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A WIN FOR THE COUNTRY: The Plan B Regional Bash finals will be played at the SCG following a scheduling back-flip from Cricket NSW and the SCG Trust. Photo: AAP

Wranglers gear-up for maiden SCG finals appearance after Regional Bash scheduling back-flip

Nick McGrath

Kurt Fearnley at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast this year.

Fearnley named to join government’s Sport Australia board

UP TOP: Doug Hewitt (pictured) will guide the Group 10 premiers against the Blayney Bears in the season opener at Carrington Park on March 30, a game that'll act as a curtain-raiser to the Penrith and Melbourne Storm clash. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Bears, Panthers to open Group 10 season on grand stage at Carrington Park

Nick McGrath

A WIN FOR THE COUNTRY: The Plan B Regional Bash finals will be played at the SCG following a scheduling back-flip from Cricket NSW and the SCG Trust. Photo: AAP

Wranglers gear-up for maiden SCG finals appearance after Regional Bash scheduling back-flip

Zack, Stickman and Joey Farr - For dedication to Blayney Bowling Club

Club presentation

Mark Logan

NO GO ZONE: This summer's Plan B Regional Bash finals won't be held at the SCG, pictured, leaving (inserts, from top) Nic Broes, Jameel Qureshi and Matt Corben to play the finals at North Sydney Oval.

Country cricket doesn’t make the grade: Qureshi slams Regional Bash finals shuffle

Nick McGrath

B Screen January 24 - February 7: Free screening mammograms recommended every two years for women aged between 50 and 74.

What’s going on around Blayney

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Matthew 11:28-30" “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

What’s going on around Blayney

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Hobbys Yards UCA Christmas eve service 7pm. Supper after service, bring a plate to share

Blayney services and xmas carols

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B Screen January 24 - February 7: Free screening mammograms recommended every two years for women aged between 50 and 74.

What’s going on around Blayney

CHRISTMAS ANGELS: Amanda Rouxel, Daniel Collis and Teoni Monagle getting into the Christmas spirit at last year's carols at Carrington Park.

AROUND THE TRAPS: Carols at Carrington, Bright Lights and more.

Mark Logan

Sounds Heavenly: Hobbys Yards UCA Christmas eve service 7pm Hobbys Yards.

Blayney services and xmas carols

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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

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Photos: Shutterstock.com.

A university degree is an investment in your future

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

Exploring progress: The Broken Hill explorer passes through Millthorpe station during the handover. Photo: Contributed.

Some cautious optimism

Charlie Dunn

Bigger and Better: A highlight will be the re-enactments performed by the Gold Trails Re-enactment Group. Photo: Nicholas Lee.

Saddle up for the fair fun on Australia Day in Carcoar

Todd Hahn

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Exploring progress: The Broken Hill explorer passes through Millthorpe station during the handover. Photo: Contributed.

Some cautious optimism

President Lyn May presented a book to BHS Principal John Browett to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice.

A festive Inner Wheel

Mark Logan

Perfect fit: The Dubbo bound XPT passing by the first of the platform extensions lowered into place. Photo: Mark Logan.

Crane delivers the goods for Millthorpe platform extension

Charlie Dunn

HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Luke Rennie, Anthony Barber and Travis Farrell at the skate park.

Blayney skate park scores top marks from users

Mark Logan

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

High self-control not all it’s cracked up to be

John Malouff

Now what?: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May reacts after she won a no-confidence vote against her government in the House of Commons on Wednesday. She must now find another way to address the Brexit debacle after the dramatic failure of the government Brexit vote this week. Picture: Jessica Taylor

How Brexit crisis will end is anyone’s guess

John Hewson

CHANGING PLACES: Regional journalist Sahil Makkar lived for more than 25 years in New Delhi, where the temperature gets up to 50 degrees. He is now experiencing his first summer in the Central West. Photo: MATT WATSON

I’ve experienced 50-degree heat. This is something else

Sahil Makkar

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

A 20-year-old man has been arrested over the death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad visits Aiia vigil, police make arrest

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Health authorities are urging people to take extra care and keep hydrated during the heat.

Parts of NSW reach 46C as records tumble

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West Australian cane toads are finding enough shade in some places to become active during the day.

Cane toads spotted in shady parts of WA

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A vigil has been held in memory of slain international student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad shares Melbourne vigil for slain Aiia

Mum of two Felicity Shadbolt has been remembered as a loving mum.

WA woman 'died doing something she loved'

Nationals MP Andrew Gee has been named as a new addition to the party's frontbench.

Nats reveal replacement frontbench MP

Marnie Banger

Clive Spriggs and Stewart Johnston, who blew the whistle on abuse at the Oakden nursing home.

Oakden families angered by inquiry snub

Fadi Ibrahim faced a Sydney court over his alleged involvement in a tobacco-smuggling syndicate

'Tobacco ring' Ibrahim in Sydney court

Luke Costin

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker