Blayney Chronicle
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Nats fume over slashed funding, vow to complete major upgrade
David Littleproud and (inset) the Great Western Highway through Blackheath. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Rachel Chamberlain
Watch
Farewell Sensei: Guard of honour for beloved teacher marks end of an era
James Sheahan Catholic High School students giving Japanese teacher John Clarke a warm send-off for his retirement on Friday, November 24. Picture by Carla Freedman
James Sheahan Catholic High School farewells teacher John Clarke.
Tanya Marschke
'It'll only get better': Thumbs up all round with new aqua park gear a hit
The weather wasn't ideal, but the fun has only just begun.
Jay-Anna Mobbs
Teen backflipping on the equipment at the Bathurst Aqua Park on November 26, 2023. Picture by James Arrow
BlueScope still hoping to manufacture wind towers ... potentially in Central West
Ben Langford
A wind tower component in Portland, Victoria. File picture.
Why Gee thinks minister is a 'reverse Robin Hood' after billion-dollar cut
Nick McGrath
Andrew Gee, Robin Hood and Catherine King.
Body found in grisly discovery after house blaze south of Orange
Body found in grisly discovery after house blaze south of Orange
Nick McGrath
Free
Have you seen Richard? Geo-targeting message sent in search bid
Staff Reporters
Richard Sindell. Picture NSW Police
Macquarie picks 'cozzie livs' for 2023 word of the year
Anna McGuinness
The cost of living, or "cozzie livs", has been front of mind for many Australians in 2023. Picture file
Child hit by car outside school airlifted to Westmead Hospital with head injuries
The scene near Bletchington Public School where an eight-year-old boy was hit by a car. Picture by Troy Pearson/TNV
Anyone with dash cam footage or information is urged to contact police.
Riley Krause
Council
How huge new suburb will help transform Orange into a 'fairer' city
Staff Reporters
Mayor Jason Hamling and (insets, from left) Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully and a Redmond Place street sign. Main picture by Carla Freedman
Flash flooding hits city streets ... but how much rain did we really have?
Nick McGrath
Flash flooding near cars parked on Kite Street. Picture by Nick McGrath
Driver dead after car leaves road and hits tree in horror smash
Nick McGrath
NSW police badge on a highway patrol car. Picture by Karleen Minney
Police
Watch as armed robbers smash car through servo's front door
A pile of broken glass and metal on the ground at a Kelso service station. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
Staff Reporters
Court
'Set my husband free': Secret, classified documents key for Orange farmer
Staff Reporters
Saffrine Duggan outside Lithgow prison with the youngest three children, from left Jack, Hazel and Ginger. Picture supplied
What's on
Check out our region's 'hidden gem', 250km from home
Sailing action on Carcoar Dam. Picture supplied
Nick McGrath
Photos
Massive crowd gathers to send off Blayney's class of 2023
Carol Mehmet
Teacher Mrs Lisa Purser, Elliana McGovern, Ainsley Winner, Ashley Milthorpe.
Woman suffers burns after being struck by lightning at Pinnacle
Nick McGrath
A signpost on Mount Canobolas. File picture
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
The 'triple threat' that just made housing more unaffordable
Jen Melocco
A whopping 44.7 per cent of the median household income is required to pay a new mortgage in regional Australia.

