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BANJO'S LEGACY: Rotary Club of Orange Banjo Paterson Poetry Competition coordinator Len Banks. Photo: TANYA MARSCHKE

Poetry, writing and more to be celebrated at 2019 Banjo Paterson festival

Taylor Jurd

GROUND WORK: Tour producer Matthew Lazarus-Hall met with mayor Graeme Hanger at Carrington Park on Monday as preparations begin for next year's Sir Elton John concert. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 020419celton1

First the stunning Sir Elton announcement, now the hard work

Matt Watson

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Parkes Elvis Festival allows creativity to flow for Canberra local | Photos

Taylor Jurd

BANJO'S LEGACY: Rotary Club of Orange Banjo Paterson Poetry Competition coordinator Len Banks. Photo: TANYA MARSCHKE

Poetry, writing and more to be celebrated at 2019 Banjo Paterson festival

STARTING WITH A BANG: As is something of a tradition, the Night Market in Robertson Park will kick off proceedings in 2019 FOOD Week. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Get with the program: 2019 FOOD Week’s fresh, family focus | Events

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Beauty of region to be showcased at upcoming Sculpture’s in the Garden

On the job: Forbes Council awarded Akura the construction package as part of the $3.4 million Central West Livestock Exchange expansion.

Akura helps region to grow

BE THERE: Thousands of fans packed Mudgee’s Glen Willow in 2018 for an NRL clash. There are so many things to see, do and explore in Western NSW. Photo: Simone Kurtz

Be a tourist in your backyard

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

On the job: Forbes Council awarded Akura the construction package as part of the $3.4 million Central West Livestock Exchange expansion.

Akura helps region to grow

BIG DRY: This image shows White Cliffs as encountered by NSW Farmers' Association regional manager Caron Chester in May. Photo: Contributed.

Royals, a drop of rain and a new PM: 2018

Michelle Allen

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

Photo: File

Rural land values increases across NSW, despite drought

Taylor Jurd

LIFE GIVERS: Central West residents gave the gift of life 13,420 times over last year. Photo: FILE

Giving the gift of life, 13,420 times over in the Central West

Nadine Morton

Word of Mouth: Newcastle dentist Dr Mark Morrin is concerned about sugary drinks. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Rethink the sugary drinks: dentist in push for health levy

Damon Cronshaw

STARTING WITH A BANG: As is something of a tradition, the Night Market in Robertson Park will kick off proceedings in 2019 FOOD Week. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Get with the program: 2019 FOOD Week’s fresh, family focus | Events

LIFE GIVERS: Central West residents gave the gift of life 13,420 times over last year. Photo: FILE

Giving the gift of life, 13,420 times over in the Central West

Centre stage: The Breakaways entertain the crowd at Tunes on the Track - the Beatlez Go Bush before the main act starts. Photos: AMY MCINTYRE

The Beatlez bring fans trackside as inaugural event makes a sound start

Faye Wheeler

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Beauty of region to be showcased at upcoming Sculpture’s in the Garden

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

Watch a shocking timelapse of floodwater in Qld near a train derailment

Derek Barry

Photo: KEITH TURK.

See the photos from the crowd at the Parkes Elvis Festival 2019 | YOUR PHOTOS

Grace Ryan

Nerchar Fleming, Neralie Dawson, Jack Fleming, Amelia Lonergan and Hayley Klasen. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

See photos from Saturday’s Geurie picnic races | Gallery

Col Hodges

A resident pushes a bicycle through floodwaters in Hermit Park, Townsville.

Townsville floods: in photos

NRL won’t bow to pressure to stand down Jack de Belin

Danny Weidler

Take a seat, make it yours

Michelle Haines Thomas

Is your inner character busting to get out?

John Malouff

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Brogo Dam on the Far South Coast is the only major NSW public water catchment classified as full by Water NSW. Photo by Ben Smyth, Bega District News

Brogo Dam: The only full major public water catchment in NSW

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The redback spider hiding in the grapes Yolande Gamble bought from Aldi at Engadine.

Excuse me, there's a redback in my grapes

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Education Minister Dan Tehan has criticised a climate change rally by students planned for March 15.

Minister lashes student climate strikes

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Talks on licensing proposals for music festivals are being hosted by NSW Greens MP Cate Faehrmann.

Festival leaders meet on licensing regime

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will face more pressure in parliament this week.

PM Morrison's control of parliament tested

Daniel McCulloch

The aged care royal commission resumes in Adelaide with the federal health department to testify.

More evidence of dementia drug overuse

Tim Dornin

It's estimated more than 500,000 cattle have died during Queensland's floods.

Qld floodwaters recede to show devastation

Robyn Wuth

Clean Energy Council chief Kane Thornton says politicians need to "get serious" about energy reform.

Energy future requires renewables reform

Eliza Berlage

University of QLD school of agriculture and food sciences' Dr Kathryn Page, was the lead author of a report indicating soil sodicity, acidity and salinity throughout QLD and NSW grain regions, cost cropping about $440m annually.

Soil limitations put to the test

Bob Freebairn
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Zone 6 Showgirl finals winners, Sally Downie, Forbes, Emily Ryan, Coonamble, and Josie Anderson, Dubbo. The judging and finals dinner was hosted by Young Show Society on Saturday.

Sally, Emily and Josie off to Sydney

Andrew Norris

HELP IS HERE: Registered counsellor Zoe Cox has already helped 350 people in the Central West since her appointment by Rural Aid. Photo: SUPPLIED 021119zoe1

Saving lives, helping farming families thanks to donations

Nadine Morton

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

"As soon as she arrives she gives me licks - she is a lovely girl." Deena lays down at Zoe's feet and licks her hands. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

The invisible bonds of a therapy dog’s connection

Rachel Mounsey
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SURVIVOR: Carol Maney was twice a victim of forced adoption. Picture: Frances Vinall

Forced adoption: stolen babies, family secrets, unsolved mysteries

Frances Vinall

PASSIVE DESIGN: Done correctly, it can reduce or eliminate the need for auxiliary heating or cooling, which accounts for about 40 per cent (or much more in some climates) of energy use in the average Australian home.

Go passive on design