The Border Mail
Friday, 3 May 2024
'300,000 people ... want to know what the government is going to do'.
Ted Howes • 24m ago
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Experienced umpire Rod Sangster to umpire 1000th match this weekend
Brent Godde
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Mathews reflects ahead of her incredible milestone with Demons.
Georgia Smith • 1hr ago
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Lockhart playing coach Bec Mathews is set to become the first player to reach 400 A-grade games this weekend after starting her senior career with the Demons as a teenager.
Laura Gillard and Paddy Stow have had challenging preparations.
Beau Greenway • 1hr ago
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Albury's Laura Gillard is aiming for back-to-back Nail Can Hill Run titles on Sunday, May 5, after clinching her maiden crown in 2023. Picture by James Wiltshire
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg • 2hrs ago
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Wildlife authorities are urging people to stay away from a southern elephant seal named Neil who has frequented Tasmania's shores in recent years.
Ethan James • 16m ago
Tasmanian wildlife officials have urged people not to seek out encounters with Neil the seal. (Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania/AAP PHOTOS)
Data from 4000 people who used Monash Health's family violence and sexual assault support units across two decades has been caught in a data breach.
Rachael Ward • 21m ago
A data breach involved information from the family violence unit at Monash Medical Centre. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Girls-only under-10 MiniRoos category introduced this season.
Georgia Smith • 1hr ago
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MiniRoos participants Margot Ritchie, Frankie Lollback, Paige Mcauliffe, Annabelle Youings, Lucy Platt, Vanessa Blumer, Indi Winter, Evie Packer and Grace Dempster. Picture supplied by AWFA MiniRoos
AWFA is set to celebrate its female football round this weekend.
Georgia Smith • 2hrs ago
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Directors did not expect the fleet would have to be grounded.
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
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Default notices were issued to Bonza days before all its flights were cancelled but directors did not expect the fleet would have to be grounded. File picture by Mark Jesser
The Business On The Border podcast releases a new episode each Wednesday.
Madilyn McKinley
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Lavington's Tim Oosterhoff enjoys the club's underdogs tag
Andrew Moir
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Lavington's Tim Oosterhoff has impressed since joining the club from Riverina outfit Coolamon.
Variety of properties, vacant land unable to attract new buyers.
Beau Greenway
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A modern four-bedroom home on Billson Place in Glenroy's Norris Park estate was snapped up at auction on Friday, May 3. Picture supplied
Wodonga magistrate says case shows a massive gap in jail system.
The man, who is in Loddon jail, has been able to bypass prison restrictions to contact the victim despite there being an intervention order in place. Picture supplied
Albury Thunder to host Wagga Kangaroos in Group Nine rugby league
Andrew Moir
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Brian Hayes banned after crashing new truck worth $630,000.
Brian Hayes outside Albury court during a 2007 appearance. File photo
Jess Koopman returns to O and M senior football after injury
Andrew Moir
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Police investigating two fires in Albury and Wodonga on Thursday.
Blair Thomson
The burnt out Ford Fairmont in Dr James Taverney Park in Wodonga, off Gardner Street. Picture by Blair Thomson
Border man and undercover cop negotiated price for ketamine.
Court Reporter
The Wodonga court heard Billy Haynes had offered a gram of ketamine to an undercover policeman at a music festival.
The council needs 'to rapidly grow some corporate street smarts'.
Letters to the Editor
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Bonza's inaugural flight into Albury-Wodonga from the Sunshine Coast arrived at Albury airport on Friday, April 7, 2023. Picture by Mark Jesser
Rita Quanchi wins Wodonga Golf Club championship title - at 90
Andrew Moir
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Humula property searched by officers, man faces 35 charges.
Blair Thomson
The items seized from a property near Little Billabong by police on Wednesday. Picture by NSW Police
'The reality is the town needs it. It's bursting at the seams.'
Beau Greenway
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New Howlong Golf Resort manager says 'there's work to be done'.
Ted Howes
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New Howlong Golf Resort general manager Simon Osmond. Picture supplied

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He is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Anna Houlahan
The 'sophisticated' burglaries allegedly netted $1 million.
Anna Houlahan
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Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
The mother of the Perth brothers raised the alarm on social media.
Anna McGuinness
Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, an American citizen, are believed missing in Mexico. Picture via Facebook
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
He remains in a critical condition with serious head injuries.
Anna Houlahan
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Police rescue a man suffering serious head injuries at a property on Mclean Road in Mount Mee, Queensland. Picture file/Google Earth
Mathews reflects ahead of her incredible milestone with Demons.
Georgia Smith • 1hr ago
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Laura Gillard and Paddy Stow have had challenging preparations.
Beau Greenway • 1hr ago
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Albury's Laura Gillard is aiming for back-to-back Nail Can Hill Run titles on Sunday, May 5, after clinching her maiden crown in 2023. Picture by James Wiltshire
Girls-only under-10 MiniRoos category introduced this season.
Georgia Smith • 1hr ago
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MiniRoos participants Margot Ritchie, Frankie Lollback, Paige Mcauliffe, Annabelle Youings, Lucy Platt, Vanessa Blumer, Indi Winter, Evie Packer and Grace Dempster. Picture supplied by AWFA MiniRoos
AWFA is set to celebrate its female football round this weekend.
Georgia Smith • 2hrs ago
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Experienced umpire Rod Sangster to umpire 1000th match this weekend
Brent Godde
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Experienced umpire Rod Sangster with his pet dogs Sherpa and Pesi. Picture by James Wiltshire
Lavington's Tim Oosterhoff enjoys the club's underdogs tag
Andrew Moir
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Lavington's Tim Oosterhoff has impressed since joining the club from Riverina outfit Coolamon.
Albury Thunder to host Wagga Kangaroos in Group Nine rugby league
Andrew Moir
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Sam Lulia is out to make an impact in Group Nine rugby league. Picture by James Wiltshire
Jess Koopman returns to O and M senior football after injury
Andrew Moir
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Jess Koopman thought he was no chance of ever playing again late last year, but he returned to senior football last weekend.
This timeless property is a blend of comfort and elegance
Feature Property • 24m ago
Executive living in Wodonga with stunning views
House of the Week • 24m ago
Executive living in Wodonga with stunning views. Pictures supplied
This meticulously presented home is beautiful for entertaining
Feature Property • 24m ago
This meticulously presented home is beautiful for entertaining. Pictures supplied
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg • 2hrs ago
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Variety of properties, vacant land unable to attract new buyers.
Beau Greenway
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A modern four-bedroom home on Billson Place in Glenroy's Norris Park estate was snapped up at auction on Friday, May 3. Picture supplied
It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Wodonga magistrate says case shows a massive gap in jail system.
Brian Hayes banned after crashing new truck worth $630,000.
Brian Hayes outside Albury court during a 2007 appearance. File photo
Police investigating two fires in Albury and Wodonga on Thursday.
Blair Thomson
The burnt out Ford Fairmont in Dr James Taverney Park in Wodonga, off Gardner Street. Picture by Blair Thomson
Border man and undercover cop negotiated price for ketamine.
Court Reporter
The Wodonga court heard Billy Haynes had offered a gram of ketamine to an undercover policeman at a music festival.
Humula property searched by officers, man faces 35 charges.
Blair Thomson
The items seized from a property near Little Billabong by police on Wednesday. Picture by NSW Police
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After decades Vika & Linda offer a live show with no big band.
Jodie Bruton
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Check out what is playing and when it's coming up.
Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga session times
Pete Denahy is always a crowd favourite on the muster day stage.
Jodie Bruton
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Five-time Golden Guitar winner Pete Denahy will return to the Deni Ute Muster in spring.
Dr Tony Smith to mark 50th anniversary of sounding The Last Post.
Jodie Bruton
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Dr Tony Smith was proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first performance of The Last Post. Picture by Mark Jesser
DOCS Coffee and Eatery patrons surprised new owner in an epic way.
Jodie Bruton
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DOCS Coffee and Eatery former owner Jack Schilg with new owner Chevy Leahy, who took over the business on Tuesday, April 16, welcome the smooth transition this week. Picture by Mark Jesser
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Prorox has been proven to reduces symptoms of overactive bladder by improving the tone of the bladder muscle and surrounding areas.
Prorox can help reduce Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms which impact more than half of middle-aged men. Picture Shutterstock
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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Six servant men joined Hume and Hovell on their 1824 journey.
Peter Harper, Albury and District Historical Society
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Stay N Play Child Care Centre will close its doors on May 5.
Sophie Else
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The Stay N Play Lockhart Child Care Centre will close its doors leaving the town without a childcare centre.
There are fears it could have drastic consequences in the Upper Murray.
Sophie Else
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Farmer Emma Nankervis says she no DNA studies have been done on wild dogs/dingoes in North East Victoria. "You've only got to look at the pictures of the types of dogs in this region, they look nothing like a dingo," she said. Picture by Mark Jesser
Dire consequences if livestock protection buffer gets removed.
Sophie Else
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North East farmers Clinton Ried and Emma Nankervis say the buffer zone has made a difference when it comes to protecting livestock. Picture by Mark Jesser.
CrossFit TMA has raised more than $45,000 for 24 Hours of Heroes.
Sophie Else
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Twenty-four hours of grind to raise money for an honourable charity was "a no-brainer" for this gym. Picture by Tara Trewhella.
'300,000 people ... want to know what the government is going to do'.
Ted Howes • 24m ago
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States will have to hand over secret data to fund projects.
Ben Silvester • 45m ago
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Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.
Parts of NSW could experience flash flooding.
Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
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Bureau of Meteorology senior meterologist Angus Hines says it is going to be a wet weekend. Picture: BOM/NSW SES
Mathews reflects ahead of her incredible milestone with Demons.
Georgia Smith • 1hr ago
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Lockhart playing coach Bec Mathews is set to become the first player to reach 400 A-grade games this weekend after starting her senior career with the Demons as a teenager.
Laura Gillard and Paddy Stow have had challenging preparations.
Beau Greenway • 1hr ago
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Albury's Laura Gillard is aiming for back-to-back Nail Can Hill Run titles on Sunday, May 5, after clinching her maiden crown in 2023. Picture by James Wiltshire

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Vandalising his statues is as bad as whitewashing our history.
Garry Linnell
The council needs 'to rapidly grow some corporate street smarts'.
Letters to the Editor
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Bonza's inaugural flight into Albury-Wodonga from the Sunshine Coast arrived at Albury airport on Friday, April 7, 2023. Picture by Mark Jesser
Maybe we need a traffic light approach; a health porn tick of approval?
Jenna Price
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Australian research tells us nearly 100 per cent of boys see porn before the age of 24. Picture Shutterstock

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Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
The 2024 numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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The pros and cons of car loans and car rentals in Australia.
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Where to sleep in the Victorian capital.
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Follow these tips to keep up with the "Kippers".
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Transport minister announces hotline for stranded passengers.
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
Car Expert
Between now and the end of the financial year, you can save $1000 on the drive-away price of a 2023-plated Mahindra XUV700.
Jack Quick
Users of the Chargefox network can see how long other electric vehicles have been using chargers, reducing frustrations about wait times.
Jordan Mulach
BMW has introduced Sport versions of its entry-level 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe, bringing drive-away pricing and some extra equipment.
William Stopford
Toyota is launching not one, but two electric SUVs with three rows of seating, both of which will be built in the US.
William Stopford
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters 2024 with a revised look and equipment tweaks, as well as higher prices across the range.
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
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
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

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The Land
Buyers were greeted with a dearer market at the Tamworth store cattle sale on Friday.
Karen Bailey • 54m ago
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Chester and Smith agent Jason Gannon said it was a quality yarding.
Elka Devney • 1hr ago
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Vendor Barry Hergenhan, Numbugga, sold 17, 360kg, Angus steers, for $1110 a head at Bega on Thursday. Picture by Jason Gannon.
Beekeepers will see a levy price hike under a proposal to pay back funds from the Varroa mite eradication response.
Samantha Townsend • 1hr ago
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Beekeepers face levy hike to pay back Varroa response
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
Even the most unenviable plot of land can house a family retreat.
This corner of the house is quite abstract, giving the appearance of a solid concrete structure where new and existing foliage can cast shadows. Pictures by Brett Boardman