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Expert Olivia Santos says ageing dogs need playtime too. Picture supplied

They may be in their twilight years, but that doesn't mean playtime is over!

Ageing doesn't mean playtime's over for pooches

FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Christmas lights on show at a house on Borgnis Street in Davidson. Picture by Simon Bennett.

Where to see the most impressive Christmas light displays around the country

Where to watch the best Christmas light shows

A scene from Neptune Frost. Picture supplied

The plot is elusive but this is not a film to dismiss.

Striking vision isn't for everyone

Hermione Corfield in The Road Dance. Picture supplied

Set in the Outer Hebrides, this was inspired by real events.

A sweeping, sensitive melodrama

Southlake Marketplace foodbank in Cooranbong. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers.

The Salvation Army found that 2.5 million Australians will be reaching out to a charity for support this Christmas

Australia's hardest hit will go without food this Christmas but you can help

Kristy Sellars wowed crowds across the world on America's Got Talent. Picture by Trae Patton/NBC

Kristy Sellars reached the pinnacle of her career when she was finished second in America's Got Talent (AGT) earlier this year.

Aussie superstar to perform at US Super Bowl party

ACT chief police officer Neil Gaughan, left, and Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC. Picutres by Karleen Minney

He says the explosive claims are being "dealt with through the appropriate mechanisms".

'Look out for each other': Top cop rallies troops over DPP's 'untested' claims

Chase and Tim Van Ginneken love speedway. Chase will make his quarter-midget debut on Saturday. Picture by Anthony Brady 

Son revved up to follow father's footsteps

Deputy mayor Max Taylor makes the perfect landing after taking the new nine-metre slide at Lake Pertobe for a test run. Picture by Sean McKenna

Lake Pertobe's playground has finally been opened to the delight of kids and parents.

Deputy mayor slides into new era at Lake Pertobe

Flood devastaed Eugowra will receiving a special helping hand during the Buy from the Bush Christmas appeal. Picture by NSW SES media

"The disruption of flooding has taken its toll on business owners."

Bush businesses looking for a frenzy of support this Christmas

A shot of Harry and Meghan from their trailer. Picture Netflix

The British public have mixed reactions to Harry and Meghan's latest Netflix series.

How has the British public reacted to Harry and Meghan's tell-all?

Shane Drumgold SC, Bruce Lehrmann, Shane Rattenbury, Brittany Higgins and Alex Caruana. Pictures ACM

The referral follows explosive allegations made by the ACT's top prosecutor, who has accused police of "clear interference".

Police handling of parliament rape case referred to integrity commission

Emma Thompson as nasty headmistress Miss Trunchbull in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Picture by Dan Smith/Netflix

Emma Thomson seems to be having a fine time as the villain.

Magical musical with Minchin hits

Brittany Higgins addresses media outside court after the trial of her accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann was abandoned. Picture by Karleen Minney

Once you turn the spotlight on yourself it stays there.

Those who 'cared' should have warned Higgins how harsh the spotlight is

The B-21 Raider stealth bomber is unveiled at Northrop Grumman on December 2. Picture AAP

Since B-21s are so good, why wouldn't Australia buy some?

What the US's new bomber means for China

The two men were arrested trying to leave Australia after the US Secret Service tipped off the AFP. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

US tips off Australia to $150m investment scam

Celine Dion has cancelled concerts after being diagnosed with the rare stiff-person syndrome. She is pictured performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2015. Picture by Al Powers/Powers Imagery/Invision/AP

"Unfortunately, the spasms affect every aspect of my daily life."

What is stiff-person syndrome? Celine Dion reveals rare neurological disorder

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

Tradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

Harry and Meghan signed lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify after quitting as working royals. (AP PHOTO)

Harry and Meghan 'irrelevant': UK minister

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One in five female electrical workers doesn't have access to sanitary bins, research suggests. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Women's needs ignored in skilled trades

Cassie, Jason and Jordan Greaves stand outside the Christmas display at their Terang grocer, Greavesys. Cassie drew the designs for the neon lights herself, before submitting them as a custom order. Picture by Anthony Brady

Fruit and vegetable-themed neon light display installed.

Grocer's Christmas display apple of town's eye

Protests erupted in Iran and around the world after 22-year-old Mahsa 'Jina' Amini died in custody. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia imposes sanctions on Iran

Former PM Paul Keating gave a landmark speech on the plight of Indigenous Australians 30 years ago. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

'Truth telling' began with Redfern speech

Students from a primary school in Melbourne took part in the Malpa Young Doctors for Life program. (SUPPLIED)

Nine-year-old 'doctors' set to graduate

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Emmanuel College's Catherine Ryan, Simone Rolfe, Andrea Lane and Margaret Sinnott are going back to basics to increase year nine reading engagement at their school.

The focus in teenage reading habits comes as the latest NAPLAN results showed a decline in year nine reading literacy.

School sector keen to improve reading habits

Mpower board president Rhys Boyle, North Edge Child Care Centre's Diane Speed, Mpower chief operating officer Trudy Marr and CEO Kevin Mills. Picture by Sean McKenna

Mpower is set to create a community hub in city's north.

Mpower buys child care centre, land

Warrnambool Hockey Association president Paul Dillon. Picture by Anthony Brady

Warrnambool's hockey pitch is set for an upgrade, but timing is key.

Hockey upgrade 'cutting it fine'

The Standard's editor Greg Best and deputy editor Rachael Houlihan accepted the ACM daily masthead of the year award in Sydney this week. 

"This is the award that all the newsrooms especially want to win."

The Standard wins masthead of the year title

Warrnambool-born Tom Ballard has written a book about the six ways 'millennials were screwed over' with a heavy focus on the housing crisis. Picture by Monica Pronk

A Warrnambool-born comedian takes a funny look into millennial life.

Comedians' take on how 'millennials were screwed over'

New Lyndoch Living interim CEO Jill Davidson says she wants to return the aged care organisation to being one of the top facilities in Victoria. Picture by Anthony Brady

Jill Davidson said predecessor Ted Rayment had laid the groundwork for success.

New CEO aims to make Lyndoch great again

Convict Class is releasing their EP on Saturday

A Warrnambool punk band's music is going global.

South-west punk band's music taking on the world

It's time to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote. Picture Shutterstock

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning.

Old enough to drive, surely old enough to vote

Barrister David O'Brien is leading the action against Pope Francis.

Local barrister heads Supreme court writ action against head of Roman Catholic Church.

Supreme court writ filed against Pope Francis

A $1.6 million home has been constructed in Hamilton to accommodate four people living with high-needs. Picture by Anthony Brady

Specialist home in Hamilton to open this month.

$1.6 million need for specialist help hits home

Alison Anderson, pictured at Tullynagee, is retiring from farming after more than 50 years. Picture by Anthony Brady

One of the south-west's most renowned portfolios of farming properties has sold.

End of an era for Rossander portfolio of properties

Billie Smedts wanted to return to the Hampden league after his AFL career ended. Picture by Morgan Hancock 

"He's been brilliant. He's added a bit of hype."

Grand finalist loses footballer to city club

Ben Moloney has committed to the Warrnambool and District league for 2023. Picture supplied 

"He is really, really keen to help us improve on where we finished this year."

Flag contender adds former VFL player in recruiting coup

King's College principal Allister Rouse with twins Harry and Mason May, Evelyn and Jemimah Mehanni and Alexander and Benjamin Gristede who are all in the same year 2 class. The college is celebrating a jump in its enrolments, recording a 25 per cent growth in student numbers for 2023. Picture by Anthony Brady

Improvements across various areas has led to 'significant growth' at a Warrnambool college.

Student numbers surge at Warrnambool school

Police swamped by scam cases as criminal target loopholes in porous system.