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HIGH ACHIEVER: Bathurst High Campus school captain Zoe Peters has been named the national Lions Youth of the Year. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

GOOD NEWSBathurst's Zoe Peters wins Lions Youth of the Year national final

Sam Bolt

GROWING UP: Michelle and Paul Evans with joey Hope, who has been in their care for months after she was orphaned. Photos: PHIL BLATCH050821pbjoey4

GOOD NEWSNever gave up Hope: Orphaned joey thriving in care of volunteers

Rachel Chamberlain

FAMILY TIME: Jason and Nicole Pears with Dillon (12) and Reece (8). 050121cshowsoc5

PHOTOSSmiling faces at this year's Royal Bathurst Show

Amy Rees

GRAIN: Australian Milling Museum director John McCorquodale and CEO Jess Jennings with sourdough bakers Fiona Green and Vianne Tourle. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERAustralia's milling history is coming together at Tremain's Mill

Sam Bolt

READY: Anthony Goodfellow, Andy Halsey, Julie Fry, Brooke Beale, Lou and Hunter Hardina and Maree Wilsmore prepare to open the café.

GOOD NEWSShelter Café to serve up meals to those in need from Saturday

Rachel Chamberlain

WORKMATES: Outgoing BMCE assistant manager Leonie Smith [centre, with flowers] with long-time colleagues Stephen Champion, Donald Pearce, Tim Roebuck, Kylie Shead and Bannon Rees. Photo: SAM BOLT

SUBSCRIBERInaugural staff member Leonie Smith farewelled from BMEC after 22 years

Sam Bolt

SONGLINES: Indigenous Australian musician Jessie Lloyd's Mission Songs Project will be presented at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, May 18. Photo: SUPPLIED

MUSICMission Songs Project: An authentic narrative of Indigenous Australian history

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

SUBSCRIBERFour men arrested following crime spree, home invasion in West Bathurst

Toastmasters'40 years of service

MUSICRevered Australian musician Paul Kelly to tour Bathurst in August

Support for small business, infrastructure big budget wins for Central West

HIGH ACHIEVER: Bathurst High Campus school captain Zoe Peters has been named the national Lions Youth of the Year. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

GOOD NEWSBathurst's Zoe Peters wins Lions Youth of the Year national final

READY: Anthony Goodfellow, Andy Halsey, Julie Fry, Brooke Beale, Lou and Hunter Hardina and Maree Wilsmore prepare to open the café.

GOOD NEWSShelter Café to serve up meals to those in need from Saturday

INVESTIGATION: Police on the scene of an alleged home invasion in West Bathurst on Wednesday afternoon.

SUBSCRIBERFour men arrested following crime spree, home invasion in West Bathurst

GRAIN: Australian Milling Museum director John McCorquodale and CEO Jess Jennings with sourdough bakers Fiona Green and Vianne Tourle. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERAustralia's milling history is coming together at Tremain's Mill

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

WARM COLOURS: Havannah Street. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOSAutumn colours: Warm shades adorn trees around the Bathurst CBD

GOOD NEWSBathurst's Zoe Peters wins Lions Youth of the Year national final

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PHOTOSSmiling faces at this year's Royal Bathurst Show

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SUBSCRIBERAustralia's milling history is coming together at Tremain's Mill

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GOOD NEWSShelter Café to serve up meals to those in need from Saturday

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SUBSCRIBERInaugural staff member Leonie Smith farewelled from BMEC after 22 years

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MUSICMission Songs Project: An authentic narrative of Indigenous Australian history

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A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was stabbed in the chest at a Newcastle cafe.

Woman stabbed in Newcastle cafe kitchen

Brittany Higgins claims members of the PM's staff gave background briefings against her loved ones.

Inquiry into PMO knowledge of rape resumes

WA's former chief casino officer sold a boat to a friend who worked for Crown, an inquiry has heard.

Former WA casino chief defends Crown ties

Premier Peter Gutwein's Liberals have secured majority government in Tasmania.

Tasmanian Liberals win majority government

A failure at Perth Children's Hospital has been blamed for the death of Aishwarya Aswath.

Hospital 'failure' behind death of WA girl

Michael Ramsey

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

Jim Kellar

A woman who burnt an Israeli flag during a protest in Sydney has been charged over the incident.

NSW woman who burned Israeli flag charged

Tiffanie Turnbull

A man tasered multiple times after escaping a hospital died from a heart condition, a coroner says.

Tasered man died from heart condition

Greta Stonehouse

MEDAL: Roxy George was received the Western coach's award after the NSW CHS Championships. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 051121croxy

SUBSCRIBERRoxy George wins Western coach's award at NSW CHS Basketball Championships

Bradley Jurd

NEW CAMPAIGN: Bathurst Swim Club head coach Josh Stapley said his team are keen to get into short course action again. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

First taste of short course in two years for Bathurst swimmers

Alexander Grant

TEAM: Bathurst Little Athletics members Carla Grimm, Amali Locke, Lily Dawson, Will Curtin, Dylan Ruming, Hayden Grimm and Byron Rosier.

A big year ahead for Bathurst Little Athletics

Bradley Jurd

MEDAL: Roxy George was received the Western coach's award after the NSW CHS Championships. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 051121croxy

SUBSCRIBERRoxy George wins Western coach's award at NSW CHS Basketball Championships

A GREAT NIGHT: Guest speakers at CSU Mitchell Rugby's 50th anniversary celebrations, Phil Waugh, Tim Sheridan and Justin Harrison. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SUBSCRIBERCSU's 50th anniversary celebrations a fundraising success

Alexander Grant

CSU Mungoes go down to top Colts in Portland

SUBSCRIBERCSU Mungoes go down to top Colts in Portland

Bradley Jurd

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

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

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

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

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

Victoria Lee

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

Toby Vue

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

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

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

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

2hrs ago

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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SONGLINES: Indigenous Australian musician Jessie Lloyd's Mission Songs Project will be presented at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, May 18. Photo: SUPPLIED

MUSICMission Songs Project: An authentic narrative of Indigenous Australian history

MAKING GRAVY: Revered Australian musician Paul Kelly is set to perform at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on Friday, August 7. Photo: FILE

MUSICRevered Australian musician Paul Kelly to tour Bathurst in August

Sam Bolt

Trade data has revealed international markets can't get enough of Australia's fresh vegetables.

Demand grows for fresh Aussie vegetables

Sophie Moore

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

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

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

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

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

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, May 8th | Photos and map

Open houses in Bathurst for Saturday, May 8th | Photos and map

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

READY: Anthony Goodfellow, Andy Halsey, Julie Fry, Brooke Beale, Lou and Hunter Hardina and Maree Wilsmore prepare to open the café.

GOOD NEWSShelter Café to serve up meals to those in need from Saturday

Rachel Chamberlain

CELEBRATION: Toastmasters Bathurst committee members Brad McWilliams, Merv Tobin and Henry Jayawardena. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Toastmasters'40 years of service

Amy Rees

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is handing down this third federal budget. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021Federal Budget 2021: Who are the winners and losers this year?

Doug Dingwall

READY: Anthony Goodfellow, Andy Halsey, Julie Fry, Brooke Beale, Lou and Hunter Hardina and Maree Wilsmore prepare to open the café.

GOOD NEWSShelter Café to serve up meals to those in need from Saturday

GROWING UP: Michelle and Paul Evans with joey Hope, who has been in their care for months after she was orphaned. Photos: PHIL BLATCH050821pbjoey4

GOOD NEWSNever gave up Hope: Orphaned joey thriving in care of volunteers

Rachel Chamberlain

MELLOW YELLOW: A host of Bathurst Walk 'n' Talk for Life participants pictured at Peace Park on Sunday. Photo: SUPPLIED

GOOD NEWSWalk 'n' Talk: Residents gather to raise awareness for mental health

Sam Bolt

Above it all: Musician and producer Billy Otto.

The boy who gave Netflix and Byron Baes the flick

FAMILY TIME: Jason and Nicole Pears with Dillon (12) and Reece (8). 050121cshowsoc5

PHOTOSSmiling faces at this year's Royal Bathurst Show

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

FUN: You Am I provide a mix of old and new on 11th album The Lives Of Others.

REVIEWYou Am I still living large and keeping relevant

MATES: Penrith Panthers fans Chris Farnham and Tim Simon attended the match at Carrington Park. Photos: PHIL BLATCH

PHOTOSFaces in the crowd as Panthers beat Sea Eagles at Carrington Park

FAKE LEG, REAL CHARGES: A man was stopped with a mannequin's leg hanging out his boot.

See the moment a leg hanging out of a car boot draws police attention

Matt McLennan

WARM COLOURS: Havannah Street. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOSAutumn colours: Warm shades adorn trees around the Bathurst CBD

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

Geraldine Cardozo

Our say | Off and running in race for the next election

OPINIONOur say | Off and running in race for the next election

Murray Nicholls

BEST IN SHOW: Geoff and Robyn Rayner's grand champion fleece from Pomanara Stud at the Royal Bathurst Show.

Fosterfield's fine showing fleeces the show competition

John Seaman

Yesterday, Today | Fresh is best in fruit stall's display at the show

Yesterday, Today | Fresh is best in fruit stall's display at the show

Alan McRae

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

NOT LEFT WONDERING 'IF ONLY': David Lyons, Melville Park, Vasey, Victoria bought the top priced bull of the 56th Hereford Australia National Sale, purchasing Mawarra If Only Q264 for $103,000. Pictured with Mawarra's Logan Sykes, Longford, Vic.

Mawarra bull sold for $103,000 at Hereford National

Olivia Calver

Overcoming flood to bumper harvest is industry in a nutshell

Overcoming flood to bumper harvest is industry in a nutshell

Billy Jupp

Rain will clear and allow drying winds from the west to dominate NSW weather over the next fortnight.

SAM to deliver a dry fortnight for NSW

Ben Domoniso, Weatherzone

Rally driving takes one look at understeer and then sprays gravel in its face. Photo: Shutterstock.

Getting the car slowed and turned on various surfaces

Sam Hollier

SHIVERS: Keeping warm and comfortable at home during winter is easier than your think. Photo: Shutterstock.

Smart ways to keep warm during winter

Trade data has revealed international markets can't get enough of Australia's fresh vegetables.

Demand grows for fresh Aussie vegetables

Sophie Moore