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Booming rental prices creating a crisis for Bathurst's homeless youth

HAVE YOUR SAYBooming rental prices creating a crisis for Bathurst's homeless youth

Murray Nicholls

LONG OVERDUE: Bathurst RSL Sub Branch president David Mills [pictured] has welcomed the federal government's decision to launch a royal commission into veteran suicides. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERBathurst RSL Sub Branch welcomes royal commission into veteran suicides

Sam Bolt

FLASHBACK: Work on the Great Western Highway near Lithgow as seen from Hassans Walls in 2017. Picture: PHOEBE MOLONEY.

Here's a rarity: an increase to Great Western section speed limit

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CHEERS: Noel Smith, Selwyn Coles, Colin White and John Seaman and (front) Terry O'Connor, birthday boy Robert Rooke and John Muldoon. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 042121c80th

GOOD NEWS'Sometimes we cure the ills of the world': Milestone for magnificent seven

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Middle-aged man taken to hospital after early-morning highway crash

BREAKINGMiddle-aged man taken to hospital after early-morning highway crash

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REDUCING WASTE: Envirocom environmental consultant Lydia Mottram, Lynette and Barry Cubitt and Bathurst Seymour Centre CEO Terisa Ashworth. Photo: SAM BOLT

Information session invites seniors to mull over bright recycling ideas

Sam Bolt

STATE WINNER: Bathurst High Campus' Zoe Peters will represent NSW at the Lions Youth of the Year national final. Photo: SAM BOLT

GOOD NEWSZoe Peters to represent NSW at Lions Youth of the Year national final

Sam Bolt

Volunteers held a cafe service last year in the Bathurst Uniting Church hall. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

A new support system for people in Bathurst facing disadvantage

EXPLAINEROur say | Disappointed by paper's delay? So were we

GOOD NEWSBathurst Riding for Disabled's new pet therapy annexe opened

GOOD NEWSResidents rally to cross off the only item on Sandra's bucket list

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

Booming rental prices creating a crisis for Bathurst's homeless youth

HAVE YOUR SAYBooming rental prices creating a crisis for Bathurst's homeless youth

STATE WINNER: Bathurst High Campus' Zoe Peters will represent NSW at the Lions Youth of the Year national final. Photo: SAM BOLT

GOOD NEWSZoe Peters to represent NSW at Lions Youth of the Year national final

DREAM COME TRUE: Sandra Sargent holding a baby alpaca in her arms at an O'Connell property on Tuesday. Photos: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

GOOD NEWSResidents rally to cross off the only item on Sandra's bucket list

OPEN: Mip the fallow deer, Bathurst MP Paul Toole, RDA Bathurst president Melinda Gavin, Suzanne McDonagh and Carenne captain Josh Parkes. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

GOOD NEWSBathurst Riding for Disabled's new pet therapy annexe opened

QUITE THE COLLECTION: Greg Griffith, added to the BDCA hall of fame, displays a career's worth of caps. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERGlorious career recognised as Griffith added to BDCA hall of fame

Scrappy Dogs get the job done as debutants impress

SUBSCRIBERScrappy Dogs get the job done as debutants impress

Here's a rarity: an increase to Great Western section speed limit

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There's a touch of Terror as Turnbull steers yet another treble

1hr ago

GOOD NEWS'Sometimes we cure the ills of the world': Milestone for magnificent seven

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BREAKINGMiddle-aged man taken to hospital after early-morning highway crash

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SUBSCRIBERNow for something completely different: Baker tries rugby union

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McDonald's crowned the Bathurst Golf Club's champion

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Marise Payne has cancelled two agreements related to Victoria's Belt and Road deal with China.

Vic Belt and Road deal with China torn up

2hrs ago

Australia has offered to help with the search for an Indonesian submarine lost with 53 on board.

Australia offers help in submarine search

1hr ago

Brisbane couple Kate Leadbetter and Matt Field died after being hit by a car driven by a youth.

New youth justice laws to pass in Qld

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Australian wine products will be able to compete on a level playing field with local drops in Canada

Canada drops wine beef with Australia

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Deficit of $18.7 million: Uni sustainability 'at risk'

Deficit of $18.7 million: Uni sustainability 'at risk'

Gabriel Fowler
1hr ago

The AFP says a syndicate has fraudulently claimed more than $10 million since 2017 in NDIS funding.

Sydney syndicate arrested over NDIS fraud

1hr ago

Senior Constable Kevin King was one of four officers killed in the horror Melbourne freeway crash.

Police, families mark Vic freeway tragedy

Callum Godde and Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

Australia will remind NZ Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta of the importance of the Five Eyes alliance.

Australia to remind NZ of Five Eyes value

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

GOOD NIGHT OUT: Amanda Turnbull is sitting on 49 winning drives in New South Wales for the season after a steering treble at Bathurst.

There's a touch of Terror as Turnbull steers yet another treble

Anya Whitelaw
1hr ago

ANOTHER CODE: Kelly Baker has already played premier league soccer and hockey, now she's giving rugby a crack. She's a member of CSU's North Cup outfit.

SUBSCRIBERNow for something completely different: Baker tries rugby union

Anya Whitelaw

URBAN GOLFER: Adrian Urban puts his driver to use at the Bathurst Golf Club on Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

McDonald's crowned the Bathurst Golf Club's champion

Bathurst Golf Club

GOOD NIGHT OUT: Amanda Turnbull is sitting on 49 winning drives in New South Wales for the season after a steering treble at Bathurst.

There's a touch of Terror as Turnbull steers yet another treble

1hr ago

QUITE THE COLLECTION: Greg Griffith, added to the BDCA hall of fame, displays a career's worth of caps. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERGlorious career recognised as Griffith added to BDCA hall of fame

Alexander Grant

BRONZE: Jeremy Ryan sweeps round the corner during Sunday's NSW Criterium Championships. Photo: RYAN MIU

SUBSCRIBERA thrilling sprint for Ryan, mixed day for Tuckwell

Alexander Grant

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet again with national cabinet today. Picture: Chris Doheny

Australia poised for COVID-19 vaccine revamp as national cabinet meets

Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Pfizer jabs could be made in Melbourne

Health Minister Greg Hunt has defended the pace of the vaccine rollout in disability care homes. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Gobsmacked': Anger over disability care vaccine rollout

People react to the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial in Brooklyn. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

DIGESTNext step for US after Chauvin verdict

Health Minister Greg Hunt asserted it had always been the plan to vaccinate people with disabilities and aged care residents in stages. Picture: Getty Images

Hunt defends disability care vaccine rollout

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino. Picture: Getty Images

mRNA all the way: PM flags support for domestic vaccine production

Karen Barlow

Health Minister Greg Hunt said there a "strong uptake" of the vaccine from the over-50s cohort. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vaccine rollout recalibrated, but still no target for vulnerable groups

Harley Dennett

Aus Post ban a blow to regional producers

DIGESTAus Post ban a blow to regional producers

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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Interagency | Youth creativity will be on display in Veritas Art Project

Interagency | Youth creativity will be on display in Veritas Art Project

There are various signs to look out for that will let you know when your baby is ready for solid food. Picture: Shutterstock

Hey baby! Take the anxiety out of feeding in the first six months

Karen Hardy

CHEERS: Cosmo Brewing's Ian Carman with a glass of nectarine saison, the brewer's latest release. Photo: SAM BOLT

Nectarine dream: Cosmo Brewing pairs local fruit and honey with new brew

Sam Bolt

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, April 17 | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, April 17 | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, April 17 | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, April 17 | photos and map

SPRUCE UP: A quick lick of paint using neutral and earthy tones can really transform a home. Photo: Shutterstock

Gain a return from your investment reno

Joanne Moffatt

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Chloe Hope

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, April 10 | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, April 10 | photos and map

NOT FORGOTTEN: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole says it is important to remember the sacrifices of those who came before.

Local and state government | Good sports, infrastructure money and Anzac Day

Mayor Bobby Bourke and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole

REDUCING WASTE: Envirocom environmental consultant Lydia Mottram, Lynette and Barry Cubitt and Bathurst Seymour Centre CEO Terisa Ashworth. Photo: SAM BOLT

Information session invites seniors to mull over bright recycling ideas

Sam Bolt

Volunteers held a cafe service last year in the Bathurst Uniting Church hall. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

A new support system for people in Bathurst facing disadvantage

NOT FORGOTTEN: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole says it is important to remember the sacrifices of those who came before.

Local and state government | Good sports, infrastructure money and Anzac Day

DREAM COME TRUE: Sandra Sargent holding a baby alpaca in her arms at an O'Connell property on Tuesday. Photos: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

GOOD NEWSResidents rally to cross off the only item on Sandra's bucket list

Rachel Chamberlain

Interagency | Youth creativity will be on display in Veritas Art Project

Interagency | Youth creativity will be on display in Veritas Art Project

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst Saturday 24th of April | photos and map

THE ENFORCER AND THE KID: Russell Ingall will share a wildcard entry in this year's Bathurst 1000 with Broc Feeney.

PHOTOSThe Enforcer signs up for a Bathurst 1000 comeback

GOOD DAY: Aidan Smith and Kyle Anforth.

Fast cars and a bit of fun in the shadow of Mount Panorama

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

NICE START: Claudia McLaren scored a pair of tries as Bathurst Bulldogs opened their season with a win against Emus. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERBulldogs' night works in season opener impress new mentor

Anya Whitelaw

MILESTONE MAN: Bathurst seamer Trent Copeland has now taken 328 Sheffield Shield wickets for NSW, ranking him third on the all-time list of most scalps in that competition for the Blues.

No shield glory, but Copeland's now equal third on wicket-takers list

Anya Whitelaw

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Jane Freebury

Scrappy Dogs get the job done as debutants impress

SUBSCRIBERScrappy Dogs get the job done as debutants impress

Anya Whitelaw

Tackling the hidden crisis of homelessness

OPINIONTackling the hidden crisis of homelessness

Murray Nicholls
2hrs ago

NOT FORGOTTEN: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole says it is important to remember the sacrifices of those who came before.

Local and state government | Good sports, infrastructure money and Anzac Day

Mayor Bobby Bourke and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole

DOWN, DOWN: A tunnel under Blackheath is planned as part of the duplication of the Great Western Highway.

Letter | Don't ruin this special spot in the Blue Mountains

Barbora Baloghova

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

PROTECTING THE FUTURE: A building material used in homes is being trialled as a way to protect culturally-significant trees.

Housing insulation being trialled as a way to protect scar trees

Bryce Eishold
1hr ago

Harry Waters, Elders Gundagai, with Hereford yearling steers sold at Wagga Wagga's prime sale on Monday. Restocker steers made 480c/kg to 600c/kg. Photo: Declan Haines

It's the final countdown

Olivia Calver

Peter Stewart of Huntworth Stud in the Southern Highlands with his Capitalist colt from Glistening Light which will be offered at the Inglis May Yearling Sale on Sunday May 2. Photo by Virginia Harvey

Scone Hunter to Sydney

Virginia Harvey

Rosemary is well renowned as the herb for remembrance. Picture: Shutterstock.

Rosemary: a herb of remembrance that thrives on neglect

John Gabriele
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FS8 is the new fitness concept from F45 Training. It takes moves from eight different traditional disciplines for a holistic, fully functional, full-body workout. Picture: Supplied

FS8: it's wellness with a whole lot of 'hell yes'

Amy Cooper
2hrs ago

Building a reasonable PC for sim racing on a console budget

Sam Hollier