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Major discount retailer opens doors on new store west of Orange
Our Business
The team at The Reject Shop in Wellington on the grand opening day. Picture supplied
'We are beyond proud to be providing more local jobs.'
Allison Hore • 2hrs ago
Photos
You can have a house in the Central West with a tennis court and putt-putt course
Did someone say activities?
Rachel Chamberlain
Raine and Horne Bathurst director Grant Maskill-Dowton standing on the tennis court at 4 Negundo Place. Picture by James Arrow
Breaking
PMP club secure the services of Ferguson as NRL veteran returns 'back home'
Tom Barber
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Blake Ferguson is back at Wellington for the 2024 season. Picture by Nick Guthrie
Letters to the Editor: No quick or easy solutions to domestic violence problem
Opinion
Letters to the editor. Picture is from file
Grace Ryan
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Photos
See who was having school holiday fun around Orange
A collection of photos from school holiday activities across Orange.
Carla Freedman
Ollie Finnane, Jimmy Shortis, Rupert Shepherd and William Low at the PCYC on Wednesday.
Analysis
Parkes Spacemen preview: Signings, potential lineups and 2024 prospects
Nick Guthrie
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Chad Porter will again lead the Spacemen in 2024 while (inset, clockwise from top) Nikola Sovatabua, Malakai Folau and Joey Dwyer could all be key players.
Orange duo collaborate for new song 'Shattering the Silence' about violence and bullying
Grace Dudley
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Orange singer-songwriter Megan Woods is releasing a new song on May 3. Picture by Jude Keogh.
Court
Disqualified driver who failed to avoid RBT found with bags of meth
The man was caught after trying to avoid a road side breath test.
Staff Reporters
A file picture of a vehicle stopped at a police road side breath testing site. File picture
Court & Crime
Disqualified driver who failed to avoid RBT found with bags of meth
Court
A file picture of a vehicle stopped at a police road side breath testing site. File picture
The man was caught after trying to avoid a road side breath test.
Staff Reporters
'You're both dead': Trespasser reaches for police officer's gun during arrest
Ciara Bastow
Hands behind back with handcuffs. Pictures from file
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre
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Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll

PropertyView

You can have a house in the Central West with a tennis court and putt-putt course
Photos
Raine and Horne Bathurst director Grant Maskill-Dowton standing on the tennis court at 4 Negundo Place. Picture by James Arrow
Did someone say activities?
Rachel Chamberlain
You'll simply want to stay forever
You'll simply want to stay forever
Check out the town near Orange where house prices have doubled
Tom Barber
Houses in Wellington are continuing to rise in price. Picture supplied
Council
New roundabout build to begin at 'dangerous' intersection, roads to close
New roundabout confirmed for 'dangerous' intersection in Orange CBD. Picture by Jude Keogh
The junction was identified as a "blackspot" in September, 2023.
William Davis
'Exciting' times ahead promised after greenlight for Greyhound track
'I'm absolutely ecstatic that this is all now been finalised.'
William Davis
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Jeff Whitton at the Highlands Paceway in Orange. Picture supplied
Contract signed for new greyhound track in Orange
Plans include restaurant, fields, mini golf and function centre.
William Davis
Old Highlands Paceway trotters track proposed for new greyhound track. File picture
Politics
Trump VP contender confesses to killing dog she 'hated'
South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem once kiled a dog she "hated", along with a goat. (AP PHOTO)
Tim Reid
National gun register to be established by 2028
Dominic Giannini and Rachael Ward
More than $160 million has been set aside to fund a national firearms register. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE FORCE)
India election sees turnout fall in second phase
Dhanya Skariachan and Nikunj Ohri
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term off his economic record. (AP PHOTO)
Health
After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums
Women in Queensland's Cape York Peninsula will have access to a long-awaited birthing suite. (Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service/AAP PHOTOS)
Savannah Meacham
Capsized boat highlights climate challenges: UNICEF
Kirsty Needham
Extreme weather in low-lying atoll nations such as Tuvalu is creating health challenges. (AP PHOTO)
Opinion
Punishment after the event rarely works
Greg McIntyre
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Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Business
Small business is fighting to merely have a future while govt turns blind eye
Opinion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Amanda Rose
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What makes Dirty Janes Orange special and why founder chose 'beautiful, artistic' city
Antique and retro marketplace to open on April 26.
Riley Krause
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Dirty Janes owner and founder inside new Orange site. Picture by Carla Freedman
'It was meant to be': The 53 businesses opening at Dirty Janes Orange revealed
Hear from three of the business owners about why they jumped on board.
Riley Krause
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Kim Lees, Josh Basford and Fi Shortis are three of the stallholders for Dirty Janes Orange. Pictures by Carla Freedman
Education
Punishment after the event rarely works
Opinion
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Greg McIntyre
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Thousands of WA teachers set to stop work over wages
Aaron Bunch
Public school teachers in Western Australia are fighting for better pay and conditions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
New face scores late match-winning try as Kinross beats Sydney powerhouse
See all the photos and video from the first XV clash.
Dominic Unwin
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Ollie Walker (kneeling) gets up after scoring the winning try for Kinross. Picture by Carla Freedman
Rural
Can sport and government make a difference? These elders think so
NRL star Latrell Mitchell signs a jersey for a fan at the launch of the Pathfinder project on Broughton Oval, Moree. Photo Simon Scott Photo
Lydia Roberts and Jacob McMaster
Community safety finally in the spotlight at rural and regional crime inquiry
The inquiry is inviting public submissions.
Fiona Ferguson
An inquiry into rural and regional crime has finally been given the green light. Picture from file.
Finley shooting for the stars after swapping farm life for university
Teenager wants to open doors for future generations.
Riley Krause
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Finley Shephard with his dog Alfie at their Lidster home. Picture by Jude Keogh
National
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
A weaker Australian dollar is affecting petrol prices at the moment, an analyst says. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)
Adrian Black • 2hrs ago
National gun register to be established by 2028
Dominic Giannini and Rachael Ward
More than $160 million has been set aside to fund a national firearms register. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE FORCE)
Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting
Rachael Ward
Police found a man with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in Melbourne's southeast early on Saturday. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Eight dead in Ecuador military helicopter crash
Eight people are dead after an Ecuadorian military helicopter crashed in the Amazon. (AP PHOTO)
56m ago
Hamas has received Israel's ceasefire proposal response
Nidal Al-Mughrabi
As the war in Gaza drags on, negotiations for the release of hostages continue. (EPA PHOTO)
Trump VP contender confesses to killing dog she 'hated'
Tim Reid
South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem once kiled a dog she "hated", along with a goat. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8

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