Monday, July 25, 2016

Charles Sturt's Diploma of General Studies opens door to uni and other top stories.

  • Charles Sturt's Diploma of General Studies opens door to uni

    ANITA Poupa used to think university study was out of her reach. Now, as she embarks on her PhD studies, Anita is proof perseverance pays off.As a high school student in Albury, Anita hoped to study veterinary science at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, but illness and absence from classes in her senior years meant her admissions score was too low.She said it was not a surprise her application to study veterinary science was declined.“Then I received a call from Charles Sturt University ..
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  • Hoppers target state success

    Hoppers target state success
    NORTH Albury will be looking to become only the fourth Albury and District team to win a state flag when it competes at Yamba on Saturday ON A ROLL: North Albury's grade three side after winning the Zone 8 title at Tumut last month.NORTH Albury will be looking to become only the fourth Albury and District team to win a state flag when it competes at Yamba on Saturday.The Hoppers take on Kempsey MacLean RSL, Figtree RSL and Engadine in sectional three play.Skip Stephen Broad believ..
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  • Money might talk, but we should too

    Money might talk, but we should too
    A sporting club's mental health awareness day raises $8868.40 TEAM EFFORT: Karina Kerr, of headspace Albury-Wodonga, Melrose player and Mental Health Round organiser Liam Mackay, Albury United president Marty Chambers and Black Dog Institute's Dale Skinner meet together.THE dollars raised were commendable, but starting the conversations around mental health proved the biggest success of a Border awareness event.On Monday Melrose and Albury United football clubs handed over $8868.4..
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  • Bulldogs poised to create havoc

    Bulldogs poised to create havoc
    WODONGA coach Dean Harding is refusing to give up hope of playing finals this season Dean HardingWODONGA coach Dean Harding is refusing to give up hope of playing finals this season.After Saturday’s shock win over second-placed Lavington at John Flower Oval, the Bulldogs are within two premiership points of fifth-placed Wangaratta.They take on Albury, North Albury and Wangaratta in the final three rounds.“A lot of things need to fall our way and we need to keep winning to make fin..
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  • Anniversary attracts numbers and quality

    Anniversary attracts numbers and quality
    A field of 117 cyclists will tackle the Wagga to Albury road race in its 30th year RACING AHEAD: Ken Payne and Greg Featonby prepare for Sunday's John Woodman Memorial ride from Wagga to Albury. Picture: MARK JESSERA TALENTED field of 117 entries will tackle an iconic NSW road race that still means so much to participants 30 years after it began.The John Woodman Memorial Wagga to Albury Cycling Classic takes place on Sunday, starting at Tolland at 10am and due to finish in Lavingt..
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  • PANTHER BLOW

    PANTHER BLOW
    INJURED Lavington forward Luke Gestier has played his last match in the Ovens and Murray. INJURED Lavington forward Luke Gestier has played his last match in the Ovens and Murray.Luke GestierGestier, who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament on debut for the Panthers in round one, is working on the family farm near Wagga and set to play in the Riverina league next season.The 26-year-old told the Panthers of his decision late last week.“It wasn’t the easiest thing telling the clu..
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  • Border breakfast wrap-up | Monday, July 25, 2016

    Border breakfast wrap-up | Monday, July 25, 2016
    Your morning news headlines from across regional Australia and beyond. Winter photo competition entry, wombats come out of their burrows to warm up in the snow. Photo taken 16th July 2016 on Mt Jack. Picture: DEBORAH KAHNGood morning Border, Albury-Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla 11 with rain increasing. Beechworth 10, Corryong 9 and Rutherglen 12.Mount Hotham -3, Falls Creek -2 and Mount Buller -1.►Advert spurs racial debateBeechworth Sweet Co customers have backed the inclusion ..
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  • Wowed by Wagga: A visit to the leading regional startup hub

    Wowed by Wagga: A visit to the leading regional startup hub
    By Monica Wulff As a city kid growing up I thought of Wagga Wagga as one of those far off places in NSW. These days Wagga’s getting a lot of attention for it’s flourishing startup ecosystem and focus on agritech. I’d met Simone Elyse of 365cups and Coworking Space HQ only this year, but I’d known about her for much longer. She was the startup founder making it happen from Wagga Wagga and transforming it into a hub in regional NSW. When she opened Coworking Space HQ in July 2015 she gave herself..
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  • Sparks fly on confidential council move

    Sparks fly on confidential council move
    Expressions of interest fails to flush out Turks Head Hotel tenant Alice GlachanALBURY councillors Darren Cameron and Alice Glachan clashed heatedly on Monday night on the need to discuss the outcome of the expressions of interest process conducted for the commercial leasing of the Turks Head and Australia Park buildings behind closed doors.The council will enter into talks with a prospective tenant for the Australia Park building which was the city’s visitor information centre un..
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  • Warning given over delays in drugs case

    Warning given over delays in drugs case
    A magistrate won't grant further adjournments in matters involving the accused in an alleged 'ice' ring Lawyers involved in the case of four people accused over an alleged major Albury drug ring have been warned they must have the matter ready for a committal mention in two weeks’ time.Magistrate Tony Murray said he would possibly have to discharge the accused if they weren’t.He issued his warning in Albury Local Court on Monday morning when the first of the accused, Montana Eloui..
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