this grade two starts back Did her best work late in the deeper Murrumbidgee Cup last start and is yearning to get back out to this longer trip Sacred Mistress is an ultra-progressive and rival Canberra mare who has won her last five in a row she took care of some very ordinary fields before proving too strong in a good quality BM 58 18 days ago Extravagant Choice continues to build a solid record and while this is tougher he’s hard fit and a reliable weight carrier.How to play it: Burgundy Girl to win Compelling Truth is an imposing and high-class on-speed sprinter that won a stack of races in dominant fashion last campaign Headed north and hasn’t been out of the money in three runs at Eagle Farm this prep up to BM90 level although hasn’t quite reproduced those dominant early and mid-race sectionals Looks well treated at the weights here and primed to find his best back in NSW Boasts a near 50 per cent winning strike rate from 21 starts digging in hard to claim the listed Hareeba Stakes at Mornington 12 days ago but a big task to hold this lot off on a track with a much longer run home Felix Majestic is a talented sprinter that has been freshened up since a gallant closing run in group 3 company at Rosehill Normally takes a run to his straps when on the fresher side Ticklebelly is each-way value well into the prep after boxing on OK in the Country Championship Final at Randwick resuming off a long break via a dominant trial win is a market watch at bigger odds.How to play it: Compelling Truth to win Mega Flight is an underrated provincial-based four-year-old peaking fourth-up in the closer over a furlong further Hit the line late in a handy BM66 11 days ago Dark Vador has been consistently in and around the money this prep across tougher races and drawn to get a trail and be right in the finish Exceedingly Hot who won a weaker race here three starts back and has been in the money in two starts since around this level Drawn to either lead or sit right behind the speed Persian Dancer is over the odds peaking third-up at the mile Nats Enough who has run home well in two runs this prep up to BM 82 level Race 3: (4) Explosive StyleRace 7: (6) Compelling Truth Dita Von is also trained on the track and hasn\\u2019t missed a place in four consecutive runs It doesn\\u2019t get any easier here in a wide maiden sprint and while this is tougher he\\u2019s hard fit and a reliable weight carrier.How to play it: Burgundy Girl to win Headed north and hasn\\u2019t been out of the money in three runs at Eagle Farm this prep up to BM90 level although hasn\\u2019t quite reproduced those dominant early and mid-race sectionals A bold new chapter in regional sport has begun with the official opening of the redeveloped Jim Elphick Tennis Centre at Bolton Park today (10 April 2025) The state-of-the-art facility positions Wagga Wagga as a premier destination for tennis and sporting events – from grassroots through to elite level Delivered by Wagga Wagga City Council in partnership with the NSW Government and Tennis NSW the $9.15 million transformation marks the completion of Stage 1 of the Bolton Park Sports Hub project The Jim Elphick Tennis Centre was officially opened by Independent Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr MP The launch was a celebration of community and sporting heritage with appearances from tennis greats Tony Roche AO MBE and Casey Dellacqua Tennis NSW President Melissa Achten and CEO Darren Simpson Tennis Australia’s Director of Pathways Lawrence Robertson and local dignitaries including Deputy Mayor Councillor Georgie Davies The event featured a Welcome to Country by Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Mary Atkinson and a Smoking Ceremony led by Wiradyuri man Luke Wighton Also attending were family members of both the late Jim Elphick – fondly known as Wagga’s ‘Mr Tennis’ – and of the late Joe Schipp former Member for Wagga Wagga and passionate supporter of local tennis The new-look centre features eight International Tennis Federation-standard cushioned acrylic hard courts and five synthetic grass courts for community use It also includes a dedicated netball court and a modern clubhouse offering premium facilities and sweeping views of the tennis precinct and Robertson Oval Mayor Dallas Tout said the redevelopment is a milestone for the city “This project solidifies Wagga Wagga’s reputation as a leading sports and events destination and visitors from across the country.” The Centre will soon host its first high-profile event; two back-to-back women’s ITF World Tennis Tour tournaments in September as part of the Australian Pro Tour The event is expected to attract rising international talent and generate more than $750,000 for the local economy Tennis NSW President Melissa Achten praised the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre redevelopment’s project’s collaborative spirit “This regional hub was made possible through partnerships between Council It’s a game-changer for regional players.” Wagga Wagga Tennis Association President Michael Marien welcomed the upgrade “From grass in 1929 to today’s international-standard surfaces the local tennis community is excited to play and compete here.” the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre stands as a tribute to the city’s proud tennis legacy and a springboard for its sporting future To learn more about the redevelopment visit Have Your Say Wagga. Error: no decision tree source folder detected File imageA man is in a serious condition in Wagga Base Hospital after being knocked down by a motorcyclist who then fled the scene Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice investigating the Narrandera collision called for help from the public witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward Emergency services responded to River Street in Narrandera just after 8pm on Saturday after reports a 48-year-old pedestrian had been hit by a motorcycle A spokesperson for NSW Ambulance confirmed a crew of paramedics attended River Street around 8.30pm and treated the man for shoulder and leg injuries He was later transferred to Wagga Base Hospital in a serious but stable condition Officers who attended the scene were told the rider had left before their arrival Crash investigation unit specialists launched their investigation in the wake of the collision leading to a public call for assistance on Sunday "Anyone with information or a dash cam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000," police said Wagga Wagga has been named as a finalist in the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, proudly standing as the only inland city in the running alongside a line-up of coastal competitors. This nomination represents Wagga Wagga’s growing reputation as a leading regional destination, celebrated for its vibrant and modern Australian character. Wagga Wagga City Council’s Visitor Economy Development Officer Cassandra Farquharson said the recognition was a testament to the city’s passionate visitor economy operators. “We’re the only inland city in the running and this recognition is a celebration of what makes Wagga Wagga unique – from our riverside adventures and nature-based experiences, to our agritourism and culinary scene, thriving events and welcoming community,” Ms Farquharson said. “A win would shine a light on the incredible work of our local businesses and attract more visitors to experience everything Wagga Wagga has to offer.” Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout is encouraging locals and visitors to get involved. “This is a great opportunity to showcase our city on the state stage” Cr Tout said. “We know how special Wagga Wagga is, but now it’s time to let the rest of NSW know it too. Every vote counts and I encourage everyone to get behind this and show their support.” The NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, managed annually by Business NSW, celebrate outstanding visitor experiences across the state. The program highlights the excellence of regional towns that deliver exceptional attractions, accommodation and hospitality. Each town submits a detailed application including a video, suggested itinerary and editorial, which are assessed by a panel of industry experts. Public voting also plays a crucial role in determining the winners. Wagga Wagga’s video submission, Magic Moments, follows a 24-hour itinerary in Wagga Wagga, from sunrise to sunset – showcasing the breadth of experiences in our city. Watch the video on Visit Wagga Wagga’s YouTube channel and social media pages. Winners will be announced at the Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference in May, with gold winners progressing to represent NSW at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards. Public voting is now open and runs until 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May, coinciding with the school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day – a key travel period across the region. Pictures suppliedWagga's historic Murrumbidgee Mill building has hit the market for the first time as a standalone offering after the land housing the iconic site was split in two Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe prominent Edward Street location has been listed for sale by national brokerage agency HTL Property which has called for expressions of interest under the slogan "Where there's a Mill The building, which has sat vacant and vandalised for some years after previously housing a Lone Star steakhouse has been listed for sale as The Mill Hotel and described as an anchor asset within the overall precinct HTL said the sale was the inaugural offering of the building and its adjoining car park following the recent subdivision of the broader precinct The overall site once spanned about 15,360 square metres, but an application to subdivide it into two parcels of land was approved last year. The sale site occupies 7257sqm, which includes about 2500sqm of building, which the selling agents said offers the potential to accommodate up to 32 boutique hotel rooms. An artist impression reveals the potential future plans for Wagga's Murrumbidgee Mill if it's sold. Pictures suppliedThe structure comes with a partially fitted restaurant and bar, which has an operational kitchen. The sale is being managed HTL Property agents Ben Kennedy and Paddy Dalton. "With approximately 2500 square metres of structurally completed built-form, including multi-level concrete slabs, new services infrastructure, and a completely reinstated roof system; this opportunity offers a meaningful head start to incoming capital and operating partners," Mr Dalton said. Mr Kennedy said the site was "materially de-risked", with the both physical improvements and planning framework having advanced significantly. "What remains is the application of a visionary lens to realise the full potential of this landmark project," he said. HTL said an adjoining land parcel was recently sold and would soon accommodate a nationally-branded fuel and quick-service retail development, reaffirming