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ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

Jodie Bruton

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

HOT DAYS: The Bureau of Meteorology's hot weather predictions for the region on Thursday. Image: BOM METEYE

Mercury's rising across the region with heatwave predicted

Nadine Morton

Blayney High School's Year 12 group.

Blayney High School Year 12 Graduation

Mark Logan

CRASH: Officers attached to Chifley Police District were called to Barry Road, Barry about 5pm on Saturday after reports a Nissan Navara had left the road and hit trees.

Two men die in separate crashes on region's roads over past 24 hours

OUT OF CONTROL: The map of the region, with the Wollemi National Park fire directly east of Blayney responsible for the smoke across the city.

Air quality alert issued for Orange as out of control fire impacts entire region

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Gemma Purves

ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

Jodie Bruton

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

Millie Hobby.

Twilight netball at Blayney Netball Club

Mark Logan

BACK ON DECK: Jameel Qureshi returns to Western Zone's set-up this summer, alongside his younger brother Imran. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Qureshi boys chasing country championship

Max Stainkamph

BIG NAME: Former NRL prop George Rose created plenty of excitement when he played for Oberon in 2016.

Oberon Tigers withdraw from 2020 Group 10 premier league competition

Anya Whitelaw

Millie Hobby.

Twilight netball at Blayney Netball Club

Good Game: Kurt and his mate out and about on Sunday afternoon enjoying a game. This Saturday we will be playing an 18 hole Stableford.

Thank you to our super sponsors

READY TO SPIKE: Alex Kinghorne prepares to jump at the ball during the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. Photo: SUPPLIED.

A big step up no tall order for Kinghorne in Canberra volleyball journey

Max Stainkamph

What's going on around Blayney

What's going on around Blayney

Ramble through 10 gardens open in picturesque Millthorpe Village and its surrounds and be inspired! Join us in this 15thyear of the Millthorpe Garden Ramble for a fantastic day or weekend whether you are a passionate gardener or just love to explore beautiful spaces and places. Here is your opportunity to go behind the garden fences and gates and have a peek at what the local gardeners are achieving. Whether you are looking for landscaping ideas, creating a new garden or love exploring established gardens there is something for everyone. You will have a chance to see the trees and plants which thrive in this beautiful cool climate area.

What's going on around Blayney

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What's going on around Blayney

Luke Rennie, Anthony Barber and Travis Farrell at the skate park. Coaching clinic at Blayney Skate Park, Heritage Park Adventure Playground Sun 27/10 from 1pm to 4pm. Bluntside Sk8's Ricky Konza will run a FREE session for skateboard/scooter/BMX bike riders of all ages/skill levels. Drop in for a bit or stay for the whole session.Blayney Town Assoc Inc has organised this event with funding from Blayney Shire Council.

What's going on around Blayney

Contributed

Blooming beautiful: Spring has sprung up in the gardens around town.

Spring into the pretty annual garden ramble

Charlie Dunn

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

One of the greatest benefits of the digital health industry will be unprecedented equity in the services and level of patient care available.

Closing the gap

Lyndell Whyte

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

PHOTOSWhat $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Gemma Purves

Great timing as summer arrives and physical fitness seems like a good idea.

No more waiting for exercise

Charlie Dunn

Special Guest: Jackie Fearnley and Sue Townsend at our last dinner. Jackie then spoke about her trip to Nairobi where the amazing Ruben Centre is located.

Concept of 'disability'

Virginia DeSantis

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

NSW Local Land Services chief executive David Witherdin with Individual Landcarer Award finalist Don Durrant, of the Kyogle Landcare Group, winner Nerida Croker, of Upper Lachlan Landcare and Lindy Davis, representing finalist Jane Ireland, of Coffs Harbour Jetty Dunecare. Picture by Pennie Hall

Awards recognise Landcare champions

Joanne Crawford

ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

The sorting machine in action.

