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TOUGH JOB: An Central West aged care nurse says chronic under-staffing is an issue and things are tougher now the commission has begun. Photo: FILE

Someone could miss a toilet because we have so many buzzers going off: Nurse

Nadine Morton
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Well done: CSU receives positive assessment in national report

Sahil Makkar

Beautiful: Art Unlimited 2018 Peabody Wilpinjong Prize Rachel Melchers. Visit http://www.artunlimitednsw.com.au to find out more.

Art unlimited high profile annual competition entries closing soon

Penny Stevens

A wild dog is detected via the camera trap, with the research team notified. Photo supplied by Paul Meek, NSW DPI.

Wild dogs controlled with text alerts

Olivia Calver

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

New team will tackle drought, water, in NSW government

Belinda-Jane Davis

HARSH REALITY: NSW Police has release dramatic footage of a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old boy as part of a road safety message. Photo: NSW POLICE

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Watch dramatic footage of pedestrian crash that led to road safety alert

Nadine Morton

TOUGH JOB: An Central West aged care nurse says chronic under-staffing is an issue and things are tougher now the commission has begun. Photo: FILE

Someone could miss a toilet because we have so many buzzers going off: Nurse

Nadine Morton
2hrs ago

CSU File photo.jpg

Well done: CSU receives positive assessment in national report

Sahil Makkar

Thousands of ABBA fans danced and sang their hearts out at the 2018 Trundle ABBA Festival.

Take a chance on the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival | Photos

Thousands of ABBA fans danced and sang their hearts out at the 2018 Trundle ABBA Festival.

Take a chance on the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival | Photos

Taylor Jurd

Yester-year: The best dressed women entrants from 2018. Photo: Elouise Hawkey.

A big weekend 'on track' for Wellington Boot

Daniel Shirkie

Magical balloons will light up the sky in Canowindra | Photos

Taylor Jurd

Thousands of ABBA fans danced and sang their hearts out at the 2018 Trundle ABBA Festival.

Take a chance on the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival | Photos

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2019 Wellington Boot

Daniel Shirkie

Surprises in store for third annual grazing event that celebrates food, wine, culture

Taylor Jurd

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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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

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

Festival Fashions

Flair for fashion

Andrew Lotherington

Get involved: There is plenty of competition off the track including the Fashions on the Field and the Miss Wellington Boot. Photo: Belinda Soole.

Chance to be involved

Andrew Lotherington

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

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Naval veteran and Invictus Games competitor Chris Pitman (far left) and Stewart
McCully (third from left), Next Level Elite Mentoring, with Quality Wool staff Peter Ryan, Graham Duffield, Simon Seppelt, Vallon Gibson, Troy Harrington and Lawrence Seal at the company’s headquarters in Adelaide. Photo: Supplied.

New program helps shine a light on mental health

PLACES AVAILABLE: Thousands of parents are using a new government website to find childcare services with vacancies. Photo: FILE

Finding available childcare places in region now at your fingertips

Nadine Morton

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Kim Kelly, Kelly Rimmer and Alissa Callen.

Whirlwind tour sees three central west writers share ideas, novels

Taylor Jurd

Westpac Agribusiness manager Nic Mahony and event coordinator Geoff Chase.

A family day out at the Tottenham Community Expo

Zaarkacha Marlan

Thousands of ABBA fans danced and sang their hearts out at the 2018 Trundle ABBA Festival.

Take a chance on the 2019 Trundle ABBA Festival | Photos

HARSH REALITY: NSW Police has release dramatic footage of a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old boy as part of a road safety message. Photo: NSW POLICE

GRAPHIC CONTENT
Watch dramatic footage of pedestrian crash that led to road safety alert

Magical balloons will light up the sky in Canowindra | Photos

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

Rodney St.Clair, Andy McKinnon, Sally-Jane St. Clair and Claudia St. Clair.

Annual Gold Cup races draw stellar crowd | Photos

Zaarkacha Marlan

CYMS LAUNCH: Tori Moore, Elise Garlick and Chris Grevsmuhl. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Did we snap you out and about at the many events in Orange? | Photos

TOGETHER: The Parkes Fitness 4 All group as they take on the 10 kilometre Titan Macquarie Mud Run. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

All the action from the Titan Macquarie Mud Run | Photos

Orlander Ruming

IN PERFECT HARMONY: Alan Boney and Min Rivers dancing the afternoon away at Southcourt on Saturday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Punjabi focus for Harmony Day a success as flavour fusion draws crowds | Photos

Max Stainkamph

Why it's a good idea to think before you ink

Father Brendan Lee
1hr ago

Why we all need to talk about the 'A' word

Dr Josephine Barbaro

What to do when your resume's not at fault

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

1hr ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

1hr ago

Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
2hrs ago

Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Looking for an Airbnb getaway that's just a little bit different?

Nadine Morton

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

HealthShare

Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb