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More work needed to combat domestic violence across the Riverina

Plus - the countdown's on to Leeton's first ever Pride Festival. 

More work needed to combat domestic violence across the Riverina

Plus - the countdown's on to Leeton's first ever Pride Festival. 

02:08

25 Sep 23

Pressure mounts for Canberra to implement biosecurity levy to combat Varroa Mite

Plus - fresh calls for the establishment of an ambulance station in Darlington Point. 

Pressure mounts for Canberra to implement biosecurity levy to combat Varroa Mite

Plus - fresh calls for the establishment of an ambulance station in Darlington Point. 

02:07

24 Sep 23

BREAKING: REX to cut back on regional services

The changes will come into effect from October 30

BREAKING: REX to cut back on regional services

The changes will come into effect from October 30

00:42

22 Sep 23

Missing boy from Wagga found safe and well hundreds of kilometres away

Plus - Petrol prices expected to remain high over the next few days

Missing boy from Wagga found safe and well hundreds of kilometres away

Plus - Petrol prices expected to remain high over the next few days

02:05

21 Sep 23

Varroa mite response pivots from eradication to management

Plus - Positive signs as crime declines across the region

Varroa mite response pivots from eradication to management

Plus - Positive signs as crime declines across the region

02:08

20 Sep 23

Mixed bag for Riverina communities in this year's State Budget

Plus - The Bureau of Meteorology officially declares an El Nino weather event

Mixed bag for Riverina communities in this year's State Budget

Plus - The Bureau of Meteorology officially declares an El Nino weather event

02:09

19 Sep 23

A plan for housing, a pay rise for teachers and toll caps: NSW Budget explained

A plan for housing, a pay rise for teachers and toll caps: NSW Budget explained

02:37

19 Sep 23

Spending, liveability and freight corridors to be boosted in the State budget

Plus - The Henty Machinery Field Days kicks off in the region

Spending, liveability and freight corridors to be boosted in the State budget

Plus - The Henty Machinery Field Days kicks off in the region

02:08

18 Sep 23

A truck driver charged over a fiery fatal crash earlier in the month

Plus - A 21-year-old man is recovering in a Sydney hospital after a ute rollover in Griffith

A truck driver charged over a fiery fatal crash earlier in the month

Plus - A 21-year-old man is recovering in a Sydney hospital after a ute rollover in Griffith

02:04

17 Sep 23

Several Riverina fire brigades to participate in "Get Ready Weekend"

Plus - Gardner's urged to take extra care when handling soil products

Several Riverina fire brigades to participate in "Get Ready Weekend"

Plus - Gardner's urged to take extra care when handling soil products

02:08

14 Sep 23

Bacterial infections on the rise across NSW

Plus - All is in readiness for the Riverina Football League grand final

Bacterial infections on the rise across NSW

Plus - All is in readiness for the Riverina Football League grand final

02:06

13 Sep 23

Wagga councillor suspended for one month

Plus - Griffith nurse also suspended for COVID-19 vaccine tampering

Wagga councillor suspended for one month

Plus - Griffith nurse also suspended for COVID-19 vaccine tampering

02:01

12 Sep 23

BREAKING: Four people hospitalised after late night crash near Hay

BREAKING: Four people hospitalised after late night crash near Hay

00:30

12 Sep 23

Royal Lifesaving urging Riverina locals to be safe around water this summer

Plus - Food production at risk as the Basin Plan continues to wreak havoc on communities.

Royal Lifesaving urging Riverina locals to be safe around water this summer

Plus - Food production at risk as the Basin Plan continues to wreak havoc on communities.

02:07

11 Sep 23

Collision claims the life of a man in the Riverina's north

Plus - the agricultural minister urging local producers to prepare for drought.

Collision claims the life of a man in the Riverina's north

Plus - the agricultural minister urging local producers to prepare for drought.

02:08

10 Sep 23

Port Macquarie to mark 9/11 anniversary - 22 years on

Plus - the latest on what was a mammoth weekend of local sport. 

Port Macquarie to mark 9/11 anniversary - 22 years on

Plus - the latest on what was a mammoth weekend of local sport. 

