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Banks increase fraud protection

Banks increase fraud protection

By Tertia Butcher Bendigo Bank customers are now amongst the safest banking customers in Australia thanks to new advanced security tool, NameCheck. The announcement was made last week, following a collaboration between Bendigo Bank and Australia’s largest bank, Commonwealth Bank, to provide increased protection from scams and fraud to

Alleged Sturt Highway pipe bomber pleads guilty at Griffith court

Alleged Sturt Highway pipe bomber pleads guilty at Griffith court

By Krista Schade The man accused of transporting pipe bombs along the Sturt Highway pled guilty and did not apply for bail at a recent court appearance. 33-year-old Timacoy Jason Williams remains in custody after pleading guilty to all charges at his October 4 appearance at Griffith Local Court. Appearing

Year 12 take a leap into their future

Year 12 take a leap into their future

Year 12 students attended their final assembly at Hay War Memorial High School on Friday, heralding the official end to their secondary schooling. Ahead of final exams the student group were celebrated at the assembly in front of a large gathering of fellow pupils, family and friends. “Graduates, today is

Bill Baird’s memory rides on

Organisers of the Bill Baird Memorial Highway to Hell Challenge proudly presented a cheque to Ivanhoe Central School on the weekend. Committee members donated $839.50 which was accepted by the school’s Heather McGinty, representing principal Greg Edwards. This year the annual event held its first full run since

New Farrer candidate Michelle Milthorpe promises to be present in communities

New Farrer candidate Michelle Milthorpe promises to be present in communities

Incumbent Member Sussan Ley says criticising party politics is “just independents’ rhetoric” After being announced as the Voices of Farrer endorsed candidate Michelle Milthorpe officially launched her campaign for the federal seat. At a gathering in her home town of Jindera last Wednesday, Ms Milthorpe said she was ‘thrilled’ to

Local election update - Oataway takes the lead in Hay

Local election update - Oataway takes the lead in Hay

The NSW Electoral Commission has updated vote counts across the state, as postal and pre-poll votes are counted. In Hay Shire, former Mayor Carol Oataway has taken the lead with 356 votes, including 106 pre-poll and 57 postal votes. Mrs Oataway is closely followed by new candidate Will Miller with

World News Day: Celebrating the Role of Local Journalism in Regional, Rural, and Local Communities

World News Day: Celebrating the Role of Local Journalism in Regional, Rural, and Local Communities

By Andrew Schreyer, Country Press Australia. As we are about to mark World News Day on September 28, it’s a fitting moment to highlight the critical role that local journalism plays in sustaining our regional, rural, and local communities. While global headlines often dominate attention, it is the local