Eastern Riverina Chronicle
Monday, 11 December 2023
Real Australia
I got a high ATAR and ran myself into the ground. It wasn't worth it
I aimed for 91 for no particular reason and I got exactly that. Picture by Shutterstock.
Briannah Devlin • 50m ago
Opinion
Rushed changes have small business wondering if govt cares
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Luke Achterstraat
New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves
Australians now have access to two new COVID-19 vaccines made for the Omicron strain of the virus. (EPA PHOTO)
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The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Al Pacino plays journalist Lowell Bergman in which film? File pictures
Government must not rip off public schools: unions
Kat Wong
An education union is calling on governments to ensure all public schools were fully funded by 2028. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)
Accessible toilets have inaccessible washbasins: study
Wheelchair users can access toilets, but not always the washbasins, a study has found. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Katelyn Catanzariti
Study reveals social cost of abolishing early closing
John Kidman
The six o'clock swill was an institution in both Victoria and South Australia for half a century. (HANDOUT/MUSEUMS VICTORIA)
'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression
A trial of a slow-release ketamine tablet will seek to better help some suffering from depression. (AP PHOTO)
William Ton
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Jason Clare seems like a lovely personable bloke. What's he thinking?
Jenna Price
Education Minister Jason Clare held a one-day roundtable about the teacher workforce shortage. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help
Stephanie Gardiner
Dan Allen and Ed Ross set up a phone counselling service to help blue collar workers. (HANDOUT/DENTSU PR)
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action
Rachael Ward
Max Rooke's case relies on an AFL medical officer's report dated November 26, 1993. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Government agrees to split IR bill, in last day crossbench win
Independent senator David Pocock, Minister for Employment Tony Burke and Jacqui Lambie Network Senator Jacqui Lambie at a press conference at Parliament House. Picture by AAP Image/Mick Tsikas.
Karen Barlow
Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season
Tara Cosoleto
Authorities say the sixth Omicron wave is less severe than previous COVID-19 outbreaks. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
'Laughter and tears' as Victorian students receive ATAR results
Anna Houlahan Anna McGuinness
Year 12 English exam. Picture by Adam McLean
Tropical Cyclone Jasper re-intensifying before crossing Queensland coast
Anna McGuinness
Tropical Cyclone Jasper's forecast track map as of 5am AEST on December 11, shows landfall between Cape Flattery and Cardwell. Picture by Bureau of Meteorology

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Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
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Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
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I got a high ATAR and ran myself into the ground. It wasn't worth it
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