02:10

10 Sep 23

Hundreds of Riverina homes still without power after storm

Plus - can The Rock-Yerong Creek go all the way in tomorrow's Farrer League grand final?

Hundreds of Riverina homes still without power after storm

Plus - can The Rock-Yerong Creek go all the way in tomorrow's Farrer League grand final?

02:04

7 Sep 23

BREAKING: Wild weather plunges parts of Griffith into darkness

Crews are working to restore power across the city.

BREAKING: Wild weather plunges parts of Griffith into darkness

Crews are working to restore power across the city.

00:30

7 Sep 23

Life saved by neighbour after e-scooter fire; Damaging wind warning in place

Plus the countdown begins to major Riverina league show down. 

Life saved by neighbour after e-scooter fire; Damaging wind warning in place

Plus the countdown begins to major Riverina league show down. 

02:06

6 Sep 23

50 fire fighters respond after Riverina petrol station goes up in flames

Crews from Wagga, Gundagai and Cootamundra were called into assist. 

50 fire fighters respond after Riverina petrol station goes up in flames

Crews from Wagga, Gundagai and Cootamundra were called into assist. 

02:01

5 Sep 23

How long are Riverina locals waiting for an ambulance?

The latest report into our health system has been released today. 

How long are Riverina locals waiting for an ambulance?

The latest report into our health system has been released today. 

02:07

5 Sep 23

Sturt Highway re-opens but delays still in place after fatal crash

Plus local product Liam Martin honoured at Brad Fittler Awards. 

Sturt Highway re-opens but delays still in place after fatal crash

Plus local product Liam Martin honoured at Brad Fittler Awards. 

02:09

4 Sep 23

BREAKING: Sturt Highway closed following serious truck and car crash at Darlington Point

Emergency crews remain on scene - with motorists advised to avoid the area.

BREAKING: Sturt Highway closed following serious truck and car crash at Darlington Point

Emergency crews remain on scene - with motorists advised to avoid the area.

00:28

4 Sep 23

Riverina towns reeling after two couples killed in tragic crash

Plus a proper taste of spring; above average temps expected across Riverina. 

Riverina towns reeling after two couples killed in tragic crash

Plus a proper taste of spring; above average temps expected across Riverina. 

02:09

3 Sep 23

Man dies after car hits tree and bursts into flames near Temora

Police investigations are underway. 

Man dies after car hits tree and bursts into flames near Temora

Police investigations are underway. 

02:10

31 Aug 23

The Riverina's spring forecast; A new tourist attraction at Narrandera

Plus local MP's slam report on HumeLink project. 

The Riverina's spring forecast; A new tourist attraction at Narrandera

Plus local MP's slam report on HumeLink project. 

03:37

31 Aug 23

BREAKING: Inquiry recommends keeping HumeLink wires above ground

It's part of a long awaited report. 

BREAKING: Inquiry recommends keeping HumeLink wires above ground

It's part of a long awaited report. 

00:44

31 Aug 23

Man dies after roof collapses at Riverina home

Plus last day for Griffith residents to comment on proposed rate rise. 

Man dies after roof collapses at Riverina home

Plus last day for Griffith residents to comment on proposed rate rise. 

02:09

30 Aug 23

Alleged thief arrested in Wagga; Varroa mite update for local beekeepers

Plus two local footy clubs prepare for do-or-die clash. 

Alleged thief arrested in Wagga; Varroa mite update for local beekeepers

Plus two local footy clubs prepare for do-or-die clash. 

03:37

29 Aug 23

Varroa mite continues to spread in the state's south

Plus - the Premier rules out following the ACT's lead by decriminalising party drugs

Varroa mite continues to spread in the state's south

Plus - the Premier rules out following the ACT's lead by decriminalising party drugs

03:34

28 Aug 23

Young man's life lost in Riverina crash

Plus - there's been another detection of the bee-killing pest Varroa Mite in the rivienra, this time near Griffith

Young man's life lost in Riverina crash

Plus - there's been another detection of the bee-killing pest Varroa Mite in the rivienra, this time near Griffith

03:29

27 Aug 23

BUZZ OFF: Bee-killing parasite detected in the Riverina

Plus - the revival of a Griffith landmark

BUZZ OFF: Bee-killing parasite detected in the Riverina

Plus - the revival of a Griffith landmark

03:31

24 Aug 23

Rural crime in the sights of Riverina police

Plus - full closure of the western end of Wagga's Dunns Road to kick in.

Rural crime in the sights of Riverina police

Plus - full closure of the western end of Wagga's Dunns Road to kick in.

03:39

23 Aug 23

Farrer MP slams new Murray Darling Basin deal

Also; a huge milestone for a local NRL star

Farrer MP slams new Murray Darling Basin deal

Also; a huge milestone for a local NRL star

03:40

22 Aug 23

Police issue alert for wanted man in Leeton

Plus - Victorian man fighting for refugee right stops in Wagga on 1000km walk to Sydney 

Police issue alert for wanted man in Leeton

Plus - Victorian man fighting for refugee right stops in Wagga on 1000km walk to Sydney 

02:09

22 Aug 23

Former Wagga MP fronts court in Sydney

Plus - a monumental week for NSW paramedics.

Former Wagga MP fronts court in Sydney

Plus - a monumental week for NSW paramedics.

03:41

21 Aug 23

Minimal disruption assured ahead of Murrumbidgee High School demerger

Plus - a riveting weekend of sport across the Riverina.

Minimal disruption assured ahead of Murrumbidgee High School demerger

Plus - a riveting weekend of sport across the Riverina.

03:35

20 Aug 23

Calls for more action as Riverina rental vacancies continue to fall

Also; the Hay Magpies react to a decision banning them from playing finals in Group 20

Calls for more action as Riverina rental vacancies continue to fall

Also; the Hay Magpies react to a decision banning them from playing finals in Group 20

03:39

17 Aug 23

Charges laid against driver involved in horror Tarcutta crash

Charges laid against driver involved in horror Tarcutta crash

00:40

16 Aug 23

Police on the hunt for two men after a Sturt Highway servo robbery

Also, Riverina locals gear up to cheer on the Matildas

Police on the hunt for two men after a Sturt Highway servo robbery

Also, Riverina locals gear up to cheer on the Matildas

03:30

15 Aug 23

A sneak peek inside Estella's new shopping centre

Also; why not everyone's happy about the prospect of an extra public holiday

A sneak peek inside Estella's new shopping centre

Also; why not everyone's happy about the prospect of an extra public holiday

03:37

14 Aug 23

Social housing wait times blow out across the Riverina

Also; farmers look for ways to ease tension over new power projects in the region

Social housing wait times blow out across the Riverina

Also; farmers look for ways to ease tension over new power projects in the region

03:24

13 Aug 23

BREAKING: Hume Highway closed, rescue chopper called in Tarcutta after multi-vehicle crash

BREAKING: Hume Highway closed, rescue chopper called in Tarcutta after multi-vehicle crash

00:30

10 Aug 23

Some welcome news for Tumut and Gilmore residents

Plus - Farmers reminded not to take more water than they should

Some welcome news for Tumut and Gilmore residents

Plus - Farmers reminded not to take more water than they should

03:35

10 Aug 23

A man arrested in Junee Jail

Plus - another man granted bail over the sharing of child abuse material

A man arrested in Junee Jail

Plus - another man granted bail over the sharing of child abuse material

03:38

9 Aug 23

Local farmers already planning for a hot and dry summer

Plus - A plea to keep an eye out for our posties

Local farmers already planning for a hot and dry summer

Plus - A plea to keep an eye out for our posties

03:38

8 Aug 23

Our Premier vowing to do more to tackle MND

Plus - An Olympian visits our region

Our Premier vowing to do more to tackle MND

Plus - An Olympian visits our region

03:35

7 Aug 23

Premier to address concerns about high rates of MND during Riverina visit

Chris Minns is heading to Lake Wyangan. 

Premier to address concerns about high rates of MND during Riverina visit

Chris Minns is heading to Lake Wyangan. 

02:10

7 Aug 23

Water quality concerns reach boiling point in Riverina town

Plus the Premier continues his visit of our region. 

Water quality concerns reach boiling point in Riverina town

Plus the Premier continues his visit of our region. 

03:35

6 Aug 23

Are Riverina school teachers about to go on strike?

Plus - the findings from an inquest into the death of an inmate at Junee prison

Are Riverina school teachers about to go on strike?

Plus - the findings from an inquest into the death of an inmate at Junee prison

03:37

3 Aug 23

Griffith firefighters kept busy with overnight jobs

Plus - farmers fear the feral big problem will become worse than the mouse plague

Griffith firefighters kept busy with overnight jobs

Plus - farmers fear the feral big problem will become worse than the mouse plague

03:28

2 Aug 23

Is one of our state pollies considering a switch to Canberra?

Plus - paramedics launch fresh industrial action in their fight for a better pay rise

Is one of our state pollies considering a switch to Canberra?

Plus - paramedics launch fresh industrial action in their fight for a better pay rise

03:36

1 Aug 23

Financial relief finally on the way for flood-hit Riverina businesses

Plus - Griffith Council is trying to clear the air over its controversial proposed rate rise

Financial relief finally on the way for flood-hit Riverina businesses

Plus - Griffith Council is trying to clear the air over its controversial proposed rate rise

03:37

31 Jul 23

Six arrested during Riverina drug raids

Plus - the local footy finals race is heating up

Six arrested during Riverina drug raids

Plus - the local footy finals race is heating up

02:10

31 Jul 23

Massive drop in Riverina mobile speed camera fines

Plus - less machines, but more money is being lost through local pokies

Massive drop in Riverina mobile speed camera fines

Plus - less machines, but more money is being lost through local pokies

02:07

30 Jul 23

Riverina rent prices bucking statewide trend

Plus - A Griffith farmer speaks out about supermarket price gauging

Riverina rent prices bucking statewide trend

Plus - A Griffith farmer speaks out about supermarket price gauging

03:34

27 Jul 23

Some students still yet to return to Turvey Park Public School

Plus - a teenager has lost his license after being clocked for speeding

Some students still yet to return to Turvey Park Public School

Plus - a teenager has lost his license after being clocked for speeding

03:37

26 Jul 23

Appeal to locate a missing Wagga man

Plus - Snowy Valleys Council calling on the public to come out in number

Appeal to locate a missing Wagga man

Plus - Snowy Valleys Council calling on the public to come out in number

03:37

25 Jul 23

The Healthcare sector still battling staffing challenges

Plus - A chance for our high schoolers to show off their creativity

The Healthcare sector still battling staffing challenges

Plus - A chance for our high schoolers to show off their creativity

03:34

24 Jul 23

More tragedy on our region's roads

Plus - Police target men with links to bikie groups

More tragedy on our region's roads

Plus - Police target men with links to bikie groups

03:37

23 Jul 23

Local firefighters being kept on their toes this week

Plus - a plan to boost higher education in regional areas given the thumbs up

Local firefighters being kept on their toes this week

Plus - a plan to boost higher education in regional areas given the thumbs up

03:39

20 Jul 23

Emergency services on scene at Tarcutta after B-double, car collide

Also; our sheep farmers still concerned about EID costs, despite a big funding announcement

Emergency services on scene at Tarcutta after B-double, car collide

Also; our sheep farmers still concerned about EID costs, despite a big funding announcement

03:36

19 Jul 23

A close call for three workers at a Riverina milling facility

Plus - a school community still reeling after yesterdays blaze

A close call for three workers at a Riverina milling facility

Plus - a school community still reeling after yesterdays blaze

03:34

18 Jul 23

Firefighters called out to Turvey Park Public School

Plus - the pothole repair bill exceeds four billion dollars

Firefighters called out to Turvey Park Public School

Plus - the pothole repair bill exceeds four billion dollars

02:07

17 Jul 23

More collisions on our regions roads

Plus - calls for more to be done to stop people from dying on our regions farms

More collisions on our regions roads

Plus - calls for more to be done to stop people from dying on our regions farms

03:39

17 Jul 23

Tragedy on our regions roads

Plus - A man found dead in Junee

Tragedy on our regions roads

Plus - A man found dead in Junee

03:38

16 Jul 23

Changes welcome, but the Riverina still needs more crisis accommodation

Also; a local product proves an asset in defence for the Blues in Origin 3

Changes welcome, but the Riverina still needs more crisis accommodation

Also; a local product proves an asset in defence for the Blues in Origin 3

03:37

12 Jul 23

Griffith businesses call on Council to dump rate hike plan

Also; a change in at the top coming for Group 9

Griffith businesses call on Council to dump rate hike plan

Also; a change in at the top coming for Group 9

02:10

12 Jul 23

Big news for Wagga's Marshalls Creek Bridge

Also; thousands sign a petition to keep the $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card

