Today's border mail
The Border Mail is a daily newspaper that serves the Albury-Wodonga region in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. Here are the top stories from today's edition:
Local News
- Albury City Council has approved a plan to build a new $10 million aquatic centre in the city's central business district.
- A Wodonga man has been charged with drug trafficking after police found a large quantity of methamphetamine and other drugs in his home.
- The Border Mail's annual survey has found that residents are concerned about the impact of population growth on the region's infrastructure and services.
State and National News
- The NSW Government has announced a new package of measures to tackle the state's growing homelessness crisis, including the construction of 1,000 new social housing units.
- The Federal Government has launched an inquiry into the impact of social media on children's mental health, following concerns about the effects of online bullying and cyberbullying.
- The Australian economy has grown at its slowest pace in five years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Sport
- The Albury Wodonga Bandits have won their second consecutive Ovens and Murray Football League premiership, defeating the Wangaratta Magpies in the grand final.
- The Wodonga Raiders have secured a spot in the Victorian Football League finals series, after defeating the Shepparton Bears in their final regular season match.
- The Border Mail's sports editor has named his team of the year, featuring some of the region's top athletes from the past 12 months.
Opinion
- A local resident has written a column about the need for more affordable housing options in the region, following a recent increase in homelessness.
- A local business owner has written about the challenges of operating a small business in the region, and the need for more support from government and other stakeholders.
- The Border Mail's editor has written about the importance of preserving the region's natural environment, and the need for more action to protect our native wildlife and ecosystems.
These are just some of the top stories from today's edition of The Border Mail. If you're looking for more information or want to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the region, I recommend checking out the newspaper's website or social media channels.