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UNDER FIRE: Senator Bridget McKenzie listens to Nationals leader Michael McCormack speaking at the National Press Club.

COMMENTOur say | Senator guilty already in the court of public perception

Murray Nicholls
2hrs ago

Crews got to work physically removing the traffic islands on Mitre and Suttor streets on Wednesday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012220cisland1

Crews were at the intersection, council says

Rachel Chamberlain

INCIDENT: An inmate got onto the roof of a jail building on Monday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERJail's governor praises staff for how they handled "high-risk" incident

HERE TO HELP: Lions club of Bathurst Macquarie members Dean Ward, Jan Kendall, Judy Ryan, Michael Ryan, president Sue Longmore, Sally Coopes and Roger Kendall.

They'll be racing to help in bushfire relief fundraising

RARE FIND: A home with stunning views in a tightly held part of West Bathurst is on offer at 83 Green Street. Photos: DAVID ROMA

West Bathurst home offers a view so few are treated to

Rachel Chamberlain
2hrs ago

Man found a treasure trove of keys for businesses - and stole them

Man found a treasure trove of keys for businesses - and stole them

2hrs ago

TAKE A BREAK: Members of the Country Women's Association [CWA] Bathurst Day Branch at the Morse Park Driver Reviver kiosk yesterday. Photo: SAM BOLT

Bathurst's Driver Reviver to open over Australia Day long weekend

DISCUSSIONS: Essential Energy management will meet with unions next week about the proposed job cuts. Photo: FILE

SUBSCRIBERJobs guarantee vital for Essential Energy workers: NSW Labor

Nadine Morton

The hits kept coming: Elton effect was obvious, tourism boss says

COMMENTEco News | From an SOI to an IOD: the ABC of our chance of rain

COMMENTLetter | Lose the trees and you will lose Bathurst's beauty

No swimming zone: Chifley Dam still plagued by blue green algae

UNDER FIRE: Senator Bridget McKenzie listens to Nationals leader Michael McCormack speaking at the National Press Club.

COMMENTOur say | Senator guilty already in the court of public perception

2hrs ago

JOB: Court Escort and Security Unit officer Blake Coleman (front) loading an 'inmate' into a cell in the transport vehicle. Photos: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN 012320rcjail1

Behind the scenes: What it's like to transport inmates for a job

Ben Chifley Dam.

No swimming zone: Chifley Dam still plagued by blue green algae

ON THE MENU: Ramu Metpally is getting ready for a barbecue and fundraiser at the Perthville Store for Australia Day to support the local Rural Fire Service.

Ramu and crew are ready to show their support for firies

BATHURST, THIS IS YOUR SONG: Sir Elton John was welcomed by 20,000 adoring fans at Carrington Park on Wednesday night. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERWednesday night was alright for Sir Elton John's landmark concert

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

COMMENTOur say | Senator guilty already in the court of public perception

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West Bathurst home offers a view so few are treated to

2hrs ago

Man found a treasure trove of keys for businesses - and stole them

2hrs ago

Warwyk Holmes to compete in Oz Day 10km Wheelchair Road Race

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Bathurst's Driver Reviver to open over Australia Day long weekend

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SUBSCRIBERJobs guarantee vital for Essential Energy workers: NSW Labor

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OZ DAY: Waryk 'Rooster' Holmes with his Rhode Island Red x Sussex rooster Dusty. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012120cwholmes

Warwyk Holmes to compete in Oz Day 10km Wheelchair Road Race

Bradley Jurd

CHANGES: CSU captain Felix Croshaw is embraced by team-mate Callum Weafer. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Exciting changes ahead of Bathurst District Football senior season

Bradley Jurd

TRAINER: Chris Frisby (pictured, centre) will be hoping his three-year-old filly Jenden Strike will strike gold at the Victoria Oaks Final at Melton on Saturday night.

Frisby's chance looking to Strike in Victoria Oaks Final

Amy Rees

OZ DAY: Waryk 'Rooster' Holmes with his Rhode Island Red x Sussex rooster Dusty. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012120cwholmes

Warwyk Holmes to compete in Oz Day 10km Wheelchair Road Race

WINNER: Hollee Simons took out the women's long course at last year's Bathurst Australia Day Central West Inter Club Triathlon Series round. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Wallabies keen to take top spot at Australia Day triathlon

Amy Rees

FINISHING STRONG: Rory Thornhill and Tom Tudor head towards the finish line in Mudgee in November. Photo: JAY-ANNA MOBBS

Piranhas aiming to hold onto interclub lead at Australia Day meet

Max Stainkamph

There's plenty to smile about on an expedition to Antarctica. Picture: Shutterstock

Deals of the week: Alaska, Antarctica, Auckland calling

Explore Travel

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

Balloons at sunrise over Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. Photo: Nicole Phillips

Finding a magical fairyland in Cappadocia

Nicole Phillips

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Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

SPECIAL OCCASION: Citizenship ceremony will be held at 10am at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre this Sunday, January 26. Entry will be free and everybody is invited.

What's on | Getting ready for Australia Day in Bathurst

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BATHURST, THIS IS YOUR SONG: Sir Elton John was welcomed by 20,000 adoring fans at Carrington Park on Wednesday night. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERWednesday night was alright for Sir Elton John's landmark concert

Sam Bolt

Career path: Bathurst's new beauty and massage training college offers a range of courses.

Healthy career opportunities ahead for beauty business

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Emma Brown

Career path: Bathurst's new beauty and massage training college offers a range of courses.

Healthy career opportunities ahead for beauty business

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

The Wow factor of the Ancient Kingdoms of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

RARE FIND: A home with stunning views in a tightly held part of West Bathurst is on offer at 83 Green Street. Photos: DAVID ROMA

West Bathurst home offers a view so few are treated to

Rachel Chamberlain
2hrs ago

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25 | Videos, photos, map

Open houses in and around Bathurst from Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25 | Videos, photos, map

HIDDEN GEM: The property at 33 Mount Rankin Road offers a large family home with a wealth of great features. Photo: AGENT CHAPMAN

Enjoy a country retreat, but remain close to schools and shops

Rachel Chamberlain

TAKE A BREAK: Members of the Country Women's Association [CWA] Bathurst Day Branch at the Morse Park Driver Reviver kiosk yesterday. Photo: SAM BOLT

Bathurst's Driver Reviver to open over Australia Day long weekend

RECOGNITION: Margaret Allen, who represented Bathurst in cricket and hockey, received an OAM in the Queen's Birthday list last year.

Drawing attention to an honour the city might have missed

Crews got to work physically removing the traffic islands on Mitre and Suttor streets on Wednesday. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012220cisland1

Crews were at the intersection, council says

Rachel Chamberlain

TAKE A BREAK: Members of the Country Women's Association [CWA] Bathurst Day Branch at the Morse Park Driver Reviver kiosk yesterday. Photo: SAM BOLT

Bathurst's Driver Reviver to open over Australia Day long weekend

SPECIAL OCCASION: Citizenship ceremony will be held at 10am at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre this Sunday, January 26. Entry will be free and everybody is invited.

What's on | Getting ready for Australia Day in Bathurst

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JOB: Court Escort and Security Unit officer Blake Coleman (front) loading an 'inmate' into a cell in the transport vehicle. Photos: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN 012320rcjail1

Behind the scenes: What it's like to transport inmates for a job

Rachel Chamberlain

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

NEAR MISS: Police have released dash cam footage of a Ford wagon narrowly avoiding a head-on crash with a highway patrol car at Naringal. Picture: Supplied.

99km/h, a wet deck, a police car and a head-on waiting to happen

JOB: Court Escort and Security Unit officer Blake Coleman (front) loading an 'inmate' into a cell in the transport vehicle. Photos: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN 012320rcjail1

Behind the scenes: What it's like to transport inmates for a job

Widespread dust storms in Western NSW. Photo: Janelle Cooke

PHOTOSSee photos as the dust storm blankets the region

DUSTY DAY: Raised dust and an afternoon thunderstorm is predicted across the region on Thursday afternoon. Reader Wendy Johnson took this photo of a dust storm earlier this week.

SUBSCRIBERDust, thunderstorms predicted to end a very hot day

Nadine Morton

Throwback Thursday: Bathurst photos from January 1984 | Part 2

Throwback Thursday: Bathurst photos from January 1984 | Part 2

Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOSCarrington rock: More than 100 photos from Sir Elton John's Bathurst gig

SONGS FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE: Performer Genni Kane on stage at the Cake and Cordial Sessions. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 011820cake7

Cake and Cordial Sessions at The Victoria Bathurst | Photos

UNDER FIRE: Senator Bridget McKenzie listens to Nationals leader Michael McCormack speaking at the National Press Club.

COMMENTOur say | Senator guilty already in the court of public perception

Murray Nicholls
2hrs ago

Letter | High praise for the people behind the big night

Letter | High praise for the people behind the big night

Michelle Tarpenning

ICON: Sir Elton John on stage at Bathurst. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012220celton21

Letter | From an episode of Countdown to Carrington Park

Di Drury

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

Ciara Glennon may have been stunned by a blow to her head, the Claremont killings trial has heard.

Claremont victim 'stunned by blow to head'

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Andrew Heil is the third man charged in relation to the shooting death of fruiterer Paul Virgona.

More charges linked to Vic murder probe

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Firefighters are mourning the loss of three US crew killed in the crash of a water bomber plane.

Bodies being retrieved from NSW crash site

1hr ago

An intellectually disabled woman has faced court over a stabbing murder in suburban Melbourne.

Woman accused of Melbourne stabbing murder

2hrs ago

Tracey Bridgewater said it was "self-preservation" when she stabbed her crazed partner.

WA woman 'petrified' before partner killed

Rebecca Le May
2hrs ago

Test results for the deadly coronavirus can now be known within a day.

Medicos speed up testing for coronavirus

Daniel McCulloch and Rebecca Gredley

Blake O'Connor has strummed his way from busking to Tamworth Golden Guitar nominee in three years.

Blake shining at Tamworth after Star Maker

Gus McCubbing

A Sydney man who ripped off drought-ravaged farmers in a hay scam has been told he's going to jail.

NSW drought scammer set to be jailed

Steve Zemek and Steven Trask

The Erickson air crane Gypsy Lady at Merimbula Airport and (inset) air operations manager Tamsyne Harlen.

The aerial orchestra of water-bombing efforts

Jacob McMaster
1hr ago

The Inder family of Wattle Grove Partnership, Dunedoo, Mick, Joe and Ned among their $281 top-priced first-cross ewe pen bought by Warren Osborne, Oberon. With them is Geoff Armstrong, Braeleny, Oberon, a returning buyer who paid second top first-cross ewe money of $250 for the Wattle Grove second draft.

Scanned Merino ewes sell to $265 at Dunedoo

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Michelle Grattan says McKenzie damaged own brand

Michelle Grattan says McKenzie damaged own brand

The Conversation

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?