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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

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FAST RAIL: Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee.

Cautious support for federal government's $8m regional fast rail plan

RESEARCH PROJECT: Historian Dr Rob McLachlan is compiling another book on the early history of Bathurst, which is expected to be available next year. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 031119cbxhistry

Historian prepares to tell more tales from Bathurst's past

Rachel Chamberlain

AFFECTED AREA: Orange is in the area for which the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning.

Lightning, wild winds and hail forecast: Bureau of Meteorology issues storm warning

PROVIDE MORE SUPPORT: Bathurst councillor Monica Morse wants the Federal Government to provide more support systems before sending new migrants to regional areas. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA 101714ztrans3

Need more skilled workers: Central West supports new migration plan

Sahil Makkar

I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER: For more than 50 years Brian Callan handed out the saddle cloths at the Bathurst Harness Racing Club meetings.

Callan's favour leads to a long involvement with harness racing

Anya Whitelaw

Bathurst to host premier Gold Crown Carnival from March 22 to 29

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

Riley and Labor promise to protect those in 'tricky job'

Bathurst comes together to show support for Muslim community

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

FAST RAIL: Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee.

Cautious support for federal government's $8m regional fast rail plan

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

FAMILY AFFAIR: Bernie Hewitt and his wife Cath, who are pictured with daughter Gemma (left), are the 2019 Gold Crown Carnival honourees. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Gold Crown Carnival honourees the Hewitts are a team

SUPPORT: Members of the Bathurst Muslim community Said Enayat and Wally Abdel, with Bathurst mayor Graeme Hanger met on Thursday afternoon. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

Bathurst comes together to show support for Muslim community

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

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FAMILY AFFAIR: Bernie Hewitt and his wife Cath, who are pictured with daughter Gemma (left), are the 2019 Gold Crown Carnival honourees. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Gold Crown Carnival honourees the Hewitts are a team

Anya Whitelaw

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

Why the Western Advocate is offering our readers a sporting chance

ANOTHER CRACK: Bathurst City captain Rory Daburger had an excellent round with the ball but it wasn't enough to get his team the first grand final spot.

Second grade spot is there for the taking

Alexander Grant

FAMILY AFFAIR: Bernie Hewitt and his wife Cath, who are pictured with daughter Gemma (left), are the 2019 Gold Crown Carnival honourees. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Gold Crown Carnival honourees the Hewitts are a team

DETERMINED: Meretiana Robinson and her Rebels have a point to prove.

Robinson wants her Rebels to finish season on positive

INSIDE DRAW: Luke McCarthy has the drive on Craig Cross' gelding Bomb Suit during this Saturday night's Gold Crown heats. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

Suit-ing up for a big night

Alexander Grant

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COMING UP: The Annual Habitat For Biodiversity Community Day is on again. Hosted by the Napoleon Reef Landcare group, NRGW Residents association and local RFS, this has been a popular event in past years. This year there is a focus on historical land care practices and preserving habitat into the future. The day will feature some noted speakers who are experts in their field.

What's on | Check out the family entertainment Zoo to You and The Radical Recyclers

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LARGE CROWD: 350 people attended The Victoria on Saturday, March 9 for the launch of Smith & Jones' second album. Photo: TRENT CASH

New performance spaces to bolster live entertainment at The Victoria

Sam Bolt

RIGHT NOTE: Violin player Doreen Cumming and pianist Cindy Fox will perform with the Macquarie Philharmonia as it presents a new program.

Philharmonia ready to present a 'beautiful' new program

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

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

RESEARCH PROJECT: Historian Dr Rob McLachlan is compiling another book on the early history of Bathurst, which is expected to be available next year. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 031119cbxhistry

Historian prepares to tell more tales from Bathurst's past

Rachel Chamberlain

COMING UP: The Annual Habitat For Biodiversity Community Day is on again. Hosted by the Napoleon Reef Landcare group, NRGW Residents association and local RFS, this has been a popular event in past years. This year there is a focus on historical land care practices and preserving habitat into the future. The day will feature some noted speakers who are experts in their field.

What's on | Check out the family entertainment Zoo to You and The Radical Recyclers

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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

HEALTHY OPTIONS: Anna Winter (dietitian) Michelle Duff and Shellie Burgess, portfolio manager, at the healthy cooking course.

Helping people make healthier food choices in their diet

SNAPSHOT: Bob Griffiths with driver Graham Clarke, pictured in his 1927 Chrysler Tourer, ahead of the Bathurst Inner Wheel outing. 031319ctripn4

Parade | Festival encourages people to embrace storytelling

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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

STEP UP: Season 2019 has not been easy for Belle Hunt and her Rebels, but they want to finish on a high. Photo: RUGBY AU MEDIA/STU WALMSLEY

With Thomas' help, Rebels are building towards Super future | video

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

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

POTENTIAL: Anthony Frisby drives Mistery Road to victory on debut at the Bathurst Gold Crown Paceway. The John Boserio trained colt is undefeated heading into the Gold Crown. Photo: COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY AND FRAMING

Mistery lures Boserio back and gives him a golden hope | video

Anya Whitelaw

The spectacular mural at Grenfell Silos. Photo: GRENFELL RECORD

Grenfell Silos given spectacular makeover by street artist Heesco

HE'S BACK: Colin McDowell will drive Pikarso in the Gold Crown heats.

Inaugural Gold Tiara winner's now hunting a crown | video

Anya Whitelaw

SKILLS TEST: St Stanislaus' College open day. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Juniors gearing up for a new football season

Alexander Grant

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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

A Victorian poultry farm faces a massive bird cull after a salmonella threat led to an egg recall.

Vic salmonella egg scare linked to NSW

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The generation most in need of aged care services is not generally adept at using computers.

Issues with system to access aged care

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Tasmania researchers want volunteers to receive free treatment online, to help counter their fear.

Spider-fear treatment trial to hit the web

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Scott Morrison crosses lines with the Vic govt over fast rail link between Melbourne and Geelong.

Fast-rail to ease population pressure

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People with diabetes still waiting for a government subsidy for an effective glucose sensor.

Push for diabetes monitor device subsidy

Marnie Banger
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A Victorian poultry farm faces a massive bird cull after a salmonella threat led to an egg recall.

NSW outbreak linked to Victoria egg recall

Caroline Schelle and Christine McGinn

'We will not tolerate extremists of any description,' Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo says.

Anning aide's far-right links scrutinised

Matt Coughlan and Paul Osborne

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Labor's Michael Daley will face off on Saturday in the NSW poll.

Guns, stadiums define NSW election's close

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

Southern Basin Communities president Wade Northausen is on a mission to change the status quo and upset the 2007 Water Act.

Southern basin blues: a fight to the bitter end

Daniel Pedersen

Albury Gold Cup meeting called off after rain hits track

John Ellicott

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Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

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Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

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John Rozentals

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

LARGE CROWD: 350 people attended The Victoria on Saturday, March 9 for the launch of Smith & Jones' second album. Photo: TRENT CASH

New performance spaces to bolster live entertainment at The Victoria

Sam Bolt