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Are you surprised by the health rates in Orange? Photo: FILE.

Just how much do we smoke and drink compared to the rest of Australia?

Grace Ryan
50m ago

ARREST: Man due to appear in Orange Local Court on 14 charges.

BREAKING
Man faces 14 charges of robbery and break and enter

1hr ago

IN TOWN: Comedian Matt Okine will headline two shows at Factory Espresso this weekend. Photo: SUPPLIED

Cafes look to feel the love: Okine to headline Factory's push into Orange Wine Festival

Max Stainkamph

EXPANSION: The Cadia Valley mine.

Cadia expansion to create hundreds of jobs and economic boost for the region

David Fitzsimons

DELAYED: Urgent repairs to the Bathurst Bullet are being conducted at Faulconbridge. Photo: FILE

UPDATED
Long delay ahead for Bathurst Bullet passengers

Nadine Morton

MOVING IN: David Bedwell, Catherine Gordon, Adam Browne, Professor Heather Cavanagh, Professor John Germov, Cassandra Webeck, vice-chancellor Professor Andrew Vann, Paul Dowler, and Jenny Roberts with the site's developers including Frank OHalloran (fourth from right) and Mr Garry Zauner (right) at the Bloomfield Private Medical Centre. Photo: Supplied

Medical school and research facility to be set up at Bloomfield private hospital complex

David Fitzsimons

INVESTIGATION: Officers arrest a man in Canowindra this morning. Photo: TROY PEARSON/Top Notch Video

Trio arrested in Canowindra linked with cannabis cultivation operation

ARRESTED: A 50-year-old man who allegedly stole a KTM trail bike in Orange last May has been arrested.

Man linked to stolen trail bike after being arrested on multiple-drug charges

Fuel prices among the lowest in the state, further drops expected

American revolution: US Wine writers visit region ahead of festival

Bold brass returns to Cook Park this weekend after winter hiatus

Blood centre trades red for pink during donation shortage

Are you surprised by the health rates in Orange? Photo: FILE.

Just how much do we smoke and drink compared to the rest of Australia?

50m ago

EXPANSION: Cowra Mayor Bill West and Member for Riverina, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, at Wyangala Dam where a $650 million upgrade was announced.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Forget football stadiums, let's secure our future first

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Councillor Jo McRae was the only woman to lead a ticket at the 2017 Orange City Council election. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Want to run for council? Here's how, according to state's leading women

THE TRE-MAIN EVENT: Former Orange quick Chris Tremain has signed a three-year deal to return to the Thunder, where he made his debut some seven years ago. Photo: SYDNEY THUNDER

Son of Thunder: Title-winning Tremain returning to Sydney on three-year deal

WHAT A HOOT: The Powerful Owl was spotted during a recent survey of Mount Canobolas. Photo: SUPPLIED

Scientists stake out Mount Canobolas amid reports of rare bird

Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

Just how much do we smoke and drink compared to the rest of Australia?

50m ago

BREAKING
Man faces 14 charges of robbery and break and enter

1hr ago

PHOTOS
Johnson aiming for 11th crown as Leckie, Wright return for 2019 competition

1hr ago

Orrock, Wood inspire national championship wins as Australian call comes for trio

2hrs ago

Cafes look to feel the love: Okine to headline Factory's push into Orange Wine Festival

09:12AM

Bone's Hockeyroos preparing for moment of truth in final chance for Olympic qualification

09:06AM

THE TRE-MAIN EVENT: Former Orange quick Chris Tremain has signed a three-year deal to return to the Thunder, where he made his debut some seven years ago. Photo: SYDNEY THUNDER

Son of Thunder: Title-winning Tremain returning to Sydney on three-year deal

Matt Findlay

SCG DREAMING: Orange City and now Central West Wranglers quick Brett Causer is hunting a return to the SCG. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH

SUBSCRIBER
AT THE END OF THE DAY: The Causer effect of chasing memories on the road to the SCG

Max Stainkamph

GROUP 10 TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best centres of 2019

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Central Western Daily

THE TRE-MAIN EVENT: Former Orange quick Chris Tremain has signed a three-year deal to return to the Thunder, where he made his debut some seven years ago. Photo: SYDNEY THUNDER

Son of Thunder: Title-winning Tremain returning to Sydney on three-year deal

IN THE BOX SEAT: Cathy Johnson will be the favourite in this year's Eight Day Games competition. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PHOTOS
Johnson aiming for 11th crown as Leckie, Wright return for 2019 competition

Matt Findlay
1hr ago

GOLDEN GALS: Deb Orrock (back, third from right) and her NSW side celebrate their national championship win. Photo: SPORTSPICS

Orrock, Wood inspire national championship wins as Australian call comes for trio

Matt Findlay
2hrs ago

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IN TOWN: Comedian Matt Okine will headline two shows at Factory Espresso this weekend. Photo: SUPPLIED

Cafes look to feel the love: Okine to headline Factory's push into Orange Wine Festival

Max Stainkamph

Notorious B.I.G. (l) and singer Whitney Houston are among 16 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees.

Houston on Rock Hall of Fame nominee list

WARMING UP: The City of Orange Brass Band performed a Springbrass concert at Orange Regional Conservatorium last month. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Bold brass returns to Cook Park this weekend after winter hiatus

Danielle Cetinski

IN TOWN: Comedian Matt Okine will headline two shows at Factory Espresso this weekend. Photo: SUPPLIED

Cafes look to feel the love: Okine to headline Factory's push into Orange Wine Festival

IN TOWN: Comedian Matt Okine will headline two shows at Factory Espresso this weekend. Photo: SUPPLIED

Cafes look to feel the love: Okine to headline Factory's push into Orange Wine Festival

WINNERS: Bill and Jane Shrapnel from Colmar Estate. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PHOTOS
The votes are in: Who has made our region's best wines in 2019?

