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LIGHT IT UP: Cr Jason Hamling is asking council to provide lights along the Wirrabarra Walk to make it safer for walkers. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Call to light up walkway to encourage more people to exercise

David Fitzsimons

Rules when out of lockdown: Keep up to date with our COVID-19 situation

IN DEPTHRules when out of lockdown: Keep up to date with our COVID-19 situation

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BRIGHT FUTURE: Medical student and scholarship recipient Miranda Eyb (pictured with former Bathurst Regional Council mayor Bobby Bourke). PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

GOOD NEWSMedical student closer to rural doctor dream thanks to scholarship

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Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health

WATCHNSW records 1,331 new cases, breaks 50,000 COVID case count

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LIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

LIVELIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

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NEW ROLE: Orange Show Society's new president Peter Milne Jr. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH

Show Society reveals new president and committee

Alana Calvert

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health,

UPDATEDNo new cases in Orange, Blayney or Cabonne but state passes 1300-mark

Nick McGrath
Simon McCarthy

The Cabonne community of Manildra will be among those to be consulted with next month. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH

Cabonne hosting community consultation series throughout region

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Canobolas expecting a September snow day with falls predicted next week

WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

Plan for sports precinct to be named after Sir Jack Brabham

$20 million water plant proposed to boost city supply in drought

LIGHT IT UP: Cr Jason Hamling is asking council to provide lights along the Wirrabarra Walk to make it safer for walkers. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Call to light up walkway to encourage more people to exercise

Stunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

HUGE OPPORTUNITY: Angus Thompson
signs with Penrith. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

GOOD NEWSPurr-fect match: Thompson puts pen to paper, signing three-year deal with Penrith

OUTSTANDING: Claudia Smith received the Minister's Award for Excellence in Student Achievement for her academic record. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH

Exceptional academic record pays off for Orange High School student

ON CAMERA: Paul Mooney was captured on CCTV at Ashcroft's Supa IGA in Peisley Street.

Zorro impersonator jailed for 'ham-fisted' crime spree

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Call to light up walkway to encourage more people to exercise

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GOOD NEWSMedical student closer to rural doctor dream thanks to scholarship

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Show Society reveals new president and committee

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UPDATEDNo new cases in Orange, Blayney or Cabonne but state passes 1300-mark

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Cabonne hosting community consultation series throughout region

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Canobolas expecting a September snow day with falls predicted next week

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A man has been charged with murder after a road incident at Browns Plains in southeast Queensland.

Qld driver, 20, charged with murder

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Police and anti-lockdown protesters have clashed again in Melbourne.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Anti-lockdown protesters have clashed with police in Melbourne.

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in protest

Protesters have clashed with members of Victoria Police at an anti-lockdown rally in Victoria. Picture: Getty

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in Vic protest

Liz Hobday

A worker died and another was injured after a coal mine shaft collapse in central Queensland.

Call for mine shutdown for body recovery

A strong police presence across Sydney thwarted planned anti-lockdown rallies.

NSW protests flop, amid more COVID deaths

Oil tanker captain Ritesh Bhamaria has been recognised for rescuing two men in the Torres Strait.

Rough-sea rescue earns captain a gong

DEDICATED: Amy Robinson, Tristan Harrison, Sam Bayada. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Young Piranhas primed: Star triathletes receive WRAS call-up

HUGE OPPORTUNITY: Angus Thompson
signs with Penrith. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

GOOD NEWSPurr-fect match: Thompson puts pen to paper, signing three-year deal with Penrith

VANDALS: Harry Cummins was annoyed to see the greens at Duntryleague Golf Club torn up. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Motorbike rider rips up golf club's greens in late night act of vandalism

A NEW THEME: India Draper featured in last year's Struddy's Super Series. Photo: JAKE HUMPHREYS

All systems go: NBA Disney confirmed as theme for Struddy's Super Series

The Paralympic medal funding was a one-off for Tokyo, but sponsored avenues are being explored. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERParalympic medal funding a one-off for Tokyo 2020

Isobel Cootes

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

RED AND BLACKS BACK AT IT: Centrals' Nic Dunlop will be one of many Orange cricketers hoping the summer of action kicks off on schedule. The desired start date is October 9. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Ten teams locked in for action-packed BOIDC title race

Jake Humphreys

GRAND FINAL BOUND: Melbourne's Max Gawn celebrates after the Demons defeated the Cats in last weekend's preliminary final. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONAn AFL grand final fit for a fairytale

Rohan Connolly

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Protesters have clashed with members of Victoria Police at an anti-lockdown rally in Victoria. Picture: Getty

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in Vic protest

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health,

UPDATEDNo new cases in Orange, Blayney or Cabonne but state passes 1300-mark

Madison Oei, 10, plays with her dog Taffy as her brother Izaac, 12, jumps on the trampoline. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow does the Delta strain affect children?

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Dugald Saunders confirmed Blayney won't head back into lockdown after a case was identified in the LGA to 8pm on Thursday.

