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Architects Brewster Hjorth will commence detailed design of an amended scope on Goulburn's Performing Arts Centre. A fly tower will be incorporated. Image supplied.

Performing arts centre flies at higher cost

Louise Thrower
16m ago

BRINGING SMILES: Pets may not be living in these aged care homes, but they sure bring smiles when they visit. Photos: BELINDA SOOLE, CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOS
Residents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

Nadine Morton

George Pell is considering going to the High Court after his appeal against conviction was rejected.

Disgraced Pell looks to new freedom bid

Karen Sweeney

NEAR MISS: Police have labelled a video of a driver performing a U-turn into oncoming traffic as an act of stupidity. Photo: Dash Cam Owners Australia

Watch what happens when a 'reckless' driver performs a U-turn on the Hume Highway

Emily Bennett

An NBN Node (not this one) has been taken out at Tully Park by a car, causing major outages in Bradfordville.

NBN Outage after car hits node at Tully Park

David Cole

Collector SES volunteers John Zeller and Garry Poile attended Bourke Street, Goulburn terraces today where roof iron had dislodged. Photo: Louise Thrower.

High winds keep regional SES crews on the hop

Louise Thrower

Strap everything down: Severe wind warning for parts of region

Grace Ryan

Performing arts centre flies at higher cost

Louise Thrower
16m ago

PHOTOS
Residents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

Nadine Morton

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

Dejected: Leam Patton takes a few moments after Sunday's game to reflect on a difficult match for the Swans. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Battered Swans keep fighting to the very end

Zac Lowe

TOM ADREATTA Loose head prop. Nickname: Ando/Big Tommy. Age: 24. Club Matches: 67. Occupation: Student. Marital Status: Single. Bookend number 1. High work rate. Takes the team forward.

The Taralga Tigers play the Crookwell Dogs in Grand Final. Who will come out on top?

Burney Wong

Runners-up: The u14 STFA girls side did their region proud at the Cowra Cup, finishing second. Photo: supplied.

How did the u14 STFA girls go at the Cowra Cup?

Southern Tablelands Football Association

Battered Swans keep fighting to the very end

Through to the final: Joel Croker put in a performance against the Jindabyne Bushpigs. Photo: Burney Wong.

It's Tiger time in Taralga, grand final to come

Burney Wong

Lookout: The Drifters defeated the Fireflys to set up a grand final against Taralga on August 31. Photo: Zac Lowe.

Grand finals beckon as local hockey semi-finals wrap up

Zac Lowe

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HAY YOU: Rubyvale's next Gratitude and Mindfulness with Horses session will be held on September 8.

Enjoy horsing around, a tour and good oil

The Goulburn Film Group presents Liberty Equality Fraternity at the Lilac City Cinema this Sunday, August 25, at 4.40pm. Entry is $10. Photo supplied.

We are all being watched

Steve Chapman

A scene from A Musical, Do You Hear the Lieder Sing? Again! now on at the Lieder Theatre. The dancers are Hannah Cotton and Zac Bladwell. Photo by Danny Scott.

Lieder musical hits the right notes

Greg Angus

Enjoy horsing around, a tour and good oil

Banning Australian producers from using European product names would hurt the industry, farmers say.

Farmers warn of harm from EU food name ban

Matt Coughlan

Practice: The cast of "A Musical, Do You Hear the Lieder Sing, Again" having rehearsals at Goulburn Square. Photo: David Cole.

What's on for the week from August 15

Burney Wong

The changing role of Females Who Farm

Tom Sebo

We may not have been back to the moon since 1969 but the advanced technology of today would certainly have to make for a smoother landing.

Could your mobile phone take you to the moon and back?

Emma Brown

Initiative: Young Truck Driver of the Year was created five years ago to promote the industry and encourage more people to consider this career. Photo: Supplied.

Rural transport drivers in high demand

The changing role of Females Who Farm

Unergonomic work stations that do not support the correct posture may contribute to headaches.

How technology might be aggravating your brain pain

HealthShare

General practice: Dr Edwards describes Goldsmith Street Surgery's clinic as "small and personal", with nurses and reception getting to know all the patients.

A small, personal, family practice

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REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

PHOTOS
What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

A stone home circa 1855

Southern Tablelands House of the Week, 22/8

Entertaining made easy

Southern Tablelands House of the Week, 15/8

Enjoy horsing around, a tour and good oil

Purple shirts for diversity

John Klepczarek

Christopher Watson and Hunter Roffey had a great time exploring the world of science.

Lady McKell preschoolers dabble in a little science

Cassandra Harris

Enjoy horsing around, a tour and good oil

GOOD TO GO: The new performing arts venue will begin construction soon after the Goulburn Mulwaree Council passed the final approval last week.

PAC passes final green light

Cr Bob Kirk, mayor

UP IN LIGHTS: A new sign has been installed in Towrang, and groups will be able to use it for notifications, events and emergency warnings

Sign points to bright hope

Myrna Burman

Son of a gun: Zipping Browny's sire, three-time Group 1 winner My Bro Fabio. Picture: Sandown Greyhounds.

Maidens take centre stage at Dapto

1hr ago

Watch what happens when a 'reckless' driver performs a U-turn on the Hume Highway

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

Lady McKell preschoolers dabble in a little science

Streaking clear: Track specialist Smart Desire at Goulburn. Picture: Goulburn Greyhound Racing Club.

Goulburn kick starts track reconstructions

Peter Davis

REAL AUSTRALIA
When the reality is a stark one

Janine Graham

TRESSES: Eli Spielvogel will shave his long locks to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation. Picture: supplied

Eli's close shave to give thanks for good health

Michelle Smith

Emergency or not? Well, it depends on where you live, it seems. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Climate emergency or just rubbish?

James Joyce

OPINION
Sometimes sadness crushes the daisies

16m ago

A private matter: Many smaller towns don't even have 'preferred providers' for services such as dental or physiotherapy. That might mean a long car trip to access the 'preferred' service - cancelling out any financial benefit of having the extras cover in the first place.

OPINION
Customer service lacking in private health

Penelope Arthur

OPINION
Disagreement and the dialogue of diversity

Father Brendan Lee

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

'GREAT HONOUR': Canberra healthcare worker and grandmother Aunty Thelma Weston has been named 2019 NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year.

Aunty Thelma's warm welcome

Geraldine Cardozo

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

The Australian Energy Market Operator warns there's an increased risk of power outages this summer.

Summer blackout risk has worsened: report

14m ago

A man has been found dead outside a house at Kilsyth, in Melbourne's east.

Elderly man's body found on Vic footpath

17m ago

Police and SES investigate a sawmill on Herons Creek Road on August 20, 2019.

Police comb sawmill as William Tyrrell inquest continues

46m ago

Scott Morrison will get an official welcome before a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Trade, security on Morrison's Vietnam menu

Recycling giant SKM has gone into receivership with $100 million of debts.

Cleanaway ready for takeover of SKM

Zena Chamas

New figures released detail the increase in the number of police strip searches in NSW.

Increase in NSW police strip searches

Heather McNab

George Pell has one last chance at an appeal to the High Court.

Pell back in prison, eyeing future appeal

Karen Sweeney

Jodie Powell was nephew Curtis Powell's carer before the 10-year old's death from bronchopneumonia.

Qld carer jailed for abused boy's death

Nicholas McElroy

Sweet deal: Chinese miner Shenhua did a $262 million deal with the NSW government to buy the unwanted half of its Watermark coal exploration tenement at Breeza, on the Liverpool Plains. Photo: Rachael Webb

Money pit: NSW's $262m Shenhua deal a coal dud

Mike Foley
1hr ago

Scott and Robert Mudford with some of their Angora/Australian Bush Goats crossbred does at Parkdale, Dubbo. They are shearing every six-months for mohair exported to South Africa.

There's dollars in breeding-up goats

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Bulls continue to flood saleyards in the north with this pen of Angus from a Trangie vendor making 261c/kg at last week's Dubbo prime sale. Photo by Rebecca Sharpe.

Export demand no bull

Jamie Brown

A great experience: fishing at Berkeley River Lodge.

Great ideas for your next getaway

John Rozentals

Nowhere epitomises the problems as much as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists a year to its magnificent canals and bridges.

Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success

Emma Batha, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Anybody investing in shares can expect four negative years out of every 10. This does leave six good ones to take advantage of.

Time in is more important than timing

Noel Whittaker
1hr ago

HOPE: The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring. For many affected by cancer, the daffodil represents hope for a cancer-free future.

A symbol of hope, strength

Versatile: "I wanted its name to be something you remember, says Maitland mum Jo Hardie of the Spewy. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

'Spewy' kids lead to mum's invention

Penelope Green

PHOTOSResidents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

PHOTOSResidents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

REAL AUSTRALIAEarth, wind and fire - but not enough water

PHOTOSWhat $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

REAL AUSTRALIAEarth, wind and fire - but not enough water

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen the reality is a stark one

REAL AUSTRALIAClimate emergency or just rubbish?

OPINIONSometimes sadness crushes the daisies

OPINIONCustomer service lacking in private health

OPINIONDisagreement and the dialogue of diversity

PHOTOS
Residents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

PHOTOS
Residents are not bringing their pets to live in aged care, data shows

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

PHOTOS
What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

REAL AUSTRALIA
Earth, wind and fire - but not enough water

REAL AUSTRALIA
When the reality is a stark one

REAL AUSTRALIA
Climate emergency or just rubbish?

OPINION
Sometimes sadness crushes the daisies

OPINION
Customer service lacking in private health

OPINION
Disagreement and the dialogue of diversity