It's wetter than usual and other top stories.

• It's wetter than usual

  

  A wet July has been hailed as a positive for the region’s water supply and farmers NOT IDEAL FOR A PICNIC: The Kiewa River at Bandiana was in minor flood on the weekend following heavy rain. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIREA wet July has been hailed as a positive for the region’s water supply and farmers heading into the second half of winter.The Kiewa River at Bandiana burst its banks during the week and was sitting above the minor flood level, where it was expected to remain during Mond..

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• Honesty ignored as mate pilfered

  

  A Springdale Heights man must repay money he stole from an honesty box It was good enough for the Bungowannah community but not good enough for crook Jason Brett Kruse.The 42-year-old had no intention of putting a few dollars into the honesty box for an elderly farmer’s fresh produce.Instead, he cut the box off the fence and helped himself to the estimated $350 in cash and coins inside.Kruse, who has previously served time in jail for domestic violence-related assault, has been co..

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• 'Shooting' story damaging

  

  Police warn against opening link due to virus fears ALBURY police have issued an urgent warning for a Facebook post claiming there has been a mass shooting that links to a computer virus.The post has been shared on various pages and claims 21 people had been killed and others injured in the incident.It links to a false story that claims there was a shootout with an SUV after the shooting that left two suspects dead.Police said the incident and story had been completely fabricated ..

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• Thunder shattered as Dragons rattle home

  

  ALBURY Thunder’s season hangs in the balance after squandering a golden opportunity in their 38-34 loss to Temora at Temora on Sunday. Ben JefferyALBURY Thunder’s season hangs in the balance after squandering a golden opportunity in their 38-34 loss to Temora at Temora on Sunday.Leading by eight points with seven minutes left on the clock, Thunder made two costly errors in the dying stages which opened the door for Dragon stars Sam Elwin and Jordyn Ballard to score.STOPPED IN TRAC..

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• Tour bills

  

  Travels costs of sending Albury Council representatives around the country cost more than $30,000 BIG SPENDER: Albury general manager Frank Zaknich and the executive team spent $22,429 on travel in 12 months.Travels costs of sending Albury Council representatives around the country cost ratepayers more than $30,000 over the past 12 months.But it was less likely to be councillors on the road - the five-person executive team accounted for $22,429 of the expenses.They visited more th..

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• Newton's Pies on cloud 9

  

  Michael Newton-inspired Wangaratta dismantles arch-rivals by 57 points. A MICHAEL Newton-inspired Wangaratta is charging towards September after dismantling arch-rival Wangaratta Rovers by 57 points at Norm Minns Oval on Sunday.Newton kicked nine goals in one of the best performances by a Magpies full-forward in a derby as the home side ran away with a 19.10 (124) to 9.13 (67) victory.HOT PIES: Wangaratta Hall of Famer Jon Henry takes evasive action in his role as runner while Dan..

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• Slow start hurts Steamers

  

  ALBURY-Wodonga Steamers slumped to another hefty defeat when they went down to Wagga City 71-24 at Murrayfield on Saturday. Steamer Matt Toms has his work cut out against Wagga City on Saturday.ON THR BURST: Rossouw Visser breaks a tackle as teammates Tom Rowan and Tom Boyle look on at Murrayfield on Saturday. Pictures: ELENOR TEDENBORGTom Whalley dashes clear of his opponents at Murrayfield.ALBURY-Wodonga Steamers slumped to another hefty defeat when they went down to Wagga City..

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• State of the nation | Sunday, July 17, 2016

  

  Your morning news snapshot around regional Australia and beyond. State of the nationNeed a national news snapshot first thing - well, we have you covered. THIRROUL: A 26-year-old man has reportedly died after collapsing during a football game in Thirroul on Saturday afternoon. Read more.TASMANIA: An undercover Fairfax journalist has discovered a terrorism threat within Tasmania. Read more.ALBURY/WODONGA: Word spread almost as quickly as the timber pillars went up in flames. Read m..

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• Albury and Border rescue Squad member Peter Adams celebrates ...

  

  Albury and Border rescue Squad member Peter Adams celebrates 50 years with the crew MILESTONE: Peter Adams started on the front line when he joined the rescue squad, which has changed a lot during his 50 years of service.ON his 70th birthday, Peter Adams also celebrated his 50th year with the Albury and Border Rescue Rescue Squad.When asked how much longer he’d stay on the crew, he replied “I’ll still be going there in my walking frame.” He worked at the Mercy Hospital when he was..

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• Woman hasn't an excuse for crime

  

  A Springdale Heights woman has been fined for shoplifting Kylie Maree Keillor’s shoplifting was made clear by her bulging handbag, a court has heard.Magistrate Tony Murray asked the unemployed Springdale Heights woman the simple question of “why?” when she fronted Albury Local Court.“I really don’t have any sort of excuse for that behaviour,” Keillor said in reply.“The bottom line is I did it and I accept responsibility for it.”Keillor, 39, pleaded guilty to a single count of shop..

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Oliver Curtis to appeal insider trading conviction .	HRNSW looks to secure the next generation of drivers from the mini ... .
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