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GENEROUS: Di Gardner, Wendy Brown, Robert Fabry, Lyn Ward and Kerry Porter. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Lions Club hits $40k donation milestone to Orange Health Service

NOT WELCOME: A woman who made herself at home in a stranger's house while they were away for a week has faced Orange Local Court. File Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Trespasser left house left in disarray, used personal items

EYESORE: The former Caltex fuel depot in a key city location in Byng Street has been unused for several years but now is set for demolition and site clearing. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

'Knock it down' move for eyesore fuel depot on Byng Street

CRASHED: A man had a reading of 0.212 when he ran into the back of a car, lost control and hit another coming from the other direction. File photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Drunk drivers face court after crashing car and motorbike

ARTY: Yanni Pounartzis and Jacob Bing paint a McNamara Street wall in shades of green for the art work Vineyards (inset). Photos: JUDE KEOGH

Diners and artists take to the streets as Future City revamps CBD

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

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Lions Club hits $40k donation milestone to Orange Health Service

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You're a wizard, Orry: Dragons speedster scores five in Magic Round romp

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Bubba's back: Bush footy king comes out of retirement as Warriors take top spot

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Full list of artists taking part in Future City designs revealed

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PHOTOSMomentum building: Mortimer's men run riot as attacking combinations click

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Marshall looking to answer money questions during law week

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Tasmanian Opposition Leader Rebecca White is stepping down after Labor's recent election defeat.

Tasmania's Labor leader to step down

About 80 Australians returning from India have been bussed to the Howard Springs quarantine centre.

Half-full India flight lands in Darwin

The NSW contact tracing system is under pressure amid 'rostering chaos', a union is warning.

NSW contact tracers need security: union

Two men have been charged with firearm offences after an early morning car chase in northern NSW.

'Shots fired' at NSW police during chase

Rallies have been held in Sydney and Melbourne against Israel's attacks in Gaza.

Rallies in Australia against Gaza attacks

'You Beaut' is featuring with other phrases like 'Slip, Slop, Slap', 'Hoo Roo' and 'D'Under' on signs across Australia. Photo: Instagram

You Beaut! Signs of a cult artist left on the highway

Briannah Devlin

Some 80 people have arrived in Darwin aboard a repatriation flight from virus-ravaged India.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

About 80 Australians returning from India have been bussed to the Howard Springs quarantine centre.

DIGESTFirst flight of repatriated Aussies from India touches down

Toby Vue

UNSTOPPABLE: Jayden Brown was an instrumental part of the Mudgee Dragons' 50-4 victory against the Lithgow Workies at Glen Willow on May 15. Photo: Simone Kurtz

You're a wizard, Orry: Dragons speedster scores five in Magic Round romp

STILL GOING STRONG: Darren Toomey and Bubba Kennedy have over 80 years of rugby league experience between them. The pair played side-by-side on Saturday. Photo: JAKE HUMPHREYS

Bubba's back: Bush footy king comes out of retirement as Warriors take top spot

SHOWTIME: CYMS' fullback Lachie Munro bagged two tries during his side's massive win over St Pat's on Saturday. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

PHOTOSMomentum building: Mortimer's men run riot as attacking combinations click

All the action from Bathurst Panthers' 48-0 win over Orange Hawks at Mudgee on Saturday. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

PHOTOS'I'm very frustrated': Heta's Hawks have work to do after Panthers bloodbath

Phil Mickelson has been given a USGA exemption to gun for the US Open title that's long eluded him.

Mickelson gets special invite for US Open

The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa is set to go ahead in July with a revised schedule.

Lions tour schedule revised due to virus

Gerald Imray

ROCK SOLID: Life Studio's Alex Emerson will look to be at her best when they take on Hawks Marvasti Security at 3.50pm on Saturday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Undefeated Royals face toughest task of the season against Hornets

Riley Krause

DAN THE MAN: Dan Madden will lace up the boots for the boys in blue for their round six Woodbridge Cup clash against Manildra Rhinos.

Composure the key: Skipper urges teammates to 'focus on footy' during derby

Jake Humphreys

Health minister Greg Hunt says new on-shore mRNA vaccine production could include Moderna. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Moderna deal paves way for local mRNA production

The latest federal budget contains a $17.7 billion plan to improve Australia's aged-care system.

Record $17.7b to improve aged-care system

Tradesmen will be among those to benefit from the extension of business investment incentives.

Business gives big budget spend thumbs up

Missing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

DIGESTMissing: Cash for purpose-built quarantine facility

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

John Paul Moloney

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Sally Whyte

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

Victoria Lee

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Mark Richards has barely worked since Hazelwood power station closed in 2017. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENCommunity left behind as nation snubs coal

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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REUNITED: You Am I recorded and produced an entire album despite going 381 days without being in a room together.

MUSICDistance and isolation makes You Am I grow fonder

Josh Leeson

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Bowie and her mum Coralie Mawter who works at Integra Health Service. The gym is hosting a Kids' Fun Day fundraiser for children like Bowie who were born with genetic conditions. PHOTO: ALANA CALVERT

WHAT'S ONLittle girl with BIG personality the face of Kids' Fun Day

Alana Calvert

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

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

Slice of Sydney history heritage listed

Experts say the statue found by Mexican farmers could be a ruler or mix of goddess and elite woman.

Mexican farmers find rare female statue

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

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Lorraine Gordon

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

Luxury and location

Luxury and location

Luxury and location

Luxury and location

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: A good property manager will be up-to-date with all the regulations in their state. Photo - Shutterstock.

Know the rules for a happy partnership

ORANGE HOUSE SALES: Real estate agent Scott Petersen outside a Cedar Street property at the Bluestone Lake estate that has just been sold. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

House prices top average $500,000 after rising $23,000 in a month

David Fitzsimons

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

BATTLE: Phil Donato with local cherry grower, Fiona Hall. As a result of travel restrictions and border closures local growers have struggled to get seasonal workers.

MATTERS OF STATE | Positive steps for ag sector looking for workers

Member for Orange Phil Donato

COOL OLIVES: Manzanilla olives on the tree and (insets, clockwise) olives in the snow, Aglio e Olio dish, a bin full of olives and chef Richard Learmonth. Photos: CONTRIBUTED

COMMENTFOOD FOR THOUGHT | It's time to take notice of the humble olive

Richard Learmonth

RISE: Shares in the buy-now-pay-later company Afterpay have rocketed from $30 in December 2019 to around $100 now.

Buy now pay later philosophy will have a cost | Money Matters

Russell Tym

BATTLE: Phil Donato with local cherry grower, Fiona Hall. As a result of travel restrictions and border closures local growers have struggled to get seasonal workers.

MATTERS OF STATE | Positive steps for ag sector looking for workers

WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN?: Remember when we depended on granny predicting rain if there was a ring around the moon or if white clouds looked like billowy cotton.

COMMENTSTOP PRESS | Cloudy and a chance of ... it's anyone's guess, really

Denis Gregory

Money Matters | Values hold up with houses in more demand

Money Matters | Values hold up with houses in more demand

Russell Tym

ROSS HILL: Caitlin Geoghegan, Lucy Gahan, Courtney Dobson. 0417jkrosshill7

PHOTOSOUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from April 16-18

30 YEARS: Sue Feild, Robbie Robinson and Ayako Kusui. 0412cf30thaniv10

PHOTOSAll the smiling faces from FOOD Week's 30th anniversary dinner

Tracey Charlton, Danielle Hodgson, Bob McKinnon

PHOTOSPunters flock trackside for bumper Orange Gold Cup day

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CARNIVAL: Boyd Hunter. 0418cffootball (19)

PHOTOSAll the action from the bumper junior league carnival

Mariana di Girolamo and Gael Garca Bernal in Ema. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWEma, a difficult and strange experience

Jane Freebury
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Marisol Nicholls and Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw. Picture: Lionsgate

REVIEWChris Rock takes on Saw franchise

Cris Kennedy
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Now 68, David Gulpilil's life hangs in the balance as he battles widespread, stage-four lung cancer. Picture: Supplied

Gulpilil brings the lens to life in new documentary

Vanessa Arundale and Jane Freebury

Member for Hughes Craig Kelly. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Parliament to decide if Facebook banning MPs is contempt

Harley Dennett

GRID-LOCKED: The Great Western Highway this Easter.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Tunnel through mountains, Bathurst bypass key to unlocking region

Geoffrey Porges

CHOP OR NOT CHOP: Trees at Bloomfield's old golf course are a keen topic of conversation as the location of the new sporting precinct is debated. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Five reasons north Orange should house new stadium

Max Gregory

PUT TO GOOD USE: Reader John McKenzie says repairing the rail corridor between Molong and Cumnock could boost tourism in the area.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Old rail lines can be brought back to life

John McKenzie

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

Tattykeel reigns supreme at NSW Sheep Show in Dubbo

Tattykeel reigns supreme at NSW Sheep Show in Dubbo

Billy Jupp

Day two of the Dubbo NSW State Sheep Show

Day two of the Dubbo NSW State Sheep Show

Hannah Powe
Billy Jupp

Jackungah Nellie N09 and her bull calf were bought by Gavin Lang, Mansfield for $57,000, a new world record for the breed. Photo: Emily Hurst

Jackungah Speckle Park cow sets new world record

Olivia Calver

LAYER: A roman blind combined with the soft dreamy look of curtains Photo: Supplied.

Window furnishings to help you keep warm this winter

How to get your dog to walk calmly on a leash

How to get your dog to walk calmly on a leash

RSPCA

"We all have the capacity for change. It's our choice whether we change up or change down". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICETo change up or change down, choice is your own

Gary Bentley