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Are school reports missing the mark? Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

HAVE YOUR SAYHave we missed the grade when it comes to school reports?

Grace Ryan

Movember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

PHOTOSMovember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

Wombat Maintenance: Frensham School year 8 students, Olivia Faulkner, Elise Davies and Pia DRozario, mapping wombat burrows for Jamieson Week. Photo: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERFrensham students become warriors for wombats in need

Hannah Neale

Santa Mooo -ves in. Photo by Tammy Justelius

PHOTOSFur babies 'paws' to get festive

Rural Fire Service sets a severe fire danger rating for Thursday

Rural Fire Service sets a severe fire danger rating for Thursday

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MERRY: Churches in Bowral have come together with the Bowral Men's Shed to share the message of Christmas. Photo: Supplied

Bowral churches revel in unity for Christmas

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Skye Holmwood nominated for ARTEXPESS. Photo: supplied.

PHOTOSOxley students nominated for HSC excellence

Vera Demertzis

Are school reports missing the mark? Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

HAVE YOUR SAYHave we missed the grade when it comes to school reports?

Grace Ryan

Movember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

PHOTOSMovember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

Rare chance to beat China at its own game

REAL AUSTRALIARare chance to beat China at its own game

Bert van Marwijk has been sacked as coach of the UAE after just 10 months.

UAE sack ex-Socceroos coach Van Marwijk

2hrs ago

HARD WORK PAYS OFF: The Robertson-Burrawang Rovers are set to receive a generous $129k grant from the NSW Government. Photo supplied.

Robertson-Burrawang Rovers Soccer Club secure generous government grant

Matthew Welch

It was great weather for a game of bowls on Wednesday.

Giese and Porter get the close win

Gordon Lewis

Bert van Marwijk has been sacked as coach of the UAE after just 10 months.

UAE sack ex-Socceroos coach Van Marwijk

2hrs ago

GREAT DAY: Lovely weather for a game of social bowls.

Fun in the sun | Social Bowls | PHOTOS

Matthew Welch

It was a two team affair at the Mittagong RSL on Wednesday, December 4.

One game affair at the Mittagong RSL

Matthew Welch

Substance as well as style in chic city retreat

REVIEWSubstance as well as style in chic city retreat

Sheriden Rhodes

DREAM: What a way to arrive in Budapest - on this luxurious river cruise ship.

Enter now: win a $27,000 European river cruise for two

Joanne Crawford

Karen Murphy (front right) and her Australian Jackaroos team. Photo: BOWLS AUSTRALIA

Murphy finishes her 23-year international career on top

Courtney Ward

A special person: Virginia Adlide has a life time of memories as the first full time manager of the Ronald McDonald House in Camperdown. Photo: Vera Demertzis

SUBSCRIBERNurse to full time manager of Ronald McDonald House: A life time of giving to others

A special person: Virginia Adlide has a life time of memories as the first full time manager of the Ronald McDonald House in Camperdown. Photo: Vera Demertzis

SUBSCRIBERNurse to full time manager of Ronald McDonald House: A life time of giving to others

Taking New York by Storm: Shasa Davies will be featured in Flying Solo in New York next to Aussie label SABA. Photo: supplied.

Moss Vale fashion designer takes on New York

Taking New York by Storm: Shasa Davies will be featured in Flying Solo in New York next to Aussie label SABA. Photo: supplied.

Moss Vale fashion designer takes on New York

REUNITED: Gordon Lewis and his long lost half brother James Heggie have reunited after not knowing of each other for most of their lives. Photo by Matthew Welch.

SUBSCRIBERFormer Wingecarribee Shire Council mayor finds his long lost brother in England

REUNITED: Gordon Lewis and his long lost half brother James Heggie have reunited after not knowing of each other for most of their lives. Photo by Matthew Welch.

SUBSCRIBERFormer Wingecarribee Shire Council mayor finds his long lost brother in England

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Thirsty Merc: Band members Matt Smith, Phil Stack and Rai Thistlethwayte have an extensive tour through March 2020.

Thirsty Merc national tour fuels summertime desires

Jim Kellar

Winter posing with Santa.

WHAT'S ONGet your Christmas 'howliday' snaps with FOWAS

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Bring out the picnic rug: Enjoy an afternoon of sun, plants and live entertainment at Southern Highlands Botanic Garden. Photo: file.

WHAT'S ONSee the sights and sounds of the Highlands

Vera Demertzis

Thirsty Merc: Band members Matt Smith, Phil Stack and Rai Thistlethwayte have an extensive tour through March 2020.

Thirsty Merc national tour fuels summertime desires

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Author John Bicknell and artist and illustrator Jacqui Brown. Mr Bicknell will launch his third book 'Birds are Intelligent' at Picton Library on December 12. Photo: Vera Demertzis

WHAT'S ONHighlands artist and author team up for latest book on birds

Vera Demertzis

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

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INPUT: What do you have to say about living and working in regional Australia? Join the discussion at futurefocusproject.com.au.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Having trouble finding the best mattress? Not anymore with these tips

Having trouble finding the best mattress? Not anymore with these tips

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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CHANGING PERCEPTIONS: Australian Paralympic gold medallist, Dylan Alcott wants to eliminate the stigma about disability in mainstream employment.

The Disability Trust

NO JOB TO BIG: No matter what the size of your plot or garden, the team at Highlands Sand & Gravel have everything for tackling landscaping chores. Photo: Supplied.

Jump Into Spring

Vegemite Villa

Vegemite lovers unique weekend

Southern Highlands Domain | An impressive residence

Southern Highlands Domain | An impressive residence

Southern Highlands Domain | Breathtaking Montrose House

Southern Highlands Domain | Breathtaking Montrose House

Movember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

PHOTOSMovember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

Is it possible to avoid holiday anxiety?

Is it possible to avoid holiday anxiety?

Linda Burgess

Santa Mooo -ves in. Photo by Tammy Justelius

PHOTOSFur babies 'paws' to get festive

Movember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

PHOTOSMovember cause close to the heart for students and staff at Moss Vale High School | PHOTOS

MERRY: Churches in Bowral have come together with the Bowral Men's Shed to share the message of Christmas. Photo: Supplied

Bowral churches revel in unity for Christmas

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LONG SERVICE: AVJ 'Jack' Parry at front of Bowral Town Hall. He was deputy town clerk from 1946 and town clerk from 1968 to 1973, as well as being official historian. Photo: BDH&FHS.

A Jack of all trades, remembered

Naomi Wolf, who has taken aim at Angus Taylor. Picture: Getty Images

'Just to be clear, I'm Naomi Wolf. I was not in Oxford in 1991': A midnight call to Canberra

Rare chance to beat China at its own game

REAL AUSTRALIARare chance to beat China at its own game

Terry Hickson has been found guilty of murdering a Sydney bookmaker 30 years ago.

Man found guilty of bookie's 1989 murder

Three people have been charged over Australia's largest onshore methamphetamine seizure.

Customs brokers charged over $1b meth haul

Scott Morrison is sacking five department heads in a major shake-up of the public service.

Morrison swings axe through public service

Daniel McCulloch

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have agreed to an out-of-court settlement.

Castle says 'never say never' for Folau

Adrian Warren

CEO Raelene Castle says details of Rugby Australia's settlement with Israel Folau are confidential.

Folau deal cost RA less than trial: Castle

Melissa Woods

Santa Mooo -ves in. Photo by Tammy Justelius

PHOTOSFur babies 'paws' to get festive

Forging ahead: A classroom in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. A recent survey shows Australian students lag more than three years behind their Chinese counterparts in maths. Picture: Shutterstock

We need to do much better with our schools

John Hewson

Rare chance to beat China at its own game

REAL AUSTRALIARare chance to beat China at its own game

Derek Barry

The urgent need to embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

OPINIONThe urgent need to embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

Michael Dockery

Purple Our World and World Pancreatic Cancer Day chair Jessica Abelsohn with her mum Rochelle Goulburn at Jessicas wedding, just four months before Rochelle died from pancreatic cancer.

Do you know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Geraldine Cardozo

GOLDEN OLDIES: See veteran entertainers (l-r) Max Gillies, Normie Rowe and Tony Barber in Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember.

Yes, you are having another Senior Moment

Geraldine Cardozo

Edgars Mission provides its rescued farm animals with everything they need from a warm coat to a set of wheels.

Make it your mission to visit this sanctuary for rescued farm animals and weary travellers

Sue Preston

Firefighters in Queensland are on alert as severe fire conditions are expected this weekend.

Stifling temps as Qld infernos continue

35m ago

Fireproof house: the Wallaby Joe RFS crew didn't have do a lot to save the house, beyond a bit of mopping up. Photo supplied

The house the RFS captain declared 'fireproof'

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Kidsafe Victoria is reminding parente before summer not to leave children unattended in cars.

Vic warning: 1000 children left in cars

1hr ago

OUTBREAK: Health authorities found eight residents and three staff at St John's Village had gastro. Wangaratta Council found no issues with how it was being managed.

11 gastro cases at aged care home

1hr ago

Naomi Wolf: I was not at Oxford in 1991. I did not campaign against Christmas. There's nothing true about it. Picture: Getty Images

Now Angus Taylor demands apology from Naomi Wolf

Kirsten Lawson
1hr ago

Black Friday sales are becoming more popular in Australia, with online spending leading the way.

Online sales lead big Black Friday spend

Ulises Izquierdo
2hrs ago

Laws allowing assisted dying in Western Australia will be voted in the lower house on Tuesday.

Assisted dying laws win for WA government

2hrs ago

A decision will soon be announced whether Jetstar pilots will take industrial action this Christmas.

Jetstar pilots decide on Christmas strike

Ulises Izquierdo
2hrs ago

Lauren Newell, Wingham; Matthew Fenech, Horsley Park; and Chris Hall, Wallendbeen, are all vying for the title of 2019 Farmer of the Year, to be announced on Wednesday in Sydney.

Who will be farmer of the year?

Jamie Brown
19m ago

Wayne Hosie NSW Champ.

Dubbo hosts raise the bar of shear excellence

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Multi champion woolhandler Racheal Hutchinson of Gilgandra with her children (who are helping the volunteers penning sheep) Sasha, 7, Conrad, 10, and Maverick, 11.

Fleeced for national accolades

Mark Griggs

Houzz's survey revealed that kitchen renovation costs grew by 16 per cent in the past year, to a median spend of $20,000. Photo: Suzi Appel, Von Haus Design & Build.

Growth in kitchen renovation spending and other reno reveals

HANG IN THERE: Check out Gemma Patford's top 10 tips for decorating your Christmas tree in a way that celebrates your signature style.

How to decorate a tree with your personal style

HORSE SENSE: Some benefit simply from being in the presence of horses. Photo: UNE

Loving thy neigh-bours can be very good for body and soul