One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support. AAP · Jul 25
How One Nation won in Farrer: the maps that show the big swings across the seat The swing played out throughout the electorate – even in places like Albury – although the gains were largest in rural areas The Guardian - AU · May 10
Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection Exclusive: Queensland MP says ‘I think everybody should be thinking about their political future’ after devastating result for Coalition The Guardian - AU · May 10
Man with schizophrenia not criminally responsible for killing British tourist in Australia A man who fatally stabbed a British tourist in a regional Australian town has been found not criminally responsible due to mental illness. Royce Mallett, a 30-year-old father of two from County Durham, was attacked in the car park of a motel in Albury, New South Wales, on July 8,… The Times of India · Apr 28
Something has changed in Australia. The voters of Farrer may tell us what, and how much The major parties look like also-rans in the byelection on 9 May, with One Nation and an independent favoured to fight it out. Is this a minor curiosity, or a political earthquake? The Guardian - AU · Apr 24
Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Farrer is a key test for One Nation vs the Coalition The Farrer by-election on May 9 will be a major test for new Liberal leader Angus Taylor and new Nationals leader Matt Canavan, as well as a real-time measure of One Nation’s surging poll numbers. The Conversation · Mar 16
Tree-change trend slows but regions remain attractive The rate of migration from capital cities to regional centres continues to outpace moves in the other direction despite slowing towards pre-pandemic levels. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Ley and Littleproud have had a prickly relationship – can they negotiate a smooth future? With the future of the Coalition relationship on the line, Nationals leader David Littleproud drove to his Liberal counterpart Sussan Ley’s hometown of Albury this week. They had much to talk about, and it wasn’t going to be easy. The Conversation · May 15, 2025
‘Something has happened’: Australian inquest searches for answers after baby found dead in freezer A three-day coronial investigation in Albury has grappled with a series of baffling details about the death of a child identified as ‘KP’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
Kenneth died after routine knee surgery. His devastated family want answers Kenneth Toll, a 62-year-old diabetic, was found dead in a private NSW hospital’s bathroom three days after his operation The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2024
Goodbye, Bonza airlines, you were taken from us too soon. Thank you for saying g’day even when my flight was delayed There was a hilarious theme-park element to flying the budget airline, which gave us more than just cheap flights and a bizarre booking system The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2024
Watch: Unprepared Haris Rauf comes out to bat without pads in BBL match NEW DELHI: In a never-seen-before turn of events, an unprepared Melbourne Stars no.11 batter Haris Rauf rushed out to the middle to bat without the pads and helmet and gloves in his hands during their BBL clash against Sydney Thunder in Albury on Saturday. The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023
‘Straight out of Utopia’: healthcare workers denounce $558m expansion of Albury base hospital NSW and Victoria government documents show support for push by doctors to combine the Albury and Wodonga hospitals into one new facility – but that’s not what was announced The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2023
‘Find a spot on the floor’: overcrowding complaints grow as Victorians take advantage of rail fare cap V/Line passengers are used to delays, slow journeys and rail-replacement buses. Now they face a new challenge: finding a seat The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023 ‘It’s a secret ballot’: Warren Mundine addresses 400 people at Albury-Wodonga no campaign event Forum hosted by the National Civic Council attracted same size crowd as pro-Indigenous voice campaign at the same venue last week
ABC News · Jun 1, 2023 Albury-Wodonga hospital launches fundraiser to buy virtual reality headsets to keep kids calm Hospital appeals for new equipment are not unusual. But in Albury-Wodonga, a fundraising effort for a unique piece of technology is underway, to help make hospital visits less daunting for children.
ABC News · May 23, 2023 16yo dies in hospital after two-car collision near Albury as 19yo remains in critical condition A 16-year-old girl has died and a young woman remains in a critical condition following a car crash near the NSW-Victorian border on Saturday.
ABC News · Apr 27, 2023 Albury Wodonga Health calls internal emergency as wait times escalate Surgery has been rescheduled, patients transferred, and staff deferred as Albury Wodonga Health struggles to keep up with huge demand ahead of the winter's peak cold and flu season.
AAP · Apr 23, 2023 Missing Murray kayaker found alive and well A kayaker who went missing on the Murray River near Albury has been found alive with the help of NSW and Victorian emergency services.
ABC News · Apr 2, 2023 Albury gymnastics coach brings different perspective after learning craft in Nigeria Emeka Ekezie would love it if more people did gymnastics in his home country of Nigeria, but in the meantime he is hoping to train the next star in Australia.
AAP · Mar 14, 2023 Tourists escape to the country as budgets tighten Albury has been named Aussie Town of the Year as Australians look to the regions for cheap and cheerful holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
ABC News · Mar 4, 2023 Tennis Australia aim to boost female leadership in regional sport arrives in Albury Wodonga An initiative focused on increasing the number of women and girls involved in the administration of tennis will begin in Albury Wodonga in May.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 In-form Short takes Vics past NSW in Sheffield Shield Victoria have batted through day two to build a 61-run lead over winless NSW with four wickets in hand in their Sheffield Shield clash in Albury.
AAP · Mar 2, 2023 Hughes injury adds to NSW blues against Victoria Winless NSW struggled to post 203 before second-placed Victoria reached 1-15 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match in Albury.
ABC News · Feb 27, 2023 Wodonga City Council calls for further information on Albury Hospital redevelopment Wodonga City Council wants more details about a planned redevelopment of Albury Base Hospital as residents advocate for a new facility in the region.