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Elia, Rosalie and Eyra Bet.

Centre numbers climb as Blayney dives in

Mark Logan

WHOA THERE: Blayney's Gordon Garlick introducing Billy to the Ranch Sorting ring set up at the equestrian centre. Photo: Mark Logan.

1200 runs booked in for horsesports extravaganza

Mark Logan

NEW MINISTER IN TOWN: Reverend Wally Cox has begun his ministry in Blayney. Photo: Mark Logan.

Young reverend to breathe new life into Anglican Church

Mark Logan

First year students looking to study at CSU can get a head start on study and benefit from a share of up to $2 million in funding for rural and regional students. Image: File.

5000 reasons for rural and regional school leavers to study at CSU

Andrew Lotherington

Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, with Dubbo regional mayor Ben Shields, who have seen the region benefit from $18.8 million in BBRF grants. Image: Supplied.

Applications called for with $200 million in regional grants on offer

Andrew Lotherington

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Julian O'Brien

Elia, Rosalie and Eyra Bet.

Centre numbers climb as Blayney dives in

Mark Logan

WHOA THERE: Blayney's Gordon Garlick introducing Billy to the Ranch Sorting ring set up at the equestrian centre. Photo: Mark Logan.

1200 runs booked in for horsesports extravaganza

Mark Logan

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

1hr ago

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Janine Graham

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Julian O'Brien

It has been tough, tough going in the UK right now. Photo: file

DIGESTWhen keeping calm and carrying on is harder than ever

Janine Graham

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

VISTA SPECTACULAR: Beautiful vistas awaits all players. pictured on the third tee is Kieran Patrick (facing the wrong way) to enjoy the views, behind Kippa you can look down over the 2nd and 6th greens. Photo: Contributed.

Mooney's moment

Gerry Davis

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Rohit Sharma. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONCricket rule open to exploitation

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

IN THE MIDDLE: Will Pucovski should make his Test debut in the middle order. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

OPINIONBat Pucovski in the middle order on debut

Howard Kotton

India's Ajinkya Rahane is the only batsman to stand out with the bat so far this series. Photo: Darrian Traynor - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

OPINIONBatting not up to Test standard in Australia-India series

Howard Kotton

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

Visitors go for a dip at Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory..

Advance Australia there: where to spend January 26

Andrea Bell

The week that was in border restrictions announcements

The week that was in border restrictions announcements

Explore Travel

ON SHOW: John Oborn's Strawberry Wine is one of the images on display at the exhibition.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Blayney and beyond

Juanita Greville

ON SHOW: John Oborn's Strawberry Wine is one of the images on display at the exhibition.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Blayney and beyond

Juanita Greville

GET DECORATING: For your chance to win Blayney's Bright Lights competition.

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: Getting out and about in Blayney and beyond

Juanita Greville

ON SHOW: John Oborn's Strawberry Wine is one of the images on display at the exhibition.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Blayney and beyond

Joy Richie and Kayleen Herzig outside the museum.

VIEW CLUB - December notes

Mark Logan

Turkey Triples and live music is coming to Millthorpe Bowling Club

Turkey Triples and live music is coming to Millthorpe Bowling Club

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

First home buyer hot spots

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

TOP DISPLAY: Members of the Newbridge Camera Club Carmel Scanlan and Karen Oborn checking out the exhibition.

Newbridge Camera Club exhibition

Wendy Smith

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Joy Richie and Kayleen Herzig outside the museum.

VIEW CLUB - December notes

Mark Logan

Millthorpe Matters - Ladies loo is looking lush

Millthorpe Matters - Ladies loo is looking lush

Charlie Dunn

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

1hr ago

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

2hrs ago

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Cris Kennedy

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

Jane Freebury

Our Aussie hero.

'Make lamb, not walls' summer lamb ad drops

Mark Griggs

From left, Shelly (Dan Bakkedahl), Bob (Josh Duhamel), Zane (James Roday), Doc (Kevin Dillon), Durfy (Dax Shepard), and Bender (Nick Swardson) in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

REVIEWBuddy Games is a dumb comedy aimed at blokes

Cris Kennedy

How ready is your office to return to work?

OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

Maureen Kyne

An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

Fashion and rebellion always hand in hand

OPINIONFashion and rebellion always hand in hand

John Malouff

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

The NSW premier has hinted at possible changes to mask and other rules, if testing numbers lift.

New Sydney virus case sparks hotspot alert

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced residents of his state can return from Brisbane.

Case detected on second Aust Open flight

Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast hinterland and the Sunshine Coast are on alert for possible storms

Heavy rain, hail in southeast Qld storms

Some guests who transferred from Brisbane's Hotel Grand Chancellor are almost finished quarantine.

Qld confident about hotel virus outbreak

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Jasper Lindell

Kim Dung and Carl Robinson share a laugh over their photo in the book The Bite of the Lotus. Photo: Sylvia Liber

The quiet American returns to the South Coast

John Hanscombe

The Australian government plans to charter 20 further flights to bring citizens overseas back home.

More charter flights to bring Aussies home

Andi Yu and Luke Costin

A 16-year-old girl who was struck by a car and suffered head injuries has died in hospital.

Teen girl dead after NSW road crash

Luke Costin

Jordan Whillock and Ian Carter show off the might of this year's sunflowers near Quirindi. Photo: Peter Hardin

Bumper season helps showcase industry's ability to blossom

Billy Jupp

File photo.

'Peace of mind' spurs on enrollments in NSW boarding schools

Billy Jupp

David Curtain, Muskerry, Jerilderie topped the sale, selling his 205 SIL Border Leicester Merino cross ewes, May/March 2019-drop, July shorn for $424.

Deniliquin first cross ewes to $424

Olivia Calver

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain