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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

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

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

Photo: KEITH TURK.

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

Grace Ryan

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

Derek Barry

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

Parents need support, not punishment

Zoë Wundenberg
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People are waiting for leaders to catch up

Julie Lyford

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

Danny Weidler

‘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

Former Australian of the Year Mick Dodson has been appointed the NT's Treaty Commissioner.

Dodson named NT treaty commissioner

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NT whip maker Mick Denigan is on trial after shooting a man at his property.

Whip maker in court over NT shooting

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The AFP says it didn't know Hakeem al-Araibi was a refugee until he was detained in Thailand.

Border bosses admit mistakes over Hakeem

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Disgraced lawyer Tim Meehan has been struck off the roll of solicitors in Queensland.

Final blow to career of top Qld lawyer

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Labor's Kate Ellis has given her valedictory speech in the House of Representatives.

Great Labor women inspire Ellis departure

Marnie Banger
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Home Affairs officials have defended a contentious $423 million Manus Island security contract.

Spotlight on $423m Manus Island contract

Daniel McCulloch
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Accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Edwards has been injured in prison.

Accused WA serial killer injured in jail

Angie Raphael
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Henry Walcott says he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed his friend.

NSW man who stabbed friend testifies

Margaret Scheikowski
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Merino winners: Matt and Bec Hewitt with their son, Joey, Allamby, Gunning and their Tallawong/Yarrawonga/Stockton-blood November-shorn maiden ewes. Photo: Rachael Webb

Reduced flock numbers led to ewe comp success

Stephen Burns

Better Energy Technology engineer Jason Samuelson, Wagga Wagga independent MP Joe McGirr and BET principal Gordon Hinds discuss the possibilities the Lockhart project presents. Photographs by Rachael Webb.

Lockhart renewable power project a possible game changer: McGirr

Daniel Pedersen

Surfers Paradise Beach has been closed as southeast Queensland braces for more wild weather.

Qld braces for more wild weather

Robyn Wuth

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

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont
2hrs ago

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont

Woolworths will stop selling its milk for $1-a-litre from Tuesday.

Woolworths axes $1-a-litre milk

Tracey Ferrier