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Prime Minister reveals his second term Cabinet and ministry

4 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Chris Johnson

Katy Gallagher remains a senior member of the Federal Government’s inner sanctum and will retain the ministries of Finance, Public Service, Women, and Government Services. Michelle Rowland is the new Attorney-General; Tanya Plibersek is moved from Environment to Social Services, with Murray Watt picking up the environment portfolio. Amanda Rishworth is the new Employment and Workplace Relations Minister, while Tim Ayres gets Science and Industry.
Sussan Ley favourite to become first female and rural NSW-based Liberal Party leader

6 days ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Farrer MP, pilot and former punk rocker Sussan Ley is a short-priced favourite with bookmakers to become the first female and the first rural NSW-based leader of the Liberal Party. The deputy leader announced she would contest the position in a statement released on Friday (9 May). “Since our significant election defeat, I have had many conversations and listened to many everyday Australians,” she said.
Albury doctor’s bill to expand abortion access in NSW passes Upper House but watered down by major parties

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

A bill to expand abortion access in NSW has passed the Upper House, but key provisions have been removed. Dr Amanda Cohn, an Albury-based GP and Greens MP, introduced legislation to address the fact that abortion was still unavailable in much of the state, six years after the procedure was decriminalised.
Lockhart butchery brings home the bacon at international awards show in Germany

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Lockhart’s That Butcher Shop has outshone some of the world’s best meat merchants to win two gold medals at an international award show in Frankfurt, Germany. Jared Walker and his team took out the top gong for his traditional bacon and chilli beer stix and a bronze medal for his Aussie hotdog at the 2025 IFFA DFV Quality International Competition. “We entered the national smallgoods [processed meat] awards, where we won gold,” Mr Walker said, “so were invited to the international awards.
Man arrested in Albury over alleged role in 2023 death of baby in Wagga

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Child Abuse Squad detectives have arrested a man over his alleged role in the death of a four-week-old baby in the state’s Riverina. In July 2023, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad established Strike Force Wighton to investigate the suspicious death of a four-week-old baby boy.
Could the next Miss World be from Leeton? Electrician sparks local pride as national beauty pageant finalist

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

The only female electrician in her Leeton TAFE class has added another string to her bow by becoming a national finalist in an international beauty pageant. Katelyn Mills, 22, is in the running to become Miss World after becoming one of just 10 women from NSW to be selected to compete for the Australian title. “As part of the selection process, they ask us to submit a talent video,” she said. “Most girls send a video of themselves singing or dancing.
NSW Government reverses decision to shut Cootamundra pathology, service to remain in town

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Health Minister Ryan Park announced on Thursday (8 May) that the NSW Health Pathology laboratory will remain in Cootamundra, reversing the previous decision to close the lab and move it to Young. The original plan to relocate the lab to a town 40 minutes away sparked a backlash from the local council, residents, Health Services Union (HSU) and Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke.
Dean Cluney pleads not guilty to charges of assault and stalking in Griffith court

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

Griffith man Dean Jason Cluney has pleaded not guilty to charges of stalking and common assault. The 34-year-old appeared in Griffith Local Court on Wednesday (7 May) for an initial court appearance in relation to his alleged offences. However, his matter was adjourned by Magistrate Pauline Wright.
Yenda man convicted after assaulting constable outside Area Hotel and for later offences at Leagues Club

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Oliver Jacques

A Yenda man has been handed convictions but will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer outside The Area Hotel and also engaging in offensive behaviour on a different day at the Griffith Leagues Club. Daniel Gordon, 34, was placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months and received four fines totalling $2950 at Griffith Local Court on Wednesday (7 May).
Giving flowers stands the test of time and cost-of-living challenges this Mother's Day

1 week ago | regionriverina.com.au | Vanessa Hayden

Flower trends may come and go, but the tradition of bestowing your mum with a bunch of blooms on Mother’s Day is still as strong as ever. Renee Williams, from Albury’s The Real Florist, is gearing up to deliver more than 300 bouquets this Sunday and says it’s a custom that appears to be withstanding the cheerless chant of “cost of living” pressures.