The Queanbeyan Age
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Is Queanbeyan's theatre haunted? It is now
Director Kaityln Boye, left, and director of photography Miguel Gallagher on the set of Break a Leg. Picture by Dawei Ye
Ron Cerabona
Police hit roads for high-visibility safety operation over Anzac weekend
Staff Reporters
NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol officers will be part of a major traffic operation over the Anzac weekend, targeting high-risk driver behaviour. Picture supplied.
No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP
Property
Looking for a quirky reno project? Nissen hut in Hunter Valley could be the one
Jade Lazarevic
16 Deakin Street in Kurri Kurri is listed with a guide of $375,000 to $410,000. Picture supplied
In Depth
REVEALED: The health funding crisis harming our kids
Carla Mascarenhas
Dan Berryman and son Charlie. Picture: Les Smith
How a regional centenarian is celebrating Passover
Each year, 100-year-old Ruth Phillips travels to Melbourne from her Northern NSW home in Gleniffer to celebrate the Jewish festival Passover. Picture supplied
Emily Anderson
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Steve Evans
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Bridgerton stars turn up in regional NSW to launch Netflix's latest season
Luke Newton who plays Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan who stars as Penelope Featherington and Bridgerton's showrunner Jess Brownell at Netflix's season three launch in Bowral. Picture by Getty Images for Netflix
Briannah Devlin
Paddling down the Tumut River ... in a giant pumpkin
Tim the Yowie Man
Adam Farquharson paddles down the Tumut River in a giant pumpkin. Picture by John Stanfield/Tumutians
If teen had waited half-hour to seek help, she could have died
Natalie Croxon
Meningococcal disease survivor Claudia Gill. Picture by Robert Peet
Canberra Wine Week is a grape time to celebrate local wine, from April 20-28
Karen Hardy
Join in all the fun during Canberra Wine Week and the Stomp Festival. Pictures supplied
Health district calls for community members to join committee
Goulburn Base Hospital. The health district is calling for people to apply for membership of two community engagement committees. Picture by Louise Thrower.
Staff Reporters
Comment
Grumpy Old Man - I solemnly swear that the standards have dropped
Glenn Ellard
Grumpy Old Man - I solemnly swear that the standards have dropped
Doctors call for more funding for menopause sufferers
Professor Steve Robson, president, AMA and a Canberra obstetrician. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Steve Evans
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
Acm Newsroom
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
Sensitive Content
'Grief, humiliation, heartache': Youth Olympian abused four girls in a year
Tim Piccione
Benjamin Wynn, who is yet to be sentenced. Picture Facebook
Queanbeyan pub changes hands for $25 million
Brittney Levinson
The Jerrabomberra Hotel has sold. Picture supplied
'She's lying': texts reveal Seven producer's commentary on Lehrmann rape trial
Text messages from former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach about the Bruce Lehrmann criminal trial. Pictures APP, supplied
Tim Piccione
How 'struggle town' Queanbeyan made a liberal bishop
Steve Evans
Bishop Pat Power. Picture supplied
Friends rally around country music star after cancer diagnosis
Anna Houlahan
Sam McClymont with her children in her cancer diagnosis announcement on Instagram. Picture Instagram
Updated
Passengers stranded as Bonza enters voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace

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National
The devastating reality of intimate partner violence
Rallies protesting violence against women will be held in nine cities over the weekend. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
Carla Mascarenhas
'Save a budgie, have a flu vaccine': How Australia is prepared for bird flu
Emily Anderson
Australia is the only continent free from the HPAI H5 strain of avian influenza. Picture by AP
A taste of paradise for Australia's unsung heroes
Anna Houlahan
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
US pop star Billie Eilish announces Australian tour dates
Anna McGuinness
Billie Eilish has announced Australian dates for her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour in 2025. Picture by William Drumm
Bizarre rule that could see parents deported while child becomes a citizen
Carla Mascarenhas
Sam (far left) and his family. Picture: Supplied
Sport
City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider
Rhianna Pollicina scores for Melbourne City in the A-League Women semi-final against Newcastle. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)
Anna Harrington
City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream
Anna Harrington
Daniela Galic is eyeing off higher honours after an impressive run with City. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Bochum leave drop zone with 3-2 win against Hoffenheim
Bochum's Kevin Stoger netted a brace in their crucial 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. (AP PHOTO)
Teenager Littler silences hostile crowd with PL victory
Jonathan Veal
Luke Littler silenced the boo-brigade on his way to winning the Premier League event in Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)
Palawa King may give Smith another 715 win
Palawa King one of the favourites for the upcoming Ladbrokes 715. Picture supplied
Property View
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
The Block house sells for a $1 million loss to buyers who never stepped inside
Jemimah Clegg
The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
See inside: The Block winners Steph and Gian own flipper brings in $800k profit
Property
The couple bought the house in 2020 for $1.02 million and after extensive renovations it sold for $1.825 million. Pic: Supplied
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Property
'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use
Melissa Kehagias
The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied

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What's On
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Karen Hardy
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Canberra Wine Week is a grape time to celebrate local wine, from April 20-28
Karen Hardy
Join in all the fun during Canberra Wine Week and the Stomp Festival. Pictures supplied
I have a perfectly fine oven, do I really need an air fryer?
Karen Hardy
Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
Andrew Brown
The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles were questioned about the rising cost of supermarket goods. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

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Member for Wagga Joe McGirr is throwing his support behind Royal Far West's call for the state government to fund a paediatric clinic in Wagga. Picture by Tom Dennis
A taste of paradise for Australia's unsung heroes
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Prime Minister points to video of him being shut down by rally organiser
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, left, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz, Keegan Carroll
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Imagine that, a world with impeccable manners
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Liberal democracies will endure, regardless of what Trump does
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Where o where have all the electric vehicles gone?
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Great Barrier Reef hosts first musical festival for Australian heroes
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Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
Feel the magic of Mudgee at these just-launched eco tents
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From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Emily McAuliffe
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Visit this laidback nook of France as part of a luxury cruise
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Found! Australia's most beautiful islands with surprises at every turn
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2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
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2025 MG Cyberster: UK pricing points to premium Australian sticker
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Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
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Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
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Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
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Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
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2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
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Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
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Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
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Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
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NSW finally delivers on $1 tags for eID roll-out
Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty during a visit to Griffith saleyards to announce funding for eID. Picture supplied.
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The lads get to choose a date "designed" by their ladies, plus a new farmer comes to town... sort of.
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Farmer Joe locks his girls in the chook pen until they can figure out who has the best chance. Actually, they are just collecting eggs and having a peck at each other. Picture supplied
Simpson joins Biodiversity Conservation Trust board
Denis Howard
Fiona Simpson has been appointed to the Biodiversity Conservation Trust board. Picture supplied
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The wedge-shaped weekender making use of an odd block
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