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Monday, 10 June 2024
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Semifinals of the senior singles bowls completed
Bowls on the green. Picture supplied.
Gordon Lewis
Updated
All the latest on flood zones and road and national park closures
Wombeyan Caves is closed until Tuesday, June 11. Photo by Stephen Babka
Sally Foy
Marulan FC women stoked to be back kicking goals
Burney Wong
The Marulan FC women side following their match at Cookbundoon on Saturday, May 25. Pictures by Burney Wong.
Our People
This Archibald Prize painting honours family, an Aussie chef and friendship
Briannah Devlin
Zoe Young with her portrait of the late alpine skier Frank Prihoda. She has been named as an Archibald Prize finalist in 2024. Picture by Karina Pires
Property
Where are Australia's best first home buyer suburbs? Try these finds
Jemimah Clegg
A new report has revealed suburbs in each capital city where prices were within reach of first-home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
Breaking
Find out who made the King's Birthday Honours list in 2024
Ayden Dawkins
The youngest recipient is 32 years old and the eldest living recipient is 100 years old. Picture supplied
Breaking
Body found in search for presenter Michael Mosley
Anna Houlahan, Peter Angelopoulos
Area where a body has been found in search for missing presenter Michael Mosley. Picture Ta Nea
'Superdrug': How schools help our kids build a kinder world
The Kindness Factory's Kath Koschel is on a mission to help our young people live a kinder life by introducing commitment to kindness at schools like Taren Point Primary School. Picture supplied
'Dob in a dodgy provider': Why everyone has role to play in improving NDIS
Despite the flaws of the scheme, Leeton shire local leader columnist Jodie O'Bree believes there are certain ways to address some of the major issues of the NDIS. Picture by Shutterstock
Jodie O'Bree
Our People
'It's all I know': teenage vulnerability is recognised in Young Archie comp
Briannah Devlin
Year 12 Oxley College student Connor Plummer is a finalist in this year's young Archie competition. Picture by Briannah Devlin
Comment
Grumpy Old Man - I'm questioning the reality of this unreal world
Grumpy Old Man - I'm questioning the reality of this unreal world
Glenn Ellard
'Extraordinarily distressing': AMA chief's emotional plea for RSV vaccination
Dana Daniel
AMA President Steve Robson's son Tim, left, almost died after contracting RSV as a toddler. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Breastfeeding her twins at 3am, Maddi knew something wasn't right
Kate McIlwain
Hayden and Maddi Granger with their twin daughters Lily and Violet. Picture by Robert Peet
Things to Do
Wondering what to get up to this long weekend? What's on in the Highlands
Briannah Devlin
Olivier Fourcout, Davina Kruger, Adeline Fourcout, Liv Fourcout, Ashton Kruger, Chelsea Kruger and Alex Fourcout enjoyed the Robertson Country Market in 2021. Picture by Briannah Devlin
Historic fines following unauthorised land clearing at Canyonleigh
A landowner has been fined $135,000 after clearing over five hectares of native vegetation in Canyonleigh. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
Year 6 students put their thinking caps on for science Discovery Day
Briannah Devlin
Year 6 students took part in the Discovery Day at Mittagong RSL. Picture supplied

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National
Former premier recognised for service to public health
Daniel Andrews won three elections as Victorian Labor leader by increasing margins. File Picture
Ben Silvester
What's open on King's Birthday long weekend
Anna Houlahan
King Charles at the Engine House Community Project in Dowlais, Wales in 2006. Picture AP Photo/ Anthony Devlin/Pool
Who designed Diana, Princess of Wales' wedding dress? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Who designed the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales? Picture AP Photo
Coalition gains on Labor as Dutton closes gap: Newspoll
Anthony Albanese remains the preferred PM but Peter Dutton has narrowed the gap, Newspoll indicates. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
35m ago
Floods ease but damage expected in NSW river towns
Alex Mitchell • 36m ago
Caution is urged for returning residents as deluges may have damaged roads, bridges and buildings. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
New Nine chair as Costello quits after journo tangle
Alex Mitchell • 36m ago
Peter Costello is no longer Nine's chair, stepping down days after tangling with a journalist. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
England will fight with backs to the wall: Moeen Ali
England's Moeen Ali says England are used to backs-to-the-wall battling in World Cups. (AP PHOTO)
Rory Dollard • 48m ago
Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours
Steve Larkin
Jason Ball says much remains to be done to break down stereotypes in Australian sport. (HANDOUT/COLES)
Semifinals of the senior singles bowls completed
Gordon Lewis
Bowls on the green. Picture supplied.
Palestine football boss denied entry into Aust: reports
Rachael Ward
Palestine Football Association President Jibril Rajoub did not arrive with the team in Perth. (EPA PHOTO)
Canada keep up shocks at T20 World Cup with Ireland win
Canada players celebrate their 12-run win over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Westbury. (AP PHOTO)
Property View
Where are Australia's best first home buyer suburbs? Try these finds
Property
A new report has revealed suburbs in each capital city where prices were within reach of first-home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
Shortlist these: the secret suburbs that are affordable and liveable
Jemimah Clegg
"They're all suburbs that we've combed through to make sure that there has been positive growth," says report author PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo.
Property
'I feel like the whole of Australia is interested': the $415k country cottage reeling them in
Grace Dudley
Street view of 21 Autumn Street in East Orange. Picture supplied.
Channel 7's Dream home episode four recap: the first room reveals
Property
Dream Home judges Lana Taylor, Rosie Morley and Simon Cohen score the teams in episode four. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic
Property
Home prices in Australia's most expensive city tipped to reach new high
Jen Melocco
Home prices in Sydney rose 0.6 per cent overall in May, taking the median price to $1.156 million. Pic: Shutterstock
'Cost-of-living pressures biting': Australians move to regions
Jessica Belzycki
Picture of houses in Wollongong, NSW in 2020. Picture Anna Warr
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What's On
The Force is with The Acolyte, cricket on Amazon & trailblazing Matildas
The Acolyte is set 100 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire when the Jedi Council was at its zenith. Picture Disney+
Josh Leeson
What's on
Help raise $50K for young people in 2024 at this year's Bowral Long Lunch
Staff Reporter
This year's Bowral Long Lunch will be held on July 21 by the Bowral District Childrens Foundation. Pictures supplied
Things to Do
Wondering what to get up to this long weekend? What's on in the Highlands
Briannah Devlin
Olivier Fourcout, Davina Kruger, Adeline Fourcout, Liv Fourcout, Ashton Kruger, Chelsea Kruger and Alex Fourcout enjoyed the Robertson Country Market in 2021. Picture by Briannah Devlin
Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo ready to premiere the 'most important work' of his life
Megan Doherty
Ready for his close-up: Michael Theo arrives at the National Film and Sound Archives in Canberra for the premiere of his new TV comedy Austin. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
What's on
Mark Reconciliation Week in the Highlands at these free community events
Briannah Devlin
See how you can mark reconciliation week in the Highlands. Picture by Shutterstock
Recommended
Samsung lights up Vivid Sydney with immersive installation breaking down language barriers
'Chorus of Light' combines technology and artistry that's inspired by Samsung's Galaxy AI smart phone. Picture supplied
A selection of the most enchanting destinations on Earth
Emma Brown
Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Picture Shutterstock
Training professionals to meet the energy demands of the future
Become a cable jointer, powerline worker or electrical technician with 129 apprenticeship positions available in regional, rural and remote NSW and Southern Queensland on offer for 2025. Picture supplied
Recommended
Corporate collaborations with regional startups: The benefits of strategic partners
Increase your competitive edge and collate on ideas by investing in strategic partners. Picture by Shutterstock
New Holland reveals T9, T7 tractor ranges to Australian market
Ben Mitchell, Ag Product and Portfolio Manager - ANZ, says the T7.300 (pictured) was in response to customers wanting a tractor with more power without bigger frames and more weight, while maintaining manoeuvrability. Picture supplied
Community
Ways to meet others, volunteering and community groups: the noticeboard
Seniors can join a class in Mittagong that helps improve their flexibility, balance and movement through gentle exercises. Picture supplied
Briannah Devlin
Good News
Oxley College and Harbison share memories and create art across generations
Briannah Devlin
Oxley College students Ellegra, Sebastian, Annabelle, Charlie, Charlie and Elsie making art with Harbison resident Joan. Picture by Briannah Devlin
Updated
Trains are running again on the Southern Highlands Line after flooding
Staff Reporter
Buses are replacing trains between Campbelltown and Moss Vale, due to flooding between Bowral and Mittagong, and at Picton. Picture by Briannah Devlin
Buses replace trains on Southern Highlands Line due to freight train issue
Staff Reporters
Buses are replacing trains on the Southern Highlands Line, due to a mechanical issue with a freight train at Mittagong. Picture by Briannah Devlin
What's on
Help raise $50K for young people in 2024 at this year's Bowral Long Lunch
Staff Reporter
This year's Bowral Long Lunch will be held on July 21 by the Bowral District Childrens Foundation. Pictures supplied
Photos and Video
Spy chief appointed member of the Order of Australia
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Director-General of Security Mike Burgess. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Dana Daniel
Former premier recognised for service to public health
Ben Silvester
Daniel Andrews won three elections as Victorian Labor leader by increasing margins. File Picture
Breaking
Find out who made the King's Birthday Honours list in 2024
Ayden Dawkins
The youngest recipient is 32 years old and the eldest living recipient is 100 years old. Picture supplied
Semifinals of the senior singles bowls completed
Gordon Lewis
Bowls on the green. Picture supplied.
