Western Advocate
Wednesday, 29 June
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Man taken to Bathurst Base Hospital following crash
One of the cars involved in the crash. Photo: SUPPLIED
Jacinta Carroll
What's on
Art4Fest to showcase landscapes at T.arts Gallery for Winter Festival
Bathurst artist Stephen 'Sven' Rogers promoting the Art4Fest exhibition at T.arts Gallery. Picture: Sam Bolt
Sam Bolt
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Faces in the crowd at the 2022 Astley Cup
Bradley Jurd
THE RICHIE BENAUD FAN CLUB: Back: Ryan Kennedy, Julian Grace, Kyle Berry, Ruben Martin-Clark and Thomas Brennan-Newton. Front: Samuel Boles, Brody Cannon, Sebastian Johns and Nathan Savage.
RSL annual report looks back on a financial year of COVID, staffing challenges
Bathurst RSL Club (main image) and CEO Peter Sargent (inset).
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Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know
Emma Horn
BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images
Duchess slams US abortion ruling
William Janes
The Duchess of Sussex has slammed the US Supreme Court decision to roll back abortion rights.
Kyrgios embroiled in spitting scandal
Darren Walton
Nick Kyrgios complains about an umpiring decision during his controversial Wimbledon win.
This is the one the industry has been worrying about, local beekeeper says
Matt Watson
Bathurst Beekeepers president George Hancock. Photo: FILE
Bathurst High takes out Mulvey Cup crown after debate win over Dubbo
WINNERS: Sidney Speers, Thomas Brennan-Newton, Olivia Daley and Samuel Blencowe with the Mulvey Cup trophy after their win. Photo: BRADLEY JURD
Bradley Jurd
Our People
'My favourite time of year': Brown loves the Astley Cup vibe
Bradley Jurd
ASTLEY CUP: Bathurst High hockey talent Samantha Brown. Photo: PHIL BLATCH
Have Your Say
Supreme Court orders council to keep dam releases equal to daily inflows
The same stretch of the Winburndale Rivulet pictured in January 2020 [left] and June 2021 [right]. Pictures: Supplied
Sam Bolt
Celebrating 150 years since the Josephites arrived in Perthville
Amy Rees
Sister Helen and Sister Ruth both looking forward to the 150-year celebration. Pictures: Amy Rees
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Milestone celebrations: Friends and family gathered to celebrate success
Amy Rees
Mitch and Steve Turnbull celebrating their respective milestones. Picture: Amy Rees
Development application for medical centre, car park buildings expected in coming months
Matt Watson
MAIN IMAGE: Drilling in the Bathurst Regional Council-owned car park. INSET: An artist's impression of the proposed Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre and adjacent multi-storey car park.
Our People
Smith excited to take on Dubbo College rivals
Bradley Jurd
What's on
Your guide to the 2022 Bathurst Winter Festival
Bradley Jurd
The illuminations that lit up the Bathurst Court House in 2020 will be back again for the 2022 Bathurst Winter Festival. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK
Man who requested nudes from 13-year-old has conviction quashed
IN COURT: A man who requested a nude photo from a 13-year-old girl in exchange for alcohol two years ago has appealed his sentence in Orange District Court. FILE PHOTO
Court Reporter
Ute and train collide but 'lucky' driver manages to avoid tragedy
Nick McGrath
Three NSW Ambulance crews were sent to a crash involving a ute and a train near Parkes. Photo: FILE
Home owner punched in early morning assault
Bathurst Court House

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HOME SIDE LEADS: Bathurst beat Dubbo 2-0 in Astley Cup girls soccer on Wednesday. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT
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As a territory senator, David Pocock takes his office immediately instead of the July 1 changeover for state senators. Picture: James Croucher.
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Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
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It all adds up: Awards night success for ex-Bathurst man Dillon
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The illuminations that lit up the Bathurst Court House in 2020 will be back again for the 2022 Bathurst Winter Festival. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK
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