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Trent Ball has been a larger-than-life character on Border cricket and football fields for more than a decade. Today, he tells XAVIER MARDLING how a crippling gambling addiction has driven him to the brink of suicide, seen his fiancee leave and almost cost him a roof over his head. THE BALL'S IN MY COURT: Trent Ball reflects on the high price he has paid for his gambling addiction. Picture: MARK JESSERSATURDAY, January 30, 2016 marks 255 days since Trent Ball last had a bet.It’s b..>> view originalPricey Departs Bundy
Details Category: What's New Published on Saturday, 30 January 2016 10:00 Michael Price has resigned as Content Director for Bundaberg Broadcasters' Hitz 939 and 4BU."Regional radio has been a great experience, and I wish my colleagues at Bundy Broadcasters all the best for the future", said Michael. Prior to heading to Bundy, Pricey has spent 23 years in Brissy radio from Triple M and b105 to more recently 4BH and 4BC. Michael plans to relocate back to Brisbane to be closer to family, and purs..>> view originalWagga golden girls dominate
Wagga didn’t enter a women’s team in the NSW Country Clubs Championships on the weekend, but that didn’t stop Wagga girls Phebe McLeod and Claudia Nugent from taking part. FIT AND FAST: Wagga girl Phebe McLeod driving the ball down the pool for Albury during their tournament win in the Southern Highlands. Picture: Southern Highlands NewsWagga didn’t enter a women’s team in the NSW Country Clubs Championships on the weekend, but that didn’t stop Wagga girls Phebe McLeod and Claudia..>> view originalLocal accommodation operators receive due praise
Lithgow has two connections with TripAdvisor's recently released 'Top 25 accommodation hotels in Australia'. Gaining a coveted 13th place in the awards is a motel at Albury owned and operated by Lithgow’s Inzitari family, while Emirates resort in the Wolgan Valley had done us proud by gaining first place. WINNING WAYS: Chris and Genna Inzitari at their award winning Albury hotel. WHEN the votes were announced this week listing the top 25 accommodation hotels around Australia the ..>> view originalFather Bernie's life of service
After 43 years in the priesthood, 71-year-old Reverend Father Bernie Thomas is retiring. Fr Bernie relaxes at his parish farewell barbecue. Picture: Kieren L TillyIT was a job so many of us in the 1960s and 70s began our working lives with - bank johnny. Father Bernie’s life of service Fr Bernie relaxing away from the Church.A younger Fr Bernie delivers a homily during Mass.A younger Fr Bernie delivers a homily during Mass.Fr Bernie blesses his parents, Ern a..>> view originalUrana digs in for fight in merger plans
Urana Shire Concil fighting against merger plans. DIGGING IN: Urana Shire mayor Pat Bourke says opposition to a three-way merger with Corowa and Lockhart remains strong.Representation in any future council model remains the biggest concern for Urana Shire which is staring down the prospect of a merger with Corowa and Lockhart councils.Urana Council reinforced its opposition to the three-way merger at a public meeting on Thursday night attended by an estimated 70 residents.Its pref..>> view originalCash flows from the riverside dwellings
The closer to the Murray River workers reside, the higher their wage is likely to be The closer to the Murray River workers reside on the Border, the higher their wage is likely to be, according to new Bureau of Statistics data.The profile of the average Wodonga employee was a 39-year-old earning $45,591 per year.The Victorian city just beat out its NSW neighbour.Albury had an average wage of $44,595 per year in 2012/13.The story was different further south.Alpine Shire had the eq..>> view originalClean-up on track: EPA boss
Contractor safety paramount in Beechworth supermarket clean-up INSPECTION: EPA chief executive officer Nial Finegan visited the fire-damaged Beechworth supermarket site on Friday. Picture: ELENOR TEDENBORGENVIRONMENT Protection Authority boss Nial Finegan is satisfied the removal of stock still trapped in the Beechworth’s burnt out supermarket is being carried out safely and quickly.The EPA chief visited the supermarket site on Friday to check on the stench coming from the delicat..>> view originalTatnell's hot start |Photos
Brooke Tatnell's bid for a sixth national sprintcar title is on track. BROOKE Tatnell took a huge step towards claiming his sixth Australian Sprintcar Championship with a thrilling opening night victory at Premier Speedway.Tatnell won the 30-lap feature race in a night of carnage where drivers pushed their cars to the limit in pursuit of glory. He started the final from position four and after an enthralling duel with former winner Kerry Madsen they surged to the front of the pack..>> view originalHamish & Andy's Tip Top Citizen Swap
Details Category: What's New Published on Friday, 29 January 2016 15:00 Hamish and Andy will do a world first with Christian O’Connell’s Absolute Radio UK breakfast show. H&A will go live simultaneously with the UK breakfast show, for two games of high stakes Rock Paper Scissors. The boys are sending a listener and their friend to London, but how long they stay for will be determined after they go up against Christian in the Absolute studio’s. Christian will also be sending one of his listen..>> view original
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