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IT'S OFF: There will be no Party In The Park and New Year's Eve fireworks in Bathurst this year. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil extinguishes fireworks hopes for Bathurst's NYE party

Murray Nicholls

ANNIVERSARY: Bathurst couple John and Lorice Wells celebrated 70 years of marriage on Wednesday. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERBathurst couple John and Lorice Wells celebrate 70 years of marriage

Bradley Jurd

FROCKED UP: The Scots All Saints College graduating Class of 2020 at Bathurst Goldfields last Friday evening. Photos: SUPPLIED

PHOTOSGoldfields hosts dinner for Scots All Saints graduates | Photos

BUSY PERIOD: Panorama Cruise and Travel director Caroline Sage said there has been a spike in inquiry now that borders around the country are reopening. Photo: SAM BOLT

Bathurst residents getting ready to travel interstate

Rachel Chamberlain

FAREWELL: Departing principal Louise Davis, retiring teacher assistant Sharon Weber and ground and maintenance worker Brian Keogh. Gwyneth Kelly and Kelly Farr were absent. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

St Philomena's School farewell over 80 years of experience

Bradley Jurd

SPLIT: A tree at Bathurst Showground was looking a little worse for wear on Wednesday following the storm the previous afternoon.

PHOTOSTuesday's storm likely to be the first of many in December

Rachel Chamberlain

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

POLICE PRESENCE: The scene at South Bathurst back in September when part of the suburb was shut down as the operation unfolded.

SUBSCRIBERMore charges after Border Force, Homeland Security raid in South Bathurst

Jacinta Carroll

HAVE YOUR SAYChamber to have firm focus on representing businesses in 2021

SUBSCRIBERFriends of McPhillamy Park cheering as funding is knocked back

SUBSCRIBERWidespread power outages continue with crews working to restore services

OPINIONOur say | Knockback just another twist in track saga

IT'S OFF: There will be no Party In The Park and New Year's Eve fireworks in Bathurst this year. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil extinguishes fireworks hopes for Bathurst's NYE party

FAREWELL: Departing principal Louise Davis, retiring teacher assistant Sharon Weber and ground and maintenance worker Brian Keogh. Gwyneth Kelly and Kelly Farr were absent. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

St Philomena's School farewell over 80 years of experience

SPLIT: A tree at Bathurst Showground was looking a little worse for wear on Wednesday following the storm the previous afternoon.

PHOTOSTuesday's storm likely to be the first of many in December

FUNDING FEUD: Friends of McPhillamy Park spokesman Sandy Bathgate (right) and the proposed site of the go-kart track.

SUBSCRIBERFriends of McPhillamy Park cheering as funding is knocked back

NEW ADDITIONS: Four goats, who have been named Sprout, Huckleberry, Finn and Ozzy, are new residents at the pound. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

No kidding: Four goats take on gardening role at Bathurst pound

FROCKED UP: The Scots All Saints College graduating Class of 2020 at Bathurst Goldfields last Friday evening. Photos: SUPPLIED

PHOTOSGoldfields hosts dinner for Scots All Saints graduates | Photos

Finlay team takes out triples final at Bathurst City

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PHOTOSGoldfields hosts dinner for Scots All Saints graduates | Photos

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HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil extinguishes fireworks hopes for Bathurst's NYE party

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Bathurst residents getting ready to travel interstate

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SUBSCRIBERBathurst couple John and Lorice Wells celebrate 70 years of marriage

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St Philomena's School farewell over 80 years of experience

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Indigenous people's involvement in policy is important for change to occur, says Romlie Mokak.

Indigenous voice in policy key to progress

Outdoor stadiums and theatres in NSW will be allowed to operate at 100 per cent of capacity.

The new normal: Eased restrictions in NSW

The Climate Council says emissions from the gas industry aren't being accurately reported.

Report questions accuracy of gas emissions

Royal commission chair Ronald Sackville has called for greater understanding and empathy.

Work to do, says abuse royal commissioner

The government wants to see country shows back in action after cancellations due to coronavirus.

Country shows receive funding injection

Matt Coughlan

Saturday will mark the first time since March 7 Flemington has had spectators on course.

Small crowd green-lit for Flemington races

Callum Godde

Bridget Archer says the government's income management system takes away people's sense of pride.

Government MP rebukes own welfare policy

Rebecca Gredley

Swift parrot chicks, found as part of the Australian National University study. Picture: Dr Dejan Stojanovic

Swift parrot numbers could be below 300, genetic study shows

Adam Holmes

COMEBACK: Peter Zylstra and his team-mates Anne Pickstone, Betsy Thornberry, and Tim Pickstone came from behind to win their mixed fours semi-final at Majellan. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Finlay team takes out triples final at Bathurst City

STAR: Running hard and busting tackles, it is one of the reason's Luke Christie Johnston was the Tigers' best and fairest for 2020.

SUBSCRIBERLuke uses the force: Prop wins Oberon Tigers' top award

Anya Whitelaw

JUNIOR TALENT: Orange's Xavier Bland stands atop the podium after taking out Sunday's Bathurst Cycling Club's Rockley Cup handicap event. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SUBSCRIBERBland, Barrett duel for the Rockley Cup on final climb

COMEBACK: Peter Zylstra and his team-mates Anne Pickstone, Betsy Thornberry, and Tim Pickstone came from behind to win their mixed fours semi-final at Majellan. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Finlay team takes out triples final at Bathurst City

AT WORK: Bathurst hockey talent Tamsin Bunt (right) takes part in a fitness drill at rhe Future Pride camp. Photo: HOCKEY NSW

SUBSCRIBERFormer Arrow Bunt is now hoping to play with Pride

Anya Whitelaw

WINNING START: Matilda Flood, pictured in a pre-season interview, got court time during Fordham University's opening round win. Photo: FORDHAM WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Flood starts with win and laps up experience at Fordham

Alexander Grant

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Steve Evans

Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Bathurst health services deem it safe to relax some COVID protocols

SUBSCRIBERBathurst health services deem it safe to relax some COVID protocols

Rachel Chamberlain

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

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Singapore has approved the sale of chicken meat grown in a lab by an American company.

Singapore approves sale of lab-grown meat

Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie

SMILES: Tess Lamont and Melanie Ziliotto at the November Riverside Markets. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Expect Santa Claus and plenty of stalls at final markets for year

LONG VIEW: Nicole Welch's in-situ LAND and BODY works explore personal, cultural and environmental histories, echoing the symbiotic relationship we have with an enduring natural world, and our ephemeral place within it. Table Top Mountain location shot, Eastern Interiors series. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The arts | Connection, isolation, solitude and other big themes

Steven Cavanagh

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Future outlook: Australian ag leaders share insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead

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Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

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We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Are your finances set up in a way that allows you to live the life you want to?

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Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

Sunnybright Estate lots almost sold out as call comes for more land

SUBSCRIBERSunnybright Estate lots almost sold out as call comes for more land

Rachel Chamberlain

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Friday 27th to Saturday 28th of November | photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Friday 27th to Saturday 28th of November | photos and map

VETERANS: Dick Crossing and Alex Bedwell are two of Bathurst's three known surviving World War II military personnel. Photo: SAM BOLT

IN DEPTHSurviving Bathurst veterans recall an end to World War II 75 years on

VETERANS: Dick Crossing and Alex Bedwell are two of Bathurst's three known surviving World War II military personnel. Photo: SAM BOLT

IN DEPTHSurviving Bathurst veterans recall an end to World War II 75 years on

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

NEW ADDITIONS: Four goats, who have been named Sprout, Huckleberry, Finn and Ozzy, are new residents at the pound. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

No kidding: Four goats take on gardening role at Bathurst pound

Rachel Chamberlain

LONG VIEW: Nicole Welch's in-situ LAND and BODY works explore personal, cultural and environmental histories, echoing the symbiotic relationship we have with an enduring natural world, and our ephemeral place within it. Table Top Mountain location shot, Eastern Interiors series. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The arts | Connection, isolation, solitude and other big themes

Steven Cavanagh

MOVING ON: Warren and Julie Taylor on their last day at their business, Bathurst Glass, on Monday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBEREnd of an era: Husband and wife retire from beloved business

Rachel Chamberlain

NEW ADDITIONS: Four goats, who have been named Sprout, Huckleberry, Finn and Ozzy, are new residents at the pound. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

No kidding: Four goats take on gardening role at Bathurst pound

BACK IN TOWN: James Rutherford, of Cobb and Co coach fame in Bathurst, was a welcome sight when he returned to the city after a stint away.

Yesterday Today | They gathered to celebrate Mr Rutherford's return

Alan McRae

EXCITING PROJECT: Café on Corporation manager Caitlin Symes and volunteer Carol Smith outside the Generosity Church training room, where the window is set to be replaced by an accessible door. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

GOOD NEWSAccess grant to allow Generocity Church to be even more inclusive

Rachel Chamberlain

FROCKED UP: The Scots All Saints College graduating Class of 2020 at Bathurst Goldfields last Friday evening. Photos: SUPPLIED

PHOTOSGoldfields hosts dinner for Scots All Saints graduates | Photos

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst on Saturday 5th of December | photos and map

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Western Advocate | December 2003

Do you remember when December 2003

CELEBRATION: Yulina Collins accompanied Riley Comerford. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 112820csscgrad11

PHOTOSStannies' students farewell 13 years of schooling | Photos

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

Nicholas Nakos

TOP DROPS: Ruth Andersen from 3 Views Vineyard with Lloyd Bain on Saturday.

Perfect start to the weekend: Were you snapped at the markets?

MIXED NIGHT: While Kylie Aubin, pictured bowling, hit an unbeaten 70 for the Bulls, they fell just short of upsetting Cavs. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PHOTOSAubin gets aggressive, but Bulls fall just short of cup upset

Anya Whitelaw

Our say | Busy shops a sign we're returning to normal

OPINIONOur say | Busy shops a sign we're returning to normal

Murray Nicholls

Our say | Knockback just another twist in track saga

OPINIONOur say | Knockback just another twist in track saga

Murray Nicholls

GETTING BIGGER: The NSW Government is going to widen the Great Western Highway from Kelso to Raglan. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Letter | Don't lose beauty for a wider Great Western Highway

Catherine Cox

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Warren Coventry of Lynoch Pty Ltd at Armidale will offer about 240 head of his EU accredited feeder steers on AuctionsPlus this Friday to be delivered in January. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

Savvy approach to beat fear of falling market

Lucy Kinbacher

NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey has called on communities to give their feedback on the state's online water trading registeries.

Community consulted on NSW water registries

Olivia Calver

Vittorio Cavion, Trevail Park, Coleambally, was encouraged to plant corn this year due to low water prices.

The resurgence of southern summer crops

Olivia Calver

Singapore has approved the sale of chicken meat grown in a lab by an American company.

Singapore approves sale of lab-grown meat

Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie

Self-assessment and self-criticism, one leads to growth the other to depression. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONThe difference between self-assessment and self-criticism

Gary Bentley

Tiny "dealership" promotes an augmented reality sales platform. Photo: Volkswagen Australia.

Are you willing to buy a new car online? Because some do

Sam Hollier