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Bathurst Jail

Corrections officer struck in the neck by inmate with syringe

Jacinta Carroll

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Fire incidents are down this year, but forests can still flare up: RFS

Sahil Makkar
56m ago

Bathurst Health Council seeking new community members

GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

Nadine Morton

Rug up for the long weekend, the mercury’s set to plummet again

RETIREMENT: FAREWELL GUARD OF HONOUR : Right, Bob Cooke farewells former Superintendant Michael Robinson at the Police Station.

‘The Boss’ leaves Bathurst Police Station one final time | Video

Jacinta Carroll

SUCCESS: Uniting Safe Space volunteers and overnight guests, Julie Greig, Katie Robins, Matt Robinson, Geoff Smith, Deanna Riggs, Andrew Parker, Peter Barlow, Lyn Vidler and Adam Clark. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 092518cguests

Uniting Safe Space homelessness service concluding its winter trial

Rachel Chamberlain

GOOD RESULTS: Charles Sturt University graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary than that national average, report shows. Photo: FILE

CSU graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary

Nadine Morton

Parade | Jon Stevens to play rescheduled show at Bathurst Panthers

Matt ready to put his best foot forward in a feat of endurance

Illegal dumping project was no waste of time for council

$52 million to deliver free meningococcal vaccine to teens in region

Bathurst Jail

Corrections officer struck in the neck by inmate with syringe

GOOD RESULTS: Charles Sturt University graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary than that national average, report shows. Photo: FILE

CSU graduates get jobs quicker and have a higher starting salary

GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

Parking offences at all-time high, but mayor says enough space available

SUCCESS: Uniting Safe Space volunteers and overnight guests, Julie Greig, Katie Robins, Matt Robinson, Geoff Smith, Deanna Riggs, Andrew Parker, Peter Barlow, Lyn Vidler and Adam Clark. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 092518cguests

Uniting Safe Space homelessness service concluding its winter trial

Western Advocate | September 2007

Do you remember when … September 2007 | Part 3

Fire incidents are down this year, but forests can still flare up: RFS

56m ago

Adam Fearnley goes down in Jersey Flegg decider for Panthers

2hrs ago

Bathurst Health Council seeking new community members

07:00AM

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

21:30PM

Rug up for the long weekend, the mercury’s set to plummet again

21:25PM

Unexpected league best and fairest win for Bushranger James

21:22PM

DEFEATED: Bathurst product and Adam Fearnley went down in his grand final against Cronulla on Sunday. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Adam Fearnley goes down in Jersey Flegg decider for Panthers

Bradley Jurd
2hrs ago

BEAMING: Andrew James was stoked to go home with his first CWAFL best and fairest in his first season in the competition. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH.

Unexpected league best and fairest win for Bushranger James

Max Stainkamph

STAR: Donalee Delahunty (left) was the CWAFL women's best and fairest, sitting alongside teammate Sarah Shackleton and coach Peter Neve. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

“Just the driver”: Delahunty shocked by best and fairest win in debut season

Max Stainkamph

DEFEATED: Bathurst product and Adam Fearnley went down in his grand final against Cronulla on Sunday. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Adam Fearnley goes down in Jersey Flegg decider for Panthers

2hrs ago

FINAL TIME: John O'Shea had the drive for Ominous Warning in the Canola Cup heat and will be in the gig again for the final on Monday.

Perseverance pays off for Trevor-Jones, Ominous Warning into final

Bradley Jurd

TOP HIT: David Warner smashed an unbeaten 155, in Randwick Petersham's victory over Bathurst product Trent Copeland's St George, in the opening round of the competition. Photo: JOEL CARRETT

Copeland faces Warner in NSW Premier Cricket first round match

Campbell Baker

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

HOPEFUL: Jamie Whincup has made a good start to the 2018 Enduro Cup.

Whincup-Dumbrell could pull off an Enduro Cup double

HOPEFUL: Jamie Whincup has made a good start to the 2018 Enduro Cup.

Whincup-Dumbrell could pull off an Enduro Cup double

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

Rob Gransden at his Hope Street Cottage. Photo:CHRIS SEABROOK 090518chomway1a

Bathurst 1000 fans choose short-term rental options this Race Week

Super School Holiday Fun: Spring School Holiday Activities. Spots are still available in some of our spring activities. Miniature Gardens, Garden Journals and Paper Florist all have places available.

What’s on

Contributed
35m ago

DROUGHT RELIEF: Holy Trinity Parish and Community Centre will host a fundraiser, featuring casseroles, on Friday, September 28 from 6.30pm.

What’s on

Contributed

GREEN TINGE: Chifley Dam's low water level and amber alert for blue green algae will not have any impact on Bathurst Aqua Park's set up or planned official opening date. Photo: WAYNE COLE 092218algae5

Algae blooms, low water levels are no issue for new aquatic park

Nadine Morton

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

Committed to service: Consumer review and comparison website Canstar Blue highlighted Pennytel's longer-than-usual opening hours of its Australian call centre, and its streamlined mobile plans.

Value is more than price

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Picturesque: Set on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik's old town has served as the backdrop for many films and television shows and is full of history and adventure.

Cruise the Mediterranean’s medieval cities

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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

HAPPY, HEALTHY: Veterinarian Kirsten Ingwersen, with LuLu, said maintaining a regular health routine for pets will save you heartache and money. Photo: Phil Blatch

Prevention’s better than cure

Michelle Allen

TOP IDEA: Nu-Rock Technology founder Maroun Rahme outside the Mount Piper Power Plant. A Nu-Rock site can process up to 250,000 tonnes of ash each year.

Product rises from ashes

Michelle Allen

QUALITY FIND: This near-new home at 2a O'Farrell Place is said to exceed the quality of others similarly priced. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 091718chome1

Feels Like Home: 2a O’Farrell Place, Kelso

Rachel Chamberlain

Open for Inspection: Bathurst's open houses Thursday, 20th September to Sunday, 23rd September 2018

WESTERN ADVOCATE

FLEXIBLE: The formal living room at the front of the home is spacious enough to offer flexibility to cater to both living and dining.

Our latest Feels Like Home feature property: 22 Scott Place, Kelso

Rachel Chamberlain

Super School Holiday Fun: Spring School Holiday Activities. Spots are still available in some of our spring activities. Miniature Gardens, Garden Journals and Paper Florist all have places available.

What’s on

Contributed
35m ago

DROUGHT RELIEF: Holy Trinity Parish and Community Centre will host a fundraiser, featuring casseroles, on Friday, September 28 from 6.30pm.

What’s on

Contributed

RETIREMENT: FAREWELL GUARD OF HONOUR : Right, Bob Cooke farewells former Superintendant Michael Robinson at the Police Station.

‘The Boss’ leaves Bathurst Police Station one final time | Video

Jacinta Carroll

Super School Holiday Fun: Spring School Holiday Activities. Spots are still available in some of our spring activities. Miniature Gardens, Garden Journals and Paper Florist all have places available.

What’s on

35m ago

Jon Stevens is coming to Bathurst Panthers.

Parade | Jon Stevens to play rescheduled show at Bathurst Panthers

POLITICAL THRILLER: Kenneth Ransom plays Julius Caesar in the latest Bell Shakespeare production, coming to Bathurst this week. Photo: PIERRE TOUSSAINT

Bathurst to host Bell Shakepeare’s production of Julius Caesar

Steven Cavanagh

Western Advocate | September 2007

Do you remember when … September 2007 | Part 3

FAMILY GATHERING: Greg, Nikki and Tamsyn Carah. 091518pbhoward4

Lloyd family gathering was a chance to remember Arnie and Kath

Tom Mitchell awarded the 2018 Brownlow Medal

B-ROCK: Warwick (Wazza) and Archie Fish from Fish and Sons Rural.

They’re taking care of business: See the faces of BizMonth

FAMILY Photo: Anabel, Renata and Jacob Astridge at Pollet's for the Battle of the Best fundraiser last Saturday. 091518pbpollett11

Battle of the Best lends support to farmers | Photos

Western Advocate | September 2009

Throwback Thursday: Bathurst photos from September 2009 | Part 3

AMAZING: Bathurst's Mackenzie Kerr was one of the people showcasing their skills at the Bluntside Skatepark series when it came to the city on Sunday. Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK 091618cskate5d

Bathurst’s young people embrace Bluntside competition | Photos

TASSIE DEVILS: Kim Thofner, Gaylyne Slatter, Mary Thofner and Maurice Slatter, all from Tasmania. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 090918cspydrs8

Spyder riders came from all locations for Bathurst event | Photos

Christmas Art: Georgia Payne from Cathedral with Mayor Graeme Hanger. Georgia was awarded a Year 6 Mayor's Award.

Local and State Government | Excitement is building

Graeme Hanger and Paul Toole
28m ago

Our say | Uni is a means to an end, not an end in itself

Editorial

Our say | Community has voted with its feet on Jog

Editorial

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

Nationals told farm visa plan won't work

49m ago

Resources Minister Don Harwin has announced an end to gas exploration on the NSW Central Coast.

NSW Central Coast gas exploration ends

1hr ago

A man on a bicycle has robbed a McDonald's restaurant at gunpoint in Melbourne.

Man on bike holds up Melbourne Maccas

1hr ago

Scott Morrison has reignited debate on keeping the Australia Day public holiday on January 26.

Morrison back-pedals on indigenous day

1hr ago

Scott Morrison says religious freedom means something very special for the Jewish community.

Morrison working through religious review

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Scott Morrison insists there's no room in the budget to increase the Newstart payment.

Morrison refuses to consider Newstart lift

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

Police have released an image of a man wanted over a sex attack on a 17-year-old girl in Geelong.

'Smelly' man wanted for sex attack on girl

2hrs ago

Scott Morrison says the govt won't introduce any new spending without offsetting it with savings.

PM not expecting changes to budget plan

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Samsung washing machines were one of the major recalls of 2017/2018. Photo Louie Douvis SMH

Unsafe products common

2hrs ago

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Warning signs: Learning how to read a dog’s body language is a must: dogs always show signs that warn people that they might become aggressive, and knowing what these signs are could help prevent an attack.

Preventing dog attacks is everyone’s responsibility

RSPCA