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INCREASE IN PATROLS: Det Inspector Luke Rankin pictured at Kelso earlier in the year. Police are investigating two robberies in Kelso over the weekend.

Police step up patrols in Kelso after robberies, car thefts

Jacinta Carroll

HAPPY: Bathurst Harness Racing Club CEO Danny Dwyer with Minister for Racing Paul Toole on Tuesday morning. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 121118cgrant1a

Bathurst racing clubs get assistance to promote their sports

Rachel Chamberlain

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Cancer Council seeks smoking support from candidates before March election

Sahil Makkar

READY TO SHOW OFF: Cirkus Surreal students will be performing for the public at their school this week. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 121118cirkus1

Year 12 students prepare for their final Cirkus show

Rachel Chamberlain

MISSING FROM REGISTER: The war memorial in Cowra is among a number of memorials in the Central West that are yet to be lodged with the new national register. Photo: FILE

Missing in action from new national register of war memorials

Nadine Morton

LABOUR OF LOVE: Lee Steele with the first volume of 100 Heritage Homes Of Bathurst And District at the time of its release in 2015. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 071615homes1

Heritage homes in spotlight in second volume of popular book

Chemicals used on creepy crawlies could kill pets too: NSW Government

Sahil Makkar

PARK SMARTER: Crime Prevention Officer Sen Const Sue Rose, is urging people to park smarter.

Police urge: park smarter after cars stolen over the weekend

JACINTA CARROLL

Millions in excess charges for some, but Bathurst won’t join class action

Man flown to hospital following overnight stabbing in Mudgee

Focus on the past: Bathurst pubs featured in historic photo archives

One councillor feels ‘demand isn’t there’ for Inland Sea of Sound

INCREASE IN PATROLS: Det Inspector Luke Rankin pictured at Kelso earlier in the year. Police are investigating two robberies in Kelso over the weekend.

Police step up patrols in Kelso after robberies, car thefts

READY TO SHOW OFF: Cirkus Surreal students will be performing for the public at their school this week. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 121118cirkus1

Year 12 students prepare for their final Cirkus show

NO GO ZONE: This summer's Plan B Regional Bash finals won't be held at the SCG, pictured, leaving (inserts, from top) Nic Broes, Jameel Qureshi and Matt Corben to play the finals at North Sydney Oval.

Country cricket doesn’t make the grade: Qureshi slams Regional Bash finals shuffle

DEMOLITION: The existing home at 23 Park Street, Eglinton has been earmarked for demolition to build a new childcare centre.

Plans for a 42-place childcare centre on residential street in Eglinton

ON THE HUNT: Bathurst coach Dean Oxley wants his Bulldogs to replace Orange Emus as the Blowes Clothing Cup heavyweights.

Oxley wants his side to become the Central West’s top dogs

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Do you remember when … December 1999 | Part 2

Bathurst racing clubs get assistance to promote their sports

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Cancer Council seeks smoking support from candidates before March election

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‘I love both dearly’: Emotional McDonald honoured with CRL life membership

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Year 12 students prepare for their final Cirkus show

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Police step up patrols in Kelso after robberies, car thefts

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Stair and her Mana netball team gets a Swift visit

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ON THE HUNT: Bathurst coach Dean Oxley wants his Bulldogs to replace Orange Emus as the Blowes Clothing Cup heavyweights.

Oxley wants his side to become the Central West’s top dogs

Anya Whitelaw

TOP AWARD: CRL's John Anderson presented Peter McDonald with life membership, the Cowra adminstrator becoming the ninth Western figure to be bestowed with the honour. Photo: CRL

‘I love both dearly’: Emotional McDonald honoured with CRL life membership

Nick McGrath

SPECIAL VISIT: Sydney Swift player Maddy Proud (back, left) visited Australia Post One Netball Community Award winner Jamee Stair and her Mana Alintas players, from left, Grace Simpson, Kaileah Lucas, Scarlett Ryder, Leeona Kele and Jodie Greensitt.

Stair and her Mana netball team gets a Swift visit

Anya Whitelaw

ON THE HUNT: Bathurst coach Dean Oxley wants his Bulldogs to replace Orange Emus as the Blowes Clothing Cup heavyweights.

Oxley wants his side to become the Central West’s top dogs

Joel Gurney

Team of the week | Low scores and small hauls in weird round with the pink ball

Nick McGrath

NO GO ZONE: This summer's Plan B Regional Bash finals won't be held at the SCG, pictured, leaving (inserts, from top) Nic Broes, Jameel Qureshi and Matt Corben to play the finals at North Sydney Oval.

Country cricket doesn’t make the grade: Qureshi slams Regional Bash finals shuffle

Nick McGrath

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LABOUR OF LOVE: Lee Steele with the first volume of 100 Heritage Homes Of Bathurst And District at the time of its release in 2015. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 071615homes1

Heritage homes in spotlight in second volume of popular book

BUSY SCHEDULE: Advanced bookings are essential for Bathurst Library holiday activities. Cost: $10. Call 6333 6281.

What’s on | Beautiful mosaic masterpieces

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Curator Julian Woods is promising a wild and wonderful collection of art at Friday's launch of the 'Curiouser and Curiouser' exhibition at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Photo: SAM BOLT 120718sbjuli1

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery takes a journey down the rabbit hole

Sam Bolt

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, December 7 to Saturday, December 8 | Videos, photos, map

DECEPTIVE HOME: It's hard to believe just how much is contained within the walls of this home at 5 Leo Grant Drive. Photo: PROFESSIONALS BATHURST

Feels Like Home: 5 Leo Grant Drive, Trinity Heights

Rachel Chamberlain

Open for Inspection: Bathurst's open houses Friday, 30th November to Sunday, 2nd December 2018

INCREASE IN PATROLS: Det Inspector Luke Rankin pictured at Kelso earlier in the year. Police are investigating two robberies in Kelso over the weekend.

Police step up patrols in Kelso after robberies, car thefts

Jacinta Carroll

QUICK DRAW: Bring the kids to Art in the Park this Sunday. Photo: SUPPLIED

New BRAG exhibition takes a curious look at the world around us

Steven Cavanagh

BUSY SCHEDULE: Advanced bookings are essential for Bathurst Library holiday activities. Cost: $10. Call 6333 6281.

What’s on | Beautiful mosaic masterpieces

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INCREASE IN PATROLS: Det Inspector Luke Rankin pictured at Kelso earlier in the year. Police are investigating two robberies in Kelso over the weekend.

Police step up patrols in Kelso after robberies, car thefts

SNAPSHOT: The Allegri Singers were among the local artists to perform at Carols By Candlelight on Sunday evening. 120918carols22

Parade | Copeland preparing well for life after cricket

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ACHIEVER: Dr Ashley Franks, a microbiologist at La Trobe University, is the latest recipient of the Kelso High Decade Award. 120618decade

Major award for microbiologist as he joins exclusive club

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

SMILES: Karl and Doris Bornemann at the Bathurst Men’s Probus Club Christmas lunch. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 120518cprobus1

Christmas gathering for Bathurst Men’s Probus Club members | Photos

FIGHTING BACK: Bogan Villa and Vansittart fought a thrilling Bathurst RSL Club Soldiers Saddle Final. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

Bogan Villa takes out saddle final by a nose | Photos

STEPPING UP: Bathurst's Cole Mutton is one of a number of Central West talents now playing in the Y-League. Photo: NSW SCHOOLS FOOTBALL

Mariners can provide a pathway to elite leagues | video

Western Advocate | December 1999

Do you remember when … December 1999 | Part 2

ALL SMILES: Michelle Bennett, Helen Holmes and Beryl Glasson were there. 120918carols5

Celebrating the festive season at Carols by Candlelight 2019 | Photos

Melinda and Shane were blessed with the birth of their first child, daughter Jaime May Willis, on November 1. 110518cbab1

Bathurst babies born in November, 2018 | Photos

ANOTHER SHOT: Todd McCarthy placed third in last year's Inter Dominion grand final with Tiger Tara, a result he is hoping to better this Saturday night in the 2018 decider. Photo: ASHLEA BRENNAN PHOTOGRAPHS

McCarthy hopes Tiger can claw to an Inter Dominion win

Anya Whitelaw

Our say | Some take the season of giving a bit too far

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Letter | What the world needs now is true Christmas message

Pastor Bob Smith

LOOKING BACK: The original convent, opened in 1872, consisted of the four front rooms of the ground floor. In 1890, extensions were made to the ground floor and an upper storey and attic were added. Photograph c1891

Letter | Seeking information on St Joseph’s School history

Marie Crowley

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

Former AFL player Ben Cousins is facing two new drug charges.

Ben Cousins charged with new drug offences

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Gattellari found guilty of Ron Medich plot

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Suspended Qld mayor fails to block order

Labor replaces Emma Husar in Sydney seat

Accused double-murderer pleads not guilty due to ‘reasons of mental illness’

Alasdair McDonald

John Howard says the Liberal Party needs to focus on what unites it rather than factional divisions.

Focus on what unifies Liberals: Howard

Angus Livingston and Max Blenkin

Hume Coal Project ‘not in public interest’

Lauren Strode and Olivia Ralph

Former prime minister John Howard says Bill Shorten's tax plans and union links will hurt him.

Morrison can win next election: Howard

Angus Livingston

TOURISM BOOST: Funding is now available to help increase tourism across the Central West. Photo: FILE

Funding available to boost regional events across Central West

Nadine Morton

REGIONAL RAIL LINKS: The proposed fast rail networks across regional NSW. Image: NSW GOVERNMENT

Fast rail network boosting Western NSW business, transport links

Nadine Morton

Four unique accommodation options in Victoria

SPECIFIC EATING: The input of an accredited practising dietitian when testing the FODMAP diet is important because it is quite complex.

Gut in a rut? You might want to try the Low FODMAP Diet

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Timber gives warmth to the pool area and has a premium finish designed to withstand the forces of nature and UV.

Decking crafted to perfection

OPPORTUNITY: Dubbo's Jamie McGaw in Antarctica standing next to Australia's icebreaker Aurora Australis. Photo: STEPH VAN DER WIELAN

Like snow, ice and isolation? Maybe this will work for you