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Court hears that man's arrest in West Bathurst was a turning point in his life

SUBSCRIBERCourt hears that man's arrest in West Bathurst was a turning point in his life

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HOUSE RULES: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with Abercrombie House's Christopher Morgan.

'It's going to make such a difference': From tatty to natty underfoot at Abercrombie

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Transport for NSW says it's preparing for snow overnight

Transport for NSW says it's preparing for snow overnight

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LIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

LIVELIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

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SUCCESS: Orange Aboriginal Medical Service CEO Jamie Newman at the Kelso Community Hub last week. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

FREEKelso pop-up clinic helps to boost Bathurst's vaccination rates

Rachel Chamberlain
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BLUE SKY AHEAD: A cold front will be dramatic but short-lived for the region before the warmth returns. Photo: MEL COX

Wind (and temperature) has turned, snow is still being predicted

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WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan

FREECases are down across district but more testing needed in Bathurst

Bradley Jurd
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Chainsaws, pump action shotgun stolen from rural property, police say

Chainsaws, pump action shotgun stolen from rural property, police say

Another day of no new COVID cases for Bathurst, just 10 for health district

FORGOTTEN RIVERThis is Wilcannia. Before it was a COVID hotspot.

PHOTOSJehovah's Witnesses: 'It saddens us that someone would go that far'

SUBSCRIBERNot guilty: Mandurama baby case retrial comes to an end

Court hears that man's arrest in West Bathurst was a turning point in his life

SUBSCRIBERCourt hears that man's arrest in West Bathurst was a turning point in his life

9m ago

BLUE SKY AHEAD: A cold front will be dramatic but short-lived for the region before the warmth returns. Photo: MEL COX

Wind (and temperature) has turned, snow is still being predicted

1hr ago

Chainsaws, pump action shotgun stolen from rural property, police say

Chainsaws, pump action shotgun stolen from rural property, police say

ON THE SCENE: Members of the Raglan Rural Fire Service extinguishing smouldering embers at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Saturday. Photos: CHRIS SEAROOK 091821cjehovah6a

PHOTOSJehovah's Witnesses: 'It saddens us that someone would go that far'

Not guilty: Mandurama baby case retrial comes to an end

SUBSCRIBERNot guilty: Mandurama baby case retrial comes to an end

WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan

FREECases are down across district but more testing needed in Bathurst

2hrs ago

SUBSCRIBERCourt hears that man's arrest in West Bathurst was a turning point in his life

9m ago

'It's going to make such a difference': From tatty to natty underfoot at Abercrombie

39m ago

Transport for NSW says it's preparing for snow overnight

57m ago

FREEKelso pop-up clinic helps to boost Bathurst's vaccination rates

1hr ago

Wind (and temperature) has turned, snow is still being predicted

1hr ago

FREECases are down across district but more testing needed in Bathurst

2hrs ago

James Smith is a third-generation railway employee. After 20 years, he has retired. Photo: Supplied

After 2500+ train journeys over 20 years, this driver pulls up

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Police in riot gear have confronted protesters at the Melbourne headquarters of the CFMEU.

Vic protest taken over by neo-Nazis: union

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About 300,000 Moderna vaccines will be made available as Victoria inches towards easing lockdown.

Andrews defends Vic lockdown roadmap

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A coroner has called for an overhaul of Victoria Police pursuit rules after a man's death in 2017.

Coroner slams Vic police pursuit policy

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Melinda O'Donoghue has hand crafted wedding dress for brides from across NSW and as far away as America. Photos: Billy Jupp

Unbridled passion: magic of weddings created in family farmhouse

Billy Jupp
1hr ago

Brendan Leigh Russell watched YouTube to learn how to extract wisdom teeth, his colleague said.

Body modifier 'had wisdom teeth plan'

Luke Costin
1hr ago

A man who fatally stabbed a complete stranger in the heart has been jailed.

Man who stabbed stranger in heart jailed

Gus McCubbing
1hr ago

Public health alerts have been issued for two flights and Brisbane airport.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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WAIT EXTENDS: Bronte Emmanuel and St Pat's were denied a shot at a fourth straight Group 10 league tag crown. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERLet's look ahead: St Pat's league tag side aim for 2022 glory

Alexander Grant
2hrs ago

GREAT DECISION: Wanda Ings, pictured with daughter Chelsea, has enjoyed her move to Bathurst's Tyers Park.

Ings continues to love her move to Bathurst

Col Hodges

RETURNING: Hamish Siegert has linked up with his junior club ORC following a stint with St Pat's Old Boys.

SUBSCRIBERSiegert keen to rejoin Tigers for their return

Alexander Grant

WAIT EXTENDS: Bronte Emmanuel and St Pat's were denied a shot at a fourth straight Group 10 league tag crown. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERLet's look ahead: St Pat's league tag side aim for 2022 glory

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DOMINANT: Steve Turnbull drives Pas De Cheval to an easy win in Friday night's heat at Parkes. Photo: COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Turnbull dominates in both Breeders events

Alexander Grant

MISSED OUT: Tyson Medlyn coached the St Pat's under 21s to a premiership earlier this year but missed the chance to add the Saints' reserve grade side to that list. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERNo chance for Medlyn to shoot for the premiership double

Alexander Grant

SUCCESS: Orange Aboriginal Medical Service CEO Jamie Newman at the Kelso Community Hub last week. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

FREEKelso pop-up clinic helps to boost Bathurst's vaccination rates

1hr ago

WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan

FREECases are down across district but more testing needed in Bathurst

2hrs ago

Another day of no new COVID cases for Bathurst, just 10 for health district

Another day of no new COVID cases for Bathurst, just 10 for health district

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

No new COVID cases for Bathurst, just eight in the health district

WATCHNo new COVID cases for Bathurst, just eight in the health district

Wilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Tom Barber

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy

ONLINE SHOW: Momentum [Lauren Hagney and Dave Webb] will stream a live gig to their Facebook page on Saturday evening.

MUSICMomentum to host a 'lockdown rockdown' online from home on Saturday

Sam Bolt

FEROCIOUS TUNE: Ricky's Breath have taken a giant step ahead with new single 'Climax for Change.'

REVIEWRicky's Breath take a ferocious step forward on 'Climax for Change'

Sam Bolt

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

This listing at 54 Cox Street, Mudgee, for sale with McGrath Central Tablelands, is being sold with forward Airbnb bookings. Photo: Supplied

New data shows regions where holiday listings are growing most

This listing at 54 Cox Street, Mudgee, for sale with McGrath Central Tablelands, is being sold with forward Airbnb bookings. Photo: Supplied

New data shows regions where holiday listings are growing most

Space and light: Why staying in a church should be on your bucket list

Space and light: Why staying in a church should be on your bucket list

Space and light: Why staying in a church should be on your bucket list

Space and light: Why staying in a church should be on your bucket list

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Renee Valentine

Yesterday, Today | A show of the latest bicycle technology

Yesterday, Today | A show of the latest bicycle technology

Alan McRae

BIG PLANS: Vivability CEO Nick Packham at the site of the new residential-style accommodation. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Vivability building a home for clients who can't be in their own

Amy Rees

Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Money Matters | We must weigh up all the costs of COVID

Russell Tym

Yesterday, Today | A show of the latest bicycle technology

Yesterday, Today | A show of the latest bicycle technology

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

ADDITION: Ingrid Pulley will play great music and let you know the latest on what's on around the region.

Tuned In | At home, but still working hard to entertain and inform you

Lisa McLean

WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan

FREECases are down across district but more testing needed in Bathurst

2hrs ago

COVID-19 testing queues in Cowra.

Another regional NSW town back in lockdown

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Who won what and who wore what at the Emmys

ON SET: Key scenes of new new SBS period drama series New Gold Mountain were filmed at Ballarat's much-loved Sovereign Hill. Pictures: SBS

New goldrush series filmed at Sovereign Hill set to hit screens

New Vic cases climb past 550, one death

WATCHNew Vic cases climb past 550, one death

Four deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

WATCHFour deaths, 935 new COVID cases in NSW

Janine Graham

Road to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

GET UP TO DATERoad to nowhere: Roadmap out of lockdown slammed

Janine Graham

Barkandji youngsters face an uncertain future in Wilcannia. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThis is Wilcannia. Before it was a COVID hotspot.

John Hanscombe

Our say | Talking antipasti boxes, an early opening and optimism

Our say | Talking antipasti boxes, an early opening and optimism

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JUMPING FOR JOY: Denison College Bathurst Campus principal Ken Barwick showing how pleased he was with the support shown to Wear Red Day back in March.

Letter | Your support will make a difference to local families

Rebecca Walsh

Yesterday, Today | A show of the latest bicycle technology

Yesterday, Today | A show of the latest bicycle technology

Alan McRae

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Ned and Guy Evans, Tara Park, Boorowa, with the top priced ram bought by Michael Hedger, Snowy Plain Merino stud, Berridale, paraded by Rick Power, Nutrien stud stock.

Tara Park Merino rams sold to $22,000 for $4062 av

Stephen Burns
1hr ago

Pups For Sale: Hunter breeders say the price of puppies is related to supply and demand and the costs of breeding. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Barking mad puppy prices: a tale of COVID and designer dogs

Damon Cronshaw
2hrs ago

Snow for some and sheep graziers on alert

Snow for some and sheep graziers on alert

Virtual horse racing becomes latest NFT obsession

Virtual horse racing becomes latest NFT obsession

Noel Whittaker

Pain scientists urge clinicians to consider an alternative approach to chronic pain treatment. Picture: Shutterstock.

Closing the gap: modern pain science and clinical practice

Manuela Callari

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy