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Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

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

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

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

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We need to speed up the shift to renewables. But there are risks

PM announces more Russian santions and more military aid on his first visit to Ukraine.

PM bans Russian gold, aids Ukraine effort

Hearings continue as the government sets up a review of the Tasmanian hospital where Griffin worked.

Health officials face Tas abuse inquiry

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is visiting Australia for formal meetings and to drum up trade.

NZ's Ardern visits Aust for trade mission

A new study says GPs sometimes over-diagnose anaphylactic shock from a flu shot.

Flu vaccine allergy over-diagnosed: study

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The federal government will seek to provide regional media grants in the coming weeks to ease cost pressures.

Regional newspapers get financial lifeline

Your Story Disability Legal Support spokesperson Bradley Heilbronn says a Your Story lawyer can give people free legal advice.

Goondiwindi residents interested in sharing their stories with the Disability Royal Commission can find out about the free supports available at an information session.

Disability Royal Commission holding information day in Goondiwindi

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

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

With efficient devices you don't need much power to run essentials. Photo: Shutterstock

Camping through a blackout with the 12V and USB devices

Do this and you'll lower consumption by 100 per cent. Images: Screenshots of Google ads

Ignore the scams, but there are some real ways to save on fuel

Neon gas is used for much more than just pretty signage. Photo: Shutterstock

We are about to face another global semiconductor shortage

Higher prices make so-called unconventional oil more viable. Photo: Shutterstock

Peak oil doesn't seem to have happened just yet, but why?

Let's not forget that biofuels reduce the emissions of existing ICE vehicles. Photo: Shutterstock

Get ready for some action on lowering our carbon emissions

International sport and politics can never truly be separated. Photo: Shutterstock

Cancel culture is just a trendy phrase for an ancient concept

Currently, a loss of diesel imports would mean a big loss of food supply. Photo: Shutterstock

As things stand, food security still also requires fuel security

Norway used its resources wealth to invest in its citizens' future. Photo: Shutterstock

The wealth of a nation can be a rather complex achievement

Invading or defending, a military force is heavily reliant on supply. Image: Shutterstock