UPDATEDBlayney to remain out of lockdown with new case not infectious in community

Nick McGrath
Matt Carr

NEARLY HERE: Pharmacists Kyle Buckley and Reena Maneklal of McCarthy's Pharmacy which is expecting the Moderna vaccine to arrive next week. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Moderna vaccine expected to arrive at city's pharmacies next week

Alana Calvert

Submarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

DIGESTSubmarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

Janine Graham

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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A hip injury has forced Elton John to postpone European dates on his world tour until 2023.

Elton John postpones European shows

ECONOMY BOOST: Bridgette Byrne from Newcrest, Tony Cheney, with Peisley Street Gallery owner Leiarna Dunworth who is participating in the initiative. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Welcome boost for tourism, hospitality sectors

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British rock band Led Zeppelin in June 1973. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones. Picture: Getty Images.

Rare Led Zeppelin interview unearthed at National Film and Sound Archive

Amy Martin

Australian suffragette Jessie Spinks Rooke travelled the world championing women's rights.

Dilapidated grave a source of inspiration

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

Tiffanie Turnbull

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

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

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

A well-designed and functional website is an important element in the success of a small business. Picture: Shutterstock

How much does a professional website cost?

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Bright family home with a historic feel

Bright family home with a historic feel

Andrew Lotherington

VIEW FROM A WINDOW: Sheer curtains can conceal a ho-hum view while still letting in the light. Photo: Supplied

Improve the view from your window

Finding the ultimate family entertainer

Finding the ultimate family entertainer

Andrew Lotherington

Australian suffragette Jessie Spinks Rooke travelled the world championing women's rights.

Dilapidated grave a source of inspiration

Katelyn Catanzariti

Life source: A pelican is one of the many waterbird species that relies heavily on a healthy river and wetland system for food and breeding habitat. Photo: ROSEMARY STAPLETON

Earth First | River flows vital to all life in the Lachlan Valley

Wyangala Counterpoint Group

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Australian suffragette Jessie Spinks Rooke travelled the world championing women's rights.

Dilapidated grave a source of inspiration

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from March, 2006

PHOTOSTHROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from March, 2006 - Part I

Jude Keogh

Grazier Cliff Wright has a last look at UNI before its flown to Katherine in an RAAF Hercules. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

COMMENTStop Press | Invaluable work of the RFDS medical teams

Denis Gregory

Botanic Gardens. 0912cfspring10

PHOTOSSpring spectacular: See our photos of a season in bloom

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health,

UPDATEDNo new cases in Orange, Blayney or Cabonne but state passes 1300-mark

ONA: The Orange Netball Association's top division was in action prior to Saturday's lockdown. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PHOTOSTHROUGH THE LENS | All the action from the sideline, August 14-15

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from March, 2006

PHOTOSTHROWBACK THURSDAY | Social photos from March, 2006 - Part I

In a TikTok video, Fricker showed a rather official-looking letter from the Premier and a cylinder of biscuits that read "thank you".

WATCHOlympian Sam Fricker reveals the gift Gladys Berejiklian sent him

Shivé Prema

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health

WATCHNSW records 1,331 new cases, breaks 50,000 COVID case count

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First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Fleur Connick

Stunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

WATCHStunning video shows beauty and sorrow of Australia's outback river

Emma Horn

CRASH LANDING: Councillor Glenn Taylor has suggested Orange be able to open up earlier than other neighbouring LGAs, but Kath Logan says there's a high risk involved in that. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

COMMENTLETTER TO THE EDITOR | Lockdown is tough ... but we have to do it as one

Kath Logan

WELL DONE: The line-up for the vaccination hub at the DPIE building has been long each day, but the volunteers and staff are working well, writes Abby Everett. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

COMMENTLETTER TO THE EDITOR | Hub volunteers made vax process 'fantastic'

Abby Everett

TIMBER: Trees at Bloomfield are making way for the new sporting precinct at the venue, but some people are lamenting their loss. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

COMMENTLETTER TO THE EDITOR | There's finally progress, and it's simply tree-mendous

Greg Reynolds

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

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Webinar to help prepare producers for spring mice surge

Billy Jupp

Wood spurge (Euhorbia robbiae) has limey green flowers for many weeks in early spring.

Considering a cover-up

FIONA OGILVIE

Two permanent creeks flow through both properties in this choice grazing country near Yass. Pictures: LAWD.

When two choice grazing properties are better than one

Chris McLennan

SAFE: The best way to stop your cat getting lost is to keep them indoors. Picture: Shutterstock

A proactive plan can help find your wayward feline faster

RSPCA

NIcole Kidman and Liane Moriarty. Picture: Instagram

Why Liane Moriarty is the queen of suburban noir

Karen Hardy

HAPPY PLACE: The vagus nerve rules your body's relaxation responses.

How to trigger the body's relaxation responses

Amy Cooper