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FROM ALL ANGLES: A massive redevelopment is proposed for the vacant land at the intersection of Duramana Road and Freemantle Road, Eglinton. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

Village people: Supermarket and sporting oval planned on Duramana Road

HAND-HELD GUIDE: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre manager Dan Cove has helped develop a tourism app for the region. Photo: SAM BOLT

Interactive tourism app providing a new look at the Bathurst region

GOING NOWHERE: The Reject Shop in the Bathurst City Centre.

Company comments on the future of Reject Shops in the Central West

VISIT: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole, Sydney Trains chief executive Howard Collins and mayor Graeme Hanger at the Bathurst Rail Museum site.

Sydney Trains boss alights to see region's rail renaissance

IN THE SKIES: The flight path for the NSW Police Force's POL28 aircraft over Bathurst and Black Springs on Saturday afternoon. Image: FLIGHT RADAR 24

Police aircraft spotted circling in the skies above Bathurst

BACK ON DECK: Marita Shoulders was solid in her comeback match for Bathurst Bulldogs on Saturday. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Aisake orders hard work after Bulldogs suffer a second defeat

BREAKING
Murder charge laid following afternoon shooting in Parkes

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Village people: Supermarket and sporting oval planned on Duramana Road

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Bail refused as man, 45, pleads guilty to reckless wounding

19:30PM

One man dead, 18-year-old arrested, following shooting in Parkes

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CSU program encouraging women towards a career in cyber security

17:30PM

Boost for correctional staff as 21 officers graduate

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STUMBLE: CSU have suffered a second straight defeat this Westfund Ferguson Cup season after going down to Orange Emus on Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

CSU go down for second week running

Alexander Grant

PULLING AWAY: Aiden Macauley and his fellow Giants beat Dubbo on Saturday to open up a four-point buffer over the Demons on the ladder. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Giants rally under pressure to deny a hungry Demons outfit

Anya Whitelaw

SO CLOSE: Former Stannies skipper Bo Abra was part of the Junior Wallabies side which lost the World Rugby Under 20s Championships final by one point.

Bitter disappointment as Abra's Junior Wallabies go down by a point

Anya Whitelaw

STUMBLE: CSU have suffered a second straight defeat this Westfund Ferguson Cup season after going down to Orange Emus on Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

CSU go down for second week running

LEADING THE WAY: Alora Dickson top scored for the Bathurst Bushrangers. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Bushrangers defence at its best at home

Alexander Grant

BACK AND FORTH: Bill Watterson was the leading goal kicker for the Bathurst Bushrangers Rebels in another close win over the Outlaws.

Rebel rally time: Bushrangers play out another thriller

Alexander Grant

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READ ALL ABOUT IT: Bathurst Library will hold its monthly book sale this weekend at the library. Cookbooks, gardening books, crime novels, old books, car books, art books and much, much more will all be available from 10am to 6pm on Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

What's on | Cookbooks, gardening books, car books and so much more

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What's on | Hickson to present Theo Barker Memorial Lecture

What's on | Hickson to present Theo Barker Memorial Lecture

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RIGHT NOTE: Celebrate International Make Music Day at Bathurst Library with live music, a streamed live concert and hot chocolate.

What's on | Expect to hear lots of noise in the library

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SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

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LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

Join us on Northern Lights cruise

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Sit back and relax: Click here to read the Country Pubs and Outback Yarns magazine.

Country Pubs and Outback Yarns

Andrew Lotherington

SPOT THE WILDLIFE: The Leopard is one of Africa's "big five" along with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes found in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.

Southern Africa's natural wonders

A newly-vacant room presents the ideal chance for some empty nesters to pursue a hobby or interest, or perhaps even earn a little extra income.

An empty nest may bring opportunities

Not the same: Regional, rural and remote aged care services face specific challenges, including higher operating costs, and difficulties attracting and retaining professional staff.

Boost for regional care

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23 | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23 | Videos, photos, map

BACK IN BUSINESS: Real estate agent David Chapman has started an independent agency in Bathurst after Purplebricks left Australia. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Where Purplebricks failed, Agent Chapman plans to succeed

Rachel Chamberlain

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 14 to Saturday, June 15 | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 14 to Saturday, June 15 | Videos, photos, map

READ ALL ABOUT IT: Bathurst Library will hold its monthly book sale this weekend at the library. Cookbooks, gardening books, crime novels, old books, car books, art books and much, much more will all be available from 10am to 6pm on Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

What's on | Cookbooks, gardening books, car books and so much more

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CORRECTIONS: The group of 13 men and eight women were ceremonially sworn in at an attestation parade at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst.

Boost for correctional staff as 21 officers graduate

What's on | Hickson to present Theo Barker Memorial Lecture

What's on | Hickson to present Theo Barker Memorial Lecture

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READ ALL ABOUT IT: Bathurst Library will hold its monthly book sale this weekend at the library. Cookbooks, gardening books, crime novels, old books, car books, art books and much, much more will all be available from 10am to 6pm on Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

What's on | Cookbooks, gardening books, car books and so much more

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HOME, JAMES: James Garnett Ewer landed in Sydney in October 1835 and later had a property near Toowoomba.

Yesterday Today | James Ewer swapped London for life in the bush

Alan McRae

GIFT: Bathurst Lions Club president Dominic Chircop (back) presenting a cheque to Kelso Public School principal Lance Cooper. 062119rcbclub

Lions Club happy to cater to the needs of the Breakfast Club

Rachel Chamberlain

BACK ON DECK: Marita Shoulders was solid in her comeback match for Bathurst Bulldogs on Saturday. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Aisake orders hard work after Bulldogs suffer a second defeat

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

MYSTERY AT THE MASQUERADE BALL: Haylee Lepaio, Gaby Fahy, Courtney Finall and Jade Navin. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 061519cbdogs3

Bathurst Bulldogs' Masquerade Ball, June 15, 2019 | Photos

STUNNING: St Pat's came from behind to beat Parkes United 3-2. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

Conroy the hero for Pat's with last minute goal

CAN'T BE SEPARATED: Souths and Bathurst City played out a nil-all draw. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

Souths, City share points in entertaining draw

Alexander Grant

WE WERE THERE: Ted, Mae, Edwin and Ethel Dichoso with baby Jolo in their traditional Philippine attire. Photos: DOUG AUSTEN

Photos | Filipiniana Friends Group marks independence date

Liz Stevenson and Ron Martin with Shiloh the four-month-old Australian mini pig.

Meet the pig that graduated from puppy pre-school

Alex Crowe

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A humpback whale breaches spectacularly in front of Dean Sorley's kayak in Fingal Bay last week. Picture: Dean Sorley

Imagine being in this kayak

Phoebe Moloney

Our say | Looking to the future, but the future is now

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Our say | Looking to the future, but the future is now

Murray Nicholls

VISITING: Dr Mathew Johnson, executive director of the Swearer Centre for Public Service at Brown University in the United States, is welcomed to Charles Sturt by Bathurst Wiradyuri traditional owners in a smoke ceremony.

News from CSU | Closer links that benefit community, university

Julia Andrews

HOME, JAMES: James Garnett Ewer landed in Sydney in October 1835 and later had a property near Toowoomba.

Yesterday Today | James Ewer swapped London for life in the bush

Alan McRae

NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury urged motorists to claim the refund.

Could you share in $30m of unclaimed CTP refunds? NRMA says act now

NO GOING BACK: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong shortly before the launch on July 16, 1969. Pictures: NASA

Endless preparations herald big event

Helen Sim

REPUTATION: CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope has made its mark on space exploration. Picture: CSIRO/A Cherney.

Parkes telescope helped open universe up to the world

Helen Sim

Underwater hockey players practise for upcoming 21st Underwater Hockey World Championships in 2020.

Hockey but not as you know it

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Sydney is the latest council to declare a climate emergency, following other global cities.

Sydney city declares 'climate emergency'

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FREE HEATING: Councillor Glenn Taylor wants the Wood Bank funding extended after the first round helped 45 households. Photo: TRACEY PRISK

'People are in desperate need of heating': Boost sought for Orange Wood Bank

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RULE BOOK: Western Region Traffic Tactician Inspector Ben Macfarlane has highlighted some of the road rules motorists might have missed. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Fined for eating while driving? Here are 10 lesser-known rules that attract heavy fines

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GoFundMe has pulled Israel Folau's online fundraising campaign for violating its terms of service.

Folau camp hits out at GoFundMe decision

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Labor MP Libby Coker (right) is among 27 fresh faces joining the House of Representatives.

New politicians set to learn the ropes

Marnie Banger
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Scott Morrison's government is holding firm on putting its entire tax-cut package to parliament.

Coalition holds firm on full tax cut plan

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The Grand Mufti of Australia is among religious leaders urging PM Morrison to act on climate change.

Faith leaders push PM to act on climate

Heather McNab
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How environment impacts sheep robustness

How environment impacts sheep robustness

Lucy Kinbacher
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Judge, Robert Hutchinson, Long Gully Livestock feedlot, Rutherglen, Vic, and associate Chelsea Rayner, Kidman Down Simmental and Shorthorn studs, Sheffield, Tas.

Chelsea leans toward seedstock sales career

Mark Griggs
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Emerging crop near Grong Grong: "My research examined the allergenicity of wheat varieties grown in Australia from 1860 to 2015, including some original varieties brought from England that were bred to suit Australian conditions," Chris Florides.

Wheat research dispels folklore

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HAND-HELD GUIDE: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre manager Dan Cove has helped develop a tourism app for the region. Photo: SAM BOLT

Interactive tourism app providing a new look at the Bathurst region

Sam Bolt

Salwater crocodile spotting is a major part of the Yellow Waters Cruise.

Wildlife abounds on billabong adventures in Kakadu

Vanessa Hayden

Lying down on the job? Just part of the entertainment at the Cunnamulla Fella Festival.

Inspiration for your next holiday

John Rozentals

These kids are addicted to [screens] and the behavioural aggression is often a response to having the addiction withdrawal when time's up.

Your kid's tantrum might actually be screen time withdrawal

HealthShare
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HAND-HELD GUIDE: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre manager Dan Cove has helped develop a tourism app for the region. Photo: SAM BOLT

Interactive tourism app providing a new look at the Bathurst region

Sam Bolt

Tax crimes: The Shawshank Redemption follows the story of prisoners Andy (Tim Robbins) and Red (Morgan Freeman, pictured) as they help the guards shelter money from tax.

Films to see you through taxing times