Big news for Wagga's Marshalls Creek Bridge

Also; thousands sign a petition to keep the $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card

03:26

11 Jul 23

A push to keep Gundagai's mental health nurse

Also, positive signs for those looking for a rental in the Riverina

A push to keep Gundagai's mental health nurse

Also, positive signs for those looking for a rental in the Riverina

03:39

10 Jul 23

Two Riverina areas named among the state's homelessness hotspots

Also; how artificial intelligence is being used on Griffith's roads

Two Riverina areas named among the state's homelessness hotspots

Also; how artificial intelligence is being used on Griffith's roads

03:22

9 Jul 23

The changing face of homelessness in New South Wales

And a dusting of snow on the ski fields this weekend with temps set to drop

The changing face of homelessness in New South Wales

And a dusting of snow on the ski fields this weekend with temps set to drop

03:33

6 Jul 23

A sharp increase in serious 'flu cases in kids across the state prompts new warnings

Health authorities say kids should get the jab these holidays

A sharp increase in serious 'flu cases in kids across the state prompts new warnings

Health authorities say kids should get the jab these holidays

02:08

6 Jul 23

Growing number of HSC students receiving 'extra help' in exams

Plus - a 20 year old worker has been killed at a Hunter construction site

Growing number of HSC students receiving 'extra help' in exams

Plus - a 20 year old worker has been killed at a Hunter construction site

03:34

5 Jul 23

The Health Services Union's looming fight with the Minns government

Plus: A huge milestone in donations after the Greta bus tragedy

The Health Services Union's looming fight with the Minns government

Plus: A huge milestone in donations after the Greta bus tragedy

03:37

4 Jul 23

NSW told to brace for catastrophic bushfire season

Plus - what are experts predicting the Reserve Bank will do today with interest rates?

NSW told to brace for catastrophic bushfire season

Plus - what are experts predicting the Reserve Bank will do today with interest rates?

03:33

3 Jul 23

Brad Fittler set to roll the dice on new faces for Origin 3

Plus: Lawyers for disgraced former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire respond to ICAC findings

Brad Fittler set to roll the dice on new faces for Origin 3

Plus: Lawyers for disgraced former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire respond to ICAC findings

02:04

3 Jul 23

A pay rise for 400,000 public sector workers

Premier Chris Minns confirms an end to the public sector wage cap 

A pay rise for 400,000 public sector workers

Premier Chris Minns confirms an end to the public sector wage cap 

01:37

2 Jul 23

BREAKING: Concerns for a 16-year-old girl missing from state's south

BREAKING: Concerns for a 16-year-old girl missing from state's south

00:32

30 Jun 23

Staff shortages at Sydney Airport causing knock on effects for Griffith

Plus - Temora Shire's GM retires after 28 years

Staff shortages at Sydney Airport causing knock on effects for Griffith

Plus - Temora Shire's GM retires after 28 years

02:09

30 Jun 23

1,000 land owners in eastern Wagga share in a 12 million dollar payout

Plus - a statewide pharmacy trial to expand

1,000 land owners in eastern Wagga share in a 12 million dollar payout

Plus - a statewide pharmacy trial to expand

03:40

29 Jun 23

Asthma flare ups surging this winter, doctors warn

Plus - construction to continue on Snowy Valleys organics processing facility

Asthma flare ups surging this winter, doctors warn

Plus - construction to continue on Snowy Valleys organics processing facility

02:09

29 Jun 23

A Kooringal man to face court over tree vandalism

Plus - one of our MPs picking up an important job

A Kooringal man to face court over tree vandalism

Plus - one of our MPs picking up an important job

03:39

28 Jun 23

Construction to start on a crowd-funded solar farm in Grong Grong

Plus - fish in Lake Wyangan monitored for signs of distress

Construction to start on a crowd-funded solar farm in Grong Grong

Plus - fish in Lake Wyangan monitored for signs of distress

02:05

28 Jun 23

Peak housing bodies join forces to scrap unaffordable housing

Plus - extra medical help on the way for families in need

Peak housing bodies join forces to scrap unaffordable housing

Plus - extra medical help on the way for families in need

03:39

27 Jun 23

Temora home to some of the most violent schools in the state

Plus - it's PTSD Awareness Day and a local veteran's facility speaks up

Temora home to some of the most violent schools in the state

Plus - it's PTSD Awareness Day and a local veteran's facility speaks up

02:06

27 Jun 23

Man wanted for 'dangerous driving causing death' still on the loose

Plus - specialist cardiac care now on offer to our smallest communities

Man wanted for 'dangerous driving causing death' still on the loose

Plus - specialist cardiac care now on offer to our smallest communities

03:40

26 Jun 23

Former Wagga MP faces fresh charges from the state's corruption watchdog

Plus - Steph Cooke asks why work on a crucial local bridge has stalled

Former Wagga MP faces fresh charges from the state's corruption watchdog

Plus - Steph Cooke asks why work on a crucial local bridge has stalled

02:09

26 Jun 23

A second person charged over fatal crash near Leeton back in April

Plus - Police seize thousands of cigarettes and kilos of tobacco leaf in Coolac

A second person charged over fatal crash near Leeton back in April

Plus - Police seize thousands of cigarettes and kilos of tobacco leaf in Coolac

03:37

25 Jun 23

A huge moment for the Snowy Valleys Council

Plus - A massive pickup for a Farrer league footy club this weekend

A huge moment for the Snowy Valleys Council

Plus - A massive pickup for a Farrer league footy club this weekend

03:38

22 Jun 23

A personal appeal for a missing sister

Plus - A big decision for the Snowy Valleys Council.

A personal appeal for a missing sister

Plus - A big decision for the Snowy Valleys Council.

03:38

21 Jun 23

A great result for the Humelink project

Plus - some even more good news for our region's farmers

A great result for the Humelink project

Plus - some even more good news for our region's farmers

03:38

20 Jun 23

A meningococcal case detected in Wagga

Plus - Canberra cracking down on junk food advertising

A meningococcal case detected in Wagga

Plus - Canberra cracking down on junk food advertising

02:07

20 Jun 23

Fresh concerns on the government's plan to boost social housing stock

Plus - the Rice Growers Conference heading to our patch 

Fresh concerns on the government's plan to boost social housing stock

Plus - the Rice Growers Conference heading to our patch 

03:38

19 Jun 23

Former Wagga councillor banned from public office

Plus government rolls out free odometer checks. 

Former Wagga councillor banned from public office

Plus government rolls out free odometer checks. 

02:08

19 Jun 23

Cold snap hitting Riverina; Government cracks down on dodgy tradies

Plus sweet gig opens up at local chocolate factory. 

Cold snap hitting Riverina; Government cracks down on dodgy tradies

Plus sweet gig opens up at local chocolate factory. 

03:38

18 Jun 23

Some of our region's towns still picking up the pieces from last year's floods

Plus - Junee Shire Council given the green light to boost their rates

Some of our region's towns still picking up the pieces from last year's floods

Plus - Junee Shire Council given the green light to boost their rates

03:37

15 Jun 23

The rural confidence survey showing our farmers have different concerns

Plus - New dads across the region feeling more anxious through pregnancy and birth

The rural confidence survey showing our farmers have different concerns

Plus - New dads across the region feeling more anxious through pregnancy and birth

03:39

14 Jun 23

Police to continue to target inappropriate driving

Plus - rental vacancy rates seeing a slight decline over the month of May.

Police to continue to target inappropriate driving

Plus - rental vacancy rates seeing a slight decline over the month of May.

03:34

13 Jun 23

Appeal to locate a missing woman believed to be in the Wagga area

Plus - a man in hospital after a caravan explosion north-east of Wagga

Appeal to locate a missing woman believed to be in the Wagga area

Plus - a man in hospital after a caravan explosion north-east of Wagga

03:35

12 Jun 23

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