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Mayor keen to see detail in ambitious CBD corner block redevelopment plan
Skillset chairman David Cooke and CEO Narelle Stocks with plans for the proposed redevelopment of the former NAB building and (inset) an article about the building from the Bathurst National Advocate in 1957.
Matt Watson • 10m ago
Breaking
Truck and car crash on O'Connell Road, police on scene and investigating
Emergency services were called just after 3pm on April 18.
Amy Rees • 1hr ago
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Police on the scene after a truck and car crash on O'Connell Road on April 18, 2024. File picture
Petition hits new milestone as fight for better hospital car parking continues
1hr ago
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Dianne and Kent McNab.
Revealed: Cashed-up home buyers spending millions on Bathurst properties
Homes under construction on Bathurst's urban outskirts. File picture.
Nearly $1 billion worth of cash purchases made across Central West.
Riley Krause • 2hrs ago
After hundreds of days, will these long-time pound pups finally go home?
Rachel Chamberlain
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Rottweiler cross Luai with BARC animal attendant Natasha Hurst. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
'There's nothing like World Gym': New fitness facility set to open in June
Alise McIntosh
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World Gym Bathurst co-owners Hayden Mace and Clair Williams in the 2200-square-metre facility. Picture by James Arrow
Court
Former Dubbo mayor's trial thrown out: 'No further proceedings' on charge
The decision was a directive from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Allison Hore
The proceedings against former Dubbo mayor Ben Shields have been withdrawn. Picture from file
Photos
Gallery: All the snaps from the Penrith Panthers cubs clinic in Bathurst
Penrith staff were in the city to help teach the city's juniors.
Alexander Grant
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Leo Fraiser at the Panthers Cubs camp at Morse Park. Picture by James Arrow.
Court and Crime
Former Dubbo mayor's trial thrown out: 'No further proceedings' on charge
Court
The proceedings against former Dubbo mayor Ben Shields have been withdrawn. Picture from file
The decision was a directive from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Allison Hore
Breaking
Mystery surrounds shipping container deaths as new information revealed
William Davis
An aerial image supplied to Australian Community Media.
Breaking
Police allege man was caught doing 170km/hr on Conrod Straight at Mount
The 22-year-old will now face Bathurst Local Court.
Newsroom
Mount Panorama, where a man was allegedly caught speeding on April 13, 2024. File picture
Property
Revealed: Cashed-up home buyers spending millions on Bathurst properties
Homes under construction on Bathurst's urban outskirts. File picture.
Nearly $1 billion worth of cash purchases made across Central West.
Riley Krause • 2hrs ago
Property
'Funky': Tina Arena impressed by makeover of her former home now for sale
Melissa Kehagias
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The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
Property
'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high
Jemimah Clegg
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The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock
Council
Plans unveiled to add 43 car parking spaces to the CBD's busiest blocks
Peter Rogers, business owners Karla McDiarmid and Matt Clifton, mayor Jess Jennings and Graeme Burke standing in Howick Street with drawings for parking. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
Rachel Chamberlain
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Council delays Windy 1100 ballot draw 'based on community feedback'
Rachel Chamberlain
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The Windy 1100 subdivision. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
New inflatable water park proposed for Lake Canobolas
Early plans revealed for new water park in Orange.
William Davis
Bathurst Aqua Park at Chifley Dam, similar to the proposed Lake Canobolas facility. File picture
Politics
PNG to host China, Australia high-level visits
Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to sign an economic co-operation deal during his PNG visit. (AP PHOTO)
Kirsty Needham • 39m ago
Albanese hints at changes to student debt indexation
Andrew Brown • 43m ago
More than three million Australians have a HECS debt, but relief could soon be on the way. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Historic shed on planned stadium site heritage listed
Ethan James • 1hr ago
Tasmania's Heritage Council considers the Railway Goods Shed a "notable example" of rail transport. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Petition hits new milestone as fight for better hospital car parking continues
Dianne and Kent McNab.
1hr ago
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'Perfect storm': data reveals Australia's youth self-harm crisis
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
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Australian teenagers are 3.4 times likelier to end up in hospital from self-harm than adults, and four in five patients are girls.
Appointments on Saturdays offer another opportunity for testing | Interagency
Breastscreen Nsw Greater Western Manager Deon Adamson
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Appointments on Saturdays offer another opportunity for testing | Interagency
Business
Mayor keen to see detail in ambitious CBD corner block redevelopment plan
Skillset chairman David Cooke and CEO Narelle Stocks with plans for the proposed redevelopment of the former NAB building and (inset) an article about the building from the Bathurst National Advocate in 1957.
Matt Watson • 10m ago
'There's nothing like World Gym': New fitness facility set to open in June
Alise McIntosh
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World Gym Bathurst co-owners Hayden Mace and Clair Williams in the 2200-square-metre facility. Picture by James Arrow
Our Places
'New lease of life': Skillset unveils redevelopment plans for former bank building
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Skillset chairman David Cooke and CEO Narelle Stocks with plans for the proposed redevelopment of the former NAB building on the corner of William and Church streets.
Education
Notable ex-students from Bathurst high schools: Kelso High
Our People
George Rose at Mount Panorama on Thursday, November 16, as Bathurst is announced as the host of the 2024 Koori Knockout. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
Bradley Jurd
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'Trying to survive': students skip meals to afford regional placements
Emily Anderson
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University students Jessica Gale, Milly Lynch and Isaac Wattenberg have experienced financial stress from unpaid placements. Pictures supplied
Biden cancels $11 billion in debt for 277,000 students
US President Joe Biden needs the support of young voters as he seeks re-election in November. (AP PHOTO)
Rural
The sun shone on what might have been one of our finest Royal Bathurst Shows | Rural Notebook
This flock of white corellas seem to love Morse Park in Bathurst.
John Seaman
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Thanks to all those who make it worthy of a royal occasion | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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The deep red colours of the best Herefords.
Let's say a little prayer and make use of those beads | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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Sowing Vale Creek flats in ideal conditions this week.
National
Alleged rape victim's mum 'demanded $50k' from accused
Lee and Christopher Hili are accused of a "non-consensual threesome" with a drunk 15-year-old girl. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Rex Martinich • 24m ago
'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook
Cassandra Morgan • 29m ago
Natalie Hutchins faced the Yoorrook commission and was asked about delays on its recommendations. (HANDOUT/YOORROOK JUSTICE COMMISSION)
Albanese hints at changes to student debt indexation
Andrew Brown • 43m ago
More than three million Australians have a HECS debt, but relief could soon be on the way. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
World
PNG to host China, Australia high-level visits
Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to sign an economic co-operation deal during his PNG visit. (AP PHOTO)
Kirsty Needham • 39m ago
Rogue ram believed behind two New Zealand deaths
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
New Zealand police are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple at their property. (EPA PHOTO)
Tsunami alert after volcano in Indonesia erupts
Edna Tarigan
Ruang volcano on the northern side of Indonesia's Sulawesi has been erupting, sparking evacuations. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
Genesis teases us with another sleek coupe concept
Car Expert
Genesis teases us with another sleek coupe concept
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2025 Cadillac Optiq: Tesla Model Y rival's interior revealed
William Stopford
2025 Cadillac Optiq: Tesla Model Y rival's interior revealed
Car Expert
Owner accidentally sinks vintage car during photoshoot
William Stopford
Owner accidentally sinks vintage car during photoshoot
Car Expert
Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill
Jordan Mulach
Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill
Car Expert
Investigators find Ford's semi-autonomous driving tech was in use before fatal crash
Jordan Mulach
Investigators find Ford's semi-autonomous driving tech was in use before fatal crash

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