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NO PROBLEMS: Burke's Transport owner Graeme Burke said his trucks haven't been delayed by the closure of the Victoria-NSW border. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERNo Victoria border battles for Bathurst's Burke's Transport

Nadine Morton

THANK YOU: Bathurst's Sarah and Dave Cox, pictured with their twin babies, Wesley and Wyatt, used Ronald McDonald House Orange.

House is in their heart: Bathurst couple grateful for Orange facility

Jacinta Carroll

Soon you'll be able to charge your phone while out in the CBD

Soon you'll be able to charge your phone while out in the CBD

Rachel Chamberlain

FUNDRAISERS: Eglinton Public Schools participate in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraisers and pictured top right is Xavier Tester, who has raised the third-most of any individual in Australia. Photo: EGLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL FACEBOOK

Eglinton Public School raises over $12,000 for Jump Rope for Heart

Bradley Jurd

CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Columnist David Ashton had a spotted pardalote perch on his car door only half a metre away from him recently. Photo: DIANE NORTHEY

COMMENTEco News | We can't stand idle while they disappear before our eyes

David Ashton

FLASHBACK: Peta Gurdon-OMeara and then mayor Paul Toole in 2009, when a memorandum of understanding was signed on Daffodil Cottage.

COMMENTLetter | I'm confident our Daffodil Cottage is in good hands

Peta Gurdon-O'Meara

APPRECIATIVE: Can Assist Bathurst president Gen Croaker has thanked the community for their support in securing funding for patient assistance.

Can Assist Bathurst secures more funding for green slip assistance scheme

Sam Bolt

EXTRA SERVICES: Carolyn James from Bathurst Buslines and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole.

Morning services to railway station part of bus route additions

IN DEPTHDave Pennells' constructive contributions to the Bathurst community

What's happening at Bathurst Winter Festival for the next few days

Four millionth Bathurst Taxis customer to win $400 fare voucher

COMMENTLetter | Make it the Mount for Aboriginal warrior Windradyne

NO PROBLEMS: Burke's Transport owner Graeme Burke said his trucks haven't been delayed by the closure of the Victoria-NSW border. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

SUBSCRIBERNo Victoria border battles for Bathurst's Burke's Transport

FUNDRAISERS: Eglinton Public Schools participate in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraisers and pictured top right is Xavier Tester, who has raised the third-most of any individual in Australia. Photo: EGLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL FACEBOOK

Eglinton Public School raises over $12,000 for Jump Rope for Heart

MAN OF MANY HATS: Dave Pennells with the former AMP building at back which he helped to reinvent with the late Bruce Bolam. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK

IN DEPTHDave Pennells' constructive contributions to the Bathurst community

REMINDERS OF THE PAST: Elder Dinawan Dyirribang would like to see a memorial garden in Stanley Street.

COMMENTLetter | Make it the Mount for Aboriginal warrior Windradyne

BE IN IT TO WIN IT: Bathurst Taxis' Paul Shanahan, Bathurst MP Paul Toole, NSW Taxi Council CEO Martin Rogers and mayor Bobby Bourke.

Four millionth Bathurst Taxis customer to win $400 fare voucher

How much? Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThe great fried chicken farce and more

Broad furious after being axed by England

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Soon you'll be able to charge your phone while out in the CBD

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Eglinton Public School raises over $12,000 for Jump Rope for Heart

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SUBSCRIBERNo Victoria border battles for Bathurst's Burke's Transport

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Can Assist Bathurst secures more funding for green slip assistance scheme

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IN DEPTHDave Pennells' constructive contributions to the Bathurst community

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NICE START: Amy Parker is one of handful of returning players for another youthful Macquarie United team in 2020. The club got off the mark in style with a 2-1 win.

Macquarie United on a quest to go back-to-back

Alexander Grant

OPEN WITH A BANG: The Bathurst Bushrangers and Bathurst Giants will meet in the first round of the AFLCW's men's top tier season. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERBathurst battles will kick-start 2020 AFL Central West season

Anya Whitelaw

WHAT A WIN: Williewa Lightning flies home to victory and delivers driving win number 400 for Greg Rue. Photo: COFFEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Lightning's bolt home brings up 400 for Rue

Alexander Grant

NICE START: Amy Parker is one of handful of returning players for another youthful Macquarie United team in 2020. The club got off the mark in style with a 2-1 win.

Macquarie United on a quest to go back-to-back

REFOCUS: Jakiya Whitfeld might not be playing at the moment, but she's training with her Australian 7s team-mates for what lies ahead. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Whitfeld is working towards future rugby sevens success

Anya Whitelaw

OAKS HOPEFUL: Anthony Frisby will drive Jenden Strike in Saturday's Group 2 Changeover South East Oaks

Frisby hopes Jenden can Strike from a tricky oaks draw

Anya Whitelaw

Swimming with humpback whales in Jervis Bay. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Your complete guide to winter holidaying in Jervis Bay

Michael Turtle

Can't get to a zoo? Here's 13 from around the world you can access now

Can't get to a zoo? Here's 13 from around the world you can access now

Nicole Phillips

No exucses: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is ready and waiting.

Northern Territory escape turns dreaming into reality

John Rozentals

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LOOKING GOOD: The buildings on George Street are lit with illuminations during the Bathurst Winter Festival. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

What's happening at Bathurst Winter Festival for the next few days

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

LIVE MUSIC: Melissa Robertson will be entertaining customers at Nikki's Cafe on Saturday, July 11. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 070120cmelissa1

What's on | Country musician at Nikki's Cafe on William

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Bathurst Wedding Guide 2020

Bathurst Wedding Guide 2020

Andrew Lotherington

Bathurst Home Front

Bathurst Home Front

Andrew Lotherington

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Five ways to cope with unexpected and urgent bills

Clever Money: Save $10,000 without taking out your super

Clever Money: Save $10,000 without taking out your super

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4 | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4 | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27 | Videos, photos and map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27 | Videos, photos and map

LOOKING GOOD: The buildings on George Street are lit with illuminations during the Bathurst Winter Festival. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

What's happening at Bathurst Winter Festival for the next few days

VITAL: BreastScreen NSW health promotions officer Kay Smith with a breast screening unit at the Bathurst centre. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 081319chekem1

'Potentially lifesaving': Local screening services resume

THANK YOU: Bathurst's Sarah and Dave Cox, pictured with their twin babies, Wesley and Wyatt, used Ronald McDonald House Orange.

House is in their heart: Bathurst couple grateful for Orange facility

Jacinta Carroll