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TAKEOVER: Back: Patrick Latham, Miller Rivett, Jake Arnold, Joshua Jackson. Front: Piper Stewart, Joseph and Emilia Blackie and Lily Burgess.

Juniors are set to takeover Bathurst parkrun on Saturday

Bradley Jurd
9m ago

Councillors delay decision on the draft George Park Master Plan

Rachel Chamberlain
2hrs ago

DROUGHT RELIEF: Five locations in the region have now received more rain than the long term average for October. Photo: FILE

Soggy weekend boosts monthly rainfall totals in drought areas

Nadine Morton

ALREADY BUSY: Councillor Jess Jennings said Bathurst, as well as other regional and rural areas, wouldn't be able to cope with an influx of people. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102118pbimmigration2

Another councillor finds flaws in plan to force migrants into regions

Rachel Chamberlain

INSPIRING: Senator Pat Dodson gave an excellent address at the Light on the Hill Dinner on Saturday night, where he was the guest speaker. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102018pblight2

Dodson delights room with his own take on Light on the Hill

Rachel Chamberlain

Man, 19, kept appearing outside former partner’s home

LOCAL SUCCESSES: Mark Renzaglia, of Renzaglia Wines, came away from the National Cool Climate Wine Show with four bronze medals, while Tony Hatch, from Vale Creek Wines, got one. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102118pbwine2

Taste and smell of success for nation’s vignerons at wine show

Rachel Chamberlain

HAPPY CUSTOMER: Nine-year-old Lachlan Stephen found this gem at the Lifeline Book Fair on Sunday morning. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102118pbbook1

Lifeline says a big thank you after supporters help raise $32,000

Rachel Chamberlain

Driving For Drought 1000 won’t be held, but will still buy bales

The rural wrap: Royals visit a drought affected farm, comp calls for world-class shearers

Feels Like Home: 171 Fleming Drive, Laffing Waters

Hollis happy to mark six years of the Bullet on the rail lines

TAKEOVER: Back: Patrick Latham, Miller Rivett, Jake Arnold, Joshua Jackson. Front: Piper Stewart, Joseph and Emilia Blackie and Lily Burgess.

Juniors are set to takeover Bathurst parkrun on Saturday

9m ago

LOCAL SUCCESSES: Mark Renzaglia, of Renzaglia Wines, came away from the National Cool Climate Wine Show with four bronze medals, while Tony Hatch, from Vale Creek Wines, got one. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102118pbwine2

Taste and smell of success for nation’s vignerons at wine show

INSPIRING: Senator Pat Dodson gave an excellent address at the Light on the Hill Dinner on Saturday night, where he was the guest speaker. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102018pblight2

Dodson delights room with his own take on Light on the Hill

HAPPY CUSTOMER: Nine-year-old Lachlan Stephen found this gem at the Lifeline Book Fair on Sunday morning. Photo: PHIL BLATCH 102118pbbook1

Lifeline says a big thank you after supporters help raise $32,000

IMPRESSED: Illawarra skipper Mitchell Hearn says his side's fielding effort was behind its win over Orana on Sunday morning. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Orana’s tilt at Regional Bash crown goes up in Flames

NICE MOVE : McKayler Barnes' early decision to hunt for the lead helped set up victory for Lorenzo Shannon.

Lorenzo Shannon ends his drought with strong run at Young | video

Lewis is awarded for his 25 years of touch footy involvement

9m ago

Juniors are set to takeover Bathurst parkrun on Saturday

9m ago

On hold: CWAFL puts two-tiered competition on hold for another season

1hr ago

Councillors delay decision on the draft George Park Master Plan

2hrs ago

Lorenzo Shannon ends his drought with strong run at Young | video

11:59AM

Conran claims first Bathurst Open title following sublime second round | Photos

11:40AM

INCREASE: The junior ranks in the Bathurst Touch Football Association have grown during Tony Lewis' time with the sport.

Lewis is awarded for his 25 years of touch footy involvement

Anya Whitelaw
9m ago

CHAMPIONS OF BATHURST: Men's runner-up Brett Hyland and winner Jeff Bond stand either side of women's champion Sarah Nelson following Sunday's Bathurst Squash Open. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Bond and Nelson on fire to claim Bathurst Open titles

Alexander Grant
9m ago

On hold: CWAFL puts two-tiered competition on hold for another season

Max Stainkamph
1hr ago

INCREASE: The junior ranks in the Bathurst Touch Football Association have grown during Tony Lewis' time with the sport.

Lewis is awarded for his 25 years of touch footy involvement

9m ago

NICE MOVE : McKayler Barnes' early decision to hunt for the lead helped set up victory for Lorenzo Shannon.

Lorenzo Shannon ends his drought with strong run at Young | video

Anya Whitelaw

Conran claims first Bathurst Open title following sublime second round | Photos

Alexander Grant

TAKEOVER: Back: Patrick Latham, Miller Rivett, Jake Arnold, Joshua Jackson. Front: Piper Stewart, Joseph and Emilia Blackie and Lily Burgess.

