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FILM FAVOURITES: The Bathurst Winter Festival drive-in theatre will show movies to suit all tastes.

GOOD NEWSCheck out the full list of films for the Bathurst Winter Festival drive-in

LONG HAUL: Acting vice chancellor Professor John Germov says Charles Sturt University is committed to retaining all its campuses.

SUBSCRIBER145 jobs and 600 courses lost, but CSU still says it's here to stay

Nadine Morton

Photo: EMILY GROVER

'You are on the right side of the ranges': Rain on horizon for Bathurst

DRY TIMES: Forget the coronavirus and the summer bushfires, farmers right across NSW are still struggling with the drought. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

IN DEPTHDam straight it's rained, but it's now a green drought

Nadine Morton

A site on the corner of Howick and Stewart streets has been approved to become the home of Taco Bell in Bathurst. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

HAVE YOUR SAYLast-minute design change helps Taco Bell DA get approval

Rachel Chamberlain

TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS: NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol are urging people to use caution while driving, especially this weekend.

Police call for extra caution on roads with icy conditions expected

Jacinta Carroll

Council budget adopted, with some last-minute additions

Council budget adopted, with some last-minute additions

Rachel Chamberlain

JOURNEYED: Living Legend Arthur Davis with a historic sign promoting the 1970s Bathurst-Orange Growth Centre project. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

IN DEPTHArthur Davis' humble contributions to business, rally cars and charity

Sam Bolt

Reopening: It's time to make a splash at Manning Aquatic Centre

Supreme Court bans Wollongong Black Lives Matter protest

COMMENTLetter | It doesn't add up when you look at years of CSU cuts

COMMENTLetter | Act now on the CBD TAFE building's transformation

FILM FAVOURITES: The Bathurst Winter Festival drive-in theatre will show movies to suit all tastes.

GOOD NEWSCheck out the full list of films for the Bathurst Winter Festival drive-in

LONG HAUL: Acting vice chancellor Professor John Germov says Charles Sturt University is committed to retaining all its campuses.

SUBSCRIBER145 jobs and 600 courses lost, but CSU still says it's here to stay

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Neoen head of development Garth Heron at the community drop-in session for the solar farm. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

HAVE YOUR SAY'We're going out nice and early': Company shines a light on solar farm proposal

JOURNEYED: Living Legend Arthur Davis with a historic sign promoting the 1970s Bathurst-Orange Growth Centre project. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

IN DEPTHArthur Davis' humble contributions to business, rally cars and charity

READY TO GO: Manning Aquatic Centre Bathurst manager Oliver Barclay and the team. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Reopening: It's time to make a splash at Manning Aquatic Centre

The AUV near the Sorsdal glacier. Picture: Australian Antarctic Division

Robot dives under the Antarctic ice in the name of research

SUBSCRIBER145 jobs and 600 courses lost, but CSU still says it's here to stay

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IN DEPTHDam straight it's rained, but it's now a green drought

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Police call for extra caution on roads with icy conditions expected

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Council budget adopted, with some last-minute additions

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IN DEPTHArthur Davis' humble contributions to business, rally cars and charity

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GOOD NEWSCheck out the full list of films for the Bathurst Winter Festival drive-in

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LONG HAUL: Acting vice chancellor Professor John Germov says Charles Sturt University is committed to retaining all its campuses.

SUBSCRIBER145 jobs and 600 courses lost, but CSU still says it's here to stay

ON LEAVE: After almost 10 years in the job, Andrew Vann heads off on a sabbatical. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBERCSU's vice chancellor starts sabbatical, as uni advertises for replacement

The most common barriers to accessing help during the height of the pandemic in Australia were calls going unanswered, being unable to make appointments or not having the information about how to seek help. Picture: Shutterstock

Australians faced barriers to help during pandemic, ANU survey reveals

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Daniel Pollard, Mark Simons and Alisha Atkinson pictured at Cityfit on Thursday.

Gym members are getting back on their bikes and back into it

GOING UP: Bathurst Hospital's emergency department saw a decrease in presentations during the first quarter of 2020.

