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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

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

The view from a top the granite formation at the Evans Crown Nature Reserve.

There's no lack of places to go exploring in the Central West.

Six places to go bushwalking in and around Bathurst

Paige Cooke enjoyed a big weekend with the Bathurst Giants

Cooke-ing with gas: Bathurst Giants young gun shines on debut

WHAT A GRAB: Cooper Brien flies high to take this superb grab for the Bathurst Giants in Saturday's derby. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Hayden Goodsell made an impact in his tier one debut for Bathurst Giants

Hayden has the Goods-ell on debut for the Bathurst Giants

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

IMPACT: CSU centre Mick Latu knocks Cargo's Isaac Coldwell off his feet during Saturday's Woodbridge Cup match at Diggings Oval. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

CSU Mungoes fights off brave Cargo for 34-18 win

Mungoes make old boys proud

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

MILESTONE: Marita Shoulders prepares to pack in for a scrum against Forbes on Saturday - a match that marked her 50th appearance for Bathurst Bulldogs.

Bathurst Bulldogs mark Marita Shoulders' 50th with 42-0 win over Forbes

Shoulders makes it 50 games as a Bathurst Bulldog

GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle at centre of Australian bee industry crisis.

Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite scare deepens

Jack Wang of the Hakko Bakery Cafe and the robot which delivers. Picture: Steve Evans

This coffee has your face on top - really.

Coffee, robots and your face are this cafe's future

SHUTOUT: Lee McClintock opened the scoring for St Pat's on Sunday, in a 24-0 win in the Peter McDonald Premiership. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

The Bathurst club kept the visiting Orange Hawks scoreless on Sunday.

St Pat's defensive masterclass shuts out visiting Hawks

CYMS scored a tough 16-10 win over Mudgee at Apex Oval.

CYMS downs Dragons in intense top-of-the-table battle that lives up to the hype

BIG WIN: Shane Conroy featured in St Pat's 3-1 win over Lithgow Storm on Saturday. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

"Towards the end, we just wore them down with some fresher legs. We just ended up getting over the top of them."

St Pat's strike twice from penalty corner to go top of the ladder

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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MAIN IMAGE: Drilling in the Bathurst Regional Council-owned car park. INSET: An artist's impression of the proposed Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre and adjacent multi-storey car park.

Investigative drilling started in car park off George Street this week.

Development application for medical centre, car park buildings expected in coming months

Retail trade data for May is broadly expected to show more modest growth than in previous months.

Gloomy consumers to keep spending for now

NSW commuters have been warned of further disruption from industrial action by rail workers.

Rail delays continue, nurses seek pay rise

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the Coaldrake report into government accountability.

Qld govt backs integrity recommendations

An inquiry was told how a pedophile nurse was able to work so long at Launceston General Hospital.

Tas hospital's culture ignored suspicions

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IN COURT: A man who requested a nude photo from a 13-year-old girl in exchange for alcohol two years ago has appealed his sentence in Orange District Court. FILE PHOTO

"From first blush people will think the worst."

Man who requested nudes from 13-year-old has conviction quashed

The illuminations that lit up the Bathurst Court House in 2020 will be back again for the 2022 Bathurst Winter Festival. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Your guide to the 2022 Bathurst Winter Festival

Three NSW Ambulance crews were sent to a crash involving a ute and a train near Parkes. Photo: FILE

'Too often collisions like these result in tragedy'

Ute and train collide but 'lucky' driver manages to avoid tragedy

The victim told police he had been assaulted, with police noting dry blood and swelling to the left hand side of his mouth.

Home owner punched in early morning assault

Annie's Ice Cream employee Megan Urza. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

"Last year when we did it for the first time, we had people who ate non-stop."

Indulge in your favourite Annie's flavours at all you can eat session

Dr Jess Jennings, with the books, which can be pre-ordered at Books Plus.

Dr Jennings said he expected the books to strike a chord with local audiences.

The history of milling a focus of authors' work

WORK: Gunthers Lane manager Ben Hope is relieved a planned pedestrian crossing will not be installed on Russell Street. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

Planned pedestrian island on Russell Street scrapped by council

Nurses on strike in Bathurst earlier in the year.

Lack of transparency a key issue in parliamentary inquiry

A call for transparency falls on deaf ears

Michelle Graves, Bathurst councillor Jess Jennings with his daughter, Lola and facilitator Phil Relf during a 'Fast Cars and Dirty Beats' lantern workshop last year. Picture: Chris Seabrook

The workshop will be held at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre [BMEC] on Saturday, July 2 from 12pm to 4pm.

Winter Festival lantern workshop to help prop up public procession

Man taken to hospital following collision in Bathurst. Picture: Top Notch Video

Man transported to hospital in stable condition

Man taken to hospital after car and motorbike collide in Bathurst

The Gateway at Kelso (main image) and an artist's impression (inset) of the proposed Bathurst Integrated Medical Centre.