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8.25 Cootamundra: Growth in Cootamundra is defying the trends with demand for property remaining steady or even increasing in the face of predicted population decline.
8.15 Yass: It may not be 100% officially recognised, but this weekend Yass becomes the 33rd county of Ireland.
7.50 Araluen: Owner Robyn Clubb has placed the iconic 1,200 acre property Wisbey's Orchards on the market.
7.42 Young: It's mayoral elections time at many Southern Inlands councils. Tonight Young could have a new mayor after councillors revealed it’s going to be a close contest between our current mayor Stuart Freudenstein and Cr John Walker.
7.33 Goulburn: In the Goulburn Mulwaree Council mayoral elections, Cr Geoff Kettle and Cr Bob Kirk have been returned as mayor and deputy mayor respecitively.
7.25 Cootamundra: IT was one of the most contentious Cootamundra Shire Council mayoral elections seen in years but in the end the top two jobs remain unchanged with Councillor Jim Slattery named mayor and Councillor Dennis Palmer deputy.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has left open the possibility that Australia's attacks on Islamic State militants could spread across the Iraq border into the terror group's heartland in Syria.
The US, which is leading the Middle East mission, has committed to strikes against Islamic State in Syria, but Mr Abbott indicated on Tuesday that Australia will wait for the resolution of legal uncertainties before taking such action.
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Check out some of the front pages across our regional network
6.55am Wagga Wagga: Moves by Wagga City Council to loosen zoning laws to allow eight two-storey units to be built on Kincaid Street - overlooking Cox Park - have been slammed by neighbouring residents.
6.50am Here's a bit of celebrity goss for you! Rumour has it that Diddy has spent a cool $40 million on a home in LA.
6.48am Today in history: The first Australian forces land in Korea. Australian casualties numbered more than 1,500, with 339 being killed.
6.44am Maitland: The people of Maitland will finally have their voices heard after a parliamentary committee to investigate planning decisions in Newcastle, including the rail cut, was established.
6.40am Katherine: Residents are being reminded to keep clear of flying foxes after the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus was detected in an animal located in Katherine.
6.37am Western Australia: One of Western Australia’s top cops believes the state’s motorcycle road toll has reached a tipping point following the tragic deaths of four riders on the weekend.
6.33am Murray Bridge: The Murray Bridge council has recommended against selling the Lerwin Nursing Home outright but has plans to outsource its operations.
6.30am Port Macquarie: Strike Force Rosann has been formed to investigate the disappearance of three-year-old boy, William Tyrell on the Mid-North Coast. Leave your message of support for William and his family on our tribute wall.
6.26am: Oh no! In case you missed it, there's been a murder at Summer Bay. If you haven't caught up on Home and Away, we're giving you a spoiler alert!
The death of Casey Braxton on Home and Away sent viewers into a fit of anger and sadness on social media. Casey's murder was shown on Monday night with Tuesday focusing on the brothers' reaction to his death.
![Casey Braxton, who is played by Lincoln Younes, was shot by Jake Pirovic in a dramatic climax on Monday. Last night's episode showed the brothers' reaction to Casey's death. Photo: Home and Away Casey Braxton, who is played by Lincoln Younes, was shot by Jake Pirovic in a dramatic climax on Monday. Last night's episode showed the brothers' reaction to Casey's death. Photo: Home and Away](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/storypad-WBrYxaV7NvpUswpWznezkJ/96d0c6e7-00d3-4719-9f42-94e0a41cb508.jpg/r0_0_630_354_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
6.23am Joke of the day:
6.21am Ballarat: Lake Wendouree residents have vowed to fight a proposal to build a three-storey apartment complex in their neighbourhood.
6.18am Illawarra: An eight-month-old baby was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Tuesday after his mother was found dead in a house in Woonona.
6.15am Newcastle: Labor would return $750 million – or half the net proceeds from the lease of the Port of Newcastle – to the Hunter should it win government next year, topping the Coalition’s $590 million pledge.
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Newcastle Herald: Australian coal exporters are scrambling to clarify the fallout from changes to China’s coal import rules, which could expose the industry to billions of dollars in lost sales as China seeks to cut air pollution. Read more
The Examiner: Tributes poured in for passionate community advocate and Launceston Deputy Mayor Jeremy Ball who was killed in a collision on the Bass Highway. Read more
Northern Daily Leader: Medical marijuana laws in NSW are on the cusp of an historic change with Premier Mike Baird taking control of a bill to decriminalise the drug for the dying. Read more
Indonesia: Two teachers at the prestigious Jakarta International School have had their detention without charge extended for another 30 days as bizarre details emerge of the child sex allegations being made against them. Read more
United Kingdom: Sir Bob Geldof has infuriated independence-minded Scots by urging them to vote to maintain Scotland's place within the United Kingdom ahead of a historic referendum. Read more
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Belgium: A Belgian murderer and rapist serving a life sentence is to be allowed to have doctors end his life following a ground-breaking ruling under laws in Belgium permitting people to request euthanasia. Read more
Thailand: The naked bodies of two British tourists have been found on a Thai beach, sparking a murder probe on the popular resort island of Koh Tao. Read more
After spending more than 60 years in the pigeon-breeding business, Murray Bridge man Morris Frahm has decided to clip his wings. Read more
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