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WHERE IT'S AT: "The Central West is seen to be the place to put your money, Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo, are major centres in their own right," says Gary Blowes. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

Five high profile car dealership sites expected to sell for $75 million-plus when they hit the market

Tracey Prisk

Why wouldn't you be a shearer or a shed hand ? Look what you get just for afternoon tea at Bangate Station woolshed near Goodooga.

At last a (little) break in the weather and shearer numbers

John Ellicott
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CAREER OPTIONS: Rhys Jordan, Luke McGill, Caiden Grimmett, Maurice Otutaha, William Kelly and Willem Myburgh. Photo: SAM BOLT

Students gain insight into health and community service careers

Sam Bolt
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Arrests made following investigation into ram raids

Arrests made following investigation into ram raids

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ODE TO A POLISH COMPOSER: Actor Phil Aughey [pictured] will bring to life the story of Frédéric Chopin on stage at Keystone 1889 this Friday. Photos: SUPPLIED

WHAT'S ONThe tale of Polish pianist Chopin will grace Keystone this Friday

Sam Bolt

FUNDRAISER: The winners of the Men of League charity golf day on Sunday - Jim Connors, Richard Connors, Wylie Waterford and Kurt Waterford. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

GOOD NEWSReturn of Men of League fundraiser an overwhelming success

Bradley Jurd

LIFE SAVING SURGERY: Karissa Spindler hoping to find Sago a loving forever home. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK.

Meet Sago: young cat looking for a forever home

Amy Rees

The scene of the accident near the railway crossing.

Elderly man taken to Orange Hospital after car rolls over at railway crossing

PHOTOSBathurst students attend health and community services careers day

Volunteer to help disadvantaged kids succeed

HAVE YOUR SAYTalks underway over billboard's future

HAVE YOUR SAY$15 million car park promise uncertain after Coalition's election loss

WHERE IT'S AT: "The Central West is seen to be the place to put your money, Orange, Bathurst and Dubbo, are major centres in their own right," says Gary Blowes. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

Five high profile car dealership sites expected to sell for $75 million-plus when they hit the market

PLAYING WITH PRIDE: The Bathurst Giants women plus coaches Liz Kennedy and Mick Sloan in the special Indigenous round jerseys. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

PHOTOS'She's a bloody machine': Peters fires in best on ground display

PURE POWER: Roxy George placed third in her 16-17 years age group at the three-day Torian Pro in Brisbane. Photos: DAN GEORGE

SUBSCRIBERTerrific Torian George now ready to take on the world

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BIG PLAY: St Pat's talent Meredith Jones scored in the final 30 seconds of Sunday's Group 10 league tag thriller with Orange Hawks.

SUBSCRIBERSomers boots after the siren goal to save Saints

YOUTH LEADER: Bathurst youth mayor Ashley Maalouf believes being on youth council opens up many doors. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 082121cythmayor2

GOOD NEWSYouth council is an 'amazing experience' for young people of Bathurst

ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

WATCHWhat is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

SUBSCRIBERTerrific Torian George now ready to take on the world

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At last a (little) break in the weather and shearer numbers

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Students gain insight into health and community service careers

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OPINIONCan any AFL team exorcise their Demons this season?

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Bathurst's juniors are about to get Mummfied

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Arrests made following investigation into ram raids

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A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

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Peter Dutton likely to be the next leader of the Liberal party. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTDutton's day as leader seems likely to arrive

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More than 50 Queensland and NSW sites have received a metre of rain in a week in 2022.

Qld, NSW rainfall records tumble in 2022

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

Finn McHugh
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Chris Dawson (left) molested the schoolgirl he later married, her friend has told his murder trial.

Dawson accused of molesting schoolgirl

Miklos Bolza
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Tasmania's lower house will increase to 35 MPs under a plan supported by all sides of politics.

Tasmania to increase parliament numbers

Ethan James
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A 43 year old Victorian man is accused of abusing two young children between 2017 and 2020.

Vic man charged with abusing two children

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PURE POWER: Roxy George placed third in her 16-17 years age group at the three-day Torian Pro in Brisbane. Photos: DAN GEORGE

SUBSCRIBERTerrific Torian George now ready to take on the world

Anya Whitelaw
1hr ago

GIANT VISITOR: Former Greater Western Sydney Giants ruckman Shane Mumford will visit Bathurst next Tuesday as part of a Central West tour.

Bathurst's juniors are about to get Mummfied

2hrs ago

SUPER EFFORT: Will Curtin, Riley McNiven, Archie Lewis and Jock Robinson were the Bathurst Bulldogs juniors who took part in Sunday's trial matches for the Central West under 12s side. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SUBSCRIBERFour Bathurst juniors play for Central West in lead up to State Championships

Alexander Grant

PURE POWER: Roxy George placed third in her 16-17 years age group at the three-day Torian Pro in Brisbane. Photos: DAN GEORGE

SUBSCRIBERTerrific Torian George now ready to take on the world

1hr ago

YES BOYS: The Saints celebrate after scoring a try against the Wildcats

WATCHPassionate Sargeant helps Saints end Wildcats' streak

Anya Whitelaw

LET'S RACE: Chelsea Ings has the ride on No Pockets. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

No Pockets in for test during her debut run

Alexander Grant

Then Liberal leader Tony Abbott tries his hand at ironing a shirt during a visit to a dry cleaner's in Queanbeyan in 2010. Picture: AAP

OPINIONWomen marched in the streets, and have now marched away from the Coalition

Then Liberal leader Tony Abbott tries his hand at ironing a shirt during a visit to a dry cleaner's in Queanbeyan in 2010. Picture: AAP

OPINIONWomen marched in the streets, and have now marched away from the Coalition

Gabriele Visentin, EU special envoy for the Indo-Pacific, in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXCLUSIVEAlbanese's win a green light for free trade, climate: EU envoy

Gabriele Visentin, EU special envoy for the Indo-Pacific, in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXCLUSIVEAlbanese's win a green light for free trade, climate: EU envoy

The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner

The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

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ODE TO A POLISH COMPOSER: Actor Phil Aughey [pictured] will bring to life the story of Frédéric Chopin on stage at Keystone 1889 this Friday. Photos: SUPPLIED

WHAT'S ONThe tale of Polish pianist Chopin will grace Keystone this Friday

Sam Bolt

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

Josh Leeson

CHARISMA: Phil Jamieson will release his debut solo album Somebody Else on July 27.

Old troublemaker Phil Jamieson in solo gig

Josh Leeson

Purchasing a car using a novated lease arrangement can typically save buyers thousands of dollars upfront. Picture: Shutterstock

Is a novated lease worth it?

House and land packages are built with the buyer in mind and to tick as many quality-of-life boxes as possible. Picture: Shutterstock

Are house and land packages worth the investment?

The spectacular Cradle Mountain.

An island hopping tour way down south

Emma Brown

Purchasing a car using a novated lease arrangement can typically save buyers thousands of dollars upfront. Picture: Shutterstock

Is a novated lease worth it?

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Emma Brown

MaxCare's new infant nutrition products are latest step in mission to be most trusted

MaxCare's new infant nutrition products are latest step in mission to be most trusted

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

Jack Needham

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

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

Jack Needham

TEAMWORK: To make the job easier, encourage members of your family to help with the next painting project. Photo: Supplied

An expert DIY guide to paint preparation

ALL DRESSED UP: These cricket players made sure they were looking respectable for their photo.

Yesterday, Today | The waistcoat-wearers and their wicket ways

Alan McRae

Past students and parents running the barbecue at Bathurst South Public School.

Democracy sausage: Support Bathurst South Public School as you vote

Rachel Chamberlain

The floods in Lismore. Photo: CATHY ADAMS

Eco News | I'm reminded of my mother's words of wisdom

Bernadette Mullaney

ALL DRESSED UP: These cricket players made sure they were looking respectable for their photo.

Yesterday, Today | The waistcoat-wearers and their wicket ways

DEPARTING: Liam O'Connell is leaving 2MCE to take up a job in commercial radio.

Tuned In | Liam's off to be a voice at a new radio station

Rebecca Wotzko

KIND GESTURE: St Vincent de Paul Society members Joe Casey, Mark Seaman and Reg Stapleton with St Stanislaus' College Year 10 students Joe Anderson and Rory Suillivan. Photo: SAM BOLT

GOOD NEWSSt Stanislaus' College students reach out to Vinnies winter appeal

Sam Bolt

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

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NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

WATCHSee why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

2hrs ago

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

2hrs ago

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

WATCHWhat is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

Emma Horn

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

Josh Leeson

LIFE SAVING SURGERY: Karissa Spindler hoping to find Sago a loving forever home. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK.

Meet Sago: young cat looking for a forever home

Amy Rees

Fiona Katauskas' view

OPINIONA shabby, desperate ploy that sank fast

Garry Linnell

ALL DRESSED UP: These cricket players made sure they were looking respectable for their photo.

Yesterday, Today | The waistcoat-wearers and their wicket ways

Alan McRae

The floods in Lismore. Photo: CATHY ADAMS

Eco News | I'm reminded of my mother's words of wisdom

Bernadette Mullaney

DEPARTING: Liam O'Connell is leaving 2MCE to take up a job in commercial radio.

Tuned In | Liam's off to be a voice at a new radio station

Rebecca Wotzko

PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.

Building bridges, but plan divides

Hazel Bradley

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Anthony Caggiano

ZEST FOR LIFE: Jazmin Theadora is a Nimbin local legend. Photo supplied.

She made it to the rainbow

Therese Murray

Good pastures are essential for profitable livestock production.

2022 Pasture Research UpdateWagga and Whitton - 1 & 2 June

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SOLD: Kopyje Station has been bought by a Forbes grazier.

Kopyje Station sells way above expectations

Marian Macdonald

Grazing and 750hd feedlot

Grazing and 750hd feedlot

Marian Macdonald

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric
Photography: Josh Lynott joshlynott.com Instagram @joshlynott

Easy ways to spice up your fish

Naomi Crisante

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante