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Teegan and Farmer Dean compare hand moisturisers while sitting within a potential combustion chamber thanks to the naked flames sitting on bales of hay. Picture supplied

It's episode 6 of Farmer Wants a Wife and the highlight is three ready-to-perform additions.

Farmer firings and wife walkouts - Dean's heartfelt decision revealed

Overall youth offences fell 10.7 per cent in the first quarter compared with that period in 2023. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.

Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier

Catherine Colonna (left) headed a review into an aid agency that has been welcomed by Penny Wong. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

A Tiwi Islander died from over-sedation in hospital, the Northern Territory coroner has been told. (Esther Linder/AAP PHOTOS)

Pukumani Alimankinni died in a secure mental health ward at Royal Darwin Hospital after nursing staff did observations by CCTV, an inquest has heard.

Woman's hospital death from over-sedation 'preventable'

Police dashcam footage captured Timothy Prime speaking to his partner after he was caught speeding to their home. She had found a snake in her jeans. Picture supplied 

Girlfriend found snake before man pulled over for speeding.

'There's a snake in my pants': panicked partner helps man land rare speeding win

A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend while on bail for rape has had his case heard in court. (Murray McCloskey/AAP PHOTOS)

Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.

Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused

Mona Lisa Smith and Jacinta Rose Smith died when a 4WD ute rolled in outback NSW in 1987. (HANDOUT/NATIONAL JUSTICE PROJECT)

The 1987 deaths of two Indigenous teenage girls would likely have been better investigated had the girls been white, a state coroner has concluded.

'Predatory' behaviour led to Indigenous teens' deaths

An eastern brown snake taken to Bundaberg Hospital's emergency department by a bite victim. (HANDOUT/WIDE BAY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE)

Health officials are pleading with locals to stop bringing deadly snakes to hospital after several bite victims arrived with the reptile responsible.

Bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to hospital

Jim Kellar

Scenic Eclipse II has completed its first cruise Down Under.

First look: One of the world's most incredible cruise ships has arrived in Australia

The four spears were among 40 taken from the Gweagal people more than 250 years ago. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Four spears have been returned to traditional owners more than 250 years after British soldiers stole them at James Cook's first contact with Aboriginal people.

First items taken by Cook returned to Aboriginal owners

FROM one very special eagle to an update on the ongoing fight for one courageous Moss Vale toddler - it's been a big week in the Southern Highlands. Reflect&nbsp;on the week that's just been by checking out the Southern Highland News Week in Review gallery.

Alex Saleeby with Zen the Wedge-tailed Eagle during a special visit to the Moss Vale CWA branch. Jane Sherborne-Higgins from Goulburn Garlic kept the audience enthralled with her discussion, but it was Zen that stole the show. Photo by Megan Drapalski

Zen the Wedge-tailed Eagle stole the show at the Moss Vale CWA meeting. Photo by Megan Drapalski

Moss Vale toddler Cheyanne Roberts, 2, with her music therapist Verena at Sydney's Children Hospital. Cheyanne spent months in intensive care with complications from leukaemia, infections and heart conditions and succumbed to septic shock. Photo supplied

Moss Vale toddler Cheyanne Roberts, 2, with Hi 5 member Tanika Anderson at Sydney's Children Hospital. Cheyanne spent months in intensive care with complications from leukaemia, infections and heart conditions and succumbed to septic shock. Photo supplied

In 2011 Leah Day received a doctorate in history after completing a biography the supervisor of the construction of the blast furnace in Mittagong. munity together. Heritage groups and history appreciators will combine their passion for knowledge of the past to celebrate Mittagong's 150th anniversary in 2015. Photo by Dominica Sanda

The students attending the Bhattacharya School of Universal Music were Atanas Janackovski, Chris Rainier from Melbourne, Daniel Nichols and Ben Cullen both up from Tasmania, Anna Lehmann of Wollongong, Syd Green from Jervis Bay, Jacob Coppel and Nick Rheinberger with instructor Debashish Bhattacharya. Photo by Roy Truscott

Nick Rheinberger and Indian music "guru" Debashish Bhattacharya seems to be having a lot of fun during the week-long music workshop at The Harmony Centre, Mittagong. Photo by Roy Truscott

Special guests Mat Murray and Michael McCoy relax ahead of their speeches at the Highlands Garden Society's winter seminar on Saturday. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Bowral's Peter and Lorraine Richardson are happy to attend the Highlands Garden Society's winter seminar. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Highlanders Natasha Dawson and Karlee Tiyce, both 11, ham it up with St George-Illawarra Dragons players Michael Witt, Shaun Timmins, Matt Groat and Matt Cooper. The NRL stars were in town for the Moss Vale Dragons Rugby League Club's centenary celebrations. Photo by Roy Truscott

Players from St George-Illawarra Dragons, Michael Witt, Shaun Timmins, Matt Groat and Matt Cooper with Jake Brightwell of NSW Rugby League and development officer Jack Payne with lots of local children waiting to have a throw at Moss Vale Rugby League Club's centenary celebrations. Photos by Roy Truscott

Jason and Tracey Besters with Peter and Rocky Burgoyne with Terry Snowden standing at the Moss Vale Rugby League Club's centenary dinner. Photo by Roy Truscott

The Poetry of Place exhibition curator Slavica Zivkovic admires some of
Virginia Kaiser's woven baskets. Poetry of Place opens at Mittagong's Sturt Gallery on Sunday, July 27.  Photo by Josh Bartlett

Well-known Australian composer Ann Carr-Boyd and Thoroughbass Ensemble founder Diana Weston have worked together for Farnborough House, near Moss Vale, to host the world premiere of Flying West on Sunday, July 27. Photo by Rose Figtree

Yerrinbool-Bargo Soccer Club presents Motor Neurone Disease NSW fundraising manager Kym Nielsen and the Sargood family with their cheques. Back row: Brian Tinsley, Peter Dyke, Kym Nielsen, Sheree Cosgrove and Amanda Mclaughlin. Front row: Alana, Tom, Glenn, Emily and Rachel Sargood. The club presented Ms Nielsen with a cheque for more than $8000. Photo by Lauren Strode

Burrawang's Marly Gulson runs between Bowral's Holly Furphy and Sian Churchill. The teams finished locked at 1-all in the ladies hockey match. Photo by Roy Truscott

MP Stephen Jones presents a cheque to Southern Highlands Hockey
Association’s president Narelle Evans with junior hockey players (no order) Maddison Airey, Cody McAndrew, Chloe Snowden, April Wells, Higginson Blaik, Rhys Chivers, Trent Dodwell, Stephen Evans, Nick Sloan, Samuel Townsend, Hayden Veivers, Matthew Vine, Darryl Veivers and Paul Sloan behind them. Photo by Roy Truscott

Bowral's Sam Webb and his wife Vanessa are in preparation for the Black Dog Ride, which starts this Saturday. Sam is pictured with Victory Vision bike and mascots "Winston" and "Clementine". The ride aims to fight back against depression. Photo by Ash Mumford 

Ray Selby, Keith Sara and Bill van Diemen are calling on Highlanders to support their fundraising efforts for Camp Quality's biggest annual fundraiser, esCarpade. Photo by Emma Biscoe

Owner of 2 Park Road, Melinda Lamond. The revamped corner store is open for business in Bowral. Photo by Ash Mumford  

Fest Factor judges James Norton, Sarah Dowland and Jon Collins show their quirky side during the opening night of the Southern Highlands Writers' Festival, which was declared a success by festival director Michaela Bolzan. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Saneia Norton, Kylie Matthews and James Norton welcome guests to the Southern Highlands Writers' Festival with a big smile. Photo by Roy Truscott

Hill Top's Erin Packer has eyes only for the ball. Moss Vale R recorded a convincing 5-0 win in the women's premier league football match. Photo by Lauren Strode

Richard Stone leaps clear of a Trevor Dinham tackle during the men's premier league football  match between Moss Vale and Yerrinbool G on Saturday. Yerrinbool recorded a 2-0 victory. Photo by Lauren Strode

Exeter's Brendan Smith tries to control the ball as a Marulan player comes charging in. Exeter reclaimed second spot on the men's premier league football ladder with a commanding 10-0 win. Photo by Lauren Strode

Hill Top's Tom Wardle contests a header during his team's 1-all draw with the Goulburn Stags in the men's premier league football match. Photo by Lauren Strode

Bundanoon women's premier league football team with coach John Sant. Bundanoon remains the team to beat in the competition after a 4-1 win over Robertson G. Photo by Rob Randazzo

Kirsty Nielsen of Robertson M gets ready for the impact of the ball in Saturday's game against Yerrinbool. Robertson secured a 3-1 victory in the women's premier league football match. Photo by Roy Truscott

The historic Gledswood Homestead will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 10. Photo supplied

A splendid view comes with a few technical problems when designing a long drop dunny like this one at Bullio west of Mittagong. Geoff Goodfellow continued his discussion on dunnies in his regular column. Photo by Geoff Goodfellow

Everyone involved in the 2014 Highlands Cook Off competition,
including the contestants. Preparations for this year's competition are heating up. Photo by Vicki Hannan

Bowral pilot Owen Zupp signs an autograph for Irena Beasley at Mittagong Airport. Mr Zupp landed in the Highlands during his re-enactment of Australia's first mail flight in 1914. Photo by Roy Truscott 

Moss Vale Magic basketballers Chris Tyler, Hayden Cook and Luke Clarke box in a Warringah Sea Eagles player during the first half of the match on Saturday night. The Magic went on to win 81-69. Photo by Lauren Strode

Mittagong Lion Hayden Wallace gets tackled without the ball as he attempts to chase down his chip kick. The Lions secured a 20-16 win over Camden in the reserve grade rugby league match. Photo by Lauren Strode

Mittagong Lion Regan Economos charges forward with a Camden player hanging off him during Mittagong's 40-28 win in the first grade rugby league clash. Photo by Lauren Strode 

Bowral-based golfer Darryl Purchase has qualified to compete at the British Senior Open, which runs from July 24-27. Photo supplied

An architect's view of the Highlands Trade Skills Centre to open at Chevalier College in 2015. Photo supplied

The Loveridge and Hudson Gibraltar quarry, circa 1910. The quarry was one of the topics covered at the Berrima District Historical Society’s
meeting in Mittagong. Photo supplied by Philip Morton

Bowral's Milk Factory Gallery and Wildlife Rescue South Coast (WRSC) have announced the first Wildlife Gathering in the Southern Highlands will be headlined by the exclusive photographic exhibition, Rescued. Photo by Wayne Wilson

Ron O'Brien has been fondly remembered for his service to the Highlands community, including the Southern Highlands Concert Band. Photo supplied

Daniel Herscovitch and Clemens Leske will combine for two-piano programs on Sunday, July 27. Photo supplied

Di Barriantos, Zelda Williams, Joan Jacobs, Heather Sarginson and Tricia O'Keeffe discuss plans for the Moss Vale and Berrima Red Cross branch's centenary celebrations. The 100th birthday will be celebrated in August. Photo supplied

KU Donkin Preschool students and staff participate in Schools Tree Day, which was held on Friday, July 25. Photo supplied

Presenter Gary Peace has taken over the "Monday drive" at Highland FM 107.1. The community radio station still needs a volunteer for its Thursday breakfast shift. Photo supplied

In his weekly column, golf operations manager at Gibraltar Country
Club Tony White says in golf, there are two skills around which the game is based. Photo supplied

FROM one very special eagle to an update on the ongoing fight for one courageous Moss Vale toddler - it's been a big week in the Southern Highlands.

Reflect&nbsp;on the week that's just been by checking out the Southern Highland News Week in Review gallery.<br>

PHOTOS: Week in review, July 21-25

FROM one very special eagle to an update on the ongoing fight for one courageous Moss Vale toddler...

PHOTOS: Week in review, July 21-25

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