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SOLD: Iconic retailer Jeanswest has been sold after it went into voluntary administration last month. Photo: ALEXANDER DARLING

Jeanswest sale is 'anticipated to preserve' jobs: Administrators

Nadine Morton

FUEL THEFT: Incidents of people driving off without paying for their fuel in the Chifley Police District are down slightly so far this financial year. Photo: FILE

Here's how many people drove off without paying for their fuel in Chifley

Nadine Morton

PROJECT UPDATE: Scott Ferguson, David Littleproud, President of the National Farmer's Federation Fiona Simson and Scott Morrison were at the Blayney Showground in January. Photo: Jude Keogh.

Blayney tennis club and KGO the big winners in DCP funds

Mark Logan

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

How a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

$9 million saved by first home buyers entering market

Faye Wheeler

LIFELINE: Rock lobster fisher Callum McCarthy with empty cray pots in Portland, Victoria, after orders for the crustaceans were cancelled. The Victorian Government has since thrown a financial lifeline to lobster fishers, rolling over quotas until next year. Picture: Anthony Brady

IN DEPTHCoronavirus puts $15 billion agricultural, seafood sector at risk

Andrew Marshall

Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

Michelle Haines Thomas

SOLD: Iconic retailer Jeanswest has been sold after it went into voluntary administration last month. Photo: ALEXANDER DARLING

Jeanswest sale is 'anticipated to preserve' jobs: Administrators

Nadine Morton

FUEL THEFT: Incidents of people driving off without paying for their fuel in the Chifley Police District are down slightly so far this financial year. Photo: FILE

Here's how many people drove off without paying for their fuel in Chifley

Nadine Morton

Road rule: What to do when passing a parked emergency vehicle with flashing lights is still causing confusion for some motorists.

The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

Israel Folau will make his second Super League appearance for Catalans against Hull this weekend.

Week off has Folau raring to go: McNamara

Ian Laybourn
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ROAR: Former Wests Tigers backrower Kyle Lovett will be roaming the turf of King George Oval in 2020.

Tiger Kyle Lovett turns into a Bear

Nick McGrath

GONE: Siosaia Vave won't be at the Blayney Bears in 2020, with the club to announce a replacement later this month. Photo: Adam McLean.

Bears moving on - Siosaia Vave won't be at Blayney for the 2020 Group 10 season

Nick McGrath

Israel Folau will make his second Super League appearance for Catalans against Hull this weekend.

Week off has Folau raring to go: McNamara

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Blayney Golf Club: Lovely Sunday afternoon.

Club Trophy 18 hole stroke

Gerry Davis

GLORY DAYS: Blayney proved too strong for Temora in 2017, winning the GrainCorp Cup south grand final 47-8 at King George Oval. Photo: NICK McGRATH

Back to one - Rams return to single side after switch to northern competition

Mark Logan

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Major Kangaroo Island attractions such as Seal Bay Conservation Park, Raptor Domain and Little Sahara survived the bushfires unscathed.

'We're still here': Kangaroo Island rising from the ashes

Mark Chipperfield

Longboats wait to take people around the island from the main beach of
Perhentian Kecil. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Sounds like my idea of paradise

Michael Turtle

Another Free Coaching Clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, March 1 from 3pm 6:30pm! Join a free open-age coaching clinic at the Blayney Skate Park. BYO scooter/skateboard/BMX bike and helmet. BluntSide Sk8 will run the event. Further information contact Ricky Konza 0403 664 859

What's going on around Blayney

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The Blayney Library has new opening hours, see below for details.

What's going on around Blayney

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Community stall to return to this Sunday's Blayney Farmers Market

WHAT'S ONCommunity stall to return to this Sunday's Blayney Farmers Market

Mark Logan

Another Free Coaching Clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, March 1 from 3pm 6:30pm! Join a free open-age coaching clinic at the Blayney Skate Park. BYO scooter/skateboard/BMX bike and helmet. BluntSide Sk8 will run the event. Further information contact Ricky Konza 0403 664 859

What's going on around Blayney

The Blayney Farmers' Market is taking a break in January and will be back in full swing in February on the 16th!

What's going on around Blayney

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The Blayney Farmers' Market is taking a break in January and will be back in full swing in February on the 16th!

What's going on around Blayney

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Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

ALL SET TO GO: Santa Claus has been working around the clock to get everything in order for this year's present run and has even finalised his list of who has been naughty and who has been nice. Photo: Supplied

A merry Christmas to all

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

How a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

$9 million saved by first home buyers entering market

Faye Wheeler

Residential property listings portal realestateview.com.au competes with Domain, which is majority owned by Nine Entertainment Co, and realestate.com.au, which is controlled by News Corp.

