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WOULDN'T IT BE NICE: Kelso Newsagency has sold a $200,000 first prize ticket in this morning's Lucky Lotteries, and the search is on to find the lucky winner.

Are you $200,000 richer? Kelso Newsagency sells Lucky Lotteries winner

STILL FIGHTING: Councillor Warren Aubin pictured outside the heritage building of Bathurst hospital. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil to speak at hearing for parliamentary inquiry into health

Rachel Chamberlain
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The billboard erected at Carrington Park last weekend. Photo: TNV

HAVE YOUR SAYAndrew Russell's family want missing persons billboard to remain

Jacinta Carroll

NEW SPOT FOR BREAKFAST: Drake and Duck Cafe staff members Grace Fitzpatrick and Lucy Phelps-Barber with owner Matt Harrowsmith. Photo: SAM BOLT

OPEN FOR BUSINESSDrake and Duck Cafe to provide diverse brekkie options at the George

Sam Bolt

FACILITY: Kelso Public School principal Lance Cooper, with community liaison officer Debbie Green at the Kelso Konnex. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

GOOD NEWSKelso Public School launches new facility to support families in need

Bradley Jurd

Frost covers a spider web on the weekend. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Bathurst shivers through coldest May morning in four years

RAISING AWARENESS: Bathurst headspace centre manager Jason Eggins with community engagement officer Isobelle Strickland on Monday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 051721

GOOD NEWSWrapped in love: Machattie Park trees raising awareness for a day

Amy Rees

AT THE SCENE: Police and fire crews at the scene of Monday morning's car fire in a paddock off Bradwardine Road. Photo: TNV

PHOTOSStolen car catches fire after hitting tree off Bradwardine Road

Jacinta Carroll

Bathurst Library set for an out-of-this-world storytime on Wednesday

Take a trip on the 3801: Historic train returning after a decade

FREEUrgent recall: Cars could catch fire even when switched off

Winter is coming: Oberon braces again for influx of snow-seeking tourists

WOULDN'T IT BE NICE: Kelso Newsagency has sold a $200,000 first prize ticket in this morning's Lucky Lotteries, and the search is on to find the lucky winner.

Are you $200,000 richer? Kelso Newsagency sells Lucky Lotteries winner

FUTURE PLANNING: The old TAFE building is back on the agenda, with Bathurst Regional Council looking to make progress on plans for its future use. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil to take next step in determining old TAFE building's future

CYBER SAFE: Vulnerability Management Centre manager Natasha Steele with Member for Bathurst Paul Toole.

HAVE YOUR SAYJobs boost: Bathurst cyber security centre expands after just one year

Graham Stirling, Craig Randazzo, Kate White and Paul Toole with Ruby Rose Kelly, Indianna Robinson, Blake Fulthorpe and Buster Goninan.

GOOD NEWSThe My Community Project garden unveiled at Bathurst Public

Alternative to CBD scooter ban appears to have been the right action

HAVE YOUR SAYAlternative to CBD scooter ban appears to have been the right action

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

CA contacts Bancroft amid tampering furore

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HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil to speak at hearing for parliamentary inquiry into health

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OPEN FOR BUSINESSDrake and Duck Cafe to provide diverse brekkie options at the George

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GOOD NEWSKelso Public School launches new facility to support families in need

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Bathurst shivers through coldest May morning in four years

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Are you $200,000 richer? Kelso Newsagency sells Lucky Lotteries winner

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WA Health Minister Roger Cook has fended off calls to resign over the death of Aishwarya Aswath.

Aishwarya report shows WA hospital strain

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A report has found businesses are failing to properly measure cultural diversity in the workplace.

Aust workplaces don't comprehend diversity

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Woolworths and Coles are among the big brands who have pledged to reduce plastic waste by 2025.

Supermarkets make sustainability promise

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Health Minister Greg Hunt insists vaccine distribution to disability care homes will be ramped up.

Hunt defends disability jab rollout pace

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The number of Indigenous children in out-of-home care is 11 times more than for non-Indigenous kids.

Indigenous kids dominate out-of-home care

Callum Godde

A man has been charged with shooting with intent to murder after a stand-off with police in Sydney.

Sydney police stand-off with armed man

A man has been accused of killing his mother after she was found dead inside her Melbourne home.

Son accused of killing elderly Vic mother

Callum Godde

The report into Aishwarya's death disappointed parents Aswath Chavittupara and Prasitha Sasidharan.

Staff failures in WA girl's hospital death

Michael Ramsey

LET'S GO: Keelan Bresac celebrates a try with the Bathurst Panthers during Saturday's Group 10 magic round win over Orange Hawks. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERBresac makes a mark: Panthers recruit among seven Bathurst players in Group 10 side

Alexander Grant

ON THE MONEY: Grady Tapping scored three goals for the Bathurst Bushrangers in their win over the Dubbo Demons on Saturday. Bushrangers' strong fourth quarter helped to get them out of danger. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERFourth term surge proves difference for Bushrangers

Alexander Grant

TOUGH DAY: Elly Rudd was part of a small travelling squad for the Bushrangers on Saturday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERBushrangers' low numbers a big hurdle to overcome in Dubbo

Alexander Grant

LET'S GO: Keelan Bresac celebrates a try with the Bathurst Panthers during Saturday's Group 10 magic round win over Orange Hawks. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERBresac makes a mark: Panthers recruit among seven Bathurst players in Group 10 side

Photo: AMY McINTYRE

PHOTOSSettree puts his name up in lights again as Bulls go top

Nick Guthrie

FIRING IN THE COLD: Elise Gullifer and her Giants team-mates overcame the Orange Tigers on a bitterly cold Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERJohnston shows mongrel and wins the hard ball in top Giants debut

Anya Whitelaw

Vaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

DIGESTVaccine rollout to disability sector an 'abject failure'

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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Bryan Martin of Ravensworth Wines joined forces with Wildflower Brewing to make the range of beers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

When life gives you smoke-tainted grapes, make beer

Karen Hardy

National Centre for Australian Children's Literature director Belle Alderman in the new exhibition Dog Tales. Picture: Karleen Minney

WHAT'S ONPuppy love: A tribute to dogs in children's literature

Amy Martin

REUNITED: You Am I recorded and produced an entire album despite going 381 days without being in a room together.

MUSICDistance and isolation makes You Am I grow fonder

Josh Leeson

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

WEDDING BLISS: Click here for tips and advice on creating your dream wedding.

Make your wedding special

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: A good property manager will be up-to-date with all the regulations in their state. Photo - Shutterstock.

Know the rules for a happy partnership

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: A good property manager will be up-to-date with all the regulations in their state. Photo - Shutterstock.

Know the rules for a happy partnership

Open homes in Bathurst from Thursday 13th May to Saturday 15th | Photos and map

Open homes in Bathurst from Thursday 13th May to Saturday 15th | Photos and map

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance protects your investment

RAISING AWARENESS: Bathurst headspace centre manager Jason Eggins with community engagement officer Isobelle Strickland on Monday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 051721

GOOD NEWSWrapped in love: Machattie Park trees raising awareness for a day

Amy Rees

BLAST OFF: Bathurst Library's Natalie Conn and Sarah Fleming prepare for National Storytime on Wednesday.

Bathurst Library set for an out-of-this-world storytime on Wednesday

FOR ART'S SAKE: Platform Arts Hub manager Heather Ferguson with a selection of the art works in the gallery. Photo: MARK LOGAN

'Art at the Station' exhibition paints portrait of Central West artists' work

Mark Logan

RAISING AWARENESS: Bathurst headspace centre manager Jason Eggins with community engagement officer Isobelle Strickland on Monday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 051721

GOOD NEWSWrapped in love: Machattie Park trees raising awareness for a day

Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst

Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst

Alan McRae

A BOOKWORM'S PARADISE: Natalie Hock unearthed some interesting reads at the Lifeline Book Fair. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 051521cbksfair8

Thousands of books generate thousands of dollars for Lifeline

Rachel Chamberlain

MILESTONE MAN: Bathurst Giants skipper Bailey Brien played his 50th senior game for the club on Saturday. He picked up the players' player award. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBERMilestone moments as Bathurst Giants tame the Tigers

READY TO FIRE: Emily Thompson lines up what was a successful reverse stick shot for Bathurst City. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOSExecution order: City, United must convert more attacking plays

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

Marisol Nicholls and Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Picture: Lionsgate

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

Now 68, David Gulpilil's life hangs in the balance as he battles widespread, stage-four lung cancer. Picture: Supplied

Gulpilil brings the lens to life in new documentary

Vanessa Arundale and Jane Freebury

Member for Hughes Craig Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament to decide if Facebook banning MPs is contempt

Harley Dennett

A still from The Man in the Hat. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWComedic road trip with little to say

Jane Freebury

Angelina Jolie as Hannah and Jon Bernthal as Ethan in Those Who Wish Me Dead. Picture: Warner Bros.Pictures

REVIEWThose Who Wish Me Dead a western in contemporary clothing

Cris Kennedy

Our say | Just not cricket to jump quarantine queue

OPINIONOur say | Just not cricket to jump quarantine queue

Murray Nicholls

Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst

Yesterday, Today | Long, proud history of milling in Bathurst

Alan McRae

The opposition leader Anthony Albanese performed strongly in his budget reply. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONOur say | Labor returns to defending the underdog

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Kaila, Chelsea, Eliesha and Phil Murrowood, Lakeside Park White Suffolk stud, Finley with the champion ram. Photo: Billy Jupp

Family legacy lives on in White Suffolk competition

Billy Jupp
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These mouse-themed decorated arrowroot biscuits earned Thomas Marchant a blue ribbon at the Dubbo Show. Photo courtesy of Jillian Kilby.

Mice tops for kids' decorations at Dubbo Show

John Ellicott

Helen Jones, Marty Morris and showgirl finalist Emily Coggan present Annalara White Dorpers' Steve and Jack Cresswell with the AJ Morris Shield.

Cresswells regain crown in Dubbo hoof and hook competition

Billy Jupp

Natural textures inject warmth from the outside world, through the use of sustainable or recycled timber, cane and rattan. Not only are these materials on trend but they create textured patterns on the walls as the light shines through.

Light up your home as the days get darker

SIX OUT OF TEN: The sharemarket historically has six out of ten good years.

Follow the basic principles of investing for the best result

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie