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VICTORY BASH: Paul Toole celebrated his win with family, friends, staff and supporters on Saturday night. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

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What does it take to win an election? Four years of hard work

Rachel Chamberlain

LOCAL DROPS: National Cool Climate Wine Show chairperson Lee Baxter showcasing products from recognised Bathurst winemakers. Photo: SAM BOLT

Saturday public tasting to attract more tourism to national wine show

Sam Bolt
8m ago

COMMENT
Our say | Another strong win for the Nats' Teflon man

Murray Nicholls
1hr ago

Source: RMS Live Traffic

BREAKING
Delays on Great Western Highway following motorcycle crash east of Bathurst

Murray Nicholls
2hrs ago

COUNTING TIME: Staff at the Bathurst election manager's office counting the early voting ballot forms on Saturday night. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

How the votes are being counted in the Bathurst electorate

Rachel Chamberlain

Resident Doris Green receiving how to vote material from a Greens volunteer. Photos: PHIL BLATCH 032319pbpoll4

Helping on election day is 'A small price to pay for freedom'

Rachel Chamberlain

COLOUR AND MOVEMENT: The Sydney Thistle Highland Pipe Band at the Highland Gathering on Sunday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 032419cscots1

Thousands at the Scots All Saints College Highland Gathering | Video

Murray Nicholls

STILL SOARING: Catherine Fitzsimons (Chief Pilot/Chief Instructor,WardAir). Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 032019csurvivr2

Catherine is soaring after recovering from plane crash

Timing is of the essence when it comes to flu vaccination

Fine or fined? Here's what happens if you didn't vote in the state election

Two killed, one badly hurt in horror 24 hours on Central West roads

The Nationals' Paul Toole is three-for-three in the seat of Bathurst

VICTORY BASH: Paul Toole celebrated his win with family, friends, staff and supporters on Saturday night. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

UPDATED
What does it take to win an election? Four years of hard work

SOLIDARITY: Members of the Bathurst Community Climate Action Group [BCCAN] have thrown their support behind a worldwide socio-political group campaigning for urgent action on climate change. Photo: SAM BOLT 032219sbbccan1

BCCAN gets behind a worldwide movement pushing for climate action

FILE PHOTO: Brenden May.

'I don't know how I'm feeling at the moment' May says as votes tallied

BIG WN: NSW Waratahs beat Melbourne Rebels 66-12 in their Super W meeting at Ashwood Park. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Reigning in rain: Waratahs thump Rebels in Bathurst Super W clash | Photos

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NEW SEASON'S HERE: Tim Berry (Cowra Eagles), Viv Paasi (Orange City), Peter Fitzsimmons (Bathurst Bulldogs), Nigel Staniforth (Orange Emus) and Shaun McHugh (Dubbo Kangroos) at Sunday's season launch. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 032419cwrugby1

Let's get underway: Central West Rugby Union season launched

COLOUR AND MOVEMENT: The Sydney Thistle Highland Pipe Band at the Highland Gathering on Sunday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 032419cscots1

Thousands at the Scots All Saints College Highland Gathering | Video

Saturday public tasting to attract more tourism to national wine show

8m ago

Thomas is proud of her Rebels in defeat

8m ago

COMMENT
Our say | Another strong win for the Nats' Teflon man

1hr ago

Reigning in rain: Waratahs thump Rebels in Bathurst Super W clash | Photos

1hr ago

BREAKING
Delays on Great Western Highway following motorcycle crash east of Bathurst

2hrs ago

UPDATED
What does it take to win an election? Four years of hard work

16:15PM

TOUGH TIME: Former Central West star Alana Thomas was proud of her Melbourne Rebels in defeat on Sunday at Ashwood Park. Her side went down 66-12 in a tough, wet outing on the Bathurst ground. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Thomas is proud of her Rebels in defeat

Alexander Grant
8m ago

GOOD SPORTS: Whatever sport you follow, the Western Advocate has it covered.

Why the Western Advocate is offering our readers a sporting chance

BIG WN: NSW Waratahs beat Melbourne Rebels 66-12 in their Super W meeting at Ashwood Park. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Reigning in rain: Waratahs thump Rebels in Bathurst Super W clash | Photos

Alexander Grant
1hr ago

TOUGH TIME: Former Central West star Alana Thomas was proud of her Melbourne Rebels in defeat on Sunday at Ashwood Park. Her side went down 66-12 in a tough, wet outing on the Bathurst ground. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Thomas is proud of her Rebels in defeat

8m ago

NEW SEASON'S HERE: Tim Berry (Cowra Eagles), Viv Paasi (Orange City), Peter Fitzsimmons (Bathurst Bulldogs), Nigel Staniforth (Orange Emus) and Shaun McHugh (Dubbo Kangroos) at Sunday's season launch. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 032419cwrugby1

Let's get underway: Central West Rugby Union season launched

Alexander Grant

ON THE WAY: Former Australian player and coach Glen Ella will visit Bathurst and the western area as part of the #dreamBigTime this week. Photo: RUGBY AUSTRALIA

Search is on for our future Olympians in Central West

Nick Guthrie

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LOCAL DROPS: National Cool Climate Wine Show chairperson Lee Baxter showcasing products from recognised Bathurst winemakers. Photo: SAM BOLT

Saturday public tasting to attract more tourism to national wine show

Sam Bolt
8m ago

ELECTRIC DREAM: A Tesla with Falcon Wing doors will be on show in the CBD before a fundraising dinner-dance is held this Saturday.

First the dream car. Then the fundraising dinner-dance

24 Hours for the Lord: If you are interested in signing up for an hour as an individual or a group, a roster will be available in the Cathedral and the Assumption Church foyers after Mass over the weekend or contact Paul Kendrick: pkendrick@hotmail.com

Church services | Twenty four hours for the Lord

Contributed

VERTO CEO Ron Maxwell says that the whole team are driven by their desire to change lives by providing services that help people obtain the confidence, skills and qualifications they need to gain employment.

How big business can help small towns make a difference in Australia

Kathryn Carter

Keeping your loved-ones close across the world

Emma Brown

EXPERTS: The team at Havenhand & Mather: Vanessa Nancarrow, Greg Schwenke, Catriona Roach, Chris Funnell, Craig Guyer and Derek Moses.

Havenhand & Mather Architects: designing your world for 40 years

Judith Whitfield

VERTO CEO Ron Maxwell says that the whole team are driven by their desire to change lives by providing services that help people obtain the confidence, skills and qualifications they need to gain employment.

How big business can help small towns make a difference in Australia

Five tips to have healthy teeth for life

Judith Whitfield, sponsored content

The beautiful Maldives: In the Maldives the group will cruise some of the region's most spectacular islands, taking in pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. This is sponsored content from Travelrite.

Seychelles, Maldives and Andaman Islands make for the holiday of a lifetime

JAPANESE INSPIRATION: This home at 5 O'Farrell Place incorporates Japanese architecture, setting it apart from others. Photos: DAVID ROMA

Feels Like Home: See the unique home taking inspiration from Japan

Rachel Chamberlain

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 24 | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 | Videos, photos, map

STILL SOARING: Catherine Fitzsimons (Chief Pilot/Chief Instructor,WardAir). Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 032019csurvivr2

Catherine is soaring after recovering from plane crash

ELECTRIC DREAM: A Tesla with Falcon Wing doors will be on show in the CBD before a fundraising dinner-dance is held this Saturday.

First the dream car. Then the fundraising dinner-dance

COMMENT
Crowds flocked to hear from the Sir Elton John of his time

Elio Bicanic

STILL SOARING: Catherine Fitzsimons (Chief Pilot/Chief Instructor,WardAir). Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 032019csurvivr2

Catherine is soaring after recovering from plane crash

24 Hours for the Lord: If you are interested in signing up for an hour as an individual or a group, a roster will be available in the Cathedral and the Assumption Church foyers after Mass over the weekend or contact Paul Kendrick: pkendrick@hotmail.com

Church services | Twenty four hours for the Lord

Contributed

NOT HAPPY: Manager of the Brilliant Street cafe, Ben Berger, wasn't pleased to see a large amount of parking space lost outside his business on Friday. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Customers forego morning coffee stop due to parking issue

Rachel Chamberlain

COLOUR AND MOVEMENT: The Sydney Thistle Highland Pipe Band at the Highland Gathering on Sunday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 032419cscots1

Thousands at the Scots All Saints College Highland Gathering | Video

SWOOP: Cowra Magpies duo Ben Gunn and Kurt Hancock.

THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode nine: Cowra Magpies

SURPRISE: Nathan Turnbull drove $13 chance Pat McGarry to victory in the second Gold Crown heat. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 032319ctrots3

Quiet drive, loud cheers as Pat McGarry qualifies for Gold Crown Final | video

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

UPSET: Bernie Hewittt.

Hewitt's outsider springs tiara heat upset | video

Anya Whitelaw

Goulburn trainer-driver David Hewitt won his Gold Tiara heat with Happy Cruising. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Happy Cruising then a sprint into the final | video, photos

Anya Whitelaw

Luke McCarthy drove Island Banner to victory in heat two of the Honouree Stakes on Friday. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Well-bred Island is into the Honouree decider | video, photos

Anya Whitelaw

HANDY FILLY: Trainer Gemma Hewitt believes that Christiano Rose can qualify for the Gold Tiara Final. Photo: COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY AND FRAMING

Rose-y purchase could turn into carnival gold | video

Anya Whitelaw

COMMENT
Crowds flocked to hear from the Sir Elton John of his time

Elio Bicanic

COMMENT
Our say | Side stories add further interest to election

Murray Nicholls

Parade | A taste of Saturday morning life in the wine town

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

NSW Regional Water Minister Niall Blair is stepping down a day after the state election.

NSW water minister, Nats deputy steps down

1hr ago

A NASA satellite image of tropical cyclone Veronica approaching the northwest coast of WA.

Residents bunker down as Veronica hits

1hr ago

Queensland Police are investigating a car crash near Rockhampton which has left a young girl dead.

Girl dead, boy critical after Qld crash

2hrs ago

Deputy Premier John Barilaro, with Gladys Berejiklian, says he's disappointed with Nationals loss.

Stadiums hurt us more than Libs: NSW Nats

2hrs ago

NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge (c) says there is a need to stay away from One Nation's Mark Latham.

Greens to isolate Latham's 'racist' party

Luke Costin

Commuters in Melbourne will soon be able to use their Android smartphones to catch public transport.

Phones to replace myki cards in Vic

Rick Goodman

More than 2000 people were evacuated in the NT, the largest such effort since Cyclone Tracy in 1974.

NT residents heading home after Trevor

Sonia Kohlbacher

NSW Labor's Michael Daley has again vowed to stay on as leader despite the election loss.

I'm still NSW Labor's best bet: Daley

Dominica Sanda

Niall Blair at left last Monday showed no hint of leaving politics.(alongside his shadow Mick Veitch)

Blair resigns just a day after being elected

John Ellicott
26m ago

The Gladys Berejiklian government looks to have been reelected in NSW.

Coalition holds on to power in NSW

Julian Drape

When finished, the exclusion fence will provide farmers in the state's north west with greater protection from wild dogs, a problem that costs the NSW agriculture sector between $50-$60 million each year.

A step in the right direction

Katie Davies

More than just a 'motel of the seas', cruising is a must-do travel experience

Scott McRae

'Once-in-a-lifetime' experience at Western Plains Zoo

Photo: Lifetime Private Retreats

South Australia: You're soaking in it ... with the best views available

LOCAL DROPS: National Cool Climate Wine Show chairperson Lee Baxter showcasing products from recognised Bathurst winemakers. Photo: SAM BOLT

Saturday public tasting to attract more tourism to national wine show

Sam Bolt
8m ago

Many hands: If you plan ahead, stay organised and have many helping hands, then moving day will be somewhat stress-free.

How to move house stress-free

COMPACT HOMES: Tony Skinner builds tiny houses out of shipping containers. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Big dreams of tiny living for Tiny House Festival

Elspeth Kernebone