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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Mr Mannolini uploaded a video of cattle and sheep trucks parked up at the Nullarbor roadhouse and uploaded it to TikTok completely oblivious to how much traction it would gain.

Boredom struck and he started watching agriculture-related Tik Tok videos to pass the time.

Truckie becomes a TikTok sensation

The Wambuul-Macquarie River pictured around 3pm Sunday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology says the river may hit 4.5 metres by 8am Monday morning.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts the Macquarie River may reach the moderate flood level, 4.5 metres, around 8am Monday.

Moderate flood warning issued for Bathurst on Monday morning

Change but not changed: Ben Gumbleton, aka Boo Seeka now lives on the Gold Coast, but Newcastle will always be home, he says. 

Boo Seeka dropped his second album on Friday, June 30

Boo Seeka's new album: Back from the dark

Waterlogged lawns along the Wambuul-Macquarie River on Sunday. Picture: Sam Bolt

"There's torrential rain through the Blue Mountains, the North Richmond Bridge has closed and road conditions aren't really conducive to driving."

Rainfall to impact school holiday traffic, SES advises caution

Crowds flock to the ice rink on the Bathurst Winter Festival's opening night in the shadow of the Bathurst Court House, which has returned to the illuminations setup for the first time since 2020. Picture: Sam Bolt

"This event is truly Bathurst's very own 'Vivid'."

Rain didn't dampen spirits at the Winter Festival's opening night

Jodi, Parker and Shane Mills enjoying the opening night.

It was cold but a wonderful Winter Festival opening night

A wonderful Winter Festival opening night

PROUD WINNER: Macey Fulton was delighted her Saints were able to win their Indigenous round match against Orange United. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

St Pat's moves into second with 2-0 win over Orange United

Saints' Indigenous round win is extra special for Fulton

TOUGH TIMES: Brad Glasson is likely out for the remainder of the season following an injury sustained in the Bulldogs' win over Orange City. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Bathurst Bulldogs could be without Brad Glasson for the remainder of 2022

Bulldogs' former player of the year Glasson 'likely' lost for season

NO YOU DON'T: Bathurst City defender Sarah McCusker works to clear the ball in Saturday's Indigenous round match against Orange CYMS. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Bathurst City shows plenty of fight against defending champions

Thurn's perfect placement sees CYMS hold off determined City

TOP CONTEST: Souths' Charlize Fitzpatrick knocks the ball onto the foot of Lithgow captain Clare Bosman to earn a penalty. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Souths didn't beat Lithgow Panthers, but there was a lot to like from the two blues

Lithgow is beatable: Souths coach Hanrahan not deterred by loss

Steve Turnbull with You Cannot Hide who brought up his 4000th training win. Picture: Amy Rees

The Lagoon legend Steve Turnbull looks back on where his career began

Steve Turnbull reaches massive milestone that's 50 years in the making

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Brian Fox at the community tree planting day back on June 19. Photos: PHIL BLATCH

There was a dedicated group of volunteers lending a hand to maintain the site.

Faces from community tree planting day by Macquarie River

GO AUSTRALIA: Nate Grabham, Benjie Anderson, Molly Rosewarne and Charlotte Bennett showing their support for the Australian Olympic team. 

"It gives us a bit of an opportunity to have a bit of fun, which I think is really important for the kids' mental health."

Scots All Saints students show their true colours to support Olympians

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THROUGH THE MIDDLE: St Pat's centre half Carly Hagney splits two Orange United defenders during their Indigenous round match on Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Sports results from the July 1-3 from across the Central West

Sports scoreboard: weekend results from across the Central West

Mr Albanese announced more Russian santions and more military aid on his first visit to Ukraine.

PM pledges more Ukraine aid during visit

The shift to renewable energy will present opportunities and challenges, particularly to regional communities. Picture: Shutterstock

Overcoming these risks is very possible but it will require work, especially from government.

We need to speed up the shift to renewables. But there are risks

Health Minister Mark Butler says the subsidy could save people with type 1 diabetes thousands of dollars. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Albanese government delivers election pledge to support people with type 1 diabetes

Subsidy to drop device costs for people with diabetes

Councillors' remuneration was also discussed.

Money for Mount plan, Wanderers visit added as council budget finalised

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The Two Mile section of Jenolan Caves Road [pictured during roadworks last year] has once again been cut off by a landslip. Picture: Transport For NSW

The slope failure occurred at the Two Mile section of Jenolan Caves Road just before lunchtime on Sunday.

More pain for Jenolan Caves as site gets cut off by landslip

Organisers Annette Meyers and Julie Hall were disappointed that the event was postponed but still happy to see community members enjoy the free sausage sizzle and jumping castle.

The fog wasn't enough to stop these skaters

Families enjoy the skate park even though workshop was postponed

WET WEATHER: Orange has been hit by rain as a flood warning was issued for parts of the Central West. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Two Australian Defence Force helicopters will be available to assist with rescues as areas of NSW brace for intense rainfall and possible flooding

Flood warning issued for parts of the Central West

NEW RECRUITS: Nadienne Roffey, Xander Ruggeri, Hannah Waldon and Melanie Phillips, with Supt Bob Noble.

They are one of the first classes to come out [of the academy] with the full training in respect of pursuits.

New police on the beat in Bathurst

BITTERSWEET: President Beverley Stuart (fourth from right) and other long-term Macquarie Care Centre Auxiliary members Joyce Cranston, Kay Hotham, Lola Noonan, Betty McSpedden, Shirley White, Shirley Walsh, Claire Auguszczak and Daphne Ewer at the group's final get-together.

"It gives you friendship and you know you're doing something that's important."

'I've really had a wonderful time': Pride and sadness as auxiliary winds up

CHANGE: Andrew Gee says 'difficult times ahead' as party hopes to re-engage with women and young people. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

In the post-election dissection, David Littleproud said it was clear the party had to do a better job of reaching female voters.

Gee says 'difficult times ahead' as party hopes to re-engage with women and young people

INTERNATIONAL DUTIES: Bathurst soccer star Cushla Rue is in Manilla as part of the Australian under 23s side which will compete in the AFF Womens Championships. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Bathurst soccer talent Cushla Rue is in Manilla for the biggest moment of her playing career

Thriller in Manilla: Rue picked in Australian under 23s squad

The Gateway is delivering $300 million in assets to Bathurst, along with thousands of jobs and new retail brands.