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Watch the water and who gets it, visiting academic warns

8m ago

Flying fox action plan laid out in latest council report

Rachel Chamberlain
38m ago

LAUNCH: Bathurst music talent Gabbi Bolt will launch her debut EP "Grey Into Blue" on Saturday night at Tremain's Mill. Photo: GABBI BOLT MUSIC FACEBOOK PAGE

Bathurst local talent Gabbi Bolt to launch her debut EP

Bradley Jurd
1hr ago

FUNDRAISING: The cars in action in last year's Camp Quality esCarpade. This year, the cars will start at Bathurst on October 20. Photo: SUPPLIED

Camp Quality’s esCarpade raising crucial funds for kids impacted by cancer

Bradley Jurd
2hrs ago

SPEAK UP: Police appealing for passengers to speak up after eight fatalities. Photo: FILE

Police appealing for passengers to speak up after eight fatalities

Nadine Morton

NEWS FOR YOU: The Western Advocate will introduce subscriptions for online readers from today. Subscribers will also get access to a digital replica of each day’s print edition.

News at hand: online Western Advocate subscriptions introduced today

Chifley Dam. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

If it’s not 75 per cent, we’re going to water restrictions

Rachel Chamberlain

SEND IT DOWN: More rain is forecast for Bathurst and the Central West this week. It's certainly needed. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Windradyne Whisperer | Tinge won’t last long when heat hits

Lachlan Sullivan

George Park master plan is going back before council

Vietnam War casualty honoured with street name at Kelso

News for $3.75 a week: Online subscriptions begin on Tuesday

Council deems BizMonth another success, aims to keep improving it

Watch the water and who gets it, visiting academic warns

8m ago

FUNDRAISING: The cars in action in last year's Camp Quality esCarpade. This year, the cars will start at Bathurst on October 20. Photo: SUPPLIED

Camp Quality’s esCarpade raising crucial funds for kids impacted by cancer

2hrs ago

NEWS FOR YOU: The Western Advocate will introduce subscriptions for online readers from today. Subscribers will also get access to a digital replica of each day’s print edition.

News at hand: online Western Advocate subscriptions introduced today

LEST WE FORGET: Brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews gathered of David Brennan gathered at the street named in his honour on Monday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 101518cbrennan3

Vietnam War casualty honoured with street name at Kelso

TOP AWARD: Lester and Linda Hewitt (centre) are presented What A Jolt's Horse of the Year prize.

What A Jolt is Bathurst’s Horse of the Year for 2017-18

2hrs ago

SUCCESS: The Siejkas and their Polish team-mates took out the Trophy final at the Emerging Nations World Championship. Photo: JOEY ANDRES

Poland emerges as World Championship Trophy victors | video

Watch the water and who gets it, visiting academic warns

8m ago

Flying fox action plan laid out in latest council report

38m ago

Bathurst local talent Gabbi Bolt to launch her debut EP

1hr ago

Settree passionate about his acquisition as mare races for new stable

1hr ago

African Australians blaze sporting pathway

1hr ago

Camp Quality’s esCarpade raising crucial funds for kids impacted by cancer

2hrs ago

DELIGHTFUL RETURN: Passions Delight bolts home to Gold Tiara Consolation glory in 2017 in the hands of Mat Rue. The now-four-year-old mare returns this Wednesday for new trainer Ben Settree. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Settree passionate about his acquisition as mare races for new stable

Alexander Grant
1hr ago

TOP AWARD: Lester and Linda Hewitt (centre) are presented What A Jolt's Horse of the Year prize.

What A Jolt is Bathurst’s Horse of the Year for 2017-18

TERRY NEIL
2hrs ago

GREAT ROUND: William Flitcroft took out Monday's Coca Cola Bathurst Trainee Pro-Am with a round of 68. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Flitcroft produces big recovery effort to win Bathurst Trainee Pro-Am

Alexander Grant

DELIGHTFUL RETURN: Passions Delight bolts home to Gold Tiara Consolation glory in 2017 in the hands of Mat Rue. The now-four-year-old mare returns this Wednesday for new trainer Ben Settree. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Settree passionate about his acquisition as mare races for new stable

1hr ago

BIG EFFORT: Harry Bryant holds the Rockley Cup after winning the race from the 14 minute starting mark. Scratch rider Will Hodges (left) was second while 30:30 minute starter Chris Davis was third. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Bryant celebrates a special Rockley Cup triumph

TOO EASY: Jamie Evans with Bonnie O'Reilly who notched up her 10th career victory in a dominant performance at Kennerson Park. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Bonnie O’Reilly bounds clear to claim her 10th career victory | Video

Alexander Grant

FIRST ENDURANCE RACE: The Bathurst 1000 will lead the Enduro Cup for the first time in the 2019 Supercars season. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Bathurst 1000 moves up the order for the 2019 Supercars season

FIRST ENDURANCE RACE: The Bathurst 1000 will lead the Enduro Cup for the first time in the 2019 Supercars season. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Bathurst 1000 moves up the order for the 2019 Supercars season

BENEFITS OF SPORT: Calare MP Andrew Gee and Federal Minister for Sport Bridget McKenzie at the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday. Photo: NADINE MORTON 100718nmbx10

It shows the importance of investing in sporting infrastructure

BENEFITS OF SPORT: Calare MP Andrew Gee and Federal Minister for Sport Bridget McKenzie at the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday. Photo: NADINE MORTON 100718nmbx10

It shows the importance of investing in sporting infrastructure

Photo: PHIL BLATCH

All the action from the Bathurst 1000, 2018 | Photos

Photo: PHIL BLATCH

All the action from the Bathurst 1000, 2018 | Photos

FUNDRAISING: The cars in action in last year's Camp Quality esCarpade. This year, the cars will start at Bathurst on October 20. Photo: SUPPLIED

Camp Quality’s esCarpade raising crucial funds for kids impacted by cancer

Bradley Jurd
2hrs ago

SATURDAY: The Spring Fair will be held in the Holy Trinity Church Parish and Community Centre in Gilmour Street, Kelso from 9am to 1pm and there is plenty of parking. There will be lots of stalls as well as cakes, slices, jams and preserves, a barbecue and Devonshire tea.

What’s on

Contributed

No-dig garden: jane Cowper with her 'Groodle' Tilly at their Forest Reef's property, Mirraweena. Photo: Mark Logan.

Paws down this is the best view in the Millthorpe Garden Ramble

Mark Logan

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

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Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Comprehensive range: The public can sniff, swirl and sip the wonderful range of wines exhibited at this year's National Cool Climate Wine Show. Photo: Supplied

It’ll be a party for your palate

Michelle Allen

Meet the team: Dr. Kate de Jong, Jennifer Willott, Dr Kirsten Ingwersen, Mandy O'Connor, Dr Zoe Blank and Holly Hussey. Photos: Andrew Lotherington.

A lifelong love of animals

Andrew Lotherington

BLUE RIBBON PROPERTY: A lovely homestead on over 100 acres can be found at 386 Pretty Plains Road, near Millthorpe. Photos: SUPPLIED

Feels Like Home: 386 Pretty Plains Road, Millthorpe

Rachel Chamberlain

Open for Inspection: Bathurst's open houses Friday, 12th October to Sunday, 14th October 2018

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Open for Inspection: Bathurst's open houses Friday, 5th October to Sunday, 7th October 2018

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FUNDRAISING: The cars in action in last year's Camp Quality esCarpade. This year, the cars will start at Bathurst on October 20. Photo: SUPPLIED

Camp Quality’s esCarpade raising crucial funds for kids impacted by cancer

Bradley Jurd
2hrs ago

SATURDAY: The Spring Fair will be held in the Holy Trinity Church Parish and Community Centre in Gilmour Street, Kelso from 9am to 1pm and there is plenty of parking. There will be lots of stalls as well as cakes, slices, jams and preserves, a barbecue and Devonshire tea.

What’s on

Contributed

PAIN REMAINS: Bruce Herbert and Sue Wallace with a picture of Andrew Russell, who last seen in June 2009. A reward has been offered for information that leads to the recovery of his body. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Always a tough time: Missing man Andrew Russell remembered

Jacinta Carroll

FUNDRAISING: The cars in action in last year's Camp Quality esCarpade. This year, the cars will start at Bathurst on October 20. Photo: SUPPLIED

Camp Quality’s esCarpade raising crucial funds for kids impacted by cancer

2hrs ago

BIRTHDAY BASH: Brenda Wilde, celebrating her 90th birthday on the weekend, pictured next to a 1928 Model A Ford.

Old Ford takes birthday-girl Brenda back to childhood days

Bathurst Uniting Church: Wednesday Walkers, 6.30pm Share and Prayer Group.

Services

Contributed

SUCCESS: The Siejkas and their Polish team-mates took out the Trophy final at the Emerging Nations World Championship. Photo: JOEY ANDRES

Poland emerges as World Championship Trophy victors | video

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Do you remember when … October 2008

GOOD TIMES: Suellen Bower, Maggie de Vires and Tess Tobin. 101318c73-8bhs8

Bathurst High School 1973-78 reunion, October 13, 2018 | Photos

PUSHING: Kurt Fearnley pushes in races and pushes the cause of the disabled community. Photo: DANIEL McCORMACK

Fearnley’s recognised for inspiring Australians | video

Bathurst Bulldogs beat Red Dog Rugby Club in the Bathurst 10s women's decider. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Bulldogs win inaugural Bathurst 10s women’s crown | photos

Anya Whitelaw

Newcastle Wanderers beat Easts 12-7 in the Bathurst 10s men's cup final. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Easts’ streak is snapped by the Newcastle Wanderers | photos

Anya Whitelaw

Wollongong versus Avoca. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

The 2018 Bathurst rugby 10s tournament | photos

SMILES: Sue Smidt and Mark Lockwood. 092818pbbmec7

Photos | Band Night at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre

LET'S TALK: Frith Walker, placemaker for Wynyard Quarter on the waterfront at Auckland, will be a keynote speaker at Artstate Bathurst. Photo: ARNAUD STEPHENSON

Bathurst Arts Council | In a state of anticipation about big event

Steven Cavanagh
38m ago

SEND IT DOWN: More rain is forecast for Bathurst and the Central West this week. It's certainly needed. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Windradyne Whisperer | Tinge won’t last long when heat hits

Lachlan Sullivan

Our Say | A good idea, but the timing just wasn’t quite right

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Qld abortion changes 'grant women dignity'

5m ago

Hanson facing possible contempt of Senate

18m ago

Senators vote again on 'OK to be white'

21m ago

Labor wants easier Nauru medical transfers

1hr ago

Josh Frydenberg has introduced draft laws to the lower house to fast track small business tax cuts.

Business tax cuts hit federal parliament

Rebecca Gredley
1hr ago

Three people are facing charges after a retired racehorse was found severely neglected in Qld.

Three charged in Qld with horse cruelty

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

A healthy male calf was born at Australia Zoo on September 26th to mum, Penny.

Giraffe calf to help conservation efforts

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

More jobs are set to go in Adelaide at defence shipbuilder ASC as work begins to wind down.

ASC to cut more shipbuilding jobs

1hr ago

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Outback touring with APT … a Western Australian sunset.

Six highlights in your travel week | 12 Oct

John Rozentals

ROCK: Daddy Cool frontman, Ross Wilson, will perform at Festivale.

Win tickets to experience Tassie’s Festivale

Isabel Bird

DELICIOUS: A diet rich in fresh plant-based produce and marine omega-3s can help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation: the new paradigm for heart disease

Healthshare

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

Stackbond is simple to install by carefully laying each paver down by one corner. Keep in mind lines have to be straight, as this pattern will show up any imperfections.

Paving the way to style

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