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TRUE STORY: A group of young people have spoken to the Central Western Daily about their recreational drug use in Orange. FILE PHOTO

‘It’s just really fun’: Young people reveal depth of drug taking in Orange

Alex Crowe

HORROR INCIDENT: A man died in a single-vehicle incident near Lithgow on Sunday. FILE PHOTO

Man killed after car towing boat jackknifes in crash on Central West highway

CONCERNED: Ninety-four people attended Sunday's public meeting.

‘10 is the maximum’: Residents reject housing units plan for Forbes Road

Danielle Cetinski

One person trapped, highway closed in both directions after two-car crash

INVESTIGATING: Police inspecting the Ford Falcon involved in the incident on Thursday night. Photo: TOP NOTCH/TROY PEARSON

Police seeking drivers after three pursuits through streets result in crashes

Danielle Cetinski

LIFE GIVERS: Orange residents have been among the most generous in the regionj in terms of blood donations. FILE PHOTO

Bloody good effort: Donors roll up their sleeves and save more than 12,000 lives

Nadine Morton

DECISIONS, DECISIONS: Charles Sturt University will announce its decision on a potential name change on Monday. Photo: FILE

To change or not to change, that is CSU's decision as announcement looms

Nadine Morton

EVER WATCHFUL: Much like the Eye of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Orange City Council's mobile CCTV could be anywhere at any time... as long as it's public land.

Mobile CCTV camera purchased and soon to be deployed

Air monitoring at Jaeger Reserve to measure wood smoke levels from Monday

Seller beware: Driver queries council letter asking car for sale to be moved

‘It would only take one crazy person’: Plea for metal detectors at courthouse

A roundabout way to stop crashes: People injured, cars towed from intersections

TRUE STORY: A group of young people have spoken to the Central Western Daily about their recreational drug use in Orange. FILE PHOTO

‘It’s just really fun’: Young people reveal depth of drug taking in Orange

TWO BLUE BUDDIES: Hawks guns Dean Vete and captain-coach Willie Heta. Photo: NICK McGRATH

THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode four: Orange Hawks

OAGS CARNIVAL: Bronte Preston, Alicia Robinson, Jessica Bennett, Jess Windus and Charlie Watson. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Out and about in Orange: February 11-15 | Photos

GETTING AROUND: Tim, Dr Steve and Luke Peterson enjoying the summer sun in Cook Park on Sunday. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 0217cfpeterson6

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | What I’ve learned moving about Orange in a wheelchair

ABOUT TO CHANGE: The intersection of Hill Street and Matthews Avenue. Photo: GOOGLE MAPS

A roundabout way to stop crashes: People injured, cars towed from intersections

AT THE RACES: Alice Lee-Warner and Claudia Mclennan. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Out and about in Orange: February 16-17 | Photos

‘It’s just really fun’: Young people reveal depth of drug taking in Orange

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Man killed after car towing boat jackknifes in crash on Central West highway

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THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode four: Orange Hawks

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‘10 is the maximum’: Residents reject housing units plan for Forbes Road

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Belmonte bids for historic 11th major title in tenpin bowling

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One person trapped, highway closed in both directions after two-car crash

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TWO BLUE BUDDIES: Hawks guns Dean Vete and captain-coach Willie Heta. Photo: NICK McGRATH

THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode four: Orange Hawks

Nick McGrath

CHAMPION: Jason Belmonte.

Belmonte bids for historic 11th major title in tenpin bowling

CENTURY DAY: Nick Dunlop hit 131 not out for Centrals. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Three score centuries as batsmen dominate first grade fixtures | Photos

David Fitzsimons

TWO BLUE BUDDIES: Hawks guns Dean Vete and captain-coach Willie Heta. Photo: NICK McGRATH

THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode four: Orange Hawks

ROYAL HOTEL CUP: Centrals hit a winning score on Friday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Big hitting as Centrals finish Royal Hotel Cup series with win

David Fitzsimons

SKILLS: Patrick Penberthy-Neil runs with the ball at the gala day.

Having a ball at City of Orange Touch Association’s junior gala day | Photos

David Fitzsimons

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CHARITY RIDE: Peter Roberts, Jan Savage, Michelle Johnson, Wayne Howarth, Alan Thompson and John Dickson. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0215jkcarelodge1

Emus open invite to hit the open road for Western Care Lodge fundraiser

Alex Crowe

LOST THING: Sean Brady with the props which will set the scene for the weekend's escape room at the library. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0213jkescape2

Big kids told to test their puzzle prowess in escape room at the library

Alex Crowe

OPEN STUDIOS: Colour City Creative artists Judy Kich, Jola Nejman, Josephine Jagger-Manners and Margot Heubner will each contribute works. Photos: JUDE KEOGH 0215jkcreative1

Colour City Creatives open barracks for new show during Banjo festival

Alex Crowe

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Over 200 years of heritage: Scots All Saints College is beginning the journey as a new College of academic excellence, unrivalled space and specialist facilities.

Stronger together

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A university degree is an investment in your future

IMPRESSIVE: Real estate agent Joe Gander outside the luxury property on the edge of Orange for sale for $2.5 million. Photo: DAVID FITZSIMONS 0215dfjoe1

Pool, tennis courts, waterfall: Iconic luxury home for sale | Photos, video

David Fitzsimons

WORTH A LOOK: Images of the Central Western Daily's latest House of the Week.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Watch the sun set over Mount Canobolas | Photos, video

Andrew Lotherington

KEEN INTEREST: Real estate agent Alistair Miller at the Summer Street house set to create a record sale price for the CBD. Photo: DAVID FITZSIMONS

Hot property: Two homes to challenge top CBD sale price | Photos, video, list

David Fitzsimons

LET'S MAKE A DEAL: Thye advances in technology have meant that people have become used to having their wants satisfied immediately, and their willingness to wait for goods and services has been reduced. Photo: SUPPLIED

HISTORY TALKING | Still playing the waiting game, or is patience no longer a virtue?