Australia's only Nespresso pod recycling centre

How cartoonist Pat Campbell saw the "now is not the right time to discuss climate change" message

REAL AUSTRALIAFire burn and cauldron bubble

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

The long form TV style gives time for the exploration of landscape, stories, culture and history. Picture: Supplied.

The outback uses 'slow TV' to share stories, culture

Roxanne Fitzgerald

A tale to tell: North Haven residents Jodie and Nathan Gardner present day (left) and the Port News photo after Nathan's birth in 2009 (right).

Were you involved in a highway delivery 10 years ago?

Liz Langdale

Port Macquarie - a lifetime ago: Well, about a fortnight ago anyway. Photo: Brittany Daly

REAL AUSTRALIAA dollop of tolerance goes a long way

Janine Graham

REGULAR DONOR: Paul McLean donates plasma fortnightly at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood service in Warrnambool.

South-west Victorians urged to give blood as fires rage

Kimberley Price

Wait: The most important word in cricket

OPINIONWait: The most important word in cricket

Janine Graham

END THE STIGMA: No one should be made to feel ashamed for seeking help or guidance when a life is in danger.

OPINIONWhy we need to keep talking about suicide

Father Brendan Lee

Some hope amongst the climate change foolishness

OPINIONSome hope amongst the climate change foolishness

Dr Mary McMillan

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

Champions: Wellington locals Diego Baradit and Charmaine Bell entered into the cob loaf competition. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

PHOTOSSee what was created at this year's Cob Loaf festival

7m ago

IN THE FIELD: Steph Cooke chats with local grazier at Young. Picture: Contributed.

Security for farmers now written in law

8m ago

The 146,000-hectare bushfire at Gospers Mountain in NSW continues to burn.

Tired firefighters get brief NSW reprieve

12m ago

Then Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy's dinner with an alleged mafia boss hurt the Liberals.

Vic Libs stay tough on crime despite loss

15m ago

AUSTRAC's Nicole Rose says Westpac didn't report $11 billion in fund transfers over five years.

Morrison 'appalled' by Westpac allegations

Matt Coughlan
18m ago

Senator Cory Bernardi is leaving politics next month, after 13 years in Parliament.

Bernardi retirement boosts govt in Senate

19m ago

Pauline Hanson and Jacqui Lambie want more details on the government's union busting legislation.

Senators demand more detail on union bill

Matt Coughlan
29m ago

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has released a new economic blueprint for the state.

NSW blueprint seeks trillion-dollar future

Jodie Stephens
42m ago

Wagga RDA head coach, Darren Judd said they are struggling to source hay. Pictured with volunteer Russell Ubrihien and one of the branch's 16 horses, Barney.

RDA in desperate need for hay

Olivia Calver
50m ago

Buyer, Tony Rutter, Tarcutta, and Delta auctioneer Jon Bergmeier, with Bobbara station manager Matt Cummins and agent Cam Rosser in the top priced pen of 351 Meat Plus wether lambs averaging 39.7 kilograms which sold for $168.

Meat Plus wether lambs sell to $168 at Galong

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Ray White Rural sold this yard of weaner steers at Dubbo for 315.2c/kg on behalf of Station Holdings, Wellington.

Mixed, larger yardings

Daniel Pedersen

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

Our team took blood samples, four DNA samples and imbedded two GPS tracking devices while myself and eight others worked hard to keep the animal upright. Photos: Scott McRae

Combining conservation with wanderlust

Scott McRae

Working out how to switch off all the lights in a hotel room shouldn't be that difficult ... should it? Picture: Supplied

Room for improvement: What hotels could be doing better

Michael Turtle

INSPIRED: The Doonan Glasshouse boasts minimalist details, a pared back palette and a lush, tropical backdrop surrounding this modern family home.

Bathroom tips from inside the Doonan Glasshouse

Yucca Zehnder could also be used as a room divider and is available in many colours.

The art of hydronic heating

Don't risk it: Dogs will often try to chase or kill snakes resulting in snake bites usually to the dog's face and legs.

Protect your pets from snakes