Lloyd Polkinghorne, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper

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Historical pub changes hands

The oldest town in the Riverina’s only pub has new owners as former Koondrook residents Joel and Sandra Turvey take the reins on the iconic Tattersall Hotel ... “I think we were both looking for a new challenge, and what better way than to tackle a great Aussie pub like the Tatts.”

Covid lies exposed as politicians act with impunity

Any remaining notions of politicians acting with honesty, integrity, and best available science in the face of a pandemic have been crushed like a child discovering that Santa Claus writes unmistakably like Mum, after a five-year legal battle by the opposition's upper house leader, David Davis, to access Covid lockdown documents.

Rodeo rocks Murrabit

Over 4,000 people poured into the Murrabit football netball ground on Saturday night for the Woodalls Ride Tuff Buckle series final. Attendees travelled from all over Australia for a chance to see the fast-paced rodeo action combined with live music and country clothing vendors.

Edwards at home on the Edwards

A world away from Sydney, Moulamein’s latest police officer Matt Edwards is feeling at home in the country ... dreamed of an AFL career ... “I wanted to be a footy player first; if that didn’t work out, my backup was always to become a cop.”

Candidates respond to the Budget

It’s the political silly season as the rush to get elected hits full steam. Once dormant pollies spring to life with promises of shiny beads and mirrors, and a promise that this time it will be better.