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MORE DUST IN WOOL: Orange-based farmer Floyd Legge says the recent thunderstorms and rainfall have not helped much in improving overall drought conditions. Photo: FILE

Wool production down - and so is Central West farmers' revenue

Sahil Makkar
2hrs ago

RURAL CRIME: Police are calling for information from the public following a malicious damage attack that left three sheep dead. Photo: FILE

Police calling for information following three dead sheep incident

Nadine Morton
2hrs ago

UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Sad, worrying cases of neglect and abuse in the disability sector will be heard during the royal commission, LiveBetter's Chris Rawlins says. Photo: FILE

Sad, worrying cases of neglect and abuse in disability sector will be heard

Nadine Morton

COMING TOGETHER: The Marra Arts ball is back to help boost community morale after a huge success in 2017. Photo: WHAT'S ON IN THE MARRA FACEBOOK

Arts ball to help ‘make the Marra wet again’

Zaarkacha Marlan

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Local projects, local jobs: Central West Labor candidates’ pledge

Sahil Makkar

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

From the police to island life: Former Dubbo man on life after the force

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

SILVER LINING: CSU deputy vice chancellor Jenny Roberts says it was fantastic to hear what the university means to people.

Not a backdown, but a bit of a surprise: CSU’s Jenny Roberts

Sahil Makkar

MORE DUST IN WOOL: Orange-based farmer Floyd Legge says the recent thunderstorms and rainfall have not helped much in improving overall drought conditions. Photo: FILE

Wool production down - and so is Central West farmers' revenue

Sahil Makkar
2hrs ago

RURAL CRIME: Police are calling for information from the public following a malicious damage attack that left three sheep dead. Photo: FILE

Police calling for information following three dead sheep incident

Nadine Morton
2hrs ago

Bowel cancer can affect people of any age, but statistically it's more common in over 60s.

What does your poo say about you?

2hrs ago

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

Photo: Supplied.

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

Photo: Supplied.

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

Fighting the drought: In August 2018, soils amended with YLAD Humus Compost showed excellent soil structure and root development. Photo:Supplied.

Now is the time to save your soil

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

Fighting the drought: In August 2018, soils amended with YLAD Humus Compost showed excellent soil structure and root development. Photo:Supplied.

Now is the time to save your soil

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

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

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

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

From the police to island life: Former Dubbo man on life after the force

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

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

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

From the police to island life: Former Dubbo man on life after the force

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

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

Bowel cancer can affect people of any age, but statistically it's more common in over 60s.

What does your poo say about you?

2hrs ago

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

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

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

Sarah Lansdown

Photo: KEITH TURK.

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

Grace Ryan

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

Max McKinney

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

The emotion and the relief: Post 2016 AFL grand finals reactions from an unnamed fan and Western Bulldogs' star Easton Woods. Photos: Scott Barbour, Justin McManus

New season, new hope: regardless of reality

Janine Graham

Forget the mental wrestling – join the fight

Father Brendan Lee

Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Can the community ever trust banks again?

Dr Liam Lenten

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood
2hrs ago

Bowel cancer can affect people of any age, but statistically it's more common in over 60s.

What does your poo say about you?

Samara Ross
2hrs ago

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo
2hrs ago

The Australian Democrats are seeking to make a return to federal politics after a 10-year absence.

Democrats seek return to federal politics

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Some of recycling giant SKM's plants have been shut down amid fears of stockpiles catching alight.

No word on Victorian recycling resolution

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Inaugural meeting of Botany Bay Chapter of the Fellowship of the First Fleet. Photo: Louise Kennerley

Descendants of (mostly) convicts - and they're proud of it

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There's a negative perception of working in the aged care sector, the royal commission has heard.

Some would 'rather die' than enter care

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Mason Lee's mother has pleaded guilty to the toddler's manslaughter.

Qld mum admits killing toddler Mason Lee

Warren Barnsley
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Victorian drivers will help pay for the West Gate Tunnel project.

Toll road extension bill set for Vic parly

Kaitlyn Offer
1hr ago

South Australian's ban on genetically modified crops is costing the state's farmers millions.

GM ban cost SA farmers $33m: review

1hr ago

Labor wants the big four banks to explain how they implement the royal commission's recommendations.

Bank bosses to face public grillings

Angus Livingston
1hr ago

Sir Fred born in 1959 is one of four rams who contributed to the pool of semen frozen in 1968.

World's oldest ram semen still swimming strong

Lucy Kinbacher
14m ago

Injemira's Marc Greening with buyers Brian Burgess and Simon Ward of Ravensdale Herefords and Paul Dooley.

Injemira Techno N275 hits auction high of $54,000

Shantelle Stephens
1hr ago

The $5000 top price ram is held by vendor Chris Clonan with Robbie Block from selling agents CL Squires with buyer Stuart Davidson of Calga Dohne stud, Coonamble and Calga's classer Jason Southwell.

Alfoxton Dohne sale to $5000

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

RESTORED: Barbara Lewin painstakingly repaired an important piece of Tenterfield history.

A fine slice of history

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

HealthShare

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?