WINNERS: Bill and Jane Shrapnel from Colmar Estate. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PHOTOS
The votes are in: Who has made our region's best wines in 2019?

ON SITE TASTING: ICC Sydney beverage operations and cellar manager William Wilson, Philip Shaw Wines wine maker Daniel Shaw and ICC Sydney food and beverage services manager Marc Singerling at Philip Shaw Wines. Photo: TANYA MARSCHKE

Wine show judging is over but business isn't finished for wine expert

ON SITE TASTING: ICC Sydney beverage operations and cellar manager William Wilson, Philip Shaw Wines wine maker Daniel Shaw and ICC Sydney food and beverage services manager Marc Singerling at Philip Shaw Wines. Photo: TANYA MARSCHKE

Wine show judging is over but business isn't finished for wine expert

WORKER: Clem McFawn (front) is congratulated by council workmates and then mayor John Davis at the street naming ceremony in 2013. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBER
ON YOUR STREET | Recognising the city's workers by name for all time

WORKER: Clem McFawn (front) is congratulated by council workmates and then mayor John Davis at the street naming ceremony in 2013. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBER
ON YOUR STREET | Recognising the city's workers by name for all time

Anson Street.

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ON YOUR STREET | They travelled far and wide but never to the Central West

Anson Street.

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ON YOUR STREET | They travelled far and wide but never to the Central West

HISTORY: Endsleigh Avenue looking toward Endsleigh House.

SUBSCRIBER
ON YOUR STREET | When the house existed before the street

HISTORY: Endsleigh Avenue looking toward Endsleigh House.

SUBSCRIBER
ON YOUR STREET | When the house existed before the street

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Open houses in and around Orange, Saturday, October 19 | Photos, videos, map

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Outstanding sweeping views on a serene little property

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Outstanding sweeping views on a serene little property

Andrew Lotherington

Open houses in and around Orange, Saturday, October 12 | Photos, videos, map

Open houses in and around Orange, Saturday, October 12 | Photos, videos, map

TOUGH TIMES: Phil Donato is part of a parliamentary committee, the Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

MATTERS OF STATE | Drought inquiry key to helping our battling community

Phil Donato

IN DANGER: The Canobolas Conservation Alliance (CCA) has formed to help protect native fauna like the flame robin at Mount Canobolas. Photo: ROSEMARY STAPLETON

EARTH FIRST | Alliance forms to protect Canobolas' environment

Dr Colin Bower

HOME FOR BOOKS: Sandra Russell with the new street library out the front of her Green Lane home. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH

'I love the whole concept of it': Green Lane's new street library a hit

Max Stainkamph

TOUGH TIMES: Phil Donato is part of a parliamentary committee, the Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

MATTERS OF STATE | Drought inquiry key to helping our battling community

READY FOR ADOPTION: Titus is a boisterous playful dog that is ready to find his forever home. Photo: JUDE KEOUGH

PET OF THE WEEK| Titus is a playful, sweet boy who loves cuddles | VIDEO

Tanya Marschke

WELL-LOVED PLAYGROUND: Julie Mortimer in front of the family-made and used playground out at the winery. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

WHAT'S ON
Playgrounds and picnics: Five family-friendly things to do at the Wine Festival

Max Stainkamph

TRAINS: Lachlan, Charlotte and Alex Elder, Margot and Alex Hoyle. 1012jktrains3

PHOTOS
OUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from October 8-13

IN THE BOX SEAT: Cathy Johnson will be the favourite in this year's Eight Day Games competition. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PHOTOS
Johnson aiming for 11th crown as Leckie, Wright return for 2019 competition

1hr ago

Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

FLYING HIGH: Xavier, the male bird, flies from the tower nest. Photo: Falconcam Project

Two chicks born to university's resident peregrine falcons in tower nest | Video

GROUP 10 TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best centres of 2019

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GROUP 10 TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best centres of 2019

Central Western Daily

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the Central Western Daily's archives from March, 2003.

PHOTOS
WHEN WE RULED THIS CITY | Social snaps from March, 2003

ROO TURN: The kangaroo hops down Mort Street in the Canberra CBD. Picture: Allison Lubransky-Moy

REAL AUSTRALIA
What's that, Skip? ScoMo fell into the dam?

James Joyce

GROUP 10 TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best five-eighth of 2019

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GROUP 10 TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best five-eighth of 2019

Central Western Daily

TALK TALK: Prime minister Scott Morrison addressing farmers earlier this year ... regional communities have been saying for years that they need help and this must be the start of the governments' water solutions, not the end.

OPINION
OUR SAY | Government action is better late than never

Editorial

EXPANSION: Cowra Mayor Bill West and Member for Riverina, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, at Wyangala Dam where a $650 million upgrade was announced.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Forget football stadiums, let's secure our future first

Margie McKellar

STAND ALONE: Orange councillor Joanne McRae is the only woman on Orange City Council.

OPINION
OUR SAY | Council must be representative of all of us

Editorial

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

Deborah Pilgrim, who went missing on Sunday, has been found alive and well.

SOS message led SA cops to missing camper

40m ago

Could Scott Morrison consider a re-think on Snowy 2.0?

Calls for rethink on 'old tech' Snowy 2.0

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