Wagga Wagga Crime Surge Prompts New Police Strike Force
Riverina Police have established a specialised task force in Wagga Wagga to investigate a series of aggravated break-and-enter offences, home invasions and firearm-related incid...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Police Launch Strike Force After Crime Surge in Wagga Wagga
Riverina Police have established a dedicated investigation, Strike Force Arctis, following a reported increase in serious property and violent offences across Wagga Wagga. The o...
Wagga Cyclists Targeted in Magpie Swooping Hotspots.
Wagga Wagga cyclists are being warned to take extra care after a series of magpie attacks has been reported across the city and surrounding suburbs. A report published on 16 Sep...
Man Injured in Altercation at Wagga Marketplace
A man in his 40s was treated for head injuries following an altercation at Wagga Marketplace in Wagga Wagga on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The incident occurred at the shopping...
Red Rooster Plans Return to Wagga After Edward Street Closure
Wagga Wagga residents may not have seen the last of Red Rooster in the city, despite the permanent closure of the chain’s Edward Street restaurant. The restaurant closed on Sund...
Rising Unpaid Fines in Wagga Wagga Prompt Call for Help
Residents in Wagga Wagga who are struggling with unpaid fines are being encouraged to seek legal and financial assistance before their debt becomes more difficult to manage. A r...
Murrumbidgee River fears as Wagga abattoir dispute heads to court
A long-running dispute over a proposed livestock processing facility near Wagga Wagga has moved into confidential court-mediated discussions amid concer...
Wagga’s One Tree for Me Program Reaches 65,000 Seedlings
Wagga Wagga City Council’s One Tree for Me environmental program is preparing for its final chapter after distributing its 65,000th locally native seedling in August. The six-ye...
Wet Weather Expected Across Wagga Wagga Today
Wagga Wagga is expecting a wet change today, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting increasing showers across the city. The forecast issued this morning indicates a very hig...
Three Women Hospitalised After Two-Car Crash at Wagga Intersection
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gurwood Street and Beckwith Street in Wagga Wagga today. Three women, including a teenager, were treat...
Wagga Wagga Business Fire Sparks Police Investigation
A Wagga Wagga business was damaged by fire in the early hours of Thursday, with police investigating after emergency services were called to Birdy Bar on Baylis Street at about...
Fire Damages Wagga Wagga Business, Police Investigate
A business in Wagga Wagga’s Baylis Street was damaged by fire in the early hours of Thursday, 27 August, prompting a police investigation. Emergency services were called to the...
Wagga Wagga Pub Licensee Sentenced Over $283,000 Theft
A former licensee of Wagga Wagga’s Sportsmen’s Club Hotel has been sentenced after stealing more than $283,000 from the pub where he worked. Joseph William Kirk, 31, received an...
Heavy Rain and Possible Severe Storms Forecast for Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga is facing a significant weather system today, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high chance of rain and the possibility of thunderstorms, including p...
Wagga Man Recognised for Helping Homeless People and Supporting Ratepayers
Local businessman Chris Roche has been recognised for longstanding community work after becoming involved in advocacy for homeless people and local rate...
Wagga Student Champions Rural Voice in Fight Against Misinformation
Wagga Wagga medical student Karin Rezkalla has taken a leading role in the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Parliament, advocating for rural communities and bett...
Wagga cattle yarding falls after widespread rain across supply area
Cattle numbers at the Wagga Wagga sale fell to about 3,100 head on 10 August after widespread rain affected livestock supply across the region.
Wagga Region Cricket Umpires Celebrate 700 Match Milestone
Two long-serving officials recognised for decades of contribution to regional cricket.
Wagga Wagga Becomes Key Hub in Major Renewable Energy Grid Upgrade
Large-scale transmission projects set to transform electricity network across Riverina region
Wagga Wagga Hosts NRLW Magic Round Bringing Elite Women’s Rugby League to Region
Geohex Park welcomes top NRLW teams as regional sport event boosts community engagement