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Olympics live: Australia chases gold on day one after opening chaos

Live
Action is heating up in Paris.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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Hat-trick hero out of derby while Rams representative will fight his charge

Nick Guthrie • 1hr ago
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Jack Kempston (centre) celebrates a Macquarie try with teammates earlier this season. Picture by Nick Guthrie

One person taken to hospital after crash between truck and car

Rachel Chamberlain • 2hrs ago
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A vehicle involved in crash on Saturday, July 27. Picture by Alise McIntosh
Driver left battling serious burns after car crash inferno on Cargo Road
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The car crash on Neals Lane and Cargo Road. Picture by Troy Pearson/TNV
Nick McGrath
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'It's only for a week': Brother argues for Janine Vaughan billboard image to return
Jacinta Carroll
Rhonda Griffin and Peter Rogers standing near the Janine Vaughan billboard in 2023, before her image was covered. The billboard has since been handed back to the community and will now be used to promote community events.
Court
Paramedic banned over 'Netflix and chill' misconduct at Central West event
After the Bathurst 1000 car race paramedic Craig Davies inappropriately touched a teenager.
Stephanie Gardiner
A paramedic has been banned for sexual misconduct with a teenage boy after the Bathurst 1000 race. Photo: Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS
Opinion

Medical centre, council election, nuclear and bypass: Our letter writers have their say

Various
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Construction on a bypass in the west of the region (picture from Transport for NSW); the Nationals' candidate for Calare Sam Farraway and NSW Nationals chairman Rick Colless in Orange (picture by Carla Freedman); and an artist's impression of the proposed Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre, which is now not going ahead.

Meet the latest of the Macquarie bridge projects downriver of us

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The Scabbing Flat Bridge crosses the Macquarie near Geurie. Picture from Transport for NSW.

Court and Crime

Driver left battling serious burns after car crash inferno on Cargo Road

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The car crash on Neals Lane and Cargo Road. Picture by Troy Pearson/TNV
Nick McGrath
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Court

Paramedic banned over 'Netflix and chill' misconduct at Central West event

After the Bathurst 1000 car race paramedic Craig Davies inappropriately touched a teenager.
Stephanie Gardiner
A paramedic has been banned for sexual misconduct with a teenage boy after the Bathurst 1000 race. Photo: Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS
Court

Man's problematic response to tiff prompts call to put pride aside

'You're a f---ing hero until it comes to the crunch. Do something.'
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Bathurst Courthouse, where Casey Beau McFarlane was sentenced on July 3, 2024. Picture by James Arrow

Property

Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe

Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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All you could ever want or need

All you could ever want or need
Property

Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia

Jen Melocco
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The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied

Council

Mayor says he won't quit over BARN project as scrutiny intensifies

An artist's impression of the BARN and mayor Jess Jennings (inset). Main picture by Sibling Architecture
Rachel Chamberlain
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Explainer

Bathurst council explains its stance on the BARN project and its funding

Rachel Chamberlain
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An artist's impression of what the BARN could look like. Picture by Sibling Architecture

Why council isn't panicking about low Windy 1100 land sales just yet

Rachel Chamberlain
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A map of stage one of the Windy 1100 land release overlaid on a photo of the subdivision.

Politics

Myanmar conflict unsustainable, foreign minister warns

Penny Wong says the situation in Myanmar is worsening and deeply concerning. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Rachael Ward • 48m ago

Dutton attacks identity politics, CFMEU as Libs gather

Callum Godde • 2hrs ago
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has gone on the offensive at a Liberal Party conference. Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS

Trump's doctor says bullet, not shrapnel, hit his ear

Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu
Donald Trump's former White House doctor says he has been monitoring the ex-president's wounded ear. Photo: AP PHOTO

Health

Seeing clearly: 20/20 vision restored for refugees

Dr Hessom Razavi is keenly attuned to how the eye health of refugees can fall by the wayside. Photo: HANDOUT/LIONS EYE INSTITUTE
Farid Farid

'Grinding halt': shortage could cause hospital chaos

Rachael Ward
Hospital surgeries could be cancelled as soon as next week, doctors have warned. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

Family remembers the 'strong, beautiful woman' that was Brianna Livermore

Jodie O'Sullivan
Greatly missed ... beloved mum of two Brianna Livermore, 32, has passed away on July 25 after fighting a six-year battle with melanoma. Picture by James Wiltshire

Business

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Opinion
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
Cressida Gaukroger
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Opinion

The unfortunate rise of 'stakeholder capitalism'

Simon Cowan
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The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock

Official opening date announced for Bathurst's newest eatery, Norma Joan

Alise McIntosh
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Michael Madden is the owner of Bathurst's newest eatery, Norma Joan. Picture by James Arrow

Education

The govt has dropped the ball on protecting LGBTQ students and teachers

Opinion
Students and teachers have the right to feel safe from discrimination at school. Picture Shutterstock
Alastair Lawrie
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Childcare staff 'threatened' to hide overcrowding

Miklos Bolza
Three Sydney childcare centres have been shut down following health and safety breaches. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Good News

'It's my privilege to be here': teacher's ode to school on major milestone

Maureen Dickson on nearly 50 Blayney High School years.
Emily Gobourg
Blayney High School principal Narelle Beasley with students Patrick Lapham, Izaac Crothers, Harley Fuller, teacher Maureen Dickson, and students Theo Death and Brendon O'Neil. Picture by Carla Freedman

Rural

Amid a blizzard's helter skelter, it's time to think about shelter | Rural Notebook

This new barn-type shed is a great investment.
John Seaman
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If you're weary of the winter, take note of the signs of a new season | Rural Notebook

John Seaman
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A pen of dual purpose Merino lambs ready for marking.

Expect a big catch-up at the popular small farm event | Rural Notebook

John Seaman
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A July morning near Perthville.

National

Hundreds protest PM's "complicity" in Gaza attacks

Pro-Palestine protesters outside the NSW Labor conference were targeting Anthony Albanese. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Nyk Carnsew • 10m ago

Myanmar conflict unsustainable, foreign minister warns

Rachael Ward • 48m ago
Penny Wong says the situation in Myanmar is worsening and deeply concerning. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS

PM avoids Palestine, CFMEU at major party conference

Alex Mitchell and Samantha Lock • 2hrs ago
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to address the NSW state Labor conference. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

World

Marvel to share Deadpool, Wolverine plans at Comic-Con

Ryan Reynolds (left) and Hugh Jackman unite in the Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine. Photo: AP PHOTO
Kaitlyn Huamani • 46m ago

G20 financial chiefs warn of global risks from war

Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram
G20 finance chiefs meeting in Brazil have avoided explicit mention of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTO

Trump's doctor says bullet, not shrapnel, hit his ear

Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu
Donald Trump's former White House doctor says he has been monitoring the ex-president's wounded ear. Photo: AP PHOTO

Australian of the Year

'Together we've done this': Inspiring power of science and hope

Our 2024 Australians of the Year, Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Salty Dingo/National Australia Day Council
John Hanscombe

Before he was our pop maestro, John Foreman was just a boy in a band

James Joyce
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John Foreman hosting Australia Day Live in Sydney with Casey Donovan. Picture supplied by NSW Government

'Look beyond TikTok. Look for people who are changing lives'

Eva Kolimar
Jeff Wang keeps an eye out for community champions. Picture by John Veage
Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Car Expert
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Car Expert

The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
Car Expert

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

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