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Your time starts now: How a frantic two days revived the Party in the Park
Brent Osborne (representing Professionals Real Estate), Brad Schumacher (Kelso Electrical and Airworx), Sam Forbutt (Forbutt's Keppel Street Pharmacy), Nick Packham (Vivability) and Kayla Fry (BoxGrove), along with Reliance Bank, are the major sponsors of the event. The Western Advocate and 2BS are media partners supporting the event. Picture by Jacinta Carroll
Matt Watson • 1hr ago
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'It'll be great to get back into it': Grundy steps into president's role
Bushrangers have named their committee for the new season.
Alexander Grant
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Graeme Grundy will take on the Bathurst Bushrangers presidency for 2024. Picture by Alexander Grant.
Mason tasked with preparing talented juniors for the next step in their journey
Tom Barber
Abbey Carter is among the Panorama Platypi selections for the Western Rams Lisa Fiaola Cup train-on squad. Picture by Panorama Platypi.
Man accused of DV crash murder faces fresh AVO charges
The Orange Courthouse. Picture is from file
Stephanie Gardiner, Aap
Photos
See the people who took a stance with the power of the Nutbush dance
Alise McIntosh
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The team at Rotary, Greg Griffith, Joy Booth, Rob Barlow, Tony Thurling, Iain McKean and Sam Webb provided a free sausage sizzle on the day. Picture by Alise McIntosh
Court
Hurling cans, trying to kick man's groin sees woman with 'attitude' convicted
Her behaviour was described as an 'inappropriate blow-up'.
Court Reporter
Bathurst Courthouse, where Chelsea Stevens was sentenced on November 29, 2023. Picture by James Arrow
Let's party: Bathurst businesses step in to save New Year's Eve event
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Brad Schumacher from Kelso Electrical Airworx, Kayla Fry from BoxGrove, Nick Packham from Vivability, Sam Forbutt from Forbutt's Keppel Street Pharmacy and Brent Osborne from Professionals Real Estate. Picture by Jacinta Carroll
Good News
Renowned chef named as Kelso's best in school's annual Decade Award
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Kelso High School's Decade Award winner, chef Liam O'Brien.
Court and Crime
'Distress, humiliation': Documents detail Higgins' $2.4m govt payout
Brittany Higgins arrives at court during the ACT criminal trial last year. Picture by Karleen Minney
Tim Piccione
Man accused of DV crash murder faces fresh AVO charges
Stephanie Gardiner, Aap
The Orange Courthouse. Picture is from file
Court
Hurling cans, trying to kick man's groin sees woman with 'attitude' convicted
Her behaviour was described as an 'inappropriate blow-up'.
Court Reporter
Bathurst Courthouse, where Chelsea Stevens was sentenced on November 29, 2023. Picture by James Arrow
Property
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
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What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
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Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
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People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Council
Pedestrian safety behind CBD slowdown for Orange
Orange Police Highway Patrol officer, Sergeant Wotton, Transport for NSW Director Regional Community Partnering, Holly Davies and Orange Deputy Mayor, Cr Gerald Power
William Davis
Smith suggests harnessing star power to generate more museum retail sales
Rachel Chamberlain
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Councillor Andrew Smith. Picture file
New indoor pool on the cards for Orange, possible design plans revealed
The new pool would be used exclusively for learn to swim lessons.
William Davis
The Bay Pavilions pool in Batemans Bay is identified as design inspiration by Orange City Council for the proposed project. Picture supplied
Politics
Greek and Turkish leaders agree to mend ties
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey and Greece should focus on the positives. (AP PHOTO)
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US House votes to censure Bowman for pulling fire alarm
2hrs ago
Jamaal Bowman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour count over a false fire alarm charge. (AP PHOTO)
Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
A domestic violence hotline is now available by text message to aid access. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help
Dan Allen and Ed Ross set up a phone counselling service to help blue collar workers. (HANDOUT/DENTSU PR)
Stephanie Gardiner
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action
Rachael Ward
Max Rooke's case relies on an AFL medical officer's report dated November 26, 1993. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season
Tara Cosoleto
Authorities say the sixth Omicron wave is less severe than previous COVID-19 outbreaks. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Business
Your time starts now: How a frantic two days revived the Party in the Park
Brent Osborne (representing Professionals Real Estate), Brad Schumacher (Kelso Electrical and Airworx), Sam Forbutt (Forbutt's Keppel Street Pharmacy), Nick Packham (Vivability) and Kayla Fry (BoxGrove), along with Reliance Bank, are the major sponsors of the event. The Western Advocate and 2BS are media partners supporting the event. Picture by Jacinta Carroll
Matt Watson • 1hr ago
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Government agrees to split IR bill, in last day crossbench win
Karen Barlow
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Independent senator David Pocock, Minister for Employment Tony Burke and Jacqui Lambie Network Senator Jacqui Lambie at a press conference at Parliament House. Picture by AAP Image/Mick Tsikas.
Government seeks shake-up of supers
Steve Evans
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Education
The ghosts of education ministers past are haunting Jason Clare
Opinion
Education Minister Jason Clare held a one-day roundtable about the teacher workforce shortage. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Jenna Price • 50m ago
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Opinion
Regional and remote schools funding review should not be ignored
Scott Prasser
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Problems identified included the lack of consistency in the criteria used across the different school systems to determine whether a school is remote. Picture Shutterstock
Australian students out-performing international peers
Australian students are doing better than their overseas peers, but even better if they're rich. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Rural
It was great to have a yarn among the wool industry memorabilia | Rural Notebook
Tawny frogmouth owls enjoying early summer.
John Seaman
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Is the season turning around? The rain is a good sign | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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Alan Markwick and Kevin Keogh were busy loading cows and calves for the November 24 special sale. Picture supplied
City looks merry and bright, but we know for many it'll be a quiet Christmas
John Seaman
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The clouds roll in for much needed summer storms. Picture supplied
National
Detective to give evidence in Lehrmann defamation trial
A police officer who initially investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegation will testify. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
A domestic violence hotline is now available by text message to aid access. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
States to swelter as bushfire risk soars
Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
Extreme fire danger warnings have been issued for five South Australian districts on Friday. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Why listing Hamas as a terrorist organisation is unhelpful
Opinion
Fighters from the Joint Operations Room of Gaza-based armed Palestinian factions, near Rafah. Picture Shutterstock
Clive Williams • 50m ago
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Trump shows up at court as defence expert rejects fraud
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Donald Trump is expected to testify as the final defence witness next week in his civil fraud trial. (AP PHOTO)
Greek and Turkish leaders agree to mend ties
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey and Greece should focus on the positives. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
Acm Network
NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review: Automatic four-cylinder driven
Car Expert
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review: Automatic four-cylinder driven
Scott Collie
Car Expert
BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia
Anthony Crawford
BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia
Car Expert
New Suzuki Swift locked in for Australia
William Stopford
New Suzuki Swift locked in for Australia
Car Expert
2024 Ford Transit Custom price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
The new Porsche cars coming to Australia in 2024
Scott Collie
The new Porsche cars coming to Australia in 2024

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