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WET DAYS: A soggy weekend for some, but the entire region is predicted to receive follow-up rainfall of 30-35mm this week. Photo: FILE

Soggy start for the working week for some, with more on the way

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

PROVIDE MORE SUPPORT: Bathurst councillor Monica Morse wants the Federal Government to provide more support systems before sending new migrants to regional areas. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA 101714ztrans3

Need more skilled workers: Central West supports new migration plan

Sahil Makkar

LIVING LIFE: They're living a life full of hopes of dreams

They're living a life full of hopes, dreams and ambitions

Nadine Morton, Kim Bartley, Murray Nicholls

Pet show: Frank Akehurst, Shirley Hooke, Monnie Marmion and Ted Smith with Frank's dogs Harry and Tyson. Photo: Mark Logan.

Pets to be on parade for the Lee Hostel annual fete

Mark Logan

Residents angry at lack of consultation over home for youth-at-risk

David Fitzsimons

CONCERN: Police Association of NSW Orange branch chairman Adam Piffarelli. Photo: FILE

Central West cops seek funds for mental health support

Sahil Makkar

Your Questions Answered - What's your vision?

Mark Logan

WET DAYS: A soggy weekend for some, but the entire region is predicted to receive follow-up rainfall of 30-35mm this week. Photo: FILE

Soggy start for the working week for some, with more on the way

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

PROVIDE MORE SUPPORT: Bathurst councillor Monica Morse wants the Federal Government to provide more support systems before sending new migrants to regional areas. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA 101714ztrans3

Need more skilled workers: Central West supports new migration plan

Sahil Makkar

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Season warm-up: There will be action aplenty at Redmond Oval in Millthorpe this Saturday.

Blayney and Millthorpe get ready to make claim for Village Cup

Mark Logan

BACK AS A BEAR: Steve Lane helped Blayney to its last finals appearance and he's back in maroon and white after a couple of years coaching in the Woodbridge Cup. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Everything old is new again as Bears gear-up for crack at premiers

Nick McGrath

ARM IN ARM: Blayney duo Liam Henry and Dylon Marmion will lace up the boots in arguably the biggest games of their young careers this weekend. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Bears pair links for 'funnest and best footy' since mini league days

Nick McGrath

Season warm-up: There will be action aplenty at Redmond Oval in Millthorpe this Saturday.

Blayney and Millthorpe get ready to make claim for Village Cup

BEARING ALL: Blayney's 2019 senior coaches Ben McKenna and Ben Pettit joined the podcast for episode eight. Photo: NICK McGRATH

THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode eight: Blayney Bears

Nick McGrath

This Saturday will be an 18 hole 4BBB stroke event for the Kable/Corbett trophy and the second and final round of the 4BBB championships.

Royal hotel trophy last week and the first round of 4bbb Championships

Darren Jones

Check out the local churches

The Bathurst Cycling Classic returns with a weekend of racing from 16 to the 17 March 2019. Registrations are now open for the Hill Climb, Criterium racing and Blayney to Bathurst. Whether you enjoy racing or prefer a social ride, you can relax and ride on fully closed roads. Grab your cycling mates and register for the 70km or test yourself on the 110km course and wind down at the finish line with local food and beer. Register at bathurstcyclingcalssic.com.au.

What’s going on around Blayney

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The Bathurst Cycling Classic returns with a weekend of racing from 16 to the 17 March 2019. Registrations are now open for the Hill Climb, Criterium racing and Blayney to Bathurst. Whether you enjoy racing or prefer a social ride, you can relax and ride on fully closed roads. Grab your cycling mates and register for the 70km or test yourself on the 110km course and wind down at the finish line with local food and beer. Register at bathurstcyclingcalssic.com.au.

What’s going on around Blayney

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Check out the local churches

The Bathurst Cycling Classic returns with a weekend of racing from 16 to the 17 March 2019. Registrations are now open for the Hill Climb, Criterium racing and Blayney to Bathurst. Whether you enjoy racing or prefer a social ride, you can relax and ride on fully closed roads. Grab your cycling mates and register for the 70km or test yourself on the 110km course and wind down at the finish line with local food and beer. Register at bathurstcyclingcalssic.com.au.

What’s going on around Blayney

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Banjo Paterson In The Garden: February 23 starting at 11am - 4pm. Hosted in the gardens of Rosebank Guest House and Gallery. Celebrate the artisery of legendary Banjo Paterson with food, wine , poetry and music. Entry $5 per person, children under 12 free. Wine and food available fo

What’s going on around Blayney

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Phillip Nankivell

Decades of dedication

Top team: (front) Jake Mawhood, Bailey Ryan, Maddison Burns, Josh Kidd, Alysa Cranston and Will Mitchell. (Back) Felicity Webb and Victoria Webb. Photo: Supplied

Readying for the ring

EYE ON THE PRIZE: The preparation and knowledge required from the schools' cattle teams is remarkable, with the young students getting plenty of hands on experience and guidance.

Town is getting set to show off at 141st event

Phillip Nankivell

Decades of dedication

Photos: Shutterstock.com.

A university degree is an investment in your future

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

Check out the local churches

ON THE ROAD: Bernie Shakeshaft and Rusty, one of the boys in the program. Picture: Paul Shakeshaft

Order this movie; help Aussie kids in need

Check out the village website (www.millthorpevillage.com.au) for meeting dates if you want to learn more on what else is happening and planned in your village.

Fitness equipment for Redmond oval

Charlie Dunn

Check out the local churches

HERE TO HELP: Lifeline Central West crisis supporter Greg Jeffree says the role allows him to give back to the community. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

My darkest days help bring hope to others in their times of need

Nadine Morton

VIEW: Founded in 1960 by the General Secretary of The Smith Family, George Forbes, to support the charitable work of The Smith Family, VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women.

Join like-minded women, establish new friendships

Virginia Desantis

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

LIVING LIFE: They're living a life full of hopes of dreams

They're living a life full of hopes, dreams and ambitions

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Rebecca Fist

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Shannon Tonkin

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

Jess Layt

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

Indigenous people among most vulnerable

Marlie Thomas
2hrs ago

Sad songs say so much

Michelle Haines Thomas

Australia needs a vision for young people

Paul Turner

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

People with private health cover are being advised to wait until April 1 before tweaking.

Consumers warned on health insurance shift

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Tony Bartone says the criminalisation of children disproportionately affects indigenous youth.

Lift age of criminal responsibility: AMA

37m ago

Gladys Berejiklian says her Canberra colleagues should focus on Australians, not themselves.

Vision key to federal win: NSW premier

49m ago

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian expects to get a majority government, with three seats still in doubt

Coalition wins NSW but Nats, Labor suffer

1hr ago

Labor says all Medicare rebates will go up in line with inflation if it wins the federal election.

Labor promises early Medicare freeze end

Marnie Banger
1hr ago

Tropical cyclone Veronica is likely to weaken but could bring flooding and damaging winds on Monday.

Veronica weakening but floods still likely

2hrs ago

Scott Morrison's government has received a confidence boost from the coalition's re-election in NSW.

NSW poll win boosts Morrison's hopes

Marnie Banger
2hrs ago

Police investigating bikies found a freshwater crocodile during a search of a western Sydney home.

Croc found in NSW home, ex-bikie charged

St John's wort is one of many common farm weeds, generally requiring a strategy for long-term control in many areas.

How to handle weeds depends on many factors

Bob Freebairn

Niall Blair at left last Monday showed no hint of leaving his ag ministry role. (alongside his shadow Mick Veitch)

Blair resigns ministry just a day after being re-elected

John Ellicott

The Gladys Berejiklian government looks to have been reelected in NSW.

Coalition holds on to power in NSW

Julian Drape

More than just a 'motel of the seas', cruising is a must-do travel experience

Scott McRae

'Once-in-a-lifetime' experience at Western Plains Zoo

Photo: Lifetime Private Retreats

South Australia: You're soaking in it ... with the best views available

EXOTIC GREENHOUSE: This trend celebrates the beauty of nature and plants by inviting fresh greenery and colour indoors.

Make your own wall clock

1hr ago

Designer of the Royal Australian Mint's new Mr Squiggle and Friend coins Tony Dean inside his Bega studio. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Meet the man behind the Mr Squiggle coin series

Alasdair McDonald
2hrs ago

Many hands: If you plan ahead, stay organised and have many helping hands, then moving day will be somewhat stress-free.

How to move house stress-free