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Panthers prevail in derby classic
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High Court throws out challenge to alcohol ban
The High Court has accepted an indigenous woman's argument that alcohol restrictions on a Queensland island targeted indigenous ...
VIDEO: Bayley jailed for 35 years for Jill Meagher's rape, murder
Adrian Ernest Bayley has been sentenced for the rape and murder of Jill Meagher on Wednesday morning.
NAPLAN agency blames teachers, principals for turning exams into high-stakes test
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Defence hit with another internet sex scandal
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PNG 'dirty money' trail leads to Australia
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Snapshot of history
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Archival Revival: Bathurst
We've uncovered hundreds of rare photos of Bathurst. Click here to explore!
Dramatic return for kids’ favourite
After a term of absence, the Bathurst Theatre Company drama workshops are back up and running.
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Is it tough love or tough luck for the Bathurst eisteddfod?
Tosh and nonsense –know your Cobbisms
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