Catalano digital deal delivers property with a view

Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

Michelle Haines Thomas

Nice Work: Peter West and Gary Fisher operating the BBQ. Photo: Wayne Moore.

A soggy success for meet

N. D. Plume

Another good reason to visit Millthorpe. Keep the date of this free talk y Dr Jenny Bromberger.

Green Scenery Lifting Spirits

Charlie Dunn

Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

PLANTING IDEAS: Celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis encourages Camdenville Public School students to see what goes on a ground level when planting fire retardant native shrubs.

Costa sows hope after fires

Robyn Ainsworth

Blayney District Evening VIEW Club was formed in 1997. Currently, the Club sponsors two Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs. We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Voice, interest, educate, women

Virginia Desantis

Road rule: What to do when passing a parked emergency vehicle with flashing lights is still causing confusion for some motorists.

The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Last days: enter now to win a Scandinavian cruise

Bega MP Andrew Constance says the bushfire emergency has forced him to reset his approach to politics. Photo: Adam McLean

IN DEPTHMP's fears for mental wellbeing of bushfire survivors

FESTIVAL FUN: Annual festivals held across the region are playing a huge part in bringing big visitor numbers to the region, experts say.

Festivals helping to boost visitor numbers during the drought

With the gang hook removed from its eye, the shark was released and swam away. Picture: Sea Life Aquarium.

Rescue mission to save snagged shark

Ben Langford

Tender and terrifying: this common centipede is curling itself around its young to protect them. Picture: Caleb Cluff.

This centipede is a crawling, caring mother

Caleb Cluff

Peter Sugar describes a torrent of water, logs and fire debris sounding like a tsunami as it swept into Nerrigundah. Photo: Adam McLean

Trail of tears as fire-scarred South Coast mops up after the flood

John Hanscombe

Pot luck: Ray Hollingsworth with the ring he found at Gateway Plaza. Picture: Anthony Brady

Juliette, a builder's found your ring, but where's Romeo?

Kyra Gillespie

SADDENING: Father Brendan says it's not the first time a man has murdered his family and some people have sympathised with him.

OPINIONIt's the victims who deserve total sympathy

Father Brendan Lee

Taking a look at the science of sneezing

OPINIONTaking a look at the science of sneezing

Dr Mary McMillan

SIGNIFICANT: As a new employee, it can be seriously difficult to break into an established clique in a workplace.

OPINIONFinding your place at work is important

Zoë Wundenberg

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman has launched reforms prompted by the child abuse royal commission

Juries to learn past crimes of abusers

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An XPT train that derailed in Victoria, killing two crew, is being removed from the crash site.

Derailed XPT removal almost completed

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The Royal commission's been told people with cognitive disability have suffered poor health care.

Disability families 'despair' over health

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Tiffany Taylor disappeared in July 2015 after allegedly meeting Rodney Williams via a website.

Accused Qld murderer too busy to dump body

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The drought-hit town of Dirranbandi in Queensland is ready to make the best of a predicted flood.

Qld community 'upbeat' ahead of flood

Michael Doyle
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Charlie Younes' former partner will be cross-examined about the death of her disabled son.

NSW man denies he drowned disabled stepson

Margaret Scheikowski
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Melinda Tan, the widow of Matthew Si, is expected to address the Bourke St Mall inquest.

Bourke St victims' families to testify

Melissa Iaria
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Education Minister Dan Tehan is urging universities to protect free speech on campus.

Minister seeks end to uni 'cancel' culture

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
2hrs ago

Bob Crawford (on right) with David Godfrey and Will Taylor who helped him draft their AuctionsPlus sale-topping weaners into the yards. Photo supplied.

Early-weaning gamble pays off

Olivia Calver
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BENDIGO TOPPERS: Rupert Fawcett senior, Adrian McIntosh, and Rupert Fawcett junior with the heavyweight second-cross lambs which briefly held the national lamb price record at $360.

Lambs hit record $380 at Ballarat as market runs white hot

Vernon Graham

Softer lamb price sentiment

Softer lamb price sentiment

KAREN BAILEY

GOING DOWN: Retirees face many money questions on the advisability of downsizing.

No easy answers to downsizing for retirees

The house that clay bricks built

The house that clay bricks built

CALMING INFLUENCE: Pheromones can help pets deal with stress and anxiety.

Using the call of nature to help fur kids cope with modern life

Lyndell Whyte