Lara Walker heading to Longines Future Tennis Aces in Paris
Lara Walker, 12, has a hit with tennis great Todd Woodbridge. Lara was officially announced as Australia's representative in the Longines Future Tennis Aces in Paris. Picture: Jono Searle.AUSTRALIAN tennis is littered with feel-good stories around chance introductions to the sport.Rod Laver’s family lived next door to a Rockhampton family with a backyard court.Margaret Court was raised in an asbestos home across the road from a tennis club in Albury.Change circumstance and geography and Australi..>> view originalRod Northam protecting local patch again as Inglis Guineas the focus
Eyeing No. 5: Trainer Rod Northam is hoping for another Inglis Challenge win, this time with Sargent Doakes. Photo: Peter Stoop Wizard of Odds: Live Odds, Form and Alerts for all RacingThe unofficial mayor of Scone he may not be, but Rod Northam is not that far behind Greg Bennett in the popularity stakes at this time of year in the Upper Hunter.The wide-brim hat and personalised banners aren't his forte, just the sheepish grin and shuffle away from the winni..>> view originalEclectic sounds help set Perch Creek apart
Perch Creek happy to go against the flow GARDEN PARTY: Perch Creek have taken their distinct joy filled live shows around the world and will be at Albury's Botanic Gardens on May 15TRYING to pin-point the Perch Creek sound is tough.There’s hints of Dylan, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Michelle Shocked, The Waifs, The Band and more – but there’s also a distinct sound that is all their own."I think we describe ourselves as folk, roots, rock, kind of loosely where it all slots in toge..>> view originalShitbox Rally, day four: Adelong, Gundagai and the Dog on the ...
Shitbox Rally, day four: Adelong, Gundagai and the Dog on the TuckerboxJohn ConnollyThe AustralianMay 12, 2016 11:19AMSavePrint A car in the author’s team finds a scenic spot to stay the night. Picture: John ConnollyIt’s a nice 380km drive from Cootamundra to Albury (population 45,267). Unfortunately we were not meant to be going to Albury but Adelong (population 884) 280km before. Some of the more astute drivers in our group of six cars (more of this later) had suggested to our lead car that p..>> view originalCouncil mergers have proved controversial in NSW. Picture: Braden ...
NSW set to get 19 new merged councils1:10Up to six councils have been spared from the NSW government's controversial amalgamations plan. Council mergers have proved controversial in NSW. Picture: Braden FastierMORE than 40 local councils will disappear across NSW under local government merger plans confirmed by Premier Mike Baird.New large councils will be created in the Northern Beaches, Inner West, Central Coast and Canterbury-Bankstown with Parramatta growing to gobble up parts of its neigh..>> view originalBorder breakfast wrap-up | Thursday, May 12, 2016
Your morning news wrap as we take a look at news right across the country. PIC OF THE DAY: @katik12: Albury Railway Station marked the first time in Australian history that two colonial premiers had appeared publicly together when the premiers of both New South Wales and Victoria attended the official opening of the station in 1881. (via Instagram)Good morning everyone!There are possible showers today:Source: WeatherzoneHere's what's making news:Flakes start to fall at winter won..>> view originalBetter Shepparton public transport pledged amid looming Regional ...
Better Shepparton public transport pledged amid looming Regional Network Development Plan By Tony Cattermole Posted May 12, 2016 11:26:13 The Victorian Government is promising improvements to the Shepparton train station and bus stops in the state's north-east as part of a wider plan to improve the network.Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the city's extra daily service, announced in the recent state budget, would start in January next year when changes to t..>> view originalRMS accused of slack work safety approach
Motorist films workers left exposed to Albury traffic accelerating to 110km/h A MOTORIST has accused the NSW Roads and Maritime Service of jeopardising the safety of its maintenance crew by failing to properly protect them from traffic on Albury's Hume Highway.The driver, who declined to be identified, recorded dashboard camera footage of workers in scrub on the north on-ramp near East Street without any shielding by cones or a truck from vehicles accelerating to 110km/h.The image..>> view originalForward battle on the cards
ALBURY United co-coach Matt Campbell says the reigning champions won’t go back into their shells against the in-form Myrtleford this Sunday. The Savoys boast in-form attacking duo Nagus Henry and Matt Park, and have piled on 27 goals in eight games, including six last week against Albury City.While United have netted just 14 goals in comparison, Campbell said they would continue to move the ball quickly.“We don't want to over-possess the ball, we want to get it forward quickly and give our forwa..>> view originalOffice open, but veterans still doubtful
The lease of the Wodonga Veterans' Access Network shop front has been renewed for two years LEASE RENEWED: Hume Veterans Information Centre chairman Kevyn Williams sits outside the VAN office during the summer consultation over its future in Wodonga.BORDER veterans remain unsure about the fate of a key service for defence personnel, despite government assurances it is safe for now.The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has extended the lease of the Wodonga building that houses the Ve..>> view original
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