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Moree powerlifter Raymond Heaton came first in the 93kg junior division at the 2019 APU Australian Classic Powerlifting Championships. Photo: contributed

Heaton qualifies for world after winning national powerlifting title

Sophie Harris

FLYING HIGH: AFL North West with other leagues across northern NSW, have entered a partnership with AFL Vanuatu, which will allow local players to tour overseas. Photo: Supplied

Region forms 'an exciting partnership' with AFL Vanuatu

Billy Jupp

Live Life Get Active’s simple approach has attracted a following of over 74,000 Australians across 140 locations nationally. Photo: contributed

Opportunity for Moree residents to get active with free fitness camps

Moree powerlifter Raymond Heaton came first in the 93kg junior division at the 2019 APU Australian Classic Powerlifting Championships. Photo: contributed

Heaton qualifies for world after winning national powerlifting title

PREPARED: Moree boxer and current Australian Super Featherweight Champion TC Priestley is ready to take on former Australian Lightweight Champion Miles Zalewski in the Worlds Collide event on November 30. Photo: contributed

TC Priestley set to fight on Anthony Mundine card

The under 12s side. Photo: contributed

Moree junior cricket reps bat way to victory against Gunnedah

Lloyd Cole is "excited to find new sounds, new soundscapes, even maybe new ways of writing songs, new ways of singing". Picture: Supplied

Still causing a commotion

Karen Hardy
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Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, 1888, will be on display at the National Gallery of Australia in 2020. Picture: Supplied

Van Gogh's Sunflowers coming to Australia

Sally Pryor

Lloyd Cole is "excited to find new sounds, new soundscapes, even maybe new ways of writing songs, new ways of singing". Picture: Supplied

Still causing a commotion

2hrs ago

Jimmy Hoffa (played by Al Pacino), left, and Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) in The Irishman. Picture: Netflix US.

Long movies? Give us a break

Ron Cerabona

Matt Preston has fallen in love with vegetables. Picture: Mark Roper

More than just vegetables

Karen Hardy

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Matt Sherrington, Advertiser Content

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

John Malouff

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Gemma Purves

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

Our love-hate relationship with capitalism

NSW Local Land Services chief executive David Witherdin with Individual Landcarer Award finalist Don Durrant, of the Kyogle Landcare Group, winner Nerida Croker, of Upper Lachlan Landcare and Lindy Davis, representing finalist Jane Ireland, of Coffs Harbour Jetty Dunecare. Picture by Pennie Hall

Awards recognise Landcare champions

Joanne Crawford

Thomas Burnett and Thomas Burrell, both of Dirranbandi, with Angus Rigney of Nindigully at a Farm Financial Skills Workshop in Dalby.

Free financial management workshops for next-gen farmers

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

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Lloyd Cole is "excited to find new sounds, new soundscapes, even maybe new ways of writing songs, new ways of singing". Picture: Supplied

Still causing a commotion

2hrs ago

(Back) Vivian Fourcher, Harley Buddon, Gordie Cooper, Ruby Stewart, Allira Stolzenberg, Max Gillogly, Pheobe Miller, Lisa Calendar, Chloe Gillogly, (front) Flynn McPherson, Audrey Cooper, Tyler Stolzenberg, Kourtney Buxton, Lillian Miller, Patrick Blanch, Holly Madden, Aden Bridge, Jazmin Cobcroft and Liam bridge at the front of Parliament House.

PHOTOSCanberra adventures for Bellata and Mallawa students

John Elliot making his way across the land with his five camels.

'Camel man' and his caravan of camels to visit Parliament House

QLD Food Future Inc is a producer advocacy group formed to raise awareness and
provide education on land management and food production in the wider community.

'The Quiet Farmer' speaks up on Ag Day

Sally Cripps

Woolworths Moree staff, customers, community partners and special guests celebrate the store's 20th birthday.

PHOTOSWoolworths Moree celebrates 20th birthday with special morning tea

Sophie Harris

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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Many interesting celestial features can be seen with the naked eye or through binoculars at the new reserve. Photo: Adeltritus

Murray River lookout one of the best spots in world to see the night sky

Geraldine Cardozo

Ignored: Businesses and households are no longer waiting for the government to lead on climate change. Picture: Shutterstock

Australia not waiting for government action

John Hewson

Overpopulation is the problem during drought and fires

HAVE YOUR SAYOverpopulation is the problem during drought and fires

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Having a baby may kick-start your business

OPINIONHaving a baby may kick-start your business

Steve Enticott

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says a new fund will help Australia become a leading hydrogen supplier.

Federal government tips into hydrogen fund

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Smoke haze across Sydney combined with thunderclouds plunged the city into early darkness.

Sydney plunged into afternoon darkness

Jock Palfreeman remains unable to return to Australia following his release from a Bulgarian prison.

Palfreeman in legal limbo over travel ban

Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert didn't apologise for the robodebt system. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Robodebt up for review but many will miss out

Energy Minister Angus Taylor is discussing future energy needs with his state counterparts.

Energy ministers target reliable supply

Rebecca Gredley and Michael Ramsey

Sixty bushfires still burning in NSW have generated more smoke haze for Sydney.

Sydney in darkness as NSW fires burn

AAP reporters

The NSW government has revealed the CBD light rail project cost $1.3 billion more than projected.

Sydney light rail costs blow out to $2.9b

Heather McNab

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad will face an ethics committee over the Woolloongabba house purchase.

Trad to face ethics committee on Qld home

Robyn Wuth

Fraser Old (left) and Ian Lowrey (right) show the PickeX plastic extension made of recycled PVC that will instantly raise the height of a picket fence to visitors Debbie and Graham Higham, Kamaroo Angus, Trunkey Creek.

PickeX raises fences to new heights

Mark Griggs

Lee White of Llandillo Beef with some steers, which were processed on-farm through the portable processing plant, Provenir. Photo: Rachael Webb

Stock go nuts for chestnut, almond ration

Lucy Kinbacher

The Oxley Highway is in need of serious repair. Photo: RMS

UPDATED: Myriad roads closed in north, Pacific Hwy closed

Daniel Pedersen

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

Don't let a short timeframe get in the way of immersing yourself in stunning Singapore. Picture: Shutterstock

Singapore: How to spend 24 hours in The Lion City

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Our team took blood samples, four DNA samples and imbedded two GPS tracking devices while myself and eight others worked hard to keep the animal upright. Photos: Scott McRae

Combining conservation with wanderlust

Scott McRae

STRIKING: The facade is exceptionally low maintenance and durable, in part using galvanised corrugated steel as the predominant external cladding, primarily for its superior durability and recyclability. Photos: Nic Granleese.

The innovative house that can be recycled

Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, 1888, will be on display at the National Gallery of Australia in 2020. Picture: Supplied

Van Gogh's Sunflowers coming to Australia

Sally Pryor

Where is it going? It pays to be careful about how you bequest your assets.

Plan carefully to control how your assets are divided