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Auvaa becomes national champion with commanding shot put victory
Good News
Savannah Auvaa holding her shot put gold medal and her pair of bronze medals from nationals. Picture by James Arrow.
Alexander Grant
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Early Anzac Day service a sentimental one for Macquarie Care's Colin Hope
'I was 18 when I was called up.'
Amy Rees
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Colin Hope at the Catholic Healthcare Macquarie Care Centre early Anzac Day celebration on April 23, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
Good News
A happy ending for Brax after more than 100 days at the pound
Rachel Chamberlain
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Brax was one of the dogs adopted on April 20, 2024 at the adoption day.
Tributes flow for Central West rugby legend and Tongan international
Tribute
Heamani Lavaka pictured celebrating Forbes' 2017 title win against Emus. Picture by Jude Keogh
Dominic Unwin and Nick Guthrie
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Western Insiders: Join the Peter McDonald Premiership convo with our Whatsapp channel
Nick Guthrie
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Greg Behan playing for the Oberon Tigers against the Orange United Warriors. Picture by Carla Freedman
Motorists urged to 'respect one another' on the roads this Anzac Day
Bradley Jurd
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Acting Superintendent David Cockram and Bathurst MP Paul Toole outside the random testing van. Picture by James Arrow.
Breaking
Man accused of Forbes murder was on bail for animal cruelty and rape charges
William Davis
Orange Courthouse. Picture by Carla Freedman
Good heavens: Bathurst will have a front-row seat for eclipse event
Grace Dudley
The total solar eclipse's path will include Bathurst (left, picture by Michael Zeiler/GreatAmericanEclipse.com) and Central Tablelands amateur astronomer Gary Sanders (right).
Court and Crime
Man accused of Forbes murder was on bail for animal cruelty and rape charges
Breaking
Orange Courthouse. Picture by Carla Freedman
William Davis
No bail for man alleged to have hit 140km/hr during West Bathurst pursuit
'The charges are serious and go to the heart of community safety.'
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Bathurst Courthouse, where Troy Albert Knight appeared by AVL on April 23, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
Court
Late-night drive ends with drug bust for woman caught with bag of weed
The woman was pulled over by police and her car was searched.
Court Reporter
Bathurst Courthouse, where Lorraine Joyce Ataria was sentenced on April 17, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
Property
You can have a house in Bathurst with a tennis court and putt-putt course
Photos
Raine and Horne Bathurst director Grant Maskill-Dowton standing on the tennis court at 4 Negundo Place. Picture by James Arrow
Rachel Chamberlain
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Property
Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k
Jemimah Clegg
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More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied
Family home with space for everyone
Family home with space for everyone
Council
Amid criticism, councillors push ahead with plans to shake up CBD parking
Council
Peter Rogers, business owners Karla McDiarmid and Matt Clifton, mayor Jess Jennings and Graeme Burke standing in Howick Street with drawings for parking. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
Rachel Chamberlain
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Orange moves another step closer to housing greyhounds development after Kennerson's closure
William Davis Matt Watson
Orange's old Highlands Paceway trotting track is the proposed location for a new greyhounds facility that has been at the centre of a tug-of-war between Bathurst and its neighbour. File picture.
Plans unveiled to add 43 car parking spaces to the CBD's busiest blocks
Rachel Chamberlain
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Peter Rogers, business owners Karla McDiarmid and Matt Clifton, mayor Jess Jennings and Graeme Burke standing in Howick Street with drawings for parking. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
Politics
Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
Catherine Colonna (left) headed a review into an aid agency that has been welcomed by Penny Wong. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini
Inside decision to reject second safe injecting room
Holly Hales
A report recommended an injecting facility with four to six booths in the CBD of Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Great fracking day: territory inks mega gas deal
Jacob Shteyman
A deal to supply NT with gas from the Beetaloo Basin is strongly opposed by traditional owners. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Bite victims urged to stop bringing snakes to hospital
An eastern brown snake taken to Bundaberg Hospital's emergency department by a bite victim. (HANDOUT/WIDE BAY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE)
Savannah Meacham
Dumping of Melbourne injection room 'will cost lives'
Rachael Ward
Melbourne's first injecting room opened in North Richmond and was made permanent in 2023. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Flu cases spike early prompting vaccination push
Anna McGuinness
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Flu cases are already on the rise sparking a push for people to get vaccinated. Picture by Shutterstock
Business
'Honoured to carry on legacy of our parents': Milestone for Keppel business
Our Business
Lisa Mallon and Peter Wright standing outside of Central Commercial Printers, with a 50 year banner. Picture by James Arrow.
Bradley Jurd
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COVID clarity leads to new counselling chapter for businesswoman Julie Sack
Alise McIntosh
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Julie Sack has opened a new counselling business, Emerald Nest Counselling. Picture by James Arrow
Mayor keen to see detail in ambitious CBD corner block redevelopment plan
Matt Watson
Skillset chairman David Cooke and CEO Narelle Stocks with plans for the proposed redevelopment of the former NAB building and (inset) an article about the building from the Bathurst National Advocate in 1957.
Education
Thousands of WA teachers set to stop work over wages
Public school teachers in Western Australia are fighting for better pay and conditions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Aaron Bunch
Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
Our People
Notable ex-students from Bathurst high schools: Kelso High
Bradley Jurd
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George Rose at Mount Panorama on Thursday, November 16, as Bathurst is announced as the host of the 2024 Koori Knockout. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
Rural
The sun shone on what might have been one of our finest Royal Bathurst Shows | Rural Notebook
This flock of white corellas seem to love Morse Park in Bathurst.
John Seaman
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Thanks to all those who make it worthy of a royal occasion | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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The deep red colours of the best Herefords.
Let's say a little prayer and make use of those beads | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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Sowing Vale Creek flats in ideal conditions this week.
National
Farmer firings and wife walkouts - Dean's heartfelt decision revealed
Real Australia
Teegan and Farmer Dean compare hand moisturisers while sitting within a potential combustion chamber thanks to the naked flames sitting on bales of hay. Picture supplied
It's episode 6 of Farmer Wants a Wife and the highlight is three ready-to-perform additions.
Ashley Walmsley
Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier
Fraser Barton and Laine Clark
Overall youth offences fell 10.7 per cent in the first quarter compared with that period in 2023. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
Dominic Giannini
Catherine Colonna (left) headed a review into an aid agency that has been welcomed by Penny Wong. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Judge tells Trump lawyer he is 'losing all credibility'
Donald Trump is the first former US president to face a criminal trial. (AP PHOTO)
17m ago
Nothing will stop Rwanda policy, UK's Sunak says
Yves Herman • 2hrs ago
Stopping the flow of migrants is a priority for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government. (AP PHOTO)
Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
Kirsty Needham • 2hrs ago
The opposition has pulled ahead as counting continues in the Solomon Islands election. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8

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