Breaking
Body found in search for presenter Michael Mosley
Anna Houlahan, Peter Angelopoulos
Area where a body has been found in search for missing presenter Michael Mosley. Picture Ta Nea
Comment
It's D-Day for the three great powers of Europe's rescue
Opinion
US President Joe Biden, with wife Jill, reaches out to touch a US soldier's tombstone while touring the Normandy American Cemetery on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture Getty Images
Mark Kenny
Opinion
Keep ignoring these problems and they will only get bigger
Mark Gaetani
Hopefully Australians have long memories when comes to the elephants the Albanese government has left in the room. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
Social media bans for children won't solve this crisis
Joanne Orlando
Social media is increasingly difficult to navigate for our youth. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Top 20: Australia's best whale-watching locations, state by state
Adventure
Top 20: Australia's best whale-watching locations, state by state
Akash Arora
Visit this Caribbean gem as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this Caribbean gem as part of a luxury cruise
Visit the birthplace of Tex-Mex for the ultimate tacos, fajitas and burritos
Alexis Buxton-Collins
Visit the birthplace of Tex-Mex for the ultimate tacos, fajitas and burritos
Creative locals are putting this Victorian town back on the map
Creative locals are putting this Victorian town back on the map
Justine Costigan
Hotel Review
We have found a slice of heaven in NSW's Southern Highlands
Sarah Maguire
We have found a slice of heaven in NSW's Southern Highlands
Travel Insider
The Big Question: What is 'greenwashing' in travel and how to spot it?
Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: What is 'greenwashing' in travel and how to spot it?
Sneezing passengers and armrest hogs - Aussie travellers reveal pet peeves
Akash Arora
Sneezing passengers and armrest hogs - Aussie travellers reveal pet peeves
Adventure
Is this the best way to explore Croatia's glorious Dalmatian Coast?
Donna Page
Is this the best way to explore Croatia's glorious Dalmatian Coast?
Car Expert
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Touring Hatch review
Car Expert
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Touring Hatch review
Max Davies
Car Expert
Chinese EV startup chasing everything from Tesla Model 3 to Toyota Kluger in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Chinese EV startup chasing everything from Tesla Model 3 to Toyota Kluger in Australia
Car Expert
Is it legal to stop on a pedestrian crossing or a children’s crossing?
Jordan Mulach
Is it legal to stop on a pedestrian crossing or a children’s crossing?
Car Expert
2024 GWM Tank 300 price and specs
William Stopford
2024 GWM Tank 300 price and specs
Car Expert
All you need to know about the instant asset write-off scheme in 2024
Josh Nevett
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Regional mind-set tune-up a no brainer, says community advocate
Allan Parker is a trained micro-behaviour neuroscientist with decades of experience managing dispute. He is taking his discussion room on a tour of regional Australia. Photo supplied.
Jamie Brown
Little River Landcare's extensive soil testing project wins state award
Nick Newling
Little River Landcare vice chair Allan Nicholson, Wellington, and project officer Phoebe Gulliver, Eurimbla. Picture by Nick Newling
Faces at the MerinoLink field day and sire evaluation
Rebecca Nadge
Tom Macleay and Sam Ager, Benangaroo, Jugiong.
Life & Style
Easy strategies for minimising capital gains tax liabilities
Advice
Easy strategies for minimising capital gains tax liabilities
Noel Whittaker • 9m ago
Advice
Senior pets need care, comfort and lots of cuddles from us
Dr Anne Quain, Bvsc (hons), Manzcvs (animal Welfare), Dip Ecawbm (awsel)
The good news is that there is plenty that we can do to look after our beloved "oldies".
Opinion
Winter's the perfect time for eating pie, reading, and bingeing TV shows
Karen Hardy
Curried cauliflower cheese filo pie. Picture by Elena Heatherwick