the precinct's commercial credentials and enhancing future customer capture. "Wagga's evolution as an inland capital is underwritten by both government and private capital investment, and The Mill represents a rare opportunity to anchor oneself at the epicentre of this activity - via either a flagship hospitality use - or more broadly, a mixed-use development of scale," Mr Dalton said. The Mill Hotel is being offered for sale via an expression of interest campaign, which closes at 3pm on May 1. with a variety of exciting activities still available over the Easter and Anzac Day weekends Council facilities like the Botanic Gardens Zoo and Aviary and the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery will operate on holiday opening hours over this holiday period There are loads of free activities at the Museum of the Riverina including Pathway Chalk Art See more on the Museum website There are also several fantastic exhibitions to explore at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and some fun family friendly activities coming up at the Wagga Wagga City Library including Egg Carton Book Characters in Collingullie and the Wagga Youth Circular Lids Initiative See more on Art Gallery website and Wagga library website The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery will be open Easter Saturday and Sunday only while the National Art Glass Gallery will be open on the Easter weekend Both sites of the Museum of the Riverina - Historic Council Chambers and Botanic Gardens - will be open on Easter Saturday and Sunday and operate during reduced hours on Anzac Day The Oasis Aquatic Centre will be closed on Good Friday but open from 10am to 2pm on all other days All facilities will be back to business as usual between Easter Monday and Anzac Day on Friday 25 April Youth Week will continue with its program of events organised for There is lots to do between the Easter and Anzac weekends from Bush Dyeing to Barista Basics,  Responsible Service of Alcohol sessions to Saturday Night Roller Discos See the whole Youth Week program on our website For more details on special trading hours for Council facilities, please visit our website Local and First Nations businesses and community members in Wagga Wagga will have a chance to find out about potential commercial opportunities on the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland Rail project at a ‘Meet the Contractor’ event being held in town tomorrow Tomorrow’s Meet the Contractor event in Wagga Wagga will provide an opportunity for businesses and individuals to find out about the Inland Rail project Representatives of Inland Rail and Albury to Illabo contractor Martinus Rail will be at the session at Uneke Lounge The event has created great interest in the region with close to 100 local businesses already applying for the registration-only event – but there are still places available and time to register on the Inland Rail website The Meet the Contractor events are intended to provide local and First Nations businesses and communities with a greater understanding of the opportunities available with the project Businesses and individuals who are keen to be involved with Inland Rail will hear from Martinus Rail representatives to learn about the types of goods and services that will be required as well as employment opportunities and general project information Construction is due to commence in 2025 on enhancements to the existing rail corridor linking Albury and Illabo These will enable the safe operation of double-stacked freight trains through NSW Businesses are encouraged to register for their preferred work packages published on the ICN Gateway website Explore more: The Project Benefits Opportunities Media Centre Download Map Access images Information hub Local and First Nations businesses and community members in Wagga Wagga will have a chance to find out about potential commercial opportunities on the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland Rail project at a ‘Meet the Contractor’ event being held in town tomorrow. Inland Rail will begin work to determine the precise location of underground utilities in and around Edmondson Street in central Wagga Wagga, starting from tomorrow. Inland Rail has listened to community feedback and collected more real-life data to support the Albury to Illabo project operational noise model. Inland Rail Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Australian Rail Track Corporation. ABN 73 094 819 520 will establish the site compound which will provide office space The works will also include surveying and environmental sampling and are expected to take up to eight weeks to complete low-impact utility location activities will also be carried out along Edmondson Street Residents can expect to see light and heavy vehicles as well as plant in the area Controls to minimise the impact to residents will be taken including; works only occurring during 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday with residents being notified of any unscheduled works ahead of time and traffic management with the establishment of a road works zone of 40km/h to ensure safe vehicle and pedestrian movement “The establishment of the site compound will enable contractor Martinus Rail to carry out some important early works ahead of more significant work later in the year” For more information, please refer to the works notification Image caption: Aerial view of the Wagga Wagga railway station Visualisations for the two Hume Freeway sites and the Marchbanks Road bridge replacement in Broadford have been released by Inland Rail before construction begins later this year. The new Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is open to traffic, following the completion of works by Inland Rail. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOSA woman in her 60s has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a baby All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services attended a property at Darra in Brisbane's southwest on April 3 following reports an infant was unconscious and not breathing The baby boy was later declared dead at the scene Police established Operation Whiskey Nocturne to investigate his death and on Monday detectives charged a 63-year-old Darra woman with manslaughter She is due to appear before Richland Magistrates Court on June 4 We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy will ensure more medical students are trained in rural and regional Australia The next generation of rural and regional doctors can now study in a world-class medical education facility in Wagga Wagga thanks to the $26 million UNSW Rural Clinical Campus which has opened its doors to students Thirty first year students from across regional and rural Australia have commenced their six-year medical degree at The Rural Clinical Campuses, Biomedical Sciences Centre a state-of-the-art medical training facility located adjacent to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital which is a significant investment in rural medical education and the workforce by UNSW funded through the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care Students will have the use of specialised science laboratories – for the teaching of medical sciences anatomy and clinical skills – high-tech simulation facilities and a dry anatomy laboratory UNSW Medicine and Health Associate Dean Rural Health and Head, School of Clinical Medicine, Rural, Professor Tara Mackenzie said the campus marks the beginning of a new era in education for the Murrumbidgee-Riverina region students studying our full six-year undergraduate medical degree in Wagga Wagga will be able to access the same technologically advanced facilities and standard of teaching as their Sydney-based counterparts,” Prof our strategic partnership with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District will ensure we continue to provide end-to-end long-term clinical placements in our local hospitals training the next generation of doctors to practice in the Murrumbidgee-Riverina and other rural and regional areas whilst also capitalising on valuable local health research opportunities,” Prof The Director of Medical Education at the new campus, Associate Professor Rashid Hashmi said the centre was a long-time in the making and now stands as a tribute to all who have been involved in bringing this vision to fruition and to UNSW’s strong commitment to rural medical education and the rural workforce “We are excited about the wonderful opportunities ahead for students from the Murrumbidgee-Riverina and also students coming to the campus from other rural and regional areas who otherwise might not be able to afford the cost of moving to Sydney to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor,” he said predicted the facility would have a positive impact on the number of doctors practising in the Wagga Wagga area and surrounding regions including enrolments of Indigenous students “Research shows that students who come from rural backgrounds and those who study for extended periods in a rural area are the most likely to live and work in a rural area,” she said Both new and existing students were excited to tour the new building during Orientation Week ahead of classes returning for all students next week “There is going to be less going to Sydney going to Albury … to make use of lab facilities that up until this new building So hopefully there will be quite a few less bus trips for the Phase 1 students especially." was supported by a $21 million funding commitment from the federal government as part of its investment in the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network to help universities expand medical teaching in the region UNSW respectfully acknowledges the Bidjigal clan of the Dharawal Nation on whose unceded lands we are privileged to learn and recognise the broader Nations with whom we walk together UNSW acknowledges the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to culture The Uluru Statement Trapeze Artist had his fourth stakes winner on Friday with progressive stayer Flying Bandit winning the Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup (2000m) Flying Bandit enjoyed a lovely run midfield with Jay Ford presenting him wide into the straight and the Kerry Parker trained four year-old sustained a strong finish to beat Bianco Vilano (Foxwedge) by half a length with Matusalem (The Autumn Sun) third to get on his own and get into a nice rhythm and just always looked like he was going to be strong late,” said Parker I've sort of kid gloved him and got him along and we'll toughen you up and take some steps He's been a bit tricky along the way in getting his confidence up and doing the job.” Flying Bandit holds off Bianco Vilano to WIN the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup! ??