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Pothole repair blitz across Orange following heavy rain
Pothole repair blitz across Orange following heavy rain. File picture
William Davis
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See who was at the Central West Inspired Women lunch with Grace Brennan
Grace Ryan
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Sarah Holman, Rae and Claudia Cunningham.
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New skipper reveals big change as Emus hunt grand final redemption
He will share the captain duties with a well-known face in 2024.
Dominic Unwin
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Josh Bass runs the ball for Emus during their 2023 Blowes Cup preliminary final win against Cowra Eagles at Endeavour Oval. Picture by Jude Keogh
'Block a space out' for all-new Brushes 'n' Brews venture out west
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Orange-based car salesperson, Molong's Ellie O'Donnell is getting excited to launch her all-new paint and sip side hustle, Brushes 'n' Brews. Picture by Emily Gobourg.
Ellie O'Donnell is about to take off with a paint and sip hustle.
Emily Gobourg
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Exclusive
What happened to Judith? Disappearance of Orange woman to be reviewed
William Davis
Mystery disappearance of Orange woman Judith Young to be re-examined. File pictures
Court
Burnout blowout: Hoon busted driving around on rim after bursting a tyre
The man was convicted in his absence.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
A generic photo of a burnout. Picture is from file
Exclusive
Another Rainbow Festival booked in for next year ... but is it premature?
'Party the night away under a canopy of festoon lights.'
William Davis Grace Ryan
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Louis Fitzpatrick and Amy Byrum at the 2024 Orange Rainbow Festival. Picture by Carla Freedman
The incredible story of Australia's first female rock band and its humble Orange beginnings
'I like to give 110 per cent every place I go to work.'
Riley Krause
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The Vamps, 1965. Left to right: Babs King, Judy Owen, Kaye Gazzard, Wendy Walton and Margaret Britt. Picture reproduced in Mondo Weirdo (1992)
Court & Crime
Burnout blowout: Hoon busted driving around on rim after bursting a tyre
Court
A generic photo of a burnout. Picture is from file
The man was convicted in his absence.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Court
Former mayor trial thrown out: 'No further proceedings' on rape charge
The decision was a directive from the department of prosecution.
Allison Hore
The proceedings against former Dubbo mayor Ben Shields have been withdrawn. Picture from file
Mystery surrounds shipping container deaths as new information revealed
William Davis
Bodies in shipping container in Gulgong. Picture supplied

PropertyView

'What are we doing wrong': Orange renters 'don't stand a chance' of owning a home
Andrew Baker and Josie Ellis don't feel like they'll be able to buy their own home around Orange for quite some time. Picture supplied
Weekly rent has risen by 25 per cent over five years.
Riley Krause
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Revealed: Cashed up home buyers spending millions on Orange properties
Nearly $1 billion worth of cash purchases made across Central West.
Riley Krause
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Homes around Orange. File picture
Victorian cottage a unique opportunity
Victorian cottage a unique opportunity
Council
Pothole repair blitz across Orange following heavy rain
Pothole repair blitz across Orange following heavy rain. File picture
William Davis
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Exclusive
Another Rainbow Festival booked in for next year ... but is it premature?
'Party the night away under a canopy of festoon lights.'
William Davis Grace Ryan
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Louis Fitzpatrick and Amy Byrum at the 2024 Orange Rainbow Festival. Picture by Carla Freedman
Waterpark plans clear first hurdle ... and everything else at council
Everything this week at Orange City Council.
William Davis
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Chifley Dam waterpark near Bathurst, similar to the one proposed in Orange. File picture
Politics
Croatian ruling party wins polls but not a majority
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic has invited parties that are not "exclusive" for coalition talks. (AP PHOTO)
India's poll officials cross country to reach voters
Adnan Abidi and Shivam Patel
Millions of election officials and security personnel have fanned out to set up polling stations. (AP PHOTO)
PNG to host China, Australia high-level visits
Kirsty Needham
Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to sign an economic co-operation deal during his PNG visit. (AP PHOTO)
Health
Five more Melbourne asbestos sites as sources confirmed
Most of the asbestos found in 17 Melbourne parks was the result of historic dumping, the EPA says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Callum Godde
'Perfect storm': data reveals Australia's youth self-harm crisis
Ben Silvester
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Australian teenagers are 3.4 times likelier to end up in hospital from self-harm than adults, and four in five patients are girls.
Most common causes for baby and child injuries revealed in new report
Rate of child hospitalisations from injuries have decreased.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Picture by Paul Scambler
Business
'Block a space out' for all-new Brushes 'n' Brews venture out west
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Orange-based car salesperson, Molong's Ellie O'Donnell is getting excited to launch her all-new paint and sip side hustle, Brushes 'n' Brews. Picture by Emily Gobourg.
Ellie O'Donnell is about to take off with a paint and sip hustle.
Emily Gobourg
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Business
MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Bespoke tables give new life to old timber
Business news from across Orange...
Tanya Marschke
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Maddy and Thomas Baker in the new showroom with some of their bespoke tables. Picture by Carla Freedman
Opinion
It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses
Bruce Billson
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Small businesses will be the drivers of innovation and our best hope for improving incomes and living standards. Picture Shutterstock
Education
'Trying to survive': students skip meals to afford regional placements
University students Jessica Gale, Milly Lynch and Isaac Wattenberg have experienced financial stress from unpaid placements. Pictures supplied
Emily Anderson
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Biden cancels $11 billion in debt for 277,000 students
US President Joe Biden needs the support of young voters as he seeks re-election in November. (AP PHOTO)
Opinion
To stop women's violent deaths, we have to speak to boys
Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Matt Tyler
23-year-old Victorian Hannah McGuire was allegedly murdered last week.
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
Teen charged with terrorism over church stabbing
Police arrested a 19-year-old man over a riot outside a Sydney church where a bishop was stabbed. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)
Jack Gramenz and Miklos Bolza
Dangerous dog owners to face jail time for attacks
Samantha Lock
Owners of dangerous dogs face a crack down under new state laws. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Five more Melbourne asbestos sites as sources confirmed
Callum Godde
Most of the asbestos found in 17 Melbourne parks was the result of historic dumping, the EPA says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Trump hush money trial loses intimidated juror: judge
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying records. (AP PHOTO)
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Croatian ruling party wins polls but not a majority
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic has invited parties that are not "exclusive" for coalition talks. (AP PHOTO)
Copenhagen mayor to learn from Notre-Dame after blaze
Fire ripped through Copenhage's 400-year-old landmark stock exchange, causing its roof to collapse. (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
2026 Audi Q7: Next-gen three-row SUV spied
Car Expert
William Stopford
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Toddler starts Tesla Model X and hits mother... who sues Tesla
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Mitsubishi Outlander recalled
Jordan Mulach
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB price and specs: Seven-seat EV packs more range
William Stopford
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Mercedes-Benz won't put a small engine in its big EV - report
Derek Fung

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