The weather has turned it on for the 158th Wagga Show Society and people are starting to roll up for one of the city’s biggest events. All the attractions are there, including Dodgem Cars, the Cha Cha, Fairy Floss & agricultural displays. Have a great time everyone!

Deservedly carried off after a wonderful 300th AFL game, Luke Breust can hold his head high despite Hawthorn FC’s gutsy 3-point season-ending loss. The #Riverina & especially everyone in Temora Shire Council is proud of what Luke has achieved in a stellar career. AFL NSW/ACT - Southern NSW AFL Riverina

Since 1894, these are the yrs in AFL Riverina when Ganmain, Grong Grong or Matong (or GGGM) have won the comp: 1895 96 99 1901 02 03 04 05 06 07 09 10 11 12 25 26 31 35 38 40 46 49 50 51 53 56 57 64 65 69 76 84 91 92 96 2004 05 06 08 09 10 11 22. Will the Lions add a 44th today?

42 yrs ago Collingulie GPFNC, against all odds, upset previously undefeated MCUE Goannas by 10 pts to win the Riverina District Football League grand final. Today, history repeated itself with Collingullie toppling GggmlionsFNC, which had won every game in 2024, by 6 pts in the GF.

Saddened to learn #WaggaWagga-born actor Lex Marinos has passed away at age 75. Perhaps most well known for his role as Bruno in Kingswood Country, he also appeared in other iconic Australian productions, including A Country Practice, Water Rats and The Slap. Vale, Lex.

The start of The Nationals’ Federal Council was a poignant Aust War Memorial Last Post ceremony featuring the service & sacrifice of Private Matthew Crowley, who had #Binalong, #Temora & #Wyalong links – a first day #ANZAC lander who died of wounds suffered on Gallipoli. #LestWeForget

At a busy @HentyFieldDays 2024, lot of good people there. Come on down to The Nationals' tent to find out more about standing up for regional Australia.

Each year businesses from near and far congregate at Henty for southern Australia's largest agricultural event. Another fruitful start to the @HentyFieldDays, with plenty of interesting stalls and showcases of machinery. The event ends Thursday 19 Sept. Be sure to have a look!

Pleased to catch up with Aaron McDonnell from Australia Post recently to discuss enhanced postal services to the #Riverina and #CentralWest He told me they have installed 24/7 parcel lockers at bp Australia on Edward Street in #WaggaWagga. #RegionsMatter

It is Dementia Action Week — a great cause to help address the stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with dementia. Learn more about the condition to better support the more than 421,000 Australians with dementia — dementia.org.au/DementiaAction…

Great to hear from NGO leaders in Melbourne recently, in my role as Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific, about the remarkable work they’re doing around the world. Thanks to Afghan Australian Development Organisation’s Dr Nouria Salehi for hosting us!

The Super Moon is up and bright tonight. At #Parkes, home of Australia’s famous CSIRO Radio Telescope “The Dish”, all the astro luminaries are out tonight, including Elvis, serenading the 🌕.

Great start to the morning in #Parkes catching up with John Daskey at 2PK to discuss matters important to those living and working in the #Riverina and #CentralWest, including the recent farmers’ rally held at Parliament House in Canberra. #RegionsMatter

🎶VIVA LAS PARKES🎵 It’s almost that time of the year – the #Parkes Elvis Festival has launched with appropriate aplomb at an electric event at Cooke Park. “Easy Come, Easy Go” is the theme for the 8-12 January extravaganza. Always a wonderful spectacle – get there if you can!