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Buzz and Peter Pulver have been on the road with their black Santas for the past 18 months and are asking LLS for a last gasp chance.

Graziers' last gasp for grass

Jamie Brown

BUNDLES OF JOY: So far this year 1028 Baby Bundle packages have been handed out to newborns and their parents in the Central West. Photo: FILE

$300k in Baby Bundles already handed out to Central West parents

Nadine Morton

Festival ready: Peter Gerber, from Pioneer Brewing Co. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 1009jkfest1

Pioneer's crafty drink idea for upcoming festival

Taylor Jurd

Stephanie Clancy from Walbundrie Show Society has been sashed this year's winner (middle), with Dunedoo Showgirl Effie Fergusson first runner-up (right) and Forbes Showgirl Sally Downie second runner-up (left). Also pictured are the other zone finalists. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Stephanie Clancy wins The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl title

Samantha Townsend

The 2019 Rural Ambassador James Cleaver, with his group of Rural Achievers who made up the 2019 program.

James Cleaver announced as 2019 Rural Ambassador

Judge Ben Davies, Thomas Foods International, with the middleweight and grand champion steer of the show exhibited by Toll Cattle Company and prepared by St John's College, Dubbo. Held by student Brooke Garland, and pictured with RAS cattle committee chairman Greg Watson, Nick Coghlan, Albury and St John's College principal Kerry Morris.

Central West Limousin steer takes top Royalgong

Karen Bailey & Hannah Powe

STAY SAFE: With Easter and Anzac Day fast approaching, police warn there will be 10 days of double demerit points. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

'Locals dying on local roads' police say ahead of 10 double demerit days

Nadine Morton

Buzz and Peter Pulver have been on the road with their black Santas for the past 18 months and are asking LLS for a last gasp chance.

Graziers' last gasp for grass

Jamie Brown

BUNDLES OF JOY: So far this year 1028 Baby Bundle packages have been handed out to newborns and their parents in the Central West. Photo: FILE

$300k in Baby Bundles already handed out to Central West parents

Nadine Morton

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Festival ready: Peter Gerber, from Pioneer Brewing Co. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 1009jkfest1

Pioneer's crafty drink idea for upcoming festival

Taylor Jurd

Bob McMillan (pictured). Photo: Ngaire Soley

Sport night aims raise drought funds, lift communities spirits

HAVING A LOOK: Micheal Lee and Cathy and Jim Hamilton. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Art takes its place in FOOD Week through Sculpture in an Orange Garden | Photos, video

David Fitzsimons

Festival ready: Peter Gerber, from Pioneer Brewing Co. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 1009jkfest1

Pioneer's crafty drink idea for upcoming festival

FUN: The day hosts a variety of activities fun for all ages. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Take a day off the farm and head to the Hermidale Gymkhana this Easter Sunday

Zaarkacha Marlan

The Cobb and Co stagecoach ferrying visitors to and fro during the 2018 festival. Photo: Elouise Hawkey.

Man from Ironbark festival to run on Easter weekend in Stuart Town

Daniel Shirkie

Stellar line up: After a hiatus in 2018 due to rain, VANFEST is back again in 2019 and ready to rock the Forbes Showground. Photo: VANFEST.

Hits of the Central West

Andrew Lotherington

Ironfest: Complete with costumes and medieval battles, Ironfest has been a major draw card for Lithgow having sold out over the past two years. Photo: Supplied.

What's in your backyard?

Andrew Lotherington

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Stellar line up: After a hiatus in 2018 due to rain, VANFEST is back again in 2019 and ready to rock the Forbes Showground. Photo: VANFEST.

Hits of the Central West

Look out for risks: There are many dangers around farms to assess and be aware of. Power lines pose a big risk and need to be avoided at all times. Photos: Essential Energy.

