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Bathurst set for windy weekend as bureau issues severe weather warning

Bathurst set for windy weekend as bureau issues severe weather warning

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POLICE OPERATION: Police at the Gilmour Street property on Thursday afternoon. They allege ammunition and drugs were recovered following the execution of a search warrant.

SUBSCRIBERPolice allege drugs, ammunition found during Kelso search warrant

SWEET GESTURE: Meng So from Bathurst Bakery (second from right) delivered three trays of fresh hot cross buns to Bathurst Base Hospital on Thursday. Photo: SUPPLIED

GOOD NEWSJust what the doctor ordered: A special Easter delivery for hospital

Fine form: $1000 infringement issued after man given multiple warnings

SUBSCRIBERFine form: $1000 infringement issued after man given multiple warnings

Jacinta Carroll

Drivers on the Hume Highway over Easter have been told to stay at home. Photo: Mark Jesser

Holiday hotspot locals worry as tourists arrive for Easter

Shana Morgan

Emily Maitlis introducing BBC Newsnight. Photo: Screengrab

DIGEST'The disease is not a great leveller'

Janine Graham
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Council will play vital role in economic recovery, Jennings says

Council will play vital role in economic recovery, Jennings says

Rachel Chamberlain

VIRUS: The number of people with coronavirus in Western NSW has remained stable at 44 for the past four days. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

GOOD NEWSIt's now 11 days running with no new coronavirus cases in Bathurst

The struggle to rebuild in a world of COVID-19 restrictions

DIGESTTo mask or not to mask?

COMMENTEco News | Yarn with us, because this story is not yet over

It's high tea delivered differently as Abercrombie House adjusts

Bathurst set for windy weekend as bureau issues severe weather warning

Bathurst set for windy weekend as bureau issues severe weather warning

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FRUSTRATING: Councillor Jacqui Rudge says she has continued to see people using this outdoor gym near Bathurst Showground. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Councillor calls out gym junkies that are flouting the rules

Students being marked absent for not engaging with online learning

Students being marked absent for not engaging with online learning

ON HOLD: Panthers, St Pat's and clubs across Western Division are hoping their seasons will kick-off soon.

SUBSCRIBERClarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

Tanks a lot: Council urged to subsidise installation at homes

Tanks a lot: Council urged to subsidise installation at homes

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

Bathurst set for windy weekend as bureau issues severe weather warning

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GOOD NEWSIt's now 11 days running with no new coronavirus cases in Bathurst

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SUBSCRIBERClarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

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COMMENTEco News | Yarn with us, because this story is not yet over

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SUBSCRIBERPolice allege drugs, ammunition found during Kelso search warrant

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It's high tea delivered differently as Abercrombie House adjusts

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The wool market this week produced a more stable result, but challenging times ahead are on the cards.

Wool prices give glimmer of hope

Drivers on the Hume Highway over Easter have been told to stay at home. Photo: Mark Jesser

Holiday hotspot locals worry as tourists arrive for Easter

NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

VIRUS: The number of people with coronavirus in Western NSW has remained stable at 44 for the past four days. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

GOOD NEWSIt's now 11 days running with no new coronavirus cases in Bathurst

Quarantine on Rottnest Island has been "home" for Bob Lloyd and Peta Semmens for a fortnight.

Shock end to Rottnest Island quarantine for WA cruise ship couple

Matthew Kelly

HELPING HAND: Meg and Ollie Clothier are offering to help give drought-affected farmers a break. Photo: BEYOND THE FENCE PHOTOGRAPHY

COVID-19 puts Two Young Nomads drought help on hold

CATHERINE MILLER

NSW Police officers encourage social distancing at Parramatta Police Station during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: NSW POLICE

Shoalhaven tops NSW as regional coronavirus rule-breakers

Rex Martinich

PUB HUMOUR: Jess Bartlett and Angela Graham found a way to stay connected to their regular customers.

You know you're a regular at the pub when ...

Larraine Sathicq

ON HOLD: Panthers, St Pat's and clubs across Western Division are hoping their seasons will kick-off soon.

SUBSCRIBERClarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

Anya Whitelaw

GOTCHA: Animal races past Pacman Hammer to win on Wednesday. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

Heavily backed favourite just gets home

Alexander Grant

FORCED TO CANCEL: The Bathurst Half Marathon and 10km will not be going ahead next month due to the coronavirus. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Bathurst Half Marathon and 10km cancelled

Alexander Grant

ON HOLD: Panthers, St Pat's and clubs across Western Division are hoping their seasons will kick-off soon.

SUBSCRIBERClarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

HE'S BACK: Rhys Power, pictured after scoring a try in the Mungoes' 2012 grand final success, has returned to coach CSU this season.

SUBSCRIBERPower's steering CSU: premiership-winning Mungoe returns to coach

Anya Whitelaw

CLOSED FOR NOW: The Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium sits empty on Wednesday afternoon. The stadium is expected to stay this way for some time, after shutting its doors indefinitely from mid-march. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium ahead of the curve

Alexander Grant

Take a tour of the Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna from the comfort of your home.

Join a breathtaking tour through Austria from your armchair

Inhabitants of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane are keeping viewers entertained. Pictures: Supplied

A whole world at your fingertips

Michael Turtle

The sprawling Q-Station occupies a prominent position on Sydney's North Head. Pictures: Supplied

Q-Station reinvents itself for total self-isolation

Tim the Yowie Man

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DELIVERY: McDonald's Bathurst and Kelso licensee Todd Bryant and delivery staff Eric Alumbor. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

McNuggets straight to your door: McDonald's introduce home delivery

Bradley Jurd

ON THE MENU: Abercrombie House owners Chris Morgan and his wife Xanthe are thinking creatively about their offerings to the public.

It's high tea delivered differently as Abercrombie House adjusts

Matt Watson

Bathurst online church service times for this Easter

FREEBathurst online church service times for this Easter

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

MODERN STUNNER: People can pick up this high-quality family home at 50 Marsden Lane at a very competitive price. Photos: DAVID ROMA

Home's clever location ensures you're getting best value for money

Rachel Chamberlain

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, March 19th to Saturday, March 21st | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, March 19th to Saturday, March 21st | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, March 12th to Sunday, March 15th | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, March 12th to Sunday, March 15th | Videos, photos, map

FRUSTRATING: Councillor Jacqui Rudge says she has continued to see people using this outdoor gym near Bathurst Showground. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Councillor calls out gym junkies that are flouting the rules

Rachel Chamberlain

Hannah's Friday Picks: Community radio 2MCE presenter Hannah Meyers.

2MCE's still broadcasting all your favourites during lockdowns

Lisa McLean

FUNDING: Thirsty wallabies will benefit from the WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants. Photo: Paul Melville

Landcare, WIRES unite to nurture wildlife

FRUSTRATING: Councillor Jacqui Rudge says she has continued to see people using this outdoor gym near Bathurst Showground. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Councillor calls out gym junkies that are flouting the rules

Royal Far West occupational therapist Billie Newton doing a Telecare session with a child in Cobar. Royal Far West says its clinicians work hard to make their online sessions just as engaging as their face-to-face programs.

Business as usual for Royal Far West

Olivia Calver

What's on | Enjoy a portable high tea from Abercrombie House

What's on | Enjoy a portable high tea from Abercrombie House

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

Throwback Thursday: Bathurst photos from March 2011 | Part 5

Throwback Thursday: Bathurst photos from March 2011 | Part 5

BEAUTIFUL: Ann Roxborough says she has been visiting Begonia House for many years. Photos: ANN ROXBOROUGH

Ann's collected her best Begonia House shots for those who are missing out

Do you remember when ... March 1998 | Part 5

Do you remember when ... March 1998 | Part 5

SLIDING ON BY: Rockslide (left) works past Wiggle Wiggle Woo to win the third event on the card at Bathurst Paceway on Sunday. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

'Ratbag' is now ready to rock after debut win

Alexander Grant

When does daylight saving end?

EXPLAINERTurn back time: Clocks go back one hour tonight for end of daylight saving

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Tracey Fairhurst

HE'S BACK: Trent Rue's Wiggle Wiggle Woo made an impressive return to racing on Monday and will get another shot on Sunday.

After almost three years, it's time to wiggle for Rue

Anya Whitelaw

Letter | We need a strong Bathurst border control this Easter

Letter | We need a strong Bathurst border control this Easter

Anne Marie Craine