SUBSCRIBERWhat's the emergency? Big drop in ED presentations for March quarter

Nadine Morton

The UK and Australia are in trade talks. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTAustralia chases UK trade deal while virus plagues world powers

Simon Bourke

JOB CUTS: Charles Sturt University announced late Wednesday afternoon that it was set to axe more than 100 jobs from its campuses. Photo: FILE

Charles Sturt University set to axe more than 100 jobs

Rachel McDonald

STILL PLAYING: There's still plenty of opportunities to support the musicians you love, the region's bands and singers say.

WHAT'S ONBooked out to nothing: How musicians kept the beats going during COVID-19

Taylor Dodge

WE'RE BACK: Tania Besant and Alisha Atkinson, pictured after their 2018 Club Championship final, are among the players enjoying a return to the courts.

Courts are open once more but games are some time away

Alexander Grant

BIG WEIGHT: Roy McCabe's Souffrant races at Coonamble on Sunday.

A heavy load for McCabe gelding at Coonamble attempt

Alexander Grant

UNEXPECTED SUCCESS: James Dean celebrated a win at odds of $101 on Feelgood Express during Wednesday night's meeting at Bathurst Paceway.

Long odds win with Feelgood Express is one to savour for Dean

Amy Rees

WE'RE BACK: Tania Besant and Alisha Atkinson, pictured after their 2018 Club Championship final, are among the players enjoying a return to the courts.

Courts are open once more but games are some time away

BACK TO ONE ROUND: The Bathurst 1000 has retained its original October 8-11 date but the second planned round in February has been cut. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

HAVE YOUR SAYBathurst double scrapped: Mount Panorama no longer hosting last round

WIN: Jake Betts and Aaron Williams with Shes Koala Tee. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

Shes Koala Tree shows quality in maiden win at Bathurst Paceway

Bradley Jurd

Armidale is Australia's highest city and enjoys four distinct seasons. Winter is a perfect time to visit this university town, when it can often be sprinkled in light snow. St Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, pictured, is one of two cathedrals in the city. Photo: David Elkins Photography.

Venturing along the high road beyond the border

Lydia Roberts

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

Nadine Morton

Skiers are keen to get back to the action at Thredbo Resort. Picture: Supplied

Ski passes selling out as more than 20,000 wait in line

Julia Kanapathippillai

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Some film festivals have cancelled their 2020 events, while others have taken their content online. Picture: Shutterstock

Will film festivals be the same?

Cris Kennedy

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in The Big Sleep. Picture: Supplied

Even Bogart made the blooper reel

Ron Cerabona

In the line-up scene in The Usual Suspects, the actors couldn't stop laughing. Picture: Supplied

Breaking up: when actors can't keep it together

Ron Cerabona

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Four best places to go camping in Australia

Four best places to go camping in Australia

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Students at Stannies have the opportunity for a balanced academic, spiritual, sporting and social experience and the chance to make friends for life.

A safe, caring place to live, learn and enjoy

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20 | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20 | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14 | Videos, photos and map.

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14 | Videos, photos and map.

Open houses in and around Bathurst from June Friday the 5th to Saturday the 6th. | Videos, photos and map.

Open houses in and around Bathurst from June Friday the 5th to Saturday the 6th. | Videos, photos and map.

BALANCING ACT: Life is a mixture of positive and negative experiences.

Balancing focus is essential

Gary Bentley
1hr ago

TAKE CARE ON THE ROADS: NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol are urging people to use caution while driving, especially this weekend.

Police call for extra caution on roads with icy conditions expected

Jacinta Carroll

READY TO GO: Manning Aquatic Centre Bathurst manager Oliver Barclay and the team. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Reopening: It's time to make a splash at Manning Aquatic Centre

BALANCING ACT: Life is a mixture of positive and negative experiences.

Balancing focus is essential

1hr ago

ON THE AIR: Monica Morse, pictured in the studio at community radio 2MCE, presents Cool Climate Living with Susan Lacey and Donald Alexander.

Tune in to Cool Climate Living to stay in touch with your community

Graham Pascoe

HACKING: To minimise your risk, always keep your computer security up to date with anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a good firewall. Only buy a computer and anti-virus software from a reputable source.

Scamwatch: Protect yourself from hackers

The AUV near the Sorsdal glacier. Picture: Australian Antarctic Division

Robot dives under the Antarctic ice in the name of research

'We'll be in touch': The shocking video that turned Shane into a black market gun dealer

'We'll be in touch': The shocking video that turned Shane into a black market gun dealer

Scrap metal spun into amazing sculpture of Tim Fischer

PHOTOSScrap metal spun into amazing sculpture of Tim Fischer

NO CHANGE: Bathurst Regional Council has voted not to change to site of the future Bathurst go-kart track, which is approved for McPhillamy Park.

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncillors share their thoughts on relocating the go-kart track

QUT ecologist Associate Professor Grant Hamilton pictured on a fireground near Noosa will use drone footage to determine koala populations after bushfires. Credit: QUT

Artificial intelligence, drones to count Kangaroo Island's surviving koala population

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

Nadine Morton

Stargazing at Siding Spring Observatory, near Coonabarabran, NSW. Credit: Angel Lopez-Sanchez

Get onboard, help measure who has the darkest skies

Teddy Sheean

Telephone polling on Sheean VC inappropriate, says Lambie

Emily Jarvie

Our say | University's worries are a concern for the rest of us

COMMENTOur say | University's worries are a concern for the rest of us

Murray Nicholls
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Letter | It doesn't add up when you look at years of CSU cuts

COMMENTLetter | It doesn't add up when you look at years of CSU cuts

Dr Kristina Gottschall

Letter | Act now on the CBD TAFE building's transformation

COMMENTLetter | Act now on the CBD TAFE building's transformation

Marion Perry

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

Thredbo will open its ski slopes on Monday under the easing of NSW COVID-19 restrictions.

Restrictions ease further, worries abroad

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Scott Morrison has called for a renewed focus on cyber security after a large-scale cyber attack.

China denies behind Australia cyber hits

1hr ago

Could a pet rescue you from loneliness?

OPINIONCould a pet rescue you from loneliness?

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Prospective maths students are among the big winners under the university changes. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERUniversity shake-up highlights which future jobs are most important

Gyms, cinemas, indoor sports centres in Victoria are scheduled to reopen on Monday.

Concerns over Victoria coronavirus rise

Andi Yu

Retail staff will be among the last of Australia's lowest-paid workers to get a $13 pay rise.

Wage rise slower for some low-paid workers

Marnie Banger

FAMILY IS WHAT'S IMPORTANT: Ron Corby (third from right) stands at his block in Cobargo surrounded by four generations of his family as his new house is delivered by truck on Tuesday. Picture: Albert McKnight

Family to build new memories in new house after losing seven homes in bushfire

Albert McKnight

Hundreds have gathered for a service at the spot where Solomone Taufeulungaki was stabbed to death.

Call for unity after Solomone's death

Andi Yu

Brumbie cull appeal failed

Brumbie cull appeal failed

Shana Morgan

Ben Thorpe of Molly Downs Farms at Glen Innes with the brassica mix he under-sowed to form part of his rotational grazing system for his White Suffolk ewes. Photo: Supplied

Brassica mix gets a tick for rotational grazing

Olivia Calver

Cattle finally standing in feed at the Australian Food and Agriculture Company's Coonamble property Wingadee. Photo: supplied

Australian Food and Agriculture choose Herefords for adaptability

Hannah Powe

Couples can guarantee a comfortable retirement if they plan their financial future early on in their working lives.

Don't leave planning for your retirement until it's too late

Noel Whittaker
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TALE OF A TAIL: Great books to celebrate that very special canine connection.

Much-loved animal stories are guaranteed to get tails wagging

Lyndell Whyte
1hr ago

Get fired up for winter solstice celebrations in the garden

Get fired up for winter solstice celebrations in the garden

John Gabriele