The Irrigator
Saturday 13 June 2026
I didn't think this Riverina train trip was for me - but everything changed on day 3
The Riverina train approaches an old country station. Picture by Chris Ersek
Akash Arora

New data shows massive critical surge and a new unit answering the cause

Patient Experience Officer Sarah Grant and registered nurse Christian Alannic at Griffith Base Hospital. Picture supplied
Allan Wilson
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Our People

What truly motivates our emergency services when crisis hits the MIA

Allan Wilson
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Hanwood RFS Brigade captain Matt Gatto, SES and RFS volunteer Charlotte Cameron and Yanco-Wamoon RFS Brigade captain Ross Beecham. Picture by Allan Wilson

Lightwood Street crime raid leads to multiple charges for man and woman

Allan Wilson
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About 9.50am on Wednesday June 3, a search warrant was executed at an address in Lightwood Street, Leeton, where a 31-year-old man inside was arrested over an outstanding warrant. Pictures Google maps, file
Smart money moves into duplexes and dual occupancies thanks to new housing incentives
Nina Hendy
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Duplex demand is on the up according to major building players. Pic: Shutterstock
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming Census night
Glen Humphries
Census night is coming up and it can be filled out in hard copy or online. Picture from Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Securing NSW's energy future: further $225m investment in South West REZ
Jamie Chivers, Managing Director Someva Renewables. File picture
Jac Marshall
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Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute
Duncan Murray
Disability advocate Eliza Tait says she struggled after being diagnosed with autism four years ago. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
What's on

From massive bonfires to magic trains: Your ultimate Leeton winter escape

A refreshing 5km run or walk is held every Saturday at the Leeton Sport and Recreation Precinct Parkrun. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters

PHOTOS | Major boost for Riverina economy as '30,000' attend 2026 Sikh Games

Allan Wilson
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A view of the extensive crowd enjoying Kabaddi in the Saturday sunshine at Ted Scobie Oval while volunteers showcase cuisine at the event. Picture by Allan Wilson and supplied.

'I cannot escape': mother's anguish at abusive carer

Will Nicholas
Former child carer David William James pleaded guilty to 11 charges related to child abuse material. Photo: Rocco Fazzari/AAP PHOTOS
Hit-run kill accused's lawyer says his client won't make case for freedom
Bail bid withdrawn, woman's unlicensed driving charge adjourned.
Albury Court
Police escort Lisa Anne Silson soon after her extradition from Victoria over an allegation she murdered a man at Jerilderie. A bail application was mentioned then withdrawn before Albury Local Court on Tuesday, June 9. File picture
Our People
How unconditional family love sustained a local couple for 75 years
Syd and Fay Wade celebrated their anniversary on Tuesday, May 26. Picture supplied
Allan Wilson
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Modern slavery investigators urged to follow the money
Ben McKay
Modern slavery continues to be a serious problem in Australia. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS

'You just jump in and get it done': meet the King's Birthday honourees of the Riverina

Superintendent Darren Brand, Shane Walsh, Maureen Simpfendorfer and Ken Martin have featured on the King's Birthday honours list for the service to Riverina communities. Pictures by Bernard Humphreys, file and supplied
John Hall Jodie Bruton
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Opinion

How a familiar taste can unlock a dementia patient's love-filled past

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For ageing Australians, Anna Johnston writes, food is about 'far more than nutrition. It connects us to family, culture, and tradition. It reminds us who we are'. Picture by Shutterstock
Our People

She saw kids 'never getting better', so she collaborated to take a new approach

Allan Wilson
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Rayma Torresan with her accolade on awards night at The Pullman in Albert Park, Melbourne. Picture supplied
Opinion

Beyond numbers: The hidden security test facing modern migration

Clive Williams • 1hr ago
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The key to social cohesion in a multicultural society is more than just tolerance. Picture by Shutterstock

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

Duncan Murray
Disability advocate Eliza Tait says she struggled after being diagnosed with autism four years ago. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

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Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals

Rental listings have shown large annual falls across all capital cities. Photo: Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS
Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Fuel price pain might remain despite talk of Iran peace

Zac de Silva
Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen have set expectations their fuel excise cut will wind up from July. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS

'I cannot escape': mother's anguish at abusive carer

Will Nicholas
Former child carer David William James pleaded guilty to 11 charges related to child abuse material. Photo: Rocco Fazzari/AAP PHOTOS

Murderers jailed for 58 years after bikie gunned down

Miklos Bolza
Killing a man over two stolen cars is conduct the community would find shocking, a judge has said. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS

Reporter dragged into fraudster's widower 'shove' case

Miklos Bolza
Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder-barging a 73-year-old woman and knocking her to the ground. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

A tale of three matches: Dominance, collapse and a thriller as season restarts

Leagues celebrate after a sharp catch from Matt Keenan in the slips during their big win over Leeton. Picture by Liam Warren
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Advertising Feature

Massive interest in GRNSW's 2026 Puppy Auction

2025s GRNSW Auction was a major success. This years is just three weeks away. Picture supplied
Our People

From Miniroos to the NSW stage: How a Leeton star is shining brighter each year

Allan Wilson
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Year nine Leeton High young soccer star Miah Weymouth recently competed on the state stage. Picture supplied

Moving memorial honours Stephanie Scott's enduring spirit on fields

Allan Wilson
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Leeton High girls won the girls Stephanie Scott Shield for the second year in succession. Picture supplied

'I'm insufferable': a dad's shock diagnosis and a footy story that's really about a father and son

Glen Humphries
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Queensland lifting the State of Origin shield is something Marooned author Darren Groth (pictured right) loves to see.
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Property

'Under the radar' Peter Stutchbury architectural masterpiece listed in the Hunter Valley

Property
Vista House at 1929 & 1977 Paynes Crossing Road, Paynes Crossing, is listed with Marcus Lloyd-Jones of Modern House. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic
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Smart money moves into duplexes and dual occupancies thanks to new housing incentives

Nina Hendy
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Duplex demand is on the up according to major building players. Pic: Shutterstock

ATO's new holiday home tax rule: is it time for you to sell?

Nina Hendy
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The tax changes for holiday homes could force owners to contemplate whether the holiday house is worth hanging onto. Pic: Shutterstock
Budget changes loom: where to find high-yield regional homes under $600k now
Investors thinking ahead about where established property still makes sense will increasingly be looking at cash flow rather than tax treatment says Ray White Group head of research Vanessa Rader. Pic: Supplied
Vanessa Rader
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Dragons half Kyle Flanagan aiming for a win off the field as home's asking price revealed
Brendan Crabb
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Kyle Flanagan (pictured) has listed his home for sale. Pictures: Adam McLean, Cotality
Selling your investment property? Avoid these common and costly mistakes
Mark Chapman
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The decisions that matter most are often the ones made six, twelve or even twenty-four months before the sale. Pic: Shutterstock
Looking for something to entertain the kids? These are our top picks
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Leeton Museum and Art Gallery. Picture supplied

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Education, exhibits and entertainment set for another fun-filled Mudgee field days

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The sawing competition will return to excite and entertain at this year's Mudgee Small Farm Field Days, which is on July 10 and 11. Picture supplied

Snuffle truffles, learn pottery and discover distilleries in Eat Play Stay

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Cover picture: Mitchies Jetty and Cafe in Merimbula. Picture Destination NSW

How NSW's electricity upgrade is creating regional careers

Swapping mines for wind farms: Kacee found her new careers in the NSW energy shift. Picture EnergyCo
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A simple gift: Fred's vision to end avoidable blindness lives on today

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Blaise can finally see after having successful eye surgery, made possible by generous gifts left in wills. Picture supplied

Spend summer under the rising sun with Silversea

Rosie Ryan
Kyoto's Gion Matsuri summer festival dates to the 9th century. Its celebration includes 30 floats that epitomise Japanese craftsmanship. Picture Shutterstock

Photos and Video

Gosford has long been a gateway town - but this hotel changes everything

The view from Astra.
Sarah Maguire • 1hr ago
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Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Emma Horn Bec Pridham
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LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE
Opinion

Beyond numbers: The hidden security test facing modern migration

Clive Williams • 1hr ago
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The key to social cohesion in a multicultural society is more than just tolerance. Picture by Shutterstock
Opinion

How a familiar taste can unlock a dementia patient's love-filled past

Anna Johnston
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For ageing Australians, Anna Johnston writes, food is about 'far more than nutrition. It connects us to family, culture, and tradition. It reminds us who we are'. Picture by Shutterstock

I didn't think this Riverina train trip was for me - but everything changed on day 3

Akash Arora
The Riverina train approaches an old country station. Picture by Chris Ersek

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Beyond numbers: The hidden security test facing modern migration

Opinion
The key to social cohesion in a multicultural society is more than just tolerance. Picture by Shutterstock
Clive Williams • 1hr ago
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Opinion

How a familiar taste can unlock a dementia patient's love-filled past

Anna Johnston
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For ageing Australians, Anna Johnston writes, food is about 'far more than nutrition. It connects us to family, culture, and tradition. It reminds us who we are'. Picture by Shutterstock
Opinion

We gave up flirting when we all began scrolling

Garry Linnell
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We gave up flirting when we all began scrolling
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Gosford has long been a gateway town - but this hotel changes everything
The view from Astra.
Sarah Maguire • 1hr ago
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6 best travel deals of the week: fly one way to the Gold Coast from just $24
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The Gold Coast. Picture by Unsplash
A three-year ticking clock makes this the ultimate time to visit Norfolk
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Royal Engineers Office, a historic building in Kingston, Norfolk Island, that now serves as a visitor information centre. Picture supplied

Massive domestic flight sale unlocks cheaper school holiday travel

Kids playing on a beach. Picture by Annie Spratt/Unsplash
Anna Houlahan
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I ditched the highways between Sydney and Melbourne - and found Australia's heart

Mark Daffey
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Colbinabbin silo art by Tim Bowtell. Picture by Mark Daffey

Window, aisle or middle? New survey finally settles Australia's great aeroplane seat debate

Sarah Falson
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Are you team aisle, window or middle? Picture by Suhyeon Choi/Unsplash

How kookaburra wings in Florida changed my entire view on travel

Mal Chenu
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Authentic experiences can lie in the everyday rhythm of life, like a canoe in the Amazon. Picture by Shutterstock

The great burger coup: how one Australian city hijacked USA's most iconic dish

Anna Houlahan
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Café Margaret5's burger ranked third in the global list for 2026. Picture supplied
CarsGuide

This Holden is the right car for today

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This Holden is the right car for today
Stephen Ottley
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The car brands beating the Chinese

Tom White
The car brands beating the Chinese
CarsGuide

Five smallest cars in Australia

Laura Berry
Five smallest cars in Australia
CarsGuide

'Fun-to-drive hybrid': Big Mazda CX-5 plan

Byron Mathioudakis
'Fun-to-drive hybrid': Big Mazda CX-5 plan
CarsGuide

'Undriveable': Chinese brand slams rival

Andrew Chesterton
'Undriveable': Chinese brand slams rival
The Senior

From UHF monitors to the boardroom: lessons from 4th-gen dairy farmer

Moroney said their is a wealth of opportunities for women in the dairy industry. Picture supplied
Karen Moroney speaks candidly about the industry she loves.
Carla Mascarenhas
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This 82-year-old Sydney retiree has a genius recipe hack

Peter reveals the AI hacks changing lives.
Phoebe Loomes
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Author Peter Thorpe is de-mystifying AI for seniors, saying the technology can help eveyrwhere from the kitchen to the doctor's office. Picture by Phillip Biggs, inset supplied

'Health gap': booking a doctor's appointment is leaving many behind

The hidden crisis facing older Australians as healthcare moves online.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Rachel Sinanan is conducting a survey on digital health literacy amongst people over the age of 45. Picture supplied
The Land

'The market couldn't be any better': Gundagai weaners match strong prices

Angus Wright, Elders, with John and Elliot Lindley, Gundagai and their pen of 16 Angus steers, 403kg, which were awarded best presented pen of steers and sold for $$2190. Picture by Helen De Costa
Alexandra Bernard
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'Dearer across the board': Carcoar steers surge past 700c/kg in winter sell-off

Alexandra Bernard
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KMWL agents Ryan Browne and Thomas Eyles at Carcoar where prices were dearer across the board. Picture supplied by Luke Whitty, KMWL.

Lifestyle tranquility in a scenic undulating terrain with natural bushland

Mark Phelps
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Overcliffe is within easy reach of Stanthorpe, Warwick and Tenterfield. Picture supplied

Gosford has long been a gateway town - but this hotel changes everything

The view from Astra.
Sarah Maguire • 1hr ago
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I didn't think this Riverina train trip was for me - but everything changed on day 3

Akash Arora
The Riverina train approaches an old country station. Picture by Chris Ersek
Updated

6 best travel deals of the week: fly one way to the Gold Coast from just $24

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The Gold Coast. Picture by Unsplash