Council, Aplin to work on funding and other top stories.

• Council, Aplin to work on funding

  

  Albury mayor brings concerns about state funding to MLA Greg Aplin. Albury mayor Henk van de Ven has met with Albury MLA Greg Aplin about concerns regarding a lack of state funding.Albury Council is yet to find out why state funding for some projects has stagnated.Mayor Henk van de Ven took his concerns about Albury receiving the least funding out of all regional inland cities to Albury MLA Greg Aplin in the NSW budget.“Greg was a bit surprised about those numbers and we’re follow..

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• AFL season 2016: GWS versus Collingwood - the new kids on the ...

  

  That was then: Giants coach Leon Cameron (left) and then football manager Graeme Allan join players for the club song after a win. Photo: Getty Images It is one of the AFL's most complex love-hate relationships; fuelled by political stoushes, resignation threats, larger-than-life football personalities and highly suspicious defections.And it has pitched the youngest and smallest club in the game against one of the oldest and definitely the largest and loudest..

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• Ways For Your Uncle To Pay Off The Mortgage Now Greyhound ...

  

  After a special commission into widespread cruelty in the industry, professional party pooper Mike Baird has announced a total ban on greyhound racing in NSW. There’s no word yet as to how the premier will be dealing with the immense cruelty of leaving the Star casino as the only place to go in Sydney after 3am.   Look, mate, we all know what it’s like to just miss the final leg of the Dapto quaddie, but banning things on a knee jerk emotional reaction is not going to get you a refund at the TA..

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• McGowan backs Turnbull government on supply, confidence

  

  Independent MP Cathy McGowan will back the Turnbull government on supply and confidence, but won't strike a permanent deal. The returning MP sat down with the prime minister in Melbourne on Friday, for what she described as a rich discussion. "While maintaining my complete independence, I am prepared to contribute to the stability of the 45th parliament by continuing with my past practice of supporting the government of the day," Ms McGowan said. The member for Indi said she would be considerin..

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• End of the underdogs

  

  COMMENT: State government's decision will be a 'kick in the guts' for many in NSW's heartland who simply love their dogs IF HORSE racing is the sport of kings, then greyhound racing was the sport for the everyman … and their best friend.A sport for the bush battler. A hardened generation of men and women who rose from the tough times of great depression with a rugged, real-world view and character to match. A cut of society that, in many ways, went on to shape our nation.In some w..

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• Knights backs star trio to shine

  

  VICTORIA Country coach Peter Knights has backed Ovens and Murray trio Brayden O’Hara, Elliott Powell and Matt Dussin to play leading roles against Victoria Metro at Preston on Sunday. VICTORIA Country coach Peter Knights has backed Ovens and Murray trio Brayden O’Hara, Elliott Powell and Matt Dussin to play leading roles against Victoria Metro at Preston on Sunday.Peter KnightsKnights has included O’Hara in his six-man leadership group after being impressed with his performance ag..

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• Other mate got the blame

  

  An accused murderer initially told police it was another friend who killed his best mate Luke Hargrave Trial continues: Police at Luke Hargrave's Vickers Road, Lavington home the day after he was fatally shot. Campbell Hart has pleaded not guilty to his murder.A man accused of murdering his “best mate” and fellow drug dealer initially tried to blame the killing on another friend.That was the scenario Campbell Hart painted for police when they formally interviewed him less than 24 ..

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• Grog strikes against late night venues

  

  Sex romp venue at Finley has two strikes against licence CRACKDOWN: Albury Acting Superintendent Evan Quarmby says police are working to reduce alcohol-related incidents in the city, especially at venues on Dean Street. ALBURY police are cracking down on licensed venues, with strikes recorded against two Dean Street premises in recent months.Boom Boom wine bar and restaurant incurred a strike in May for selling alcohol outside of hours on Feb 16.Union Lane restaurant received a st..

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• Regional jobs up for the taking

  

  Bunnings Yarrawonga begins advertising 60 new positions as construction continues MORE JOBS: Store manager Deb Thompson and assistant store manager Diane Eddy at Yarrawonga.MORE THAN 60 jobs are up for grabs in Yarrawonga as Bunnings prepares to have its new warehouse open by November.Applications have opened seven months after the company received approval to build a new 6900-square-metre store.The structure is beginning to take shape on the Murray Valley Highway, at the eastern ..

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• Pair impress in Senior grade

  

  Amery and Senior continue Magpies and Hoppers' run of rising stars. HUGH'S HUGE EFFORT: Wangaratta young gun Hugh Amery has played every senior game for the Magpies this season and has been rewarded with a rising star nomination.AFTER winning back-to-back Leo Dean awards, Hugh Amery was always well placed to make an impact at senior level for Wangaratta this season.Amery made his senior debut last season, playing five matches at the top level as he won his second under-18 league b..

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