@kjparkerracing pic.twitter.com/Y5lBAVXhvr The win takes his record to six wins, two seconds and a third from 12 starts with earnings of $330,850. Flying Bandit was a $20,000 bargain buy for Proven Thoroughbreds/Kerry Parker Racing from the Widden Stud draft at the MM Adelaide Yearling Sale. He is the best of four to race for unraced Wanted mare Rogue Agent, a half-sister to stakes winners Torio’s Quest and Bippo No Bungus. His third dam is the VRC Oaks winner Sandy’s Pleasure. Rogue Agent has been to Trapeze Artist all four times since Flying Bandit including last season. Flying Bandit is one of 61 season winners for Trapeze Artist which sees him second on Third Season by Winners table and fourth by earnings with over $4.6million. He will stand the 2025 season at Widden Stud at a fee of $33,000. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOSErin Patterson had shared with true crime fans her love of mushrooms excitement over buying a food dehydrator and plans to cook beef Wellington All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 50-year-old mother of two has pleaded not guilty to all counts against her including three murder charges for killing her estranged husband's family after feeding them lunch at her Leongatha home Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson all died in hospital from death cap mushroom poisoning after eating a beef Wellington Patterson had prepared for them on July 2023 Heather Wilkinson and Don and Gail Patterson died after eating lunch at Erin Patterson's home (HANDOUT/INTRAWORK BUSINESS SERVICES)Patterson claims it was "a terrible accident" Three members of a true crime Facebook group Patterson was part of gave evidence on day five of her Supreme Court trial in Morwell The group was created to go over the case of convicted baby killer Keli Lane she was a really good researcher," group member Christine Hunt said about Patterson's online reputation said in 2023 Patterson had shared photos of a black dehydrator with mushrooms inside "She was a bit excited that she'd purchased a food dehydrator," Ms Barkley said via video link Screenshots of Patterson's messages to the group were also shown to the jury "I've been hiding powdered mushrooms in everything the kids had no idea," she wrote in one post Simon Patterson finished his evidence to the jury after almost three days in the witness box said Patterson "seemed to really like mushrooms" In the weeks before the deadly mushroom meal Patterson asked the group if anyone had cooked a beef Wellington and if they had advice Erin said she was making beef Wellington," Ms Hay said "I think she was at the supermarket and she messaged us something about the beef that she was buying." She said Patterson had told them the mushrooms came from an Asian grocer Ms Hay said Patterson asked her for tips on how to make sure the beef Wellington pastry did not go "soggy" as it was one of Ms Hay's favourite dishes said she joked: "I'd make a tofu Wellington" so we had a good laugh about that," she said Patterson's estranged husband Simon finished his evidence to the jury after almost three days in the witness box Simon Patterson said his mother stopped reading messages from Erin after trying to solve a dispute (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)Defence barrister Colin Mandy SC put it to Simon that he had asked Erin - two days after the lunch - "is that what you used to poison them?" "I did not say that to Erin," Simon responded The jury of 15 people were shown messages from a family group Signal chat between Simon his former wife and his parents - in December 2022 - after he last week claimed she had sent "extremely aggressive" messages to his mother and father which he said were from a few months later having a crack at me and accusing me of some things in response to what I'd messaged her about," he said After his parents tried to help Erin and Simon resolve a dispute over his child support payments his mother Gail took a step back and stopped reading messages from Erin in the group chat "Mum really struggled with anxiety," he said The trial before Justice Christopher Beale will continue on Tuesday The 2025 Australia Day Community Committee is excited to announce that 13 residents across five categories have been nominated for the 2025 Wagga Wagga Australia Day Awards recognising their generous contribution to the community Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Dallas Tout said Council was pleased to receive nominations including Citizen of the Year “These nominees have worked with great dedication devoting time and energy into making Wagga Wagga a better place for all of us to live,” Cr Tout said “It is wonderful to see them being recognised for the outstanding work they do for our community.” The city’s Australia Day Awards Ceremony will be held at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre on Saturday 25 January from 6pm Free general admission tickets to the ceremony are available through the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre booking office in person, over the phone by calling 02 6926 9688 or online at www.civictheatre.com.au Families and friends are also invited to come together for a series of events at the Riverside precinct starting with the Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri and First Nations ‘Murun-dhu’ – I Live to enjoy the traditional free community breakfast and Citizenship Ceremony Following the conclusion of the citizenship ceremony residents can stroll over to the CSU Riverina Playhouse for another ‘Murun-dhu’ – I Live The Murun-dhu community events have been organised by Mawang Gaway in partnership with the 2025 Australia Day Community Committee and supported by Wagga Wagga City Council.