Blayney Chronicle
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Millions of dollars in development approved for Blayney region
Blayney Shire Council mayor Scott Ferguson in Blayney. File picture
William Davis
What's on
This is how one of the biggest markets across the region is brought to life
Amber Thackeray at the 2019 Millthorpe Markets, held before COVID impacts. Picture by Carla Freedman
Nick McGrath
A month's worth of rain in 24 hours: Region smashed by storms overnight
Nick McGrath
This bolt of lightning near Blayney was part of a wild night of weather across the region. Picture by Brad Hodge Photography
Nats fume over slashed funding, vow to complete major upgrade
Rachel Chamberlain
David Littleproud and (inset) the Great Western Highway through Blackheath. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Watch
Farewell Sensei: Guard of honour for beloved teacher marks end of an era
James Sheahan Catholic High School farewells teacher John Clarke.
Tanya Marschke
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
'It'll only get better': Thumbs up all round with new aqua park gear a hit
Teen backflipping on the equipment at the Bathurst Aqua Park on November 26, 2023. Picture by James Arrow
The weather wasn't ideal, but the fun has only just begun.
Jay-Anna Mobbs
BlueScope still hoping to manufacture wind towers ... potentially in Central West
Ben Langford
A wind tower component in Portland, Victoria. File picture.
Watch
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
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
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
Driver dead after car leaves road and hits tree in horror smash
NSW police badge on a highway patrol car. Picture by Karleen Minney
Nick McGrath
Police
Watch as armed robbers smash car through servo's front door
Staff Reporters
A pile of broken glass and metal on the ground at a Kelso service station. Picture by Rachel Chamberlain
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
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit

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National
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Anna Houlahan
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
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
Sensitive Content
Higgins 'couldn't scream like you see in the horror movies'
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
Sport
Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics
Mollie O'Callaghan won the performance of the year for her 200m freestyle world record swim. (AP PHOTO)
Roger Vaughan
What's on
Check out our region's 'hidden gem', 250km from home
Nick McGrath
Sailing action on Carcoar Dam. Picture supplied
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
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
'Confronting' sight as 34 pilot whales found dead on beach
A large pod of whales was discovered washed ashore on Freycenet Peninsular. Photo by Chris Theobald.
Benjamin Seeder
'Preposterous', 'lazy', 'lunacy': communities respond to basin deal
Dan Holmes
Protests against water buybacks erupted across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area on Tuesday. Picture supplied
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Anna Houlahan
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit
Comment
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
Opinion
David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
John Hanscombe
Opinion
I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it
Sara Hijazi
People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Rocky Scopelliti
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
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What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
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Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
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Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
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Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
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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
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Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
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Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
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Jade Credentino
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Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong
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Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
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2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
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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
Experts reveal barriers halting soil scientists
Dr Jason Condon is an associate professor of soil science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Picture supplied
Hayley Warden
Call for comment on a renewable energy future
The transition to renewable energy comes at a cost to landscape amenity and a draft NSW Government policy is asking for community feedback on the issue. File photo.
Yanco Ag wins top gong at national Cows Create Careers competition
Elka Devney
Eli Hayes, Seth Eastley, Archer Cusak and Jake Wilmshurst, better known as The Milkers, with their calf. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
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