Local news is so vital for communities. Really hope there's a way to see more papers survive, and hopefully even thrive in regional + rural areas

I have been fussing over Charley all week, because he has a very sore leg, prompting my partner to ask: 'Do you like animals best when they have a sore leg?'

Extremely rude; it's just that all the best animals often have sore legs.

Nimbys v Yimbys: the affluent inner Melbourne suburbs that aren’t pulling their weight on housing theguardian.com/australia-news… via Guardian Australia

Full story here: More than 500 horses found dead at alleged illegal knackery near Wagga Wagga
theguardian.com/australia-news…