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National
Giant hail, destructive wind warnings as storms hit south-east
A severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau for western parts of NSW and the ACT on November 28. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Anna McGuinness
Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers' legal costs
Duncan Murray
Ben Roberts-Smith must pay the legal costs of media outlets after failed defamation action. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Teen boy charged with sextortion
Anna Houlahan
Police lights. File picture
Indigenous warrior suggested as King Charles III replacement on Aussie coins
Anna Houlahan
Bob Katter speaks to journalists at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, November 27, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)
Savage attack leaves Aussie man stranded in Bali
Anna Houlahan
Stills from footage of the attack on Matthew Stevenson outside a Kuta club in Bali. Picture via Seven News
Sport
Check out our region's 'hidden gem', 250km from home
What's on
Sailing action on Carcoar Dam. Picture supplied
Nick McGrath
Who's the best cricketer in Blayney? The Bears want to find out
Tim Smith in action during the 2018 Christmas seven-a-side competition. Picture by Mark Logan
Greyhound news from around the NSW regions
Run Fast Maximus winning at Coonamble in 2022. Photo Jason McKeown
Mackayla Clarke is back with a double
Mackayla Clarke with Fantasia Queen after winning at Richmond in September. Picture supplied
AIS aspiring for gender equity in coaching by 2032
Joanna Guelas
The AIS is hoping more women will soon be enabled to become full-time coaches like Sandy Brondello. (AP PHOTO)
PropertyView
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
Jen Melocco
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
Property
Huge rural property with two homesteads up for sale for first time in 100 years
Staff Reporters
Lockerbie. Picture by Meares & Associates, Sydney
What's On
Get a glimpse at some of the best gardens across the shire
What's on
Ramblers take in one of the gardens at a previous Garden Ramble. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
What's on
Encore! Award winning production announces more shows at historic venue
Staff Reporters
Sadie Clark, Nick Geoghegan and Adam Ryder. Picture supplied
What's on
Jazz in the gardens to headline spring spectacular at Newbridge
Staff Reporters
Robert Brown with Grace in the fire pit area of the garden ahead of the 2022 festival. Picture by Mark Logan.
What's on
Monumental: What happens when a country artist moves to the city
Mark Logan
Monumental: What happens when a country artist moves to the city
What's on
Embrace your inner Viking at the Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival
Mark Logan
Embrace your inner Viking at the Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival
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Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied
Seven furnishings and home design features you should never skimp on
Furnishing your new house is an incredibly exciting experience, especially if it's your first time so take the time to make sure the decisions you make are right for your lifestyle and space. Picture Shutterstock
Anti-ageing techniques: How to make your results last
Love looking younger but don't know how to get results that last? Picture Shutterstock
Photos and Video
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Opinion
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
Rocky Scopelliti • 1hr ago
Opinion
Who wouldn't want veto power over the RBA? The govt, apparently
Peter Martin • 1hr ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to lose veto power over the Reserve Bank. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it
Sara Hijazi • 1hr ago
People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Big surpluses coming. And it's not just in the budget
Adrian Rollins • 1hr ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Youth are terrified for the future. Can the govt hear us?
Dante Casanova • 1hr ago
Youth are demanding action, but the government never seems to listen. Picture by Karleen Minney
Comment
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Opinion
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
Rocky Scopelliti • 1hr ago
Opinion
Who wouldn't want veto power over the RBA? The govt, apparently
Peter Martin • 1hr ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to lose veto power over the Reserve Bank. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it
Sara Hijazi • 1hr ago
People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
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Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
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Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
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Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
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Singapore airport is going passport-free. Will we follow suit?
Caroline Riches
Singapore airport is going passport-free. Will we follow suit?
Car Expert
Electric Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee confirmed
Car Expert
Electric Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee confirmed
Derek Fung • 1hr ago
Car Expert
More power, more grip coming for 2024 Chery Omoda 5
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Fuel-saving tech coming to Toyota Fortuner - report
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The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
Rain rallies lamb prices
Steve and James Faulder, The Ranch, Mullion, sold Merino/White Suffolk store lambs, August/September drop, Glenfinnan blood for $55 a head. Picture by Helen DeCosta
Simon Chamberlain • 8m ago
Climate Change Bill passes NSW Upper House
Andrew Norris • 53m ago
NSW's Climate Change Bill has passed through the Upper House of Parliament, making the state's net zero targets legally binding. File photo.
What's a long joining costing your herd?
Helen Decosta • 1hr ago
Dave Croker, Yallambee Angus, Adam Meusburger, Barenbrug, and Tim Tarlinton, Nutrien, at the stud's field day.
Life & Style
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy • 1hr ago
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock