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RETURN: BMEC centre manager Stephen Champion [inset] is calling for the community to get behind this year's Inland Sea of Sound festival.

WHAT'S ONInland Sea of Sound 2022 to push ahead with seated audiences

Sam Bolt
19m ago

BANKING ON SUCCESS: Lisa Hogendorp outside the old CBC Bank building in Mandurama, which is now called Story Bank. Photo: MARK LOGAN

Mandurama's imposing old bank building is set to attract new interest

Mark Logan
1hr ago

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

Fleur Connick

Dale Burridge: Returning to the stage after almost two decades.

THINGS TO DOThings to do: Bathurst and beyond

2hrs ago

BIG PLANS: Tarana's Vicki Poulter, Greg Dargan, Tim Poulter and Annie Cook with Charlie at the station. Picture: CIARA BASTOW

GOOD NEWS'We are redoing the building': Next stage for Tarana's train station renaissance

Ciara Bastow
2hrs ago

CENTENARY: The Uniting Church is preparing to celebrate the centenary of its stained glass windows being installed and congregation member John Judge is looking forward to it. Photo: AMY REES

COMMENTLetter | What I know about one of the stained glass windows

Mark Windsor

Rise in hospitalised cases for health district, no change for ICU

FREERise in hospitalised cases for health district, no change for ICU

Letter | We need to be honest about region's weed problem

COMMENTLetter | We need to be honest about region's weed problem

Ross Thompson

GOOD NEWSWhat a result: Australia Day fundraiser at Perthville proves successful

BUSS meets to make its plans for the new year

HAVE YOUR SAYAnger as council moves to reduce speaking time at public forum

More patience needed as rapid antigen test shortage frustrate pharmacies

RETURN: BMEC centre manager Stephen Champion [inset] is calling for the community to get behind this year's Inland Sea of Sound festival.

WHAT'S ONInland Sea of Sound 2022 to push ahead with seated audiences

19m ago

BANKING ON SUCCESS: Lisa Hogendorp outside the old CBC Bank building in Mandurama, which is now called Story Bank. Photo: MARK LOGAN

Mandurama's imposing old bank building is set to attract new interest

1hr ago

BIG PLANS: Tarana's Vicki Poulter, Greg Dargan, Tim Poulter and Annie Cook with Charlie at the station. Picture: CIARA BASTOW

GOOD NEWS'We are redoing the building': Next stage for Tarana's train station renaissance

2hrs ago

CENTENARY: The Uniting Church is preparing to celebrate the centenary of its stained glass windows being installed and congregation member John Judge is looking forward to it. Photo: AMY REES

COMMENTLetter | What I know about one of the stained glass windows

Letter | We need to be honest about region's weed problem

COMMENTLetter | We need to be honest about region's weed problem

Green Island, much loved by surfers galore. Photo: John Hanscombe

Waves of nostalgia wash over legendary surf spot

WHAT'S ONInland Sea of Sound 2022 to push ahead with seated audiences

19m ago

SUBSCRIBERMerritt confirms trio's commitment for 2022 campaign

49m ago

Mandurama's imposing old bank building is set to attract new interest

1hr ago

SUBSCRIBERBathurst under 13s boys out to impress in indoor state titles

1hr ago

THINGS TO DOThings to do: Bathurst and beyond

2hrs ago

GOOD NEWS'We are redoing the building': Next stage for Tarana's train station renaissance

2hrs ago

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

SA Premier Steven Marshall says the general decline in daily case numbers is expected to continue.

SA virus cases fall as restrictions ease

16m ago

More than 49 million vaccine doses have been administered nationally.

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

17m ago

Eighteen patients have been transferred to other hospitals in northern Tasmania after storm damage.

Storm damages Tas hospital, patients moved

18m ago

When focused on life in space, we forget that most of the life on our own planet is not like us. Picture: Shutterstock

Should we fear aliens from distant planets and galaxies?

19m ago

Labor and the Greens oppose new powers over visas of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

Labor, Greens oppose migration changes

Paul Osborne
24m ago

Detective Bryan Swift allegedly passed on sensitive information about a counter-terrorism raid.

Qld cop to face trial over tip-off claim

Cheryl Goodenough
25m ago

More floods are expected across the north of South Australia.

Supplies cut as SA braces for more floods

Tim Dornin
39m ago

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SIGNED: Hayden Bolam, who played just a handful of games for St Pat's last year, has been signed for the 2022 season. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

SUBSCRIBERMerritt confirms trio's commitment for 2022 campaign

Bradley Jurd
49m ago

READY: Some of the players that will represent the Bathurst under 13s indoor hockey side this weekend: Will Daymond, Logan Speer, Hamish Daymond and Henry Martin Clarke. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SUBSCRIBERBathurst under 13s boys out to impress in indoor state titles

Bradley Jurd
1hr ago

GAME ON: Abercrombie FC first grade players Poorsha McPhillamy, Larissa Kilby and Taylah Murphy will play for Panorama Platypi in 2022.

SUBSCRIBERPlatypi embracing all codes of football for the upcoming talents

Bradley Jurd
2hrs ago

SIGNED: Hayden Bolam, who played just a handful of games for St Pat's last year, has been signed for the 2022 season. Photo: ALEXANDER GRANT

SUBSCRIBERMerritt confirms trio's commitment for 2022 campaign

49m ago

PICKED: Mitch Taylor was once again selected in Western's Country Championship squad.

SUBSCRIBERTaylor out to impress for Western in Country Championships

Bradley Jurd

Jeremy Thackray. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

SUBSCRIBERRugby Union to welcome back regular faces for Bathurst City clash

Bradley Jurd

Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

Rise in hospitalised cases for health district, no change for ICU

FREERise in hospitalised cases for health district, no change for ICU

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

DIFFICULTIES: Moodie's Pharmacy pharmacist and proprietor Paul Jones is imploring the community for patience regarding rapid antigen tests.

More patience needed as rapid antigen test shortage frustrate pharmacies

Sam Bolt

Be prepared. Photo: file

DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

Janine Graham

Fewer COVID cases in health district's hospitals but cases in ICU up

FREEFewer COVID cases in health district's hospitals but cases in ICU up

Photo: File

Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Kim Chappell

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

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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RETURN: BMEC centre manager Stephen Champion [inset] is calling for the community to get behind this year's Inland Sea of Sound festival.

WHAT'S ONInland Sea of Sound 2022 to push ahead with seated audiences

Sam Bolt
19m ago

Dale Burridge: Returning to the stage after almost two decades.

THINGS TO DOThings to do: Bathurst and beyond

2hrs ago

FLASHBACK: The crowd watching Nathan Cleary and his Panthers at Carrington Park last year were seeing the eventual 2021 premiers. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Tickets go on sale for Penrith Panthers' next Carrington Park clash

Time to enjoy: The new Hillside development is just minutes away from the acclaimed Philip Shaw winery.

New residential development aims to be asset for thriving Orange region

GOOD BUSINESS: Victorian producer Darren Bone recently found a way to save $2,000 a year on his power bills when he engaged Beevo, a specialist service which finds great rates on a range of utilities. PHOTO: Alex Dalziel.

Farmer saves $2K per year on power bills

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Time to enjoy: The new Hillside development is just minutes away from the acclaimed Philip Shaw winery.

New residential development aims to be asset for thriving Orange region

Using the EVIA app, women can control the debilitating side-effects of menopause.

Take back control from the symptoms of menopause

Linda Lambrechts

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

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

Jack Needham

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

Jack Needham

Maintaining your deck will not only protect it but will make it more attractive and a more enjoyable hang-out space, but it will also save you big bucks in the long run. Picture: Shutterstock.

Simple ways to show your deck you care

Mitch and Mark

Money Matters | Volatile time for market in the new year

Money Matters | Volatile time for market in the new year

Russell Tym

MEETING: Bathurst Uniting Church Reverend Keith Hamilton with Bathurst Uniting Support Services volunteers. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

BUSS meets to make its plans for the new year

Rachel Chamberlain

GOOD EVENING: The scene at Tarana village, between Bathurst and Lithgow, last Sunday.

Big crowd enjoys a taste of Tarana markets in the twilight

Money Matters | Volatile time for market in the new year

Money Matters | Volatile time for market in the new year

GUEST: Mayor Robert Taylor with Bathurst's Australia Day ambassador Tiffany Thomas Kane.

Local and state government | New citizens, our ambassador guest and students back in schools

Mayor Robert Taylor and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole

RECOGNITION: Catherine Bennett, her mother, Bathurst's woman of the year Joan Sweetnam, and MP Paul Toole. Photo: AMY REES

OUR PEOPLEA sweet honour: Joan Sweetnam named 2021 Bathurst Local Woman of the Year

Amy Rees

For 50 years the shipwreck has been underwater unter rough seas once again unveilled the remains. Picture: Sam Payne

WATCHTsunami, big surf uncovers 50-year-old shipwreck site

2hrs ago

Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

MAKING A SPLASH: Keepers at Sydney Sea Life Aquarium guide Charlie the gentoo chick into the pool for the first time.

WATCHWhy Charlie the penguin chick needs swimming lessons

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

Fleur Connick

Unanimous decision: Petero Baleinapika has been found guilty of his partner, Angela O'Donnell's murder on New Year's Day, 2019 after a jury took an hour to reach a verdict. Pictures: Supplied

Blood on his hands: How a murderer came undone

Ashleigh Tullis

The Great Barrier Reef. Picture: Shutterstock

Extra $1b protection for Great Barrier Reef

Karen Barlow

SHARING THE JOY: Nathan Turnbull and son Jett were pumped following the win of Key Defender in the Club Menangle Country Series Heat. Photo: KRISTY WILLIAMS

PHOTOS'Very special' as Turnbull follows in family footsteps for top awards

Kristy Williams

Money Matters | Volatile time for market in the new year

Money Matters | Volatile time for market in the new year

Russell Tym

CENTENARY: The Uniting Church is preparing to celebrate the centenary of its stained glass windows being installed and congregation member John Judge is looking forward to it. Photo: AMY REES

COMMENTLetter | What I know about one of the stained glass windows

Mark Windsor

Letter | We need to be honest about region's weed problem

COMMENTLetter | We need to be honest about region's weed problem

Ross Thompson

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese and Labor Member For Gilmore Fiona Phillips outside Moruya RFS on Thursday. Picture: AAP

Albanese's coast trip signals start of federal election campaign

Dan Jervis-Bardy
1hr ago

Nichole Overall will contest Monaro for the Nationals and has picked up number two spot on the ballot paper for the February 12 by-election.

Candidates finalised for February 12 NSW by-elections

John Ellicott
2hrs ago

Storm clouds over Bathurst. Photo: Chris Seabrook

Signs La Nina might be starting to weaken | The Outlook

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch

Plastic is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water, which in turn makes it harder to both clean and dry. Picture: Shutterstock.

Why are plastic food containers so hard to clean?

Ellen Phiddian
1hr ago

The image shows a shoot apical meristem (at the centre) with floral buds emerging on its flanks. Cells marked in green are about to enter DNA replication, whilst the magenta marker shows accumulation of KRP4, which is part of the mechanism that regulates cell size. Credit: John Innes Centre

How do cells know when they're fully grown?

Lauren Fuge

Who is responsible for an accident when an autonomous car is involved? Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONLawmakers aren't keeping up with the pace of technology

Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk