Sunday, January 24, 2016

A Berry special guest in town for Gold Cup and other top stories.

  • A Berry special guest in town for Gold Cup

    A Berry special guest in town for Gold Cup
    Golden Slipper-winning jockey to launch Albury Gold Cup carnival. TOMMY GUN: Star Sydney jockey Tommy Berry, pictured with the 2015 Golden Slipper, will launch the 2016 Albury Gold Cup. Picture: GETTY IMAGESGOLDEN Slipper-winning jockey Tommy Berry will launch the Albury Gold Cup carnival.Berry will be a special guest of the Albury Racing Club’s business luncheon at the Commercial Club on February 26.It continues the club’s tradition of luring big-name racing identities to its cup..
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  • Beer Boagans caught on camera

    Beer Boagans caught on camera
    A Lavington family has decided to can the back fridge after thirsty thieves helped themselves to some premium beer early Saturday BEER BANDITS: Two thieves were caught on camera as they stole beer from a backyard fridge. They dropped a bottle before leaving through the back fence.THIEVES with a taste for premium beer have led a Lavington family to can the backyard fridge.Thieves on Sunday morningIn an act labelled as ‘dishonest’ and ‘un-Australian’, two thirsty culprits can be see..
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  • Local duo kayak for kids in need

    Jason King and Derek Giles will kayak 2000km of the Murray River to raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Pictures: David SwiftTwo friends will pack their lives into two fibreglass kayaks for a 40-day journey along the Murray River.Jason King and Derek Giles, both of Carlingford, hope to raise $20,000 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation during their Kayak for Kids trip in March.Despite a lack of experience in long-distance kayaking, the pair will tackle a 2000km journey throug..
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  • Border battle to break barriers

    Border battle to break barriers
    Albury will front Wodonga in State of Origin touch game involving police and Indigenous youths on Australia Day TRAINING HARD: Inspector David Cottee says they have been meeting weekly with Indigenous players to prepare for an inaugural State of Origin touch football game.AN Albury police inspector says they are already getting a trophy cabinet ready in the hope of winning an inaugural State of Origin competition.A team from Albury and one from Wodonga will each be made up half wi..
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  • Hunter Valley Morning | Monday, January 25, 2016

    Hunter Valley Morning | Monday, January 25, 2016
    Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond. Male funnel web spider milked for venom at Australian Reptile Park. Photo credit: Gary Brown. Morning Hunter ValleyIf you don't like creepy crawlies, look away now!A venom milking program set up to help save hundreds of lives each year has seen its largest participant arrive.The largest  funnel-web spider to participate in the Australian Reptile Park’s anti-venom program has been caught in the Hunter. Take a loo..
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  • Ballarat breakfast report | Monday, January 25, 2016

    Ballarat breakfast report | Monday, January 25, 2016
    Your morning news snapshot from around Ballarat, regional Australia and beyond. Good morning Ballarat and happy Monday. We have all your news headlines in one spot right here.Four people rushed to hospital from Rainbow SerpentFOUR people have been taken to the Ballarat Base Hospital from the Rainbow Serpent music festival in Lexton, with one day still remaining. Read more.Scotsburn bushfire music festival fundraiser draws hundredsSEVENTEEN bands provided the entertainment for the ..
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  • Tamworth to Host City v Country Origin

    Tamworth to Host City v Country Origin
    Scully Park, Tamworth, was today confirmed as the 2016 City v Country Origin venue by the NRL as a part of the Representative Round on May 8. The annual City v Country Origin fixture showcases some of the best talent within New South Wales, and effectively acts as a State of Origin trial. Matt Moylan, James Tedesco, Blake Austin, James Maloney, Jack Bird, David Klemmer and Wade Graham were just some of the rising NRL stars that participated in the 2015 fixture that took place in front of a sell ..
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  • Monster trucks hit the Border l PHOTOS

    Monster trucks hit the Border l PHOTOS
    Monster trucks hit the Border l PHOTOS Jan. 25, 2016, 11:09 a.m. The boys and their very big toys entertain big crowds Monster trucks hit the Border l PHOTOS exitGo hard or go home is the motto – and Rusty Bell and his gang of Monster Truck drivers made sure they honoured it on Saturday night at Albury Showgrounds.The event returned to the Border for the first time since 2013 and was enjoyed by a crowd of more than 3000.Operatio..
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  • THE MORNING GRILL: Macquarie River welcomes hovercraft over ...

    THE MORNING GRILL: Macquarie River welcomes hovercraft over ...
    Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond. Good morning and welcome to Monday, January 25. Are you enjoying an extra long weekend for Australia Day? First up this morning, lets check out your weather for today ... ► Central Western Slopes and Plains: Partly cloudy. Very high (90%) chance of showers on the northern slopes, medium (50%) chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then be..
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  • Horses To Follow - Three horses to follow from the racing action on ...

    Horses To Follow - Three horses to follow from the racing action on ...
    Without a doubt, the biggest race of the weekend was the Australia Stakes (1200m), a race that was taken out in great fashion by Holler. The performance of the winner would suggest he is in for a big autumn, as were the efforts of some of those that finished behind the three-year-old, including Hucklebuck and Trust In A Gust. Those two feature in our three to follow from Moonee Valley, as well as an exciting prospect from the Murray River.Hucklebuck Huckelbuck claimed the Group 1 Emirates Stakes..
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