Helen McAnulty

CHARITY RIDE: Peter Roberts, Jan Savage, Michelle Johnson, Wayne Howarth, Alan Thompson and John Dickson. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0215jkcarelodge1

Emus open invite to hit the open road for Western Care Lodge fundraiser

Alex Crowe

WELCOME TO THE WORLD: The baby photos and birth notices published in the pages of the Central Western Daily in January.

Hello World: January 2019 | Photos

LET'S MAKE A DEAL: Thye advances in technology have meant that people have become used to having their wants satisfied immediately, and their willingness to wait for goods and services has been reduced. Photo: SUPPLIED

HISTORY TALKING | Still playing the waiting game, or is patience no longer a virtue?

LOST THING: Sean Brady with the props which will set the scene for the weekend's escape room at the library. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0213jkescape2

Big kids told to test their puzzle prowess in escape room at the library

Alex Crowe

LIFE GIVERS: Central West residents gave the gift of life 13,420 times over last year. Photo: FILE

Giving the gift of life, 13,420 times over in the Central West

Nadine Morton

AT THE RACES: Alice Lee-Warner and Claudia Mclennan. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Out and about in Orange: February 16-17 | Photos

SKILLS: Patrick Penberthy-Neil runs with the ball at the gala day.

Having a ball at City of Orange Touch Association’s junior gala day | Photos

OAGS CARNIVAL: Bronte Preston, Alicia Robinson, Jessica Bennett, Jess Windus and Charlie Watson. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Out and about in Orange: February 11-15 | Photos

WELCOME TO THE WORLD: The baby photos and birth notices published in the pages of the Central Western Daily in January.

Hello World: January 2019 | Photos

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the pages of the Central Western Daily from January, 1988.

When we ruled this city: January, 1988 - Part I | Photos

AT THE RACES: Sandra and Santo Macchia. CARLA FREEDMAN

Out and about in Orange, February 8-10 | Photos

Touching base: COTA’s juniors fire up in action-packed fixtures | Photos

Matt Findlay

ARCHIBALD EXHIBITION: Michael and Matilda Thompson. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Art lovers flock to Archibald Prize exhibition at Orange Regional Gallery | Photos

Tanya Marschke

GETTING AROUND: Tim, Dr Steve and Luke Peterson enjoying the summer sun in Cook Park on Sunday. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 0217cfpeterson6

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | What I’ve learned moving about Orange in a wheelchair

Doctor Steve Peterson

COMING BACK: Native violets and pelargoniums, being among the first to respond followed by yam daisies and milkmaids, bloomed in astounding abundance. Photo: SUPPLIED

EARTH FIRST | Lessons to be learned in Mount Canobolas's post-fire recovery

Jenny and Richard Medd

MAPPING IT OUT: The proposed route of the tunnel under the Blue Mountains.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Two Blue Mountains tunnels for the price of one

Charles Everett

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

About 64 per cent of deaths on Australia's roads happen in regional and remote Australia.

Nationals leader vows to act on road toll

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Ten per cent of Australians have engaged in revenge porn and other abuse involving sexual photos.

One-in-10 admit to sex pics, videos abuse

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The federal government's plan to underwrite new power plants could be unconstitutional.

Govt power plan may be unconstitutional

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The ACCC is set to challenge a $5.1 billion a NSW Ports privatisation deal.

NSW Ports CEO worried by ACCC action

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A new Ipsos poll shows the federal coalition has gained ground on Labor.

Coalition narrows gap on Labor in polling

Matt Coughlan
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Brogo Dam on the Far South Coast is the only major NSW public water catchment classified as full by Water NSW. Photo by Ben Smyth, Bega District News

Brogo Dam: The only full major public water catchment in NSW

John Ellicott
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The redback spider hiding in the grapes Yolande Gamble bought from Aldi at Engadine.

Excuse me, there's a redback in my grapes

Eva Kolimar

Education Minister Dan Tehan has criticised a climate change rally by students planned for March 15.

Minister lashes student climate strikes

University of QLD school of agriculture and food sciences' Dr Kathryn Page, was the lead author of a report indicating soil sodicity, acidity and salinity throughout QLD and NSW grain regions, cost cropping about $440m annually.

Soil limitations put to the test

Bob Freebairn

Zone 6 Showgirl finals winners, Sally Downie, Forbes, Emily Ryan, Coonamble, and Josie Anderson, Dubbo. The judging and finals dinner was hosted by Young Show Society on Saturday.

Sally, Emily and Josie off to Sydney

Andrew Norris

HELP IS HERE: Registered counsellor Zoe Cox has already helped 350 people in the Central West since her appointment by Rural Aid. Photo: SUPPLIED 021119zoe1

Saving lives, helping farming families thanks to donations

Nadine Morton

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

GOODNIGHT: King Living's recent survey revealed 93.43 per cent of participants have an interrupted night's sleep. Could the company's new mattress help remedy this?

Discover a deep slumber

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Target's dreamy new homewares range

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"As soon as she arrives she gives me licks - she is a lovely girl." Deena lays down at Zoe's feet and licks her hands. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

The invisible bonds of a therapy dog’s connection

Rachel Mounsey
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