Crookwell Gazette
Saturday, 4 May 2024
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Grumpy Old Man: Real men do not have six-packs of abdominal muscles
Grumpy Old Man: Real men do not have six-packs of abdominal muscles
Glenn Ellard
Un-reel: Fisho's million dollar catch that didn't get away
Un-reel: Fisho's million dollar catch that didn't get away
Easy way to check if your phone will stop working when 3G network switches off
Ben Smyth
Mobile phone customers are urged to check if their device is compatible with modern networks ahead of the June 30 closure of Telstra's 3G network. File picture
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
'Everyone can play': Coleman Park opening
Staff Reporters
Cr Jo Marshall, acting grants officer Liz Alley, Veolia Mulwaree Trust's Vanessa Toparis, Cr Pam Kensit, the Hon. Bob Nanva, MLC, Cr Nathan McDonald, Cr Mandy McDonald, Cr John Searl and CEO, Alex Waldron at Coleman Park. Picture supplied.
Paul calls it a day after 67 years serving up food, friendship and smiles
Paul Cassimatis is selling his cafe, Goulburn Takeaway Fresh Food SPot, after 22 years. The 85-year-old has been in business here and elsewhere for 67 years. Picture by Louise Thrower.
Louise Thrower
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
Police hit roads for high-visibility safety operation over Anzac weekend
NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol officers will be part of a major traffic operation over the Anzac weekend, targeting high-risk driver behaviour. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground
Steve Evans
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Paddling down the Tumut River ... in a giant pumpkin
Tim the Yowie Man
Adam Farquharson paddles down the Tumut River in a giant pumpkin. Picture by John Stanfield/Tumutians
If teen had waited half-hour to seek help, she could have died
Natalie Croxon
Meningococcal disease survivor Claudia Gill. Picture by Robert Peet
'Population under pressure:' Flying foxes set up wetlands camp
Wildlife ecologist, Dr Peggy Eby, says the grey-headed flying fox is under increasing pressure from climate change and habitat loss. Picture supplied.
Staff Reporters
Hume police officers seize drugs, firearms during search
Staff Reporters
Police discovered cannabis plants at Reids Flat, north of Crookwell on Tuesday. Picture by NSW Police.
Health district calls for community members to join committee
Goulburn Base Hospital. The health district is calling for people to apply for membership of two community engagement committees. Picture by Louise Thrower.
Staff Reporters
Council takes unanimous stand against HumeLink transmission line
Louise Thrower
HumeLink protesters from Yass, Goulburn and elsewhere gathered at the Reckless Renewables rally in Canberra in February. Picture by Mary-Jane Betts.
Comment
Grumpy Old Man - I solemnly swear that the standards have dropped
Glenn Ellard
Grumpy Old Man - I solemnly swear that the standards have dropped
Doctors call for more funding for menopause sufferers
Steve Evans
Professor Steve Robson, president, AMA and a Canberra obstetrician. Picture by Jamila Toderas
Have Your Say
Australia, it's time we had a heart-to-heart. How are you feeling?
The annual Heartbeat of Australia survey is a special collaboration between media company ACM - the publisher of this masthead - and the University of Canberra's News and Media Research Centre.
Acm Newsroom
Opportunities knock for students exploring agricultural careers
Staff Reporters
Students from Moruya High School were among those who attended the Australian Agricultural Centre's AgTech days. Picture supplied.
Where did the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill occur? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
Queensland MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted
Savannah Meacham • 1hr ago
Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

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Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Anna Houlahan
Family stranded after visa glitch
Anna Houlahan
Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Exclusive
Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers
Savannah Meacham and Jacob Shteyman • 2hrs ago
Perth siblings Jake and Callum Robinson, both in their 30s, went missing in Mexico. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Far north search for missing man called off
Savannah Meacham
Zane Stevens has not been seen since abandoning a bogged vehicle in WA's north a week ago. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions, May 4
Sicario Beast winning at Richmond in record time. Picturesupplied
Un-reel: Fisho's million dollar catch that didn't get away
Un-reel: Fisho's million dollar catch that didn't get away
Terry's passing was a sad loss for all
Michael Cowley
Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied
Chasing riches with a $1 wine
Michael Cowley
Sandro Bechini (left) with Valpolicella and trainer Tony Zammit after a feature race win at Wentworth Park. Photo Lachlan Naidu
City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider
Anna Harrington
Rhianna Pollicina scores for Melbourne City in the A-League Women semi-final against Newcastle. (Will Murray/AAP PHOTOS)

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Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Property
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Love leaves a permanent mark for author of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
Josh Leeson
Changing your home menu with the seasons
Karen Hardy
Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Karen Hardy
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
I have a perfectly fine oven, do I really need an air fryer?
Karen Hardy
Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
Andrew Brown
The CEOs of Woolworths and Coles were questioned about the rising cost of supermarket goods. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

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Southern Tablelands branch secretary of the Retired and Former Police Association, Ian Radford. Picture by Louise Thrower.
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Public hospitals have not kept pace with our increasing health-care needs. Picture Shutterstock
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Large platforms are exploiting the gaps in Australia's patchy framework for tech accountability. Picture Shutterstock
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Musk and his peers are winning the game of whack-a-mole
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has wheeled out more rhetorical flourishes this week. Picture by Gary Ramage
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A pro-Israel rally at the ANU. Police are between the two groups. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
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