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'Call to action' against domestic violence in Orange this weekend
Jodie Ogilvie and Marea Ruddy at Robertson Park ahead of this weekend's event. Picture by Carla Freedman
It follows the death of Molly Ticehurst in the region this week.
William Davis
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Breaking
Group 10 club committed to fielding side despite round one forfeit
The club suffered multiple injuries during a trial.
Dominic Unwin • 7m ago
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Lithgow Workies and Orange Hawks met at a muddy Wade Park in April 2023. Picture by Carla Freedman
The Catch Up
Enough is enough: We need to feel safe in our own backyard
Grace Ryan
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Molly Ticehurst. Picture is supplied
'Exciting' times ahead promised after greenlight for Greyhound track
'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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On The Ball: Panorama's Hobby hobbles Parkes with four-goal game
Alexander Grant • 37m ago
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Matt Hobby put away four goals for Panorama FC in their game against Parkes Cobras. Picture by Phil Blatch.
Court
Thief with 'a lot of form' filmed brandishing knife in victim's home
The man was captured on motion-activated CCTV.
Staff Reporters
Orange Courthouse where a man was sentenced following a break and enter. File picture
Comment
These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day
Brett Wild and Mark Leatham
Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au
Alleged murderer was on bail for animal cruelty and rape charges
William Davis
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Daniel Billings hearing over alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst at Orange Local Court on Tuesday morning. Picture by Carla Freedman
Court & Crime
Urgent review into why accused Forbes murderer free on bail
A review of NSW bail laws is being finalised, Premier Chris Minns says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
A young mum's brutal death has prompted concern about why her accused murderer was granted bail while charged with serious offences.
Samantha Lock
Trucker allegedly intimidates L-plater during reckless highway drive
Footage of the alleged behaviour was referred to NSW Police.
William Davis
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Trucker allegedly intimidates L-plater, charged with reckless driving
Court
Thief with 'a lot of form' filmed brandishing knife in victim's home
The man was captured on motion-activated CCTV.
Staff Reporters
Orange Courthouse where a man was sentenced following a break and enter. File picture

PropertyView

Check out the town near Orange where house prices have doubled
Houses in Wellington are continuing to rise in price. Picture supplied
Tom Barber
Property
A slice of history: Former Cobb and Co coach house on the market
The home is located in the heart of Orange.
Tanya Marschke
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McGrath sales agent Will Aumuller outside the house at 83 March Street. Picture by Tanya Marschke
The price to buy a unit in Orange has skyrocketed since Covid
'Units have almost become more desirable as they are low maintenance.'
Riley Krause
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Ash Bock from Our City Real Estate outside a recently sold Wakeford Street unit. Picture by Carla Freedman
Council
'Exciting' times ahead promised after greenlight for Greyhound track
'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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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
Adventure Playground set for demolition as revamp timeline revealed
William Davis
Orange Adventure Playground. Picture by Jude Keogh
Politics
Warnings kids are exposed to 'extremist poison' online
Calls have been renewed for age verification technology to bar children from some websites. (AP PHOTO)
Kat Wong, Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown
Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads
Andrew Brown
ASIO boss Mike Burgess has urged social media companies to allow access to encrypted communication. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Minority Liberals officially ink agreement to govern
Ethan James
Tasmanian independent MP Kristie Johnston will provide confidence and supply on "merit". (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
'Grave concern': regional hospitals brace for amalgamation mandate
In Depth
Bendigo hospital. Picture by Peter Weaving
Ben Silvester and Jessica Greenan
Melbourne's original injecting room to stay
Rachael Ward
The Victorian government will provide extra funding for Melbourne's original injecting room. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Settlement for underpaid junior doctors 'largest ever'
Jack Gramenz
Amireh Fakhouri believes the class action has increased recognition of the work of junior doctors. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Business
What makes Dirty Janes Orange special and why founder chose 'beautiful, artistic' city
Dirty Janes owner and founder inside new Orange site. Picture by Carla Freedman
Antique and retro marketplace to open on April 26.
Riley Krause
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'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
Business
MIND YOUR BUSINESS | New addition to Orange shopping hub revealed
Business news from across Orange...
Tanya Marschke
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Original Mattress Factory Orange manager Jess Bray inside the new shop. Picture by Jude Keogh
Education
Thousands of WA teachers set to stop work over wages
Public school teachers in Western Australia are fighting for better pay and conditions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Aaron Bunch
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
Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
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
Council probed as tonnes of sewage spilt into river
A broken pipe is thought to have dumped more than 350 million litres of sewage into the Albert River (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Laine Clark • 12m ago
Terror police raids nab seven alleged teen extremists
Luke Costin and Peter Bodkin • 31m ago
Seven people have been arrested over an alleged terror-inspired stabbing in western Sydney. (Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)
Woodside shareholders reject climate plan
Aaron Bunch and Derek Rose • 33m ago
Environmental groups wanted Woodside shareholders to reject the oil and gas giant's climate plan. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians
Indonesia president-elect Prabowo Subianto (L) was formally confirmed as the election winner. (AP PHOTO)
Ananda Teresia • 30m ago
Human rights facing 'most serious threat' in decades
1hr ago
The conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine are behind the decline in global human rights, Amnesty says. (AP PHOTO)
Russia deputy defence minister arrested over bribery
Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly • 2hrs ago
Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday for allegedly accepting bribes. (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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