The Latest Breaking News from Wagga Wagga

Over 1,000 residents oppose A$15bn data centre planned near Wagga Wagga

A proposed A$15 billion data-centre campus near Wagga Wagga has ignited a heated community conversation. Local residents express concerns about the impact on agricultural land, increased energy requirements, and ripple effects on the environment. Conversely, advocates highlight the prospects of enhanced economic growth and job opportunities for the area. The…

The Times of India · Oct 17

NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga Wagga

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

NRLW Magic Round to battle through scheduling issues

The NRLW's Magic Round gets underway on Saturday in Wagga Wagga and Riverina local Rachel Pearson has spoken about the overlapping schedule with the NRL.

AAP · Jul 31

NSW Coalition at risk of collapse after Nationals leader backs Wes Fang in spat with Liberals

Dugald Saunders took issue with Liberal leader Mark Speakman who sacked Fang from the shadow ministry over comments about a Wagga Wagga trip

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024

State coalition in disarray as Speakman 'sacks' Nats MP

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has doubled down on his shadow cabinet sacking of Nationals MP Wes Fang after the coalition partner questioned his authority.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

‘It’s not about where you were conceived’: how a giant Chiko Roll reignited a feud among Australian towns

Wagga Wagga, Bendigo and Bathurst all lay claim to the humble savoury snack. A 2m-tall tribute is at the centre of a new battle over its legacy

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024

More than 500 horses found dead at alleged illegal knackery near Wagga Wagga

An investigation is under way after reports alleging horses had been butchered at a private property near the NSW regional city

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024

Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars

Crop contamination from herbicides can cost growers millions of dollars in damage - but a warning system is helping to avoid it.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023

Pain, trauma and ‘moral injury’: the push to improve birthing care in NSW hospitals

A public hearing of the NSW birth trauma inquiry in Wagga Wagga this week heard calls to overhaul pregnancy and maternal healthcare services

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023

'Fear, pain and distrust' as women reveal birth trauma

Women continue to reveal their experiences of birth trauma at a NSW parliamentary inquiry. One mother has spoken of the sadness of missing her daughter's birth.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023