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Why Tom lied about his age to intercept Japanese code
World War II veteran Tom Hogan attends Anzac Day parade. Picture by Carla Freedman.
Grace Dudley
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Young people are keeping Anzac spirit alive as turn out gets 'lower and lower'
Grace Dudley
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Faith, Sam and Grace Huggett. Picture by Carla Freedman.
Photos
See the photos from the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Service
As the sun rose on Thursday, people remembered.
Grace Ryan and Carla Freedman
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Bryce Pitman shows his respects. Pictures by Carla Freedman
Huge crowd gathers to remember the Anzacs at annual march and ceremony
What's on
Mary, Milly, Pip, Will, Will, Charlie and Peter Close.
Grace Ryan
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'I never had that': Moore lauds opportunities given to women in footy
The Orange CYMS veteran named one player she thinks will crack the NRLW.
Dominic Unwin • 2hrs ago
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Tori Moore is ready to run out for CYMS at Wade Park for another season. Picture by Dominic Unwin
Court
'Very serious assault': Argument led to teen kicking, slapping person in public park
His solicitor suggested a non-conviction, but the court disagreed.
Jay-Anna Sleeman • 2hrs ago
A photo of handcuffs. Picture is from file
Photos
When we ruled this city: See what was happening in January , 2018 | Part II
Were you snapped by our photographers?
Staff Reporters
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In Depth
'The uncomfortable truth': Two mothers' 36-year fight for justice
Teen girls Mona Lisa and Jacinta Smith died tragically in 1987.
Allison Hore
Mona Lisa Smith and Jacinta Rose Smith died when a 4WD ute rolled in outback NSW in 1987. Picture supplied
Court & Crime
'Very serious assault': Argument led to teen kicking, slapping person in public park
Court
A photo of handcuffs. Picture is from file
His solicitor suggested a non-conviction, but the court disagreed.
Jay-Anna Sleeman • 2hrs ago
Opinion
Shut up. Listen. Women's lives depend on it
Jenna Price
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If you don't know the research, just shut up and read. Stop talking. That includes you, Prime Minister Albanese. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Court
Motorbike rider caught with meth in his system twice in 10 hours
The man was banned from riding after failing a drug test.
Staff Reporters
Orange courthouse where a motorbike rider has been sentenced after drugs were found in his system. 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
Jeff Whitton at the Highlands Paceway in Orange. Picture supplied
'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
'Europe could die': Macron calls for stronger defences
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined his vision for Europe as an assertive global power. (AP PHOTO)
Michel Rose • 1hr ago
SNP to govern Scotland as minority after climate row
Farouq Suleiman, William James and Alistair Smout • 1hr ago
First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader Humza Yousaf (centre) will lead a minority government. (AP PHOTO)
Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific
Andrew Brown
Canberra is giving $30 million to develop malaria programs in the Asia-Pacific. (AP PHOTO)
Health
'We're not giving anything away': Friends fired up for Stars of Orange
Our People
Will Miller and Maggie Morris have teamed up for Stars of Orange 2024. Picture by Carla Freedman
The annual fundraising event is taking place on May 4.
Riley Krause
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Kids Health Crisis
Mother's heartfelt plea after doctors take four years to diagnose son's autism
'They are actually experiencing massive difficulties internally.'
Riley Krause
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Nine-year-old Beau Colley with his mother Hanna Colley. Picture by James Arrow
In Depth
'Grave concern': regional hospitals brace for amalgamation mandate
Ben Silvester and Jessica Greenan
Bendigo hospital. Picture by Peter Weaving
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
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
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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
Man charged with murder after man dies, woman injured
A man is dead and a woman has suffered serious head injuries at a home north of Brisbane. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Savannah Meacham • 13m ago
Former Home and Away star arrested after police manhunt
Holly Hales and Luke Costin • 2hrs ago
Police say actor Orpheus Pledger failed to appear for an assault-related matter. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)
Boys charged with terror offences, church rioter bailed
Luke Costin
Counter-terrorism police arrested seven alleged members of a violent extremist group in Sydney. (Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir faces anti-graft probe
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated as part of a corruption probe. (AP PHOTO)
Rozanna Latiff • 54m ago
'Europe could die': Macron calls for stronger defences
Michel Rose • 1hr ago
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined his vision for Europe as an assertive global power. (AP PHOTO)
SNP to govern Scotland as minority after climate row
Farouq Suleiman, William James and Alistair Smout • 1hr ago
First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader Humza Yousaf (centre) will lead a minority government. (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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