Spark your safety interest

Andrew Lotherington

UP SHE GOES: The towering structural steel helps to paint a picture of how the Central West Livestock Exchange expansion will look. Photo: Akura

Structural steel takes shape

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

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

Judge Ben Davies, Thomas Foods International, with the middleweight and grand champion steer of the show exhibited by Toll Cattle Company and prepared by St John's College, Dubbo. Held by student Brooke Garland, and pictured with RAS cattle committee chairman Greg Watson, Nick Coghlan, Albury and St John's College principal Kerry Morris.

Central West Limousin steer takes top Royalgong

Karen Bailey & Hannah Powe

Making it Possible course Facilitator Monica Davidson from Creative Plus Business and the attendees of the Sydney Making it Possible course. Photo contributed.

Women of Dubbo get ready to make waves in your career

Taylor Dodge

Bob McMillan (pictured). Photo: Ngaire Soley

Sport night aims raise drought funds, lift communities spirits

Judge Ben Davies, Thomas Foods International, with the middleweight and grand champion steer of the show exhibited by Toll Cattle Company and prepared by St John's College, Dubbo. Held by student Brooke Garland, and pictured with RAS cattle committee chairman Greg Watson, Nick Coghlan, Albury and St John's College principal Kerry Morris.

Central West Limousin steer takes top Royalgong

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

Director and writer of Cattle, Kerinne Jenkins. The movie was shot in and around Cowra.

Flickerfest film festival heads to the Central West

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

PRODUCERS' MARKET: Neve Jansen, Tara Maloney, Tamara Townsend and Olivia Larcombe. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

See who we snapped out and about at the parties and events in Orange | Photos

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

FORAGE: Isobel Shepherd, Liz Pilat, Samantha Morton, Natasha Gillezeau, Georgia Watt and Amy Gojnich. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

A 'sensational' success: FOOD Week visitors, organisers delighted | Photos, videos

HAVING A LOOK: Micheal Lee and Cathy and Jim Hamilton. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Art takes its place in FOOD Week through Sculpture in an Orange Garden | Photos, video

David Fitzsimons

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Torquay last week. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

OPINION
'Getting a go' isn't the same as getting a fair go

Ebony Bennett

Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Free speech debate needs tolerance from all

Simon Cowan and Monica Wilkie

Easter, eggless or eggsellent

Michelle Haines Thomas

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

PM Scott Morrison is returning to Victoria to revive his election campaign after the Easter break.

Morrison returns to Victoria for campaign

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Bill Shorten is promising big money for tourist attractions in north Queensland if Labor wins polls.

Shorten splashes tourism cash in north Qld

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

Police will resume search on Monday for a kayaker last seen getting into Tallebudgera Creek.

Search to resume into missing Qld kayaker

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Recent dingo attacks on Fraser Island prompted an urgent review.

Dingo attack prompts urgent Qld govt probe

Sonia Kohlbacher
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Queensland will ban junk food advertising on all government-owned billboards, spaces and sites.

Junk food ads banned by Qld govt

Sonia Kohlbacher
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PM Scott Morrison says it's unclear if any Australians have been caught up in the Sri Lanka blasts.

UPDATED
PM, Shorten condemn Sri Lanka blasts

Perry Duffin

Queensland police are searching for a kayaker last seen getting into Tallebudgera Creek.

Qld police search for missing kayaker

Perry Duffin and Sonia Kohlbacher

Lochie Gilmore, Baringa stud, grand champion ewe, Bruce Hodgson, Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, with reserve.

Broad ribbons for first show Aussie Whites

Mark Griggs

Xanthe Hart, Barraba, with the Highland steer, Tigger, from Frensham school who was exhibited in the led steer competition. Picture: Rachael Webb

The Sydney steer that jumped out from the crowd

Lucy Kinbacher

Judge, Peter Shepherd, Wheeo, Crookwell, sashes grand champion Texel ram held by Willough Corby while Isabella Hindmarsh holds the grand champion ewe.

Monkittee exhibits impress breed judge

Mark Griggs

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs