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NEW IDEA: Councillor Jess Jennings proposes new opening hours for the Bathurst Library. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 021920c24hrbks1

SUBSCRIBERCouncillor says Bathurst Library should be open 24/7. What do you think?

Rachel Chamberlain

BREAK AND ENTERS: If you see something say something, plead police.

SUBSCRIBERThieves ransack Seymour Street property while owners away

FREE RIDE: Ninety-one drivers have driven off without paying for their fuel in the current financial year across Chifley Police District. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 022620cfuel3

SUBSCRIBERHere's how many people drove off without paying for their fuel in Chifley

Nadine Morton

READY: Evans Arts Council publicity officer Carol Dobson, co-ordinator Dorothy Butler and crafts co-ordinator Sue Cowdroy with some craft items.

Competition is a chance to show off your craft skills

Rachel Chamberlain

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

Strong interest predicted for Kelso Children's Centre auction

Strong interest predicted for Kelso Children's Centre auction

DRY TIMES: Day zero and what Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange councils are doing about the drought. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBERDay zero and what councils are doing about the drought

Danielle Cetinski

Three more weeks of water: Storms slow the fall rate for Chifley Dam

SUBSCRIBERThree more weeks of water: Storms slow the fall rate for Chifley Dam

Murray Nicholls

The SES are searching for recruits to join their team

The rain has been welcome, but the 'cash drought' is not yet over

MUSICHorse with no name: Orange musicians to bring America show to Bathurst

SUBSCRIBERBathurst council still chasing an Oberon Dam water allocation

NEW IDEA: Councillor Jess Jennings proposes new opening hours for the Bathurst Library. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 021920c24hrbks1

SUBSCRIBERCouncillor says Bathurst Library should be open 24/7. What do you think?

GOOD SIGN: Bathust's median house price may have dropped slightly between 2018 and 2019, but over a five-year period it has grown significantly. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 022520csburbs5

SUBSCRIBERReal estate agents proud of five-year growth rate of house prices

FILE PHOTO: Oberon Dam.

SUBSCRIBERBathurst council still chasing an Oberon Dam water allocation

RELAXING: Eliza Finlay, Holly Stokes, Samantha Edwards and Madison Ford in the newly renovated Ives House.

College's Ives House investment unveiled after summer renovation

ON THE GREENS: Casey White's division two side went down while Bathurst's division one team continued their unbeaten run. Photo: BX GOLF CLUB

History repeating for Bathurst in pennants

BATHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL: Back Row: Jax Keegan, Lacey Robinson, Toa Leger, Rydah Cronin, Alli Theobald and James Nobles. Middle Row: Ahmed Wally, Elodie Abbott, Billy Simms, Darcy Child, Addison Jones and Axel Royle. Front Row: Grace Moulds, Otto Meumann-Colvin, Aria Hegvold, Oisin McMahon, Lilian Klootwijk, Frankie Shoemark and Mia McKenzie.

PHOTOSBig Steps For Tiny Feet: Bathurst's kindergarten students of 2020

SUBSCRIBERCouncillor says Bathurst Library should be open 24/7. What do you think?

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SUBSCRIBERHere's how many people drove off without paying for their fuel in Chifley

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Competition is a chance to show off your craft skills

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SUBSCRIBERTwo Bathurst Cycling Club members receive NSW Cyclists of the Year award

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Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

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Strong interest predicted for Kelso Children's Centre auction

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CYCLISTS OF THE YEAR: Eliza Bennett and Kalinda Robinson. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERTwo Bathurst Cycling Club members receive NSW Cyclists of the Year award

Bradley Jurd

MEDALS: Bathurst swimmers Harry and Ruby Thorne at the Swimming NSW Country Championships on the weekend. Photos: SUPPLIED

Bathurst swimmers Ruby and Harry Thorne win medals at Country Championships

INJURY: Jaiden Culbert suffered a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in Western NSW FC's trial against Wagga City Wanderers on Sunday.

Western trial against Wagga proves costly with potential season-ending injury

Bradley Jurd

CYCLISTS OF THE YEAR: Eliza Bennett and Kalinda Robinson. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERTwo Bathurst Cycling Club members receive NSW Cyclists of the Year award

ON THE GREENS: Casey White's division two side went down while Bathurst's division one team continued their unbeaten run. Photo: BX GOLF CLUB

History repeating for Bathurst in pennants

Alexander Grant

LOCKED IN: Aidan Ryan has been named in the Group 11 All Stars team alongside the likes of (inset, clockwise from top left) Jack Hartwig, Jack Kavanagh, and Jai Merritt.

SUBSCRIBERFuture stars and powerhouse pack headlines Group 11 All Stars squad

Nick Guthrie

Tracker: Dr Craig Dalton

FluTracking needs community support to help track any potential coronavirus outbreaks

Australians are being urged to exercise a high degree of caution if they are travelling to Japan.

Japan and South Korea warnings over virus

Daniel McCulloch

The federal government has updated the latest statistics surrounding the coronavirus.

Latest facts and figures on coronavirus

Paul Osborne

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

The rockstar Regent Suite, at 412 square metres, is a two-bedroom mansion.

PHOTOSInside the new cruise ship that thinks it's perfect

Peter Lynch

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

Mark Chipperfield

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VENTURA HIGHWAY: The Original Masters Project will perform the hits of America at The Victoria Bathurst next Thursday. Photo: SUPPLIED

MUSICHorse with no name: Orange musicians to bring America show to Bathurst

Sam Bolt

SOMETHING TO SAY: Hear from renowned designer and colour theorist Dr Zena O'Connor as she discusses contemporary ideas and theories on colour at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.

What's on | Dr Zena O'Connor on colour theory and design

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MOUNTAIN SOUNDS: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre [BMEC] manager Stephen Champion with the Inland Sea of Sound 2020 lineup. Photo: SAM BOLT

WHAT'S ONMusic, art and culture galore at this weekend's Inland Sea of Sound

Sam Bolt

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

Career path: Bathurst's new beauty and massage training college offers a range of courses.

Healthy career opportunities ahead for beauty business

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Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 20 to Sunday, February 23 | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 20 to Sunday, February 23 | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 13th to Saturday, February 15th | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 13th to Saturday, February 15th | Videos, photos, map

READY: Evans Arts Council publicity officer Carol Dobson, co-ordinator Dorothy Butler and crafts co-ordinator Sue Cowdroy with some craft items.

Competition is a chance to show off your craft skills

Rachel Chamberlain

HERE TO HELP: Staff Judy, Peter, Julie, Anita, Sophie, Emma and Gillian.

A new location for assistance from Mary MacKillop Today

Students are back at uni and back on the air for 2MCE

Students are back at uni and back on the air for 2MCE

Lisa McLean

READY: Evans Arts Council publicity officer Carol Dobson, co-ordinator Dorothy Butler and crafts co-ordinator Sue Cowdroy with some craft items.

Competition is a chance to show off your craft skills

HERE'S WHAT WE DO: Come and learn more about the work the SES does, at the unit's recruitment drive being held on March 2.

The SES are searching for recruits to join their team

SOMETHING TO SAY: Hear from renowned designer and colour theorist Dr Zena O'Connor as she discusses contemporary ideas and theories on colour at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.

What's on | Dr Zena O'Connor on colour theory and design

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Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, February 27th to Saturday, February 29th | Videos, photos, map

COOL KID: Archer Wood, 2, and Annette Wagner from Bathurst. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 021620cmtrains7

On track for some fun at the John Matthews Sporting Complex

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

XPT headed home to Sydney after fatal derailment

XPT headed home to Sydney after fatal derailment

The rockstar Regent Suite, at 412 square metres, is a two-bedroom mansion.

PHOTOSInside the new cruise ship that thinks it's perfect

Peter Lynch

WE WERE THERE: Dan MacGillycuddy and John Brandt

Seniors' Morning Tea at Miss Traill's House | Photos

Sam Bolt

BATHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL: Back Row: Jax Keegan, Lacey Robinson, Toa Leger, Rydah Cronin, Alli Theobald and James Nobles. Middle Row: Ahmed Wally, Elodie Abbott, Billy Simms, Darcy Child, Addison Jones and Axel Royle. Front Row: Grace Moulds, Otto Meumann-Colvin, Aria Hegvold, Oisin McMahon, Lilian Klootwijk, Frankie Shoemark and Mia McKenzie.

PHOTOSBig Steps For Tiny Feet: Bathurst's kindergarten students of 2020

Do you remember when ... February 1995 | Part 4

Do you remember when ... February 1995 | Part 4

Our say | Choice is the key to getting the best council

COMMENTOur say | Choice is the key to getting the best council

Murray Nicholls

BLACKSPOT: Councillor Warren Aubin at the intersection of Bradwardine Road and Suttor Street in July last year with debris from a crash there.

Letter | Spread the speed bumps at Bradwardine roundabout

Gillian Baldwin

Letter | Are new rules about safety or revenue raising?

Letter | Are new rules about safety or revenue raising?

Michael O'Brien

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley