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PLANS: How land around Blackmans Swamp Creek might be transformed into a wetlands park (inset). Photos: JUDE KEOGH, supplied

Wetlands park and harvesting for city angers downstream landowners

David Fitzsimons

CHANGES: Council approved work at a former restaurant (top), a subdivision in red (left) and cut library fines (right).

Extra housing, restaurant closes forever and library fines cut

David Fitzsimons

An 80 per cent vaccination rate is needed to end lockdowns, the Grattan Institute says. Picture: Geoff Jones

The vaccination rate needed to end lockdowns

Finn McHugh

BEING TREATED: The active case of COVID-19 in Western NSW is still receiving treatment for the Delta strain after testing positive for the virus while working in Blayney.

FREECabonne's active case of COVID-19 receiving 'medical and clinical support'

Nick McGrath

CHAMPION: Jessica Fox of Australia holds the gold medal after winning the Women's C1 final. Picture: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

LIVETokyo Olympics day six: Jessica Fox claims Australia's eighth gold medal

Joshua Bartlett

ZERO LIMIT: A green p-plater failed a breath test. SHUTTERSTOCK

P-plater caught drink-driving after close-call at roundabout

Court reporter

SECURITY: Orange's vaccination hub will have additional security following reports of unsavory behaviour at clinics across the west. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Extra security at vaccine hubs after 'angry and aggressive' people harass staff

Emily Wheeler and Jacinta Carroll

Student Harry Allen (pictured), 19, got the Pfizer vaccine and said it "went really well" as he "didn't feel a thing" from the jab on Monday

WATCHFour under 60s and a teenager explain why they were vaccinated against COVID-19

Shivé Prema

Funding flies in for Orange Regional Airport upgrade

FREENSW's numbers continue to climb, restrictions tighten for Greater Sydney

WHAT'S ONTravelling Film Festival moved to August screening dates

Housing boost with plan to demolish abattoir for residential estate

PLANS: How land around Blackmans Swamp Creek might be transformed into a wetlands park (inset). Photos: JUDE KEOGH, supplied

Wetlands park and harvesting for city angers downstream landowners

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from April, 2011

PHOTOSTHROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from April, 2011 - Part I

GRAND-FINAL BOUND: Kiana Pakinga, Addi Chapman, Rylie Summerfield, Nic Chapman, Ally Cook, Karlee Bell, Madie Smith. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

GOOD NEWSGunning for gold: Shea's CYMS look to break 17-year premiership drought

SITE: The main stadium will be built next to Forest Road. Photo: Supplied

Bloomfield trees to go within weeks as workers wait for dry ground

OPEN SESEME: The official opening of the new Suma Park Dam on November 24, 1962, was an exciting day for guests of council.

COMMENTStop Press | Everything is so 'dam' full of water it's overflowing

Student Harry Allen (pictured), 19, got the Pfizer vaccine and said it "went really well" as he "didn't feel a thing" from the jab on Monday

WATCHFour under 60s and a teenager explain why they were vaccinated against COVID-19

Fifty years of thrilling finishes at Nowra

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Wetlands park and harvesting for city angers downstream landowners

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Extra housing, restaurant closes forever and library fines cut

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P-plater caught drink-driving after close-call at roundabout

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Extra security at vaccine hubs after 'angry and aggressive' people harass staff

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WATCHFour under 60s and a teenager explain why they were vaccinated against COVID-19

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns more record COVID-19 numbers are expected in coming days.

Military latest player in Sydney lockdown

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Victoria recorded seven local cases on Thursday, of which six were in isolation while infectious.

Vic mystery case linked to latest outbreak

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A second Afghan witness will resume his evidence in Ben Roberts-Smith's detamation trial.

Afghans' evidence on SAS raid continues

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Australia's energy market operator has modelled five scenarios about how the energy future may look.

Strong emission cuts better for economy

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Nicola Spurrier says South Australians in directed home quarantine must complete the full 14 days.

SA wary after new COVID-19 cases reported

Tim Dornin
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Australia's political leaders will ponder vaccination coverage rates needed to avoid lockdowns.

Leaders to discuss vaccination modelling

Matt Coughlan
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The privatisation of Qantas was one that was done well, ACCC chair Rod Sims says.

Call for greater privatisation scrutiny

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Gladys Berejiklian rejected claims her government failed by imposing COVID restrictions too late.

NSW shatters virus record, rules tightened

Angelo Risso

KEY MAN: Halfback Archie Weston has been crucial to the second grade side's success so far in 2021. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

'It feels great': Hattersley stoked to see side lock up minor premiership

BANG: Canowindra's Lewis Dwyer has helped lead the Tigers to the top of the Woodbridge Cup ladder. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Woodbridge officials lock in grand stage for Cup's big dance

GRAND-FINAL BOUND: Kiana Pakinga, Addi Chapman, Rylie Summerfield, Nic Chapman, Ally Cook, Karlee Bell, Madie Smith. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

GOOD NEWSGunning for gold: Shea's CYMS look to break 17-year premiership drought

I'm not going anywhere': Bubb to fight Tentori in Darwin comeback

I'm not going anywhere': Bubb to fight Tentori in Darwin comeback

IN HER ELEMENT: 15-year-old Darcey Eyb is kicking
goals on the back of her beloved Sir Versace.
Photo: RIVENDELL PHOTOGRAPHY

GOOD NEWSDixie's dream: Eyb's taking her journey to the Olympics one hoof at a time

Jake Humphreys

RACING ACTION: Dogs have been racing at Nowra for 50 years now. Photo: On The Ball Photography.

Fifty years of thrilling finishes at Nowra

BIG IMPACT: Laurie Daley says that Craig Bellamy is the chief reason why the Storm is such a heavyweight in the NRL. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONIs Craig Bellamy the greatest NRL coach of all time?

Laurie Daley

BOOM: City's Logan Brockman is one of the side's stars who has struggled with injury so far this season. The Lions will look to produce their first win since the opener when they face Emus. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Intensity a focus as Lions look to break forgettable losing streak

Jake Humphreys

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

TESTING TIMES: Orange rallied to get tested throughout the seven-day lockdown, but case numbers continue to rise in Sydney despite their lockdown. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

FREENSW's numbers continue to climb, restrictions tighten for Greater Sydney

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

TESTING: People flocked to get tested at Wade Park on the first day of the COVID-19 lockdown in Orange, Cabonne and Blayney. Photo: ALANA CALVERT

COVID update: Lockdown to end, change to testing clinics

PANDEMIC PROTECTION: A Rapid Response Vehicle Sanitisation Station was set up for point-to-point ride-share vehicles such as taxis in Orange during the seven-day stay-at-home period. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Ride-share drivers get sanitisation help to keep passengers safe

Tanya Marschke

COVID VACCINE: Western NSW LHD said more people are willing to get the AstraZeneca. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Surge in COVID jab bookings, and AstraZeneca uptake

Emily Wheeler

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Alessandra Perilli celebrates her historic shooting medal, proudly clutching the flag of San Marino.

San Marino becomes smallest medal nation

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Alessandra Perilli celebrates her historic shooting medal, proudly clutching the flag of San Marino.

San Marino becomes smallest medal nation

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Chen Meng during her victory over Chinese compatriot Sun Yingsha in the women's singles final.

Chen wins as China dominate table tennis

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Chen Meng during her victory over Chinese compatriot Sun Yingsha in the women's singles final.

Chen wins as China dominate table tennis

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Australia's Hockeyroos celebrate Emily Chalker's winning goal against New Zealand.

Hockeyroos win, off to best Games start

Australia's Hockeyroos celebrate Emily Chalker's winning goal against New Zealand.

Hockeyroos win, off to best Games start

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

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Juan de Dios "Johnny" Ventura, the legendary Dominican merengue singer, has died aged 81.

Dominican merengue singing star dies at 81

FILM FESTIVAL: 'Rosa's Wedding' will be among the flicks screening at the Travelling Film Festival. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

WHAT'S ONTravelling Film Festival moved to August screening dates

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Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

NEW LOOK: Dawn and Peter Williams with McKenzie Graham and George King in front of the obscured St Pauls.

People power victory as work starts on St Paul's Anglican Church in Carcoar

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's replica of the French-designed Statue of Liberty is heading to the US.

Lady Liberty's little sister heads to US

New plaques honour lost Antarctic expeditioners Xavier Guillaume Mertz and Belgrave Edward Ninnis.

Memorial for lost Antarctic explorers

Thousands of deteriorating National Archives records need to be urgently digitised.

Archives crowdfunds to save vital records

Scientists will try to read DNA from the remains of Christopher Columbus to identify his origin.

DNA study to probe where Columbus was born

Michael Susin and Elena Rodriguez

PORTRAIT OF A MURDERER: A drawing of Albert Schmidt soon after his arrest and execution, printed in The Australian Star, Sydney, Wednesday October 1, 1890.

IN DEPTHHung for one, blamed for three: Learn about Albert Schmidt

Emma Horn

A 100-hectare site east of Sydney's CBD, including the Hyde Park Barracks, has been heritage listed.

Slice of Sydney history heritage listed

Hannah Ryan

PASSION: Harry Fardell has been supporting the community in Orange since opening his practice in 2012. Photo: MATT FINDLAY

Let's get physio: Fardell's 'passion' built on supporting community, athletes

PASSION: Harry Fardell has been supporting the community in Orange since opening his practice in 2012. Photo: MATT FINDLAY

Let's get physio: Fardell's 'passion' built on supporting community, athletes

DREAM MAKER: Will Brennan and Hamish Callander at the Will Brennan Designs workshop. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBERFACES OF ORANGE | The 'self-taught maker' chasing his dream

DREAM MAKER: Will Brennan and Hamish Callander at the Will Brennan Designs workshop. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBERFACES OF ORANGE | The 'self-taught maker' chasing his dream

RECOGNITION: Graham Whiting began work for Cabonne Council in 1972. Photo: DANIELLE CETINSKI

FACES OF ORANGE | Graham recalls his 46 years of eventful service with Cabonne

RECOGNITION: Graham Whiting began work for Cabonne Council in 1972. Photo: DANIELLE CETINSKI

FACES OF ORANGE | Graham recalls his 46 years of eventful service with Cabonne

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

"We are offering happiness, clients deserve to be happy, their families and all stakeholders deserve to be happy," Picture: Shutterstock

Setting goals: New business aims to help people achieve their dreams

Repairing our relationship with soil

Repairing our relationship with soil

Lorraine Gordon

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Rochelle Tubb

Regional rents record largest increase on record

Regional rents record largest increase on record

Regional rents record largest increase on record

Regional rents record largest increase on record

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

MIND YOUR BUSINESS | New name for real estate, work for people with a disability

Tanya Marschke

RESILIENT: Orange MP Phil Donato says the Central West has again shown its resilience throughout this COVID-19 lockdown.

COMMENTMATTERS OF STATE | Resilient community pulls together when COVID comes to town

Member for Orange Phil Donato

Chef Richard Learmonth has named his 12 best dishes you can get around Orange throughout the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions in NSW.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT | The delicious dozen you simply have to eat

Richard Learmonth

After recent protests against the current lockdown restrictions in major cities, two words are racing around sister Mary's head. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Power of Nun | Information from health professionals based on facts

Sister Mary Trainor

RESILIENT: Orange MP Phil Donato says the Central West has again shown its resilience throughout this COVID-19 lockdown.

COMMENTMATTERS OF STATE | Resilient community pulls together when COVID comes to town

NEW LOOK: Dawn and Peter Williams with McKenzie Graham and George King in front of the obscured St Pauls.

People power victory as work starts on St Paul's Anglican Church in Carcoar

Mark Logan

Part of life's cycle: The three distinct phases of development for a fungi species called Mycena sp. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Earth First | Fungi an essential part of life's cycle

Nugek Gibdon

FARMERS MARKET: John and Jody Gorton. 0710cffarmers8

PHOTOSOUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events, July 6-11

Lauren Jones, Tory McFarlane, Jacinta Gosper and Gemma Brotherton. 0522cfwhitetie (4)

PHOTOSWhite Tie Ball raises record amount as dancers bring back pre-COVID ways

SECOND GRADE: Emus and Forbes battled it out in the Blowes Clothing Cup lower grades at Endeavour Oval. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

PHOTOSTHROUGH THE LENS | All the winter sport action from the sideline

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from March, 2015

PHOTOSTHROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from March, 2015 - Part II

Student Harry Allen (pictured), 19, got the Pfizer vaccine and said it "went really well" as he "didn't feel a thing" from the jab on Monday

WATCHFour under 60s and a teenager explain why they were vaccinated against COVID-19

Shivé Prema

Great Britain's Bethany Shriever (left) in the Women's BMX Racing Quarterfinals Run 3 Heat 3 at Ariake Urban Sports Park. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

Janine Graham

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from April, 2011

PHOTOSTHROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from April, 2011 - Part I

Jude Keogh

Record day for Aussies in Tokyo with a seven medal haul

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Aussies in Tokyo with a seven medal haul

Kim Chappell

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Tom Clyburn (right) with his brother Albert on the ground now unofficially known as Tom Clyburn Oval.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Ground honour fitting for 'the best in the west'

Tony Hardman

BAD ROAD: Letter writer Chris O'Rourke says government spending should be put into regional rail lines, rather than the long-talked-about Bells Line expressway.

COMMENTLETTER TO THE EDITOR | Bells Line expressway would be a waste of time

Chris O'Rourke

NOT THE RIGHT PLACE: The proposed sporting precinct at Bloomfield is being met with plenty of opposition, like that of reader Stephen Porges.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Precinct argument in lead-up to meeting has missed the mark

Stephen Porges

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Merino icon Bomber Moxham, Mullengudgery stud, Nyngan, with AWI Chairman, Jock Laurie, Deloraine, Walcha, catch up when inspecting displays during the day.

Midstate Merino's day

Mark Griggs

Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley, a visiting fellow of UNSW Canberra, with Charles Sturt University professor Bruce Allworth, Kelpie Sarge and the Sky Shepherd drone. Photo: Olivia Calver

Do drones stack up to man's best friend?

Olivia Calver

ASSET OR PEST: Kangaroos could be an asset to farmers if their population was managed better to avoid boom-and-bust cycles.

Roos could be a commodity to farmers under proposed national plan

Jamieson Murphy

Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker

A future electric vehicle concept for wireless charging from the road. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONImagine a road that can charge an electric car as it drives along

Mathew Dickerson

Spider venom could be game-changing for heart-attack treatments. Picture: Shutterstock.

Could spider venom help save your life from heart attack?

Deborah Devis