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'This idea is much bigger than council and we would need state support and expertise.'

Break O'Day council push to make old hospital emergency shelter

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed Moody's affirmation of Australia's AAA credit rating.

Moody's affirms Australia's AAA rating

Olivia Ireland

Class of 2022: Australias newest MPs will be introduced to their new lives in the House of Representatives. Picture Elesa Kurtz

The first day of "pollie school" has hit off as tensions remain over the Prime Minister's decision to cut staff for independents.

Informer: First day of 'pollie school' and census data delight

Of the 9.8 million people paying off a mortgage, 2.4 million have a weekly income of $4000 or more.

Homes with a mortgage double in 25 years

Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Spain's Premier Pedro Sanchez ahead of a NATO summit.

Trade discussions 'stalled' over climate

Bee hives around Newcastle and Bulahdelah in NSW will be destroyed to control the varroa mite.

New bee zones established after mite finds

The report into Annastacia Palaszczuk's government "aspires to ... encourage openness from the top".

Qld integrity report a 'wake-up call'

Free vaccinations are available at 2000 GP clinics and pharmacies across Victoria until July 10.

Free flu jab rollout extended in Victoria

The operator of South Australia's Tesla big battery has been ordered to pay a $900,000 fine.

SA company fined over power rules breach

Daniel Andrews told the Rural Press Club visa delays contributed to Victoria's ailing health system.

Andrews pins Vic health recovery on visas

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PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

Local schools compete at cluster athletics carnival | See the photos

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

Although everyone who is homeless feels the negative impacts, children can face a tough future due to something completely out of their hands.

If kids are having to couch surf or live out of a tent or caravan, there are difficulties for them in getting to school, getting three square meals a day.

'Safe, stable place to sleep every night' could keep kids off police radar

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5SOS drummer suffers 'symptoms of stroke'

Fight for justice

Troy Timmins, Fergus Tweedy, Will Rae, Jenny Lowien and Cameron Fletcher at Kioma State School cheque presentation.

Kioma school receives 'scholar dollars'

Small business success for local ladies

Kangaroo Island Health Service, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Katrina Seng at the KI Hospital shortly after taking the position. File photo 

Temporarily suspension of services due to midwifery staff shortages that extends to July 7.

Birthing services suspended again on Kangaroo Island

FUNERAL NOTICE Ken Ross, 72, sadly, and unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 15

Funeral notice for Ken Ross

It was a top day of football for all three codes on Saturday. A spectacular try by Emu Tom Jobling was just one of the highlights.

If we didn't know what a proud football town Goondiwindi is, it was all proved on Saturday.

Champagne footy

All smiles. The GRC Mayor, Cr Lawrence Springborg announed a $60million Budget on Monday. Rates have been kept to 2.98perent rise, "half the inflation rate". With one proviso. Make sure you pay early to get the 15perent discount.

A debt-free Goondiwindi Regional Council handed down a $60million budget on Monday, raising rates by 2.98perent, "half of the current rate of inflation".

Council is debt-free

Good news for Year 12 students Ash Gorrie, Sage Welsh and Rumreet Kaur. They're pictured with High School Principal Brett Hallett and P&C President Michael Cowley.

The Goondiwindi State High Shool is coming out of the wifi wilderness.

School out of wifi wilderness

Polie urge residents to lock up and hide car keys

Police on the hunt for cars

Mask-up and join Carli Browne and Brianna McNaulty, and plenty more mums and dads, for a night of fun at the annual Kindy Dinner.

Line-up your babysitters, get your posse together and get ready to enjoy a night out on the town while supporting some very important little people.

Mask up for Kindy dinner

Recently Goondiwindi Medical Centre GP, Dr Anna Carswell was urging residents to get the flu jab. The Centre is now urging residents to contact them to organise appointments early while Goondiwindi faces a doctor shortage.

The Goondiwindi Medical Centre has taken to social media to explain why it has sudenly fallen prey to the bane of rural towns: a shortage of GPs

GP shortage hits

Take the first step to beat addiction. Give Robert Pellagreen a call today. Phone 0437783 432.

The challenge is to help all those suffering from a range of issues inluding drugs and alcohol to walk through his door or make that first phone call.

Take the first step TODAY

The Red Cross visited schools in Inglewood and Yelarbon to help students prepare for an emergency. Pic supplied.

The Red Cross has visited regional schools to help students prepare for an emergeny.

Pack your pillowcase

Sold: With 1962 hectares freehold plus another 120ha or so of adjoining stock routes available to lease from the Local Land Services, Lisgar has extra scale for Yetman in northern NSW.

Yetman cattle property sells for $5.6m

Goondiwindi regional mayor, Cr Lawrence Springborg AM with Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni at the wind farm site last week.

$2b Acciona Wind Farm precincty the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.

'Mega' wind farm in 'our back yard'

The Supercheap Auto superheroes. Pictured from left are Kristy Carter, Lisa Smith, Amanda Palmer and Chris Dray.

Supercheap Auto is getting behind children and their families impacted by Congenital Heart Disease.

Fly in for HeartKids

A 15 year-old Boggabilla boy has been extradited from NSW to Queensland.

Fifteen yr-old boy faces 47 charges

Silverware hunt: It's finals days at the Country Championships and Central North will be heavily involved.

NSW rugby: Country Championships live scores

STILL GOING: Labor has stated there is no current pause on the Inland Rail project. Photo: ARTC

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development said she is committed to getting the project back on track.

No pause by Labor on Inland Rail as review gets major backers

MISSING: Eleven-year-old Timothy Craigie was last seen leaving his Moree home on Saturday. Photo: NEPD, Facebook