Police lay charges after 18-year-old hit over head with shovel

Plus, a major truck crash on the Olympic Highway.

Warm and windy conditions prompt total fire ban for parts of the Riverina

Also; Calls for a full expansion of a local GP trial; and how much of the state government's pothole funding our local councils will get.

Calls for a wider expansion of the Riverina's GP employment model

Plus, a total fire ban declared across parts of the region. 

Two charged over alleged property and fraud offences in Wagga

Also; a new inquiry into our teacher shortage, and the new-look Museum of the Riverina re-opens

Wagga Council to investigate Airbnb influence on local rental market

Plus, fire permits on offer for local farmers. 

BREAKING: Dramatic Wagga police chase ends in arrest

Could a crackdown on short stay rentals ease our housing shortage?

Also; unemployment takes another dive, and a handy new recruit for the Hoppers

Riverina P-plater clocked well over the speed limit

Also; debate rages over the Hume Link powerline project, and a call to arms from the blood donor centre...

Debate rages over a massive Riverina electricity grid project

Plus - a Griffith p-plater's lost her licence after being clocked doing 153km/h on Burley Griffin Way

Australia Day fire ban as the Riverina heats up

Plus - your locals who have received OAM medals this Australia Day

Meet the Riverina's Australia Day honours recipients

Plus - a total fire ban declared for part of the region

NSW students given access to free period products at school

4,600 dispensers have been installed across the state. 

Snowy Valleys Council takes its first steps toward de-merging

Also; the growing cost of sending kids to school, and anticipation builds ahead of Wagga's T20 decider...

Fresh warning to stay out of Lake Albert

Plus - the eye-watering cost of sending kids to school

Australia Day across NSW: what you need to know

Two injured in a crash near Narrandera

Also, Griffith council says a crematorium is still on the agenda; and a Gundagai Tiger heads north

Griffith Council still interested in opening local crematorium

Plus - the new weapon to tackle the growing carp problem in our rivers

Griffith's controversial medical centre set for Council vote

Also; a plan to allow locals to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, and Wagga's duck race makes a return

Growing amount of waste dumped in Murrumbidgee River

Plus - a radical domestic violence scheme to be trialed in NSW

Bushfire in Riverina's north is now under control

Plus - with school holidays winding down, when should parents establish their back-to-school routines?

Riverina land values soar by 46 percent in just one year

Plus - the RFS brings a large bushfire under control in the Riverina's north

Red alert issued for Lake Wyangan North

Also; traffic lights for a busy Wagga intersection; and local reaction to Labor's gambling policy

Local state MPs name roads and water management as top priorities

Also; the PM remains tight-lipped on the Dominic Perrotet scandal, and a local cricketer shines in Canberra

Health warning over another mosquito-borne virus detected in Griffith

Plus - a total fire ban for the northern part of the Riverina

Learner driver arrested after allegedly fleeing scene of serious Riverina crash

A young woman was thrown from the backseat during the incident.  

NSW Premier grilled about 21st party where he wore a Nazi costume

NSW Premier grilled about 21st party where he wore a Nazi costume

BREAKING: Police searching for two drivers over Riverina crash

Goldfields Way remains closed after serious crash

Two people have been airlifted to Canberra Hospital

Stamp duty to be scrapped for some first home buyers if Labor wins the March election

Stamp duty to be scrapped for some first home buyers if Labor wins the March election

BREAKING: Brazilian football icon Pele dies at age 82

His daughter posting an emotional message to Instagram to confirm the news. 

Teacher shortage at Murrumbidgee Regional High School adds to school' struggles

Council is calling on the state government to do more when it comes to compensating staff who were at the school.

Urgent calls for help amid crippling staff shortage across Riverina aged care facilities

Southern Cross Care is calling on the community to lend a hand in their facilities in Temora, Leeton, Kooringal and Cootamunda.

ATAR results inbound for Riverina school leavers

Results will start coming through from about 9 am this morning.

An overhaul to bring Wagga Council's budget back to black

Councillors have voted to explore the possibility of a 'zero based' approach to it's budget; going line by line to determine whether each expense is required. 

Tough going for renters in the Riverina looking to secure a home

Rates remain stubbornly low; while there's just a slight increase in availability across the Murrumbidgee.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: new crime stats for the Riverina

There's been a substantial spike in sexual assaults since 2018.

Wagga Police want answers after man fronts up to hospital with gun wound

The man attended emergency after being shot at Beres Ellwood oval on Sunday. At this stage, it's believed the injury was caused by a slug gun

Man shot in leg at Wagga sports oval

The 47-year-old was shot in the leg on Sunday afternoon. 

Calls for a Riverina council to adopt 'zero based' strategy

Councillor Tim Koschel wants each item in the City of Wagga's budget examined, with forecasts indicating it could be in the red for the next 9 years.

Police called to Wagga's RAAF base over the weekend

Riverina Police officers, along with Pol Air and the State Protection Unit, were all on hand after staff became concerned for the welfare of a 30 year old man.

Shoplifters targeted in Wagga police crackdown

Plus - the extent of the cost of living crisis revealed.

More Aussies asking for help as the cost of living begins to take it's toll

Plus - the latest on our local COVID numbers.

SES crews notch impressive milestone

Crews have attended more than 20,000 call outs since the most recent flooding event started.

A local touch gives extra support to stroke sufferers in Wagga

Phillip Cross has marked the first anniversary of his late wife Meryl's passing by donating a mobility chair to the Wagga Hospital's stroke unit.  

Wagga named GoFundMe's most generous town

This is the second time since 2019 the town has claimed the top honor. 

Riverina Hospital wait times hold steady amid statewide surge

The number of patients turning up to emergency departments from July to September increased by 7% compared to 12 months ago, with just 81% treated on time.

Griffith's Banna Avenue to extend opening hours this Thursday

Shops will stay open late as locals look to get the last of the christmas shopping wrapped up. 

Could one of these suburbs be your next home?

Leeton and the Wagga suburb of Tolland have been named among the best spots in regional NSW to buy property.

Wagga TAFE ramps up it's cyber security offering

More modules will be offered in IT courses as demand surges.

Rent bidding comes under the microscope

The practice will be subject to a state parliamentary review as many become priced out of the rental market. 

Griffith Council searching for youths caught destroying town's Christmas display

Plus excitement builds as Wagga prepares to host Supercross Championships. 

Snake warning for the Riverina as floodwaters continue to rise

Plus local Covid cases surging in the lead up to Christmas. 

Emergency services on standby in Hillston as flood peak approaches

Also, what firefighters are expecting this bushfire season, and a big accolade for a Griffith chef

An anxious wait in Hillston as locals await the Lachlan River peak

Also; local house prices holding up well, and our Socceroos through to the round of 16 in QATAR

Body found in floodwaters believed to be missing teenager

A body has been found at Balranald this morning. 

Man killed in truck crash north of Griffith

A truck collided with a tree at Goolgowi. 

Parts of the Riverina preparing to evacuate as flood peak approaches

Plus some of the biggest names in Motorsport flock to Wagga. 

How Riverina schools stack up in NAPLAN results

Also; Narrandera's flood recovery in the spotlight, and another budding Riverina AFL star picked up by the Giants

Flood recovery in the spotlight at Narrandera

Also; pothole repair funding on the way for local councils, and the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's Wagga hearing enters its second day

Cash and cannabis seized during routine traffic stop in Hay

Plus - SES crews deployed to Hillston ahead of this week's flood peak.

Defence and veteran suicide Royal Commission arrives in Wagga

Plus - over 5,000 sandbags ready in Hillston ahead of more flooding

BREAKING: Sturt Highway re-opens after more than a month

Drivers are still urged to be cautious between Gillenbah and Darlington Point

Aussie icon teams up with students to save our oceans

John Williamson is hoping to make a difference with his new song 'The Voice of the Sea'

Rental prices continue climbing in the Riverina

The median rent is sitting around $414 a week, a 9.5% jump on 2021 prices. 

AVO breaches on the rise in the Riverina

Hay recorded a 400% increase in breaches between 2019 to June this year. 

A word of warning from the RSPCA ahead of summer

The RSPCA is reminding us not to leave pets in hot cars or backyards without shade as temperatures begin to climb heading into December.

Evacuation notice issued in Euabalong

Levels are anticipated to rise near 8M today; higher than the 1952 flood peak.

Level 5 water restrictions applied for parts of Central West Riverina

They include townships and surrounding areas in Tallimba, Weethalle and Naradhan, after floodwaters from the Lachlan River caused damage and power supply interruptions. 

Riverina nurses and midwives walk off the job for the fourth time this year

The Wagga branch will rally at the Victory Memorial Gardens from 9.30 this morning.