Juniors are set to takeover Bathurst parkrun on Saturday

Bradley Jurd
9m ago

PRECIOUS: First Touch Infant Massage, a program for mums and babies six weeks to 12 months, will be held from October 22 to November 19 from 1.45pm-2.45pm at the Central West Women’s Health Centre at 20 William Street.

What’s on

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PRODUCTION LINE: Anna Siers, Joy Press, Carol Churches and Margaret Morris hard at work preparing for the Holy Trinity Church Spring Fair.

Fair go: Holy Trinity getting ready for one of its big days

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

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Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Celebrate children's ability

Celebrate children’s talent the Children’s Week

Legends: One in eight Australians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail aged.

Raise awareness: Share why you care

RARE FIND: Just 10 minutes from the central business district, 171 Fleming Drive offers a large family home on 25 acres.

Feels Like Home: 171 Fleming Drive, Laffing Waters

Rachel Chamberlain

42 Ridgeview Close

Open for Inspection: Bathurst's open houses Friday, 19th October to Saturday, 20th October 2018

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BLUE RIBBON PROPERTY: A lovely homestead on over 100 acres can be found at 386 Pretty Plains Road, near Millthorpe. Photos: SUPPLIED

Feels Like Home: 386 Pretty Plains Road, Millthorpe

Rachel Chamberlain

HOMECOMING: Hubert George Dulhunty of Mount Rankin photographed in December 1915. He died in Bathurst in 1967 aged 77.

Yesterday Today with Alan McRae | Snapshots of World War One

Alan McRae

TRADITION: Private Walter Saunders. Picture: AWM P00889.012

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

Remembrance: The unveiling of a memorial in Toogoolawah, Queensland. Pictures: Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial. H17643

Places of love and loss, of heroes all

Maeve McKenna

HOMECOMING: Hubert George Dulhunty of Mount Rankin photographed in December 1915. He died in Bathurst in 1967 aged 77.

Yesterday Today with Alan McRae | Snapshots of World War One

Bathurst Presbyterian Church BxYouth. Crn George and Howick Street at 7pm-9pm. For youth in years 7pm-9pm.

Services

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BEAUTY: Peter Rushforth, Shipley Winter Trees 1981, stoneware blue chun glaze.
Collection Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Photo: DAVID ROMA

Gaze upon luscious glazes from the gallery’s Rushforth collection

Emma Collerton

NICE MOVE : McKayler Barnes' early decision to hunt for the lead helped set up victory for Lorenzo Shannon.

Lorenzo Shannon ends his drought with strong run at Young | video

ALL SMILES: Reshia Winfield,12, Finn Hitchick, 11, and Jaymi-Lee Griffiths, 11, had fun doing cartwheels. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 100918cpcyc4

Children enjoy gymnastics at Bathurst PCYC | Photos

THEY WERE THERE: Matilda Hughes with Heidi Annand after the opening of the festival. 101318cfilmfst7

Guests enjoy drinks after opening of film festival | Photos

Western Times | October 2007

Throwback Thursday: Western Times photos from October 2007

MATES: Brian Stacey, Bob Newton and Michael Rendell. 101018ciwheel7

Inner Wheel Club of Bathurst fundraiser, October 10, 2018 | Photos

ALL SMILES: Bathurst residents Keeley, Katherine and Michael O'Neill enjoyed the Saturday Street Fair. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 100618cfair7

Saturday Street Fair attracts residents and visitors | Photos

SUCCESS: The Siejkas and their Polish team-mates took out the Trophy final at the Emerging Nations World Championship. Photo: JOEY ANDRES

Poland emerges as World Championship Trophy victors | video

Anya Whitelaw

Western Advocate | October 2008

Do you remember when … October 2008

HOMECOMING: Hubert George Dulhunty of Mount Rankin photographed in December 1915. He died in Bathurst in 1967 aged 77.

Yesterday Today with Alan McRae | Snapshots of World War One

Alan McRae

Our Say | One announcement to come – and it will be crucial

Parade | A change of plans for a couple of upcoming events

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Nuclear facility needs upgrade: report

25m ago

Hundreds went to Canberra to hear the prime minister's national apology to child sex abuse victims.

Apology provides relief, stokes anger

35m ago

Geoffrey Rush defamation trial starts

39m ago

Harry takes in the wonder of Fraser Island

49m ago

The magpies around Parliament House are notorious for swooping staff.

Fake hawk patrolling parliament's magpies

Matt Coughlan
49m ago

Jury deciding if Gargasoulas fit for trial

Amber Wilson
55m ago

High-profile Queensland lawyer faces court

Stuart Layt
1hr ago

A memorial tree sculpture commemorates the suffering of child abuse victims and survivors.

Australia apologises to abuse victims

Paul Osborne
1hr ago

The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

Let the sun in: Light, fresh and airy - the Hampton's style is reminiscent of long summer days and light filled spaces.

How to: Hampton’s style

Jennifer Birchall

Lucky she's outside: Right now, over three billion people are absorbing the equivalent pollution to smoking two cigarette packets every day, because they have no electricity and no option but to cook inside poorly ventilated dwellings using materials such as animal dung for fuel.

Ask Noel: A solution to pollution

Noel Whittaker

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