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GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

Nadine Morton

Rug up for the long weekend, the mercury’s set to plummet again

RETIREMENT: FAREWELL GUARD OF HONOUR : Right, Bob Cooke farewells former Superintendant Michael Robinson at the Police Station.

‘The Boss’ leaves Bathurst Police Station one final time | Video

Jacinta Carroll

SUCCESS: Uniting Safe Space volunteers and overnight guests, Julie Greig, Katie Robins, Matt Robinson, Geoff Smith, Deanna Riggs, Andrew Parker, Peter Barlow, Lyn Vidler and Adam Clark. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 092518cguests

Uniting Safe Space homelessness service concluding its winter trial

Rachel Chamberlain

GOOD RESULTS: Charles Sturt University graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary than that national average, report shows. Photo: FILE

CSU graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary

Nadine Morton

Bathurst Jail

Corrections officer struck in the neck by inmate with syringe

Jacinta Carroll

Jon Stevens is coming to Bathurst Panthers.

Parade | Jon Stevens to play rescheduled show at Bathurst Panthers

CHALLENGE: Matt Chapman will head off for a run on Monday - from Kelso all the way to the western suburbs of Sydney. 092518chapman

Matt ready to put his best foot forward in a feat of endurance

Illegal dumping project was no waste of time for council

$52 million to deliver free meningococcal vaccine to teens in region

Andrew Gee to run again in Calare after winning Nationals preselection

Aged care residents’ inappropriate touching, assaults: Nurse says

GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

SECTOR IN CRISIS: Nurse says if the royal commission is going to investigate staff abusing residents, it should look at residents abusing staff "because that happens more often". Photo: FILE

Aged care residents’ inappropriate touching, assaults: Nurse says

GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

Parking offences at all-time high, but mayor says enough space available

UNITING A COUNTRY: "That’s the day that Australia changed forever and we can’t just pretend that didn’t happen," Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: FILE

Australia Day and a new Indigenous day can co-exist: Prime Minister

Western Advocate | September 2007

Do you remember when … September 2007 | Part 3

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

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Rug up for the long weekend, the mercury’s set to plummet again

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Unexpected league best and fairest win for Bushranger James

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‘The Boss’ leaves Bathurst Police Station one final time | Video

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Uniting Safe Space homelessness service concluding its winter trial

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CSU graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary

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BEAMING: Andrew James was stoked to go home with his first CWAFL best and fairest in his first season in the competition. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH.

Unexpected league best and fairest win for Bushranger James

Max Stainkamph

STAR: Donalee Delahunty (left) was the CWAFL women's best and fairest, sitting alongside teammate Sarah Shackleton and coach Peter Neve. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

“Just the driver”: Delahunty shocked by best and fairest win in debut season

Max Stainkamph

FINAL TIME: John O'Shea had the drive for Ominous Warning in the Canola Cup heat and will be in the gig again for the final on Monday.

Perseverance pays off for Trevor-Jones, Ominous Warning into final

Bradley Jurd

BEAMING: Andrew James was stoked to go home with his first CWAFL best and fairest in his first season in the competition. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH.

Unexpected league best and fairest win for Bushranger James

TOP HIT: David Warner smashed an unbeaten 155, in Randwick Petersham's victory over Bathurst product Trent Copeland's St George, in the opening round of the competition. Photo: JOEL CARRETT

Copeland faces Warner in NSW Premier Cricket first round match

Campbell Baker

ON THE RUN: Rema’s Stone (pictured in blue) heads into the home straight, chasing first place off Shane’s World (pictured in red). Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Rema’s Stone claims 16th career win, but she’s up for sale

Bradley Jurd

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

HOPEFUL: Jamie Whincup has made a good start to the 2018 Enduro Cup.

Whincup-Dumbrell could pull off an Enduro Cup double

HOPEFUL: Jamie Whincup has made a good start to the 2018 Enduro Cup.

Whincup-Dumbrell could pull off an Enduro Cup double

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

Nadine Morton

Jon Stevens is coming to Bathurst Panthers.

Parade | Jon Stevens to play rescheduled show at Bathurst Panthers

POLITICAL THRILLER: Kenneth Ransom plays Julius Caesar in the latest Bell Shakespeare production, coming to Bathurst this week. Photo: PIERRE TOUSSAINT

Bathurst to host Bell Shakepeare’s production of Julius Caesar

Steven Cavanagh

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

Committed to service: Consumer review and comparison website Canstar Blue highlighted Pennytel's longer-than-usual opening hours of its Australian call centre, and its streamlined mobile plans.

Value is more than price

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Picturesque: Set on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik's old town has served as the backdrop for many films and television shows and is full of history and adventure.

Cruise the Mediterranean’s medieval cities

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HAPPY, HEALTHY: Veterinarian Kirsten Ingwersen, with LuLu, said maintaining a regular health routine for pets will save you heartache and money. Photo: Phil Blatch

Prevention’s better than cure

Michelle Allen

TOP IDEA: Nu-Rock Technology founder Maroun Rahme outside the Mount Piper Power Plant. A Nu-Rock site can process up to 250,000 tonnes of ash each year.

Product rises from ashes

Michelle Allen

QUALITY FIND: This near-new home at 2a O'Farrell Place is said to exceed the quality of others similarly priced. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 091718chome1

Feels Like Home: 2a O’Farrell Place, Kelso

Rachel Chamberlain

Open for Inspection: Bathurst's open houses Thursday, 20th September to Sunday, 23rd September 2018

WESTERN ADVOCATE

FLEXIBLE: The formal living room at the front of the home is spacious enough to offer flexibility to cater to both living and dining.

Our latest Feels Like Home feature property: 22 Scott Place, Kelso

Rachel Chamberlain

RETIREMENT: FAREWELL GUARD OF HONOUR : Right, Bob Cooke farewells former Superintendant Michael Robinson at the Police Station.

‘The Boss’ leaves Bathurst Police Station one final time | Video

Jacinta Carroll

Jon Stevens is coming to Bathurst Panthers.

Parade | Jon Stevens to play rescheduled show at Bathurst Panthers

POLITICAL THRILLER: Kenneth Ransom plays Julius Caesar in the latest Bell Shakespeare production, coming to Bathurst this week. Photo: PIERRE TOUSSAINT

Bathurst to host Bell Shakepeare’s production of Julius Caesar

Steven Cavanagh

RETIREMENT: FAREWELL GUARD OF HONOUR : Right, Bob Cooke farewells former Superintendant Michael Robinson at the Police Station.

‘The Boss’ leaves Bathurst Police Station one final time | Video

RACE FANS: Tracy Cawte from Hamilton, New Zealand, pictured with Supercars driver Jack Perkins at the 2017 driver signing. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 100417cdrivrs1

Excitement on and off the track during this year’s Bathurst 1000

SOMETHING TO SAY: Reserve your seat for Bathurst Regional Council's BizMonth Business Lunch with David Koch on September 26, proudly sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank.

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Western Advocate | September 2007

Do you remember when … September 2007 | Part 3

FAMILY GATHERING: Greg, Nikki and Tamsyn Carah. 091518pbhoward4

Lloyd family gathering was a chance to remember Arnie and Kath

Tom Mitchell awarded the 2018 Brownlow Medal

B-ROCK: Warwick (Wazza) and Archie Fish from Fish and Sons Rural.

They’re taking care of business: See the faces of BizMonth

FAMILY Photo: Anabel, Renata and Jacob Astridge at Pollet's for the Battle of the Best fundraiser last Saturday. 091518pbpollett11

Battle of the Best lends support to farmers | Photos

Western Advocate | September 2009

Throwback Thursday: Bathurst photos from September 2009 | Part 3

AMAZING: Bathurst's Mackenzie Kerr was one of the people showcasing their skills at the Bluntside Skatepark series when it came to the city on Sunday. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 091618cskate5d

Bathurst’s young people embrace Bluntside competition | Photos

TASSIE DEVILS: Kim Thofner, Gaylyne Slatter, Mary Thofner and Maurice Slatter, all from Tasmania. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 090918cspydrs8

Spyder riders came from all locations for Bathurst event | Photos

Our say | Uni is a means to an end, not an end in itself

Editorial

Our say | Community has voted with its feet on Jog

Editorial

GEARING UP: Plenty of effort goes into promoting the Bathurst 1000. But does the city of Bathurst actually care? Photo: NATHAN HOPKINS

Windradyne Whisperer | Our interest barely gets out of second gear

Lachlan Sullivan

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

Billy Slater can now begin his grand final preparations. Photo: NRL Photos

Billy Slater free to play in NRL GF

Richard Di Natale wants to introduce a national energy retailer to help lower electricity prices.

Greens want public-owned power retailer

Alo-Bridget Namoa and Sameh Bayda, both 21, are on trial accused of plotting a terrorist act.

Terror-plot defence cites teens' intensity

Man on trial for deadly Melbourne drive

Two drivers almost hit ultra-endurance cyclist Mike Hall before a car fatally hit him near Canberra.

Near-misses preceded Brit cyclist's death

Matt Coughlan

Pilot Ronald Creed warned a skydiving company about a faulty pilot seat before five people died.

Skydiving group 'warned about dodgy seats'

Warren Barnsley

Tiriel and Philippe Mora at State Memorial Service for their mother, Melbourne artist Mirka Mora.

Melbourne bids au revoir to Mirka Mora

Kaitlyn Offer

'Not great few days', NSW treasurer admits

Luke Costin

Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Warning signs: Learning how to read a dog’s body language is a must: dogs always show signs that warn people that they might become aggressive, and knowing what these signs are could help prevent an attack.

Preventing dog attacks is everyone’s responsibility

RSPCA

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Reducing tremor can make a world of difference on day-to-day function, increasing the patient’s ability to work [if they are still young] and to live life to the fullest.

Stop the shaking: options for brain injury-induced tremor

Healthshare