Wagga's Pro Patria seeking $1.5M to buy Carmelite Monastery

The holistic centre for veterans and first responders is looking to raise funds to buy the building in order to continue operating under community ownership.

Road closures a nightmare for business owners

Some operators have been forced to close for weeks as business comes to a standstill.

Heath Russell holds off late charge to take out Wagga's City Golf Championship

Jack Kalis came within just one shot of claiming victory.

Mounting road repairs behind calls for ADF support

NSW Farmers wants the federal government to bring in ADF teams to assist with urgent repairs.

Eubalong residents prepare for flooding to hit

Plus - international support to arrive in the region today.

City dwellers on the move to the Riverina

The latest Regional Movers Index has shown quarterly migration flows to regional areas have averaged around 15 percent higher over the past 12 months.

Farmers battle mounting costs amid constant flooding

A poll conducted by NSW Farmers found the uninsurability of damaged assets the primary reason operators are dipping further into their wallets. 

The state's Central West braces for historic flooding as more international help arrives

The state's Central West braces for historic flooding as more international help arrives

COVID-induced housing boom comes to an end

Corelogic reports the Riverina housing market has experienced a 1.6% fall in values over the last quarter. 

Council analysing learning points from Cootamundra flooding

Plus - flooding likely to cause further pain for Riverina renters

Locals in Hay hold their breath as river nears it's peak

After moving beyond the 1974 flood level, it's still not known exactly how high the water will get. 

Thousands flee as flood crisis batters the NSW Central West

Thousands flee as flood crisis batters the NSW Central West

Wagga residents prepare to isolate again

The SES has issued a Prepare to Isolate alert for those in Moorong and Flowerdale Road.

Major flooding grinding business to a halt in the region's west

Plus - strike action hits our Catholic schools this morning.

SES crews on standby as river levels continue to rise

Plus - the smartphone program helping our kids stay safe online.

More alerts issued as wild weather continues to sweep the region

Plus - calls for greater COVID vaccination uptake as we enter another wave of the virus.

Snake Gully Cup gets the green light after 11th-hour track gallop

Also; a boil water alert in Narrandera, and a thunderstorm asthma warning ahead of predicted storms

Narrandera residents forced to boil drinking water

Also; the Riverina prepares to pause and reflect for Remembrance Day, and the NRL's newest club to play in Wagga

Natural disaster response under the microscope while flooding continues

Also; concern over a drop in cervical cancer screening rates, and our rep cricketers to line up in the T20 regional bash

Evacuations at Darlington Point, as SES warns of more severe weather

Also; new figures provide a snapshot of the Riverina's jobs market; and cervical cancer screening in the spotlight after a decline in local participation rates

One man killed in a single vehicle crash at Temora

Also; a major flood peak approaches Darlington Point, and the state government says re-opening the Sturt Highway is a priority.

Major flooding reaches Darlington Point

Also; what's the plan for re-opening our flood-affected highways, and how locals rate our major public hospitals

Little warning for Narrandera residents told to 'shelter now' as flood peak arrives

Also; flash flooding hits Wagga just river levels drop, and $500 pre-paid visa cards on offer for impacted farmers

Western Riverina communities on high alert as floodwaters rise

Also; some alarming new drowning stats ahead of summer, and anticipation builds for the upcoming women's AFL season

Wagga, Narrandera not out of the woods yet as flooding continues

Also, aerial inspections kick off for our region's fire trails, and how our SIRU reps fared in the Capital Sevens

Major flooding hits Narrandera as levels in Wagga recede

Also; police find a second body in floodwaters near Boorowa, and more locals become eligible for the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine Photo: Murrumbidgee NSW SES

Murrumbidgee River tipped to break 70 year flood level record

Plus - cash relief on the way for our flood affected farmers.

Man's body found in floodwaters east of Boorowa

Plus - early evacuations as a major flood peak approaches Wagga

EVACUATE BEFORE 6PM TONIGHT: Residents inside the levee at North Wagga and at Gumly Gumly

Locals in impacted areas are being encouraged to evacuate now. An evacuation centre has been set up at the Wagga Showgrounds.

North Wagga locals given more time to evacuate

Plus - Narrandera locals expecting major flooding in the coming week.

What to expect as the flood peak approaches Wagga

Plus - initial damage assessments carried out at Cootamundra - while lengthy highway closures take a toll to the west.