Blayney Chronicle
Monday, 27 June
Wind farm parts to start blowing into Blayney as foundation works commence
Fernando Santamaria, Megan Richardson, John Newstead, Ross Rolfe, Claudia Williams and Darryl Wilson at the Flyers Creek sod turning ceremony. Photo: Mark Logan
Mark Logan
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Meet the Locals
Beloved lolly shop owner moving on as iconic business goes up for sale
Riley Krause
FOND MEMORIES: Anna Franceschini is selling Dolce Sweets and Treats after two years at the Millthorpe business. Photo: MARK LOGAN.
Have you used yours? Orange residents still have $3.5 million worth of Dine and Discover vouchers to spend
William Davis
Manager Lynn Teh at the New Golden Bowl Chinese Restaurant in Orange.
Subscriber • in Depth
Code red: Alarming number of towns on the brink as GP shortage escalates
Nick McGrath
EMERGENCY: Dr David Howe (Orange), Dr Pav Phanindra (Bathurst) and Dr Ai-Vee Chua (Dubbo) hold concerns for the number of GPs in regional NSW into the future.
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Things to Do
Things to do: Central West and beyond
1927 front man Erik Weideman says the band has put aside their egos after breaking up in the '90s. Picture: Supplied
Watch
Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic
Maureen Dettre
Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.
Man dead after freak accident with bogged bulldozer on farm
A man is dead following an accident on a rural property over the weekend. Photo: FILE
One injured in head-on collision on Mitchell Highway
Emily Gobourg
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH: The driver of the Volvo X60 vehicle was taken to Orange's hospital, which was one of two cars involved in the Monday night head-on collision in Molong. Photo: EMILY GOBOURG
Learner driver blows three times the legal limit after smashing into parked Audi
DAMAGE: A late model Audi and the front fence of a Hill Street home were damaged in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Blayney Bears president wants to see action at King George Oval
Mark Logan
Time for change of ownership for town's aged care facility
Chairman of the Lee Hostel Board Miles Hedge said that it's no longer possible for the community to run Lee Hostel. Photo: Miles Hedge
Mark Logan
After 14 years of delays construction at the Flyers Creek wind farm has begun
Mark Logan
Darryl Wilson is just one of 17 landholders who will be hosting wind turbines on his property.
Federal Election
Grab you democracy sausage and help a couple of worthy causes, too
Grab a sausage sizzle and help a worthy cause this weekend.
Blayney to get a new police station as part of a $5.5 billion investment in the NSW Police Force
Newsroom
Blayney Police Station. Image Google Street View.
Blayney bucks the trend with a full complement of doctors available
Mark Logan
Dr Vijayakumer (second right) with family members at the opening of the Carcoar Medical Centre in 2019.
Emissions rising in Australia, data shows
Maeve Bannister and Andrew Brown
National greenhouse gas emission rose 9.8 per cent in 2021, partly due to a transport rebound.
NSW limits bee movements after mite alert
Liv Casben • 1hr ago
No bees will be allowed to be moved across NSW after varroa mite was detected in Newcastle.

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Sport
Opinion
AFL's classic prime-time fixturing blunder
POOR TIMING: The clash between Geelong and Richmond should have attracted a bigger audience, according to Howard Kotton. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Howard Kotton • 21m ago
Opinion
New role, same mission: making greyhound industry the best
Tony Mestrov is the new CEO of GRNSW.
Friends of greyhounds united at parliament
Greyhounds As Pets GM Dr Alicia Fuller spoke to the group about all facets of the program. Photo: Supplied
e-Tracking a world first in welfare
Michael Cowley
From the left, GWIC CEO Steve Griffin, Minister Kevin Anderson, trainer Aaron Shearman with Glenidol Girl, and GAPNSW GM Dr Alicia Fuller.
The Bears broke the Magpies last weekend, but this Sunday it's the first of two consecutive matches against Panthers
Mark Logan
Federal Election
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Hannah Neale
Analysis
Albanese passes the test on new ministry, but it has an important flaw
Doug Dingwall
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
'You've struck gold': Labor is back in the winner's rooms
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Anthony Albanese addressed his colleagues inside the Labor caucus room on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
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The Roadkill State
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Listen
What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
Listen
Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
What's On
What's on at the Millthorpe Bowling Club
What's on
The Blayney Anglican Parish Hall is heaving with great reads
Mark Logan
Bob Russ with just a few of the titles that are available at the Blayney Anglican Parish Book Fair this weekend and next. Photo - Mark Logan.
What's on
Art on show in Millthorpe this Sunday
Open invitation to have a say on how the Balloon Challenge is run
Matthew Chown
COME ALONG: The community is being invited to an open forum to question the organisers of the 2022 Balloon Challenge. Photo Federation Fotos.
What's on
Tea and scones to help CWA raise funds
Mark Logan
Recommended
How construction companies have returned post-lockdowns
Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach
Emma Brown
Ease of use: The power tools you need to simplify your DIY process
Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots
This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Photos and Video
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Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic
Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.
Maureen Dettre
Third virus wave biggest killer: study
Kaitlyn Offer
The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.
Watch
See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT
Derek Barry
An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.
Review
A weird romp words can't describe
Jane Freebury
Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied
Review
Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage
Jane Freebury
Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal
Comment
Real Australia
Lettuce limelight shows disparity
COSTLY: Lettuce took on near currency status as the price went north of $10 a head after flooding ruined Qld crops earlier this year. But should the public be shocked and surprised by it? Picture: Shutterstock.
Ashley Walmsley
Opinion
Red, blue, green and teal: the new politics needs consensus
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Opinion
Why the $10 lettuce could spark a food revolution
Jackie French
Growing food is fashionable again. Picture: Shutterstock
Stories fromThe Senior
'I named my tumour Hitler'
AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
Therese Murray
Managing stress as a carer
Anthony Caggiano
ENDLESS LOVE: David Loew (right) was the full-time carer of his mother Maria Loew, who had complex care needs. Photo: Supplied.
Our Geraldine's tumultuous upbringing
Therese Murray
TURNER'S TURN: Geraldine Turner's new memoir is disarmingly honest.
National
Emissions rising in Australia, data shows
National greenhouse gas emission rose 9.8 per cent in 2021, partly due to a transport rebound.
Maeve Bannister and Andrew Brown
NSW limits bee movements after mite alert
Liv Casben • 1hr ago
No bees will be allowed to be moved across NSW after varroa mite was detected in Newcastle.
Digest
Viruses, global warming, food prices - where will it end?
Steve Evans • 21m ago
New research shows that a higher proportion of those taken ill between late June and the beginning of November required ventilation. Picture: Shutterstock
How to save $50 off your food bill and still eat tasty, nutritious meals
Clare Collins, Megan Whatnall • 2hrs ago
Who is in and out of the Vic govt cabinet?
Callum Godde • 7m ago
Five new faces are in the Andrews goverment's cabinet in Victoria, after several resignations.
Stories fromThe Land
Buy a solar income stream worth half a million a year
SOLAR AT SCALE: The solar farm in the centre of Tubbo Station is one of the biggest in Australia connected to the grid.
Marian Macdonald • 21m ago
Manure and vermicast success in rebuilding soils at Walcha
Simon Chamberlain • 1hr ago
Erica (centre) and Stuart Halliday, Ben Nevis Angus, Walcha demonstrate the success of their soil rehabilitation trials during a farm visit by members of Meat and Livestock Australia
Wintry weaner heifers top at $2250 at Yass
Stephen Burns • 2hrs ago
Isaac Mannion, Butt Livestock and Property, Yass, with Peter Godbee, Wallaroo, and his 11 Angus heifers which were the best presented pen of heifers. Photo: SELX
Life & Style
How to apply make-up to mature skin
GLOW: Alex Fevola says achieving a glowing complexion as you age is all about selecting the right products and not overthinking it - sometimes less is more. Photo: Supplied
Cacti and succulents, perfect plants for the lazy gardener
John Gabriele
Most species of cacti and succulents can be grown in pots, but greatest affect is achieved through group plantings. Picture: Shutterstock.
Tooth is pets can benefit from having their teeth brushed too
Rspca
SMILE: Preventative dental care is just as important for our pets. Picture: Shutterstock.
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