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Concerns about off-leash and dangerous dogs around Bathurst

HAVE YOUR SAYConcerns about off-leash and dangerous dogs around Bathurst

Rachel Chamberlain

WELLNESS: Vivability wellness coach Anthony Hayes hoping to promote a stress-free environment as we emerge from two difficult years. Photo: AMY REES.

SUBSCRIBERCaring for the carers: Vivability Bathurst employs a wellness coach

Amy Rees

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Kim Chappell

RETIRING: Steve Bayliss is hanging up the rags after half a century in the motorcycle industry. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK.

GOOD NEWSSteve Bayliss putting on the brakes after 50 years in business

Amy Rees

LUCK OF THE DRAW: Returning officer Stuart Evennett drawing out the names during the Bathurst ballot paper earlier this month. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

FREEPoll position: Full list of candidates for Bathurst council election

SEARCH: Salvation Army Bathurst ministry assistant Emily Spindler with Bathust/Orange officer Major Colin Young and (inset) the Western Advocate article in May.

Bathurst Salvos searching for a new home after plans fall through

Amy Rees

Booster shots could be expedited due to the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Omicron spread could see booster shots brought forward

Finn McHugh
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Brent Pakalniskis and Coombs Bay Adele.

PHOTOSWorking dogs show off their skills at Carcoar for rich cash prize

Amy Rees

A healthy boost: $25,000 in state funding for women's centre

WHAT'S ONLovers of vintage motorbikes to ride into Millthorpe

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HAVE YOUR SAYSwayed by the bells: Family First Bank to sponsor carillon festival

Concerns about off-leash and dangerous dogs around Bathurst

HAVE YOUR SAYConcerns about off-leash and dangerous dogs around Bathurst

SEARCH: Salvation Army Bathurst ministry assistant Emily Spindler with Bathust/Orange officer Major Colin Young and (inset) the Western Advocate article in May.

Bathurst Salvos searching for a new home after plans fall through

RETIRING: Steve Bayliss is hanging up the rags after half a century in the motorcycle industry. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK.

GOOD NEWSSteve Bayliss putting on the brakes after 50 years in business

Brent Pakalniskis and Coombs Bay Adele.

PHOTOSWorking dogs show off their skills at Carcoar for rich cash prize

FAMILY HISTORY: Monica Morse with items from the Moodie-Morse history with Bathurst council. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Monica's time on council is ending, but the Moodie-Morse legacy remains

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

SUBSCRIBERFrosty gives a warm welcome to former rival Caruso

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SUBSCRIBERRed hot rookies: Erebus duo Brown and Kostecki poised for top 10

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SUBSCRIBERNSWRL confirms financial support for Peter McDonald Premiership clubs

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SUBSCRIBERBest is yet to come from rising Tickford star

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Rauland dominates in thrilling Rockley Cup

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Forbes flyer voted in as The People's Pup for NSW

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Police have used DNA to arrest an alleged serial rapist in Sydney.

DNA led to arrest of man for Sydney rapes

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The search for the remains of Russell Hill and Carol Clay continues in Victoria's alpine region.

Police ramp up search for camper remains

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The NT says a man quarantining in Howard Springs is infected with the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Two new NT COVID cases, Omicron arrives

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All international arrivals to Victoria are now required to quarantine at home for 72 hours.

Wait to see if Vic visitor has omicron

23m ago

Bob Katter doesn't carry a smartphone so proving his vaccination status is more complicated.

Katter denied pub entry, lacked vax proof

Georgie Moore
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Adrian Meneveau and Felicity Loveday set off in a small fishing vessel on Port Phillip Bay.

'Bad magic' contributed to Vic mum's death

Karen Sweeney
26m ago

Deputy Premier Paul Toole has unveiled a plan to make NSW a hub for the mining of critical minerals.

Plan to make NSW mineral mining hub

Tiffanie Turnbull
27m ago

Australia is reviewing the COVID-19 booster timeline, Greg Hunt says, due to the Omicron threat.

Australia to revisit booster shot timeline

Georgie Moore
29m ago

NEW UNION: Mark Winterbottom will share his Commodore with Michael Caruso in the Bathurst 1000.

SUBSCRIBERFrosty gives a warm welcome to former rival Caruso

Anya Whitelaw
28m ago

RED HOT ROOKIES: Erebus duo Will Brown and Brodie Kostecki are both sitting in the top 10 of the Supercars drivers' championship in their maiden season as full-timers.

SUBSCRIBERRed hot rookies: Erebus duo Brown and Kostecki poised for top 10

Anya Whitelaw
2hrs ago

HELPING HAND: Bathurst clubs Panthers and St Pat's will benefit from a $250,000 investment from NSWRL to make the Peter McDonald Premiership a success. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERNSWRL confirms financial support for Peter McDonald Premiership clubs

Nick Guthrie

NEW UNION: Mark Winterbottom will share his Commodore with Michael Caruso in the Bathurst 1000.

SUBSCRIBERFrosty gives a warm welcome to former rival Caruso

28m ago

NEW FACE: Zak Best will partner Jack Le Brocq for this Sunday's Bathurst 1000. This will be Best's first time taking on the Great Race.

SUBSCRIBERBest is yet to come from rising Tickford star

Alexander Grant

PODIUM: Devraj Grewal (2nd, Sydney), Tom Chester (winner, Canberra) and Luke Tuckwell (3rd place, first local rider). Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Rauland dominates in thrilling Rockley Cup

Alexander Grant

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

The World Health Organisation has declared the Omicron variant a variant of concern after it emerged in southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

Passengers infected with Omicron variant of concern: NSW Health

Countries around the world have reacted to new coronavirus variant Omicron, with some shutting borders to southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTBorders close as WHO declares another COVID variant of concern

Miriam Webber

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Fleur Connick

Scott Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Kayla Osborne

Photo: File

NSW COVID cases remain above 200 as state outlines easing restrictions

Kim Chappell
Michael Parris

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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'The weirdo can't be stopped': Genesis Owusu 'validated' by historic ARIA win

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Flipping the script: why not all women want marriage and kids

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The Whitlams uncover their creative aphrodisiac

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Cyber crime a growing business threat

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LOCAL HEROES: A brave fire fighter battles a blaze in Belmont during the horrific 2019/20 Black Summer fire season. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.

NSW RFS Deputy Commissioner warns: Don't be complacent this summer

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

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A river round trip to Adelaide

A river round trip to Adelaide

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This listing at 54 Cox Street, Mudgee, for sale with McGrath Central Tablelands, is being sold with forward Airbnb bookings. Photo: Supplied

New data shows regions where holiday listings are growing most

This listing at 54 Cox Street, Mudgee, for sale with McGrath Central Tablelands, is being sold with forward Airbnb bookings. Photo: Supplied

New data shows regions where holiday listings are growing most

Space and light: Why staying in a church should be on your bucket list

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Space and light: Why staying in a church should be on your bucket list

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

Jack Needham

Decluttering before you pack is an important step in a smooth house move. Picture: Shutterstock.

Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier

Edel Beattie, The Happy Organiser

WELLNESS: Vivability wellness coach Anthony Hayes hoping to promote a stress-free environment as we emerge from two difficult years. Photo: AMY REES.

SUBSCRIBERCaring for the carers: Vivability Bathurst employs a wellness coach

Amy Rees

SEARCH: Salvation Army Bathurst ministry assistant Emily Spindler with Bathust/Orange officer Major Colin Young and (inset) the Western Advocate article in May.

Bathurst Salvos searching for a new home after plans fall through

Amy Rees

Brent Pakalniskis and Coombs Bay Adele.

PHOTOSWorking dogs show off their skills at Carcoar for rich cash prize

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WELLNESS: Vivability wellness coach Anthony Hayes hoping to promote a stress-free environment as we emerge from two difficult years. Photo: AMY REES.

SUBSCRIBERCaring for the carers: Vivability Bathurst employs a wellness coach

HELPING HAND: Bathurst MP Paul Toole at the Central West Womens Health Centre with its manager Karen Boyde, announcing funding of $25,000 as targeted financial relief for the organisation. Photo: SUPPLIED

A healthy boost: $25,000 in state funding for women's centre

POWERFUL: Chris Moloney on his 1000cc Laverda motorcycle that he'll be showing at the inaugural Millthorpe Bike Show. Photo: Mark Logan.

WHAT'S ONLovers of vintage motorbikes to ride into Millthorpe

Mark Logan

Booster shots could be expedited due to the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Omicron spread could see booster shots brought forward

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RED HOT ROOKIES: Erebus duo Will Brown and Brodie Kostecki are both sitting in the top 10 of the Supercars drivers' championship in their maiden season as full-timers.

SUBSCRIBERRed hot rookies: Erebus duo Brown and Kostecki poised for top 10

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Mr Perrottet revealed the third possible case during a press conference on Monday after Australia closed its borders to nine southern African countries over Omicron concerns on the weekend.

WATCHNSW Premier says there are possibly three Omicron cases in the state

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

SUCCESS: Phoebe Betts drove Wet Flipflops to an upset win in the final of the Windmill series. Photos: Coffee Photography

Wet Flipflops upsets favourite to post maiden win in Australia

Nick Guthrie

Brent Pakalniskis and Coombs Bay Adele.

PHOTOSWorking dogs show off their skills at Carcoar for rich cash prize

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Michael Caine is a tour de force in Best Sellers. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPoking fun of publishing industry

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Tasmanian Independent senator Jacqui Lambie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERLambie set to hold cards in election showdown

Gerard Cockburn

Our say | A Test of character is on menu this summer

OPINIONOur say | A Test of character is on menu this summer

Matthew Watson

Our say | Equality in chamber is getting even further away

OPINIONOur say | Equality in chamber is getting even further away

Letter | Medical centre can be built in our new CBD

Letter | Medical centre can be built in our new CBD

Bob Sugden

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

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Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

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Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

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Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

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Disaster declaration extended into more flood-affected areas

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Famous hairstyles to copy this summer

Fitness doesn't have to stop as you get older. There are plenty of senior fitness junkies keeping fit and pushing themselves to great heights. Picture: Shutterstock.

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