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STAYING AWAY: Bats have been frequent visitors to the region.

Bat mystery: Orchardist’s relief as flying foxes stay on coast

David Fitzsimons
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VITAL HELP: Rick Colless, Phil Nokes, Debbie Robinson, Mayor Reg Kidd, Brett Hazzard, Denis Gregory and Greg Harvey at Sir Jack Brabham Park. Photo: DAVID FITZSIMONS

‘Good news for us’: Sporting clubs score funding for life-saving defibrillators

David Fitzsimons

HOP ON BOARD: There is a proposal to trial new transport services, but feedback is needed. Photo: TRANSPORT NSW

Daily Dubbo-to-Orange return service part of expanded bus routes proposed

Nadine Morton

CUTTING LANDFILL: Orange mayor Reg Kidd and councillor Mario Previtera at the Community Recycling Centre, now open seven days. Photo: DANIELLE CETINSKI

Get rid of your old paints, appliances and batteries for free

Danielle Cetinski

CHEERS LADDIES: Wayne Townsend, David Howell and Ken Harper prepared the tradition Atholl Brose - a whisky liqueur prefered by the Scots. Photo: ALEX CROWE

Club invites all to celebrate revered Scott with haggis, whisky and supper

Alex Crowe

POLICE CHARGES: A man has been charged following an overnight stabbing in Mudgee. Photo: FILE

‘Known to each other’: Teenager stabbed in chest in serious condition, man refused bail

Nadine Morton

AN OPEN BOOK: Blayney Public School's Eva Price, Chloe Taylor, Josh Dowsett and Jack Miskel with Jaime Medbury and Colby Sloane. Photo: MARK LOGAN

Students to benefit as Credit Union’s donation policy is strictly by the book

Mark Logan

STORM IN STORE: There are thunderstorms predicted for Orange this week.

A warning before the warnings: Wild weather and heavy rain on the way this week

Nadine Morton

Take a first look at Quest apartment design as roof work begins | Photos

MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Dutch Embassy out of time as Sale Street lease ends

Offender to be supervised after damaging door then resisting arrest

Donato calls on Labor leader to state his position on Blue Mountains expressway

STAYING AWAY: Bats have been frequent visitors to the region.

Bat mystery: Orchardist’s relief as flying foxes stay on coast

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TROUBLE SPOTS: Keith Curry believes roundabouts are one area where Orange's bad drivers reveal themselves.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Some bad drivers ‘should never be allowed near a car’

NO GO ZONE: This summer's Plan B Regional Bash finals won't be held at the SCG, pictured, leaving (inserts, from top) Nic Broes, Jameel Qureshi and Matt Corben to play the finals at North Sydney Oval.

Country cricket doesn’t make the grade: Qureshi slams Regional Bash finals shuffle

Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, December 15 | Videos, photos, map

PARKVIEW: Alex Umbers, Juliette Webber, Natalie Papallo and Kirby Skulander. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Out and about in Orange: December 3-9 | Photos

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

When we ruled this city: December, 1988 - Part II | Photos

Bat mystery: Orchardist’s relief as flying foxes stay on coast

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The Eagle has landed: State bastketball team given tick of approval

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‘Good news for us’: Sporting clubs score funding for life-saving defibrillators

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Players on the move: Group 10 and Group 11 signings for 2019 | Photos

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Daily Dubbo-to-Orange return service part of expanded bus routes proposed

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Get rid of your old paints, appliances and batteries for free

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BACK IN BLACK?: Matt Gray in an Orange Eagles top in 2016. Could he return to a state-level Orange side?

The Eagle has landed: State bastketball team given tick of approval

Max Stainkamph

After three seasons with CYMS, Tim Mortimer will return to the green and golds in 2019.

Players on the move: Group 10 and Group 11 signings for 2019 | Photos

Nick McGrath

Matt Ripps.

TEAM OF THE WEEK | You little Ripper: Centrals leggie takes impressive haul

Nick McGrath

BACK IN BLACK?: Matt Gray in an Orange Eagles top in 2016. Could he return to a state-level Orange side?

The Eagle has landed: State bastketball team given tick of approval

NO GO ZONE: This summer's Plan B Regional Bash finals won't be held at the SCG, pictured, leaving (inserts, from top) Nic Broes, Jameel Qureshi and Matt Corben to play the finals at North Sydney Oval.

Country cricket doesn’t make the grade: Qureshi slams Regional Bash finals shuffle

Nick McGrath

THROWBACK: Viv Paasi way back when, early into his career in Newcastle. Photo: NEWCASTLE HERALD

Homecoming: Viv Paasi returns to take the helm of City for 2019 season

Max Stainkamph

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CRAFTY CHRISSY: Cameron Calder, Jasper Duncan, Eloise Flitcroft and Alicia Gowing get creative in the countdown to Christmas. Photo: ALEX CROWE.

Museum wishes families a cherry Christmas with cooking, craft and choirs

Alex Crowe

DRY TRIP: The gang took a trip to Tiger Snake Dry Canyon in September this year. Photo: facebook: @csubushwalkingclub

Top 5 outdoor sports clubs you might have thought about joining

Alex Crowe

MATHS MAN: Eddie Woo will give Orange High School students and teachers the chance to learn from the maths master.

Youtube sensation set to Woo students with maths message | Video

Alex Crowe

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Emma Brown

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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Christmas Gift Guide: 15 of the hottest pressies OVER $50

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Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, December 15 | Videos, photos, map

COMING SOON: A sneak peek of what the Quest Orange apartments will look like. Image: SUPPLIED

Take a first look at Quest apartment design as roof work begins | Photos

Danielle Cetinski

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

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Airbnb option or just room to move | Photos, video

Andrew Lotherington

Photo: Callan Hamilton.

Where are the best Christmas lights in Orange? | Map, photos

Grace Ryan

PLEASE, SANTA: Some of the students at Bowen Public School penned letters to Santa Claus.

Motorbikes and magical beasts all the rage in adorable letters to Santa

HERE HE IS: Santa dispensing presents and treats. Photo: SUPPLIED

All the trappings of a traditional Aussie Christmas at Mullion Creek | Photos

Photo: Callan Hamilton.

Where are the best Christmas lights in Orange? | Map, photos

HAPPY TO HELP: Mediator Kath Logan. Photo: SUPPLIED

LOVE YOUR WORK | Kath’s resolved to keep finding solutions in her workplace

REWARDING: Charlie McLaughlin shows off part of his earnings from recycling cans and bottles. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 1129cfrecycle1

Charlie reaps the rewards from recycling cans and bottles

David Fitzsimons

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

When we ruled this city: December, 1988 - Part II | Photos

PARKVIEW: Alex Umbers, Juliette Webber, Natalie Papallo and Kirby Skulander. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Out and about in Orange: December 3-9 | Photos

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT: Felix, Emma and Hattie Flemming. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Far from a Silent Night as big crowd on song at Carols by Candlelight | Photos

ALL GROWN UP: The baby notices and photos from the pages of the Central Western Daily from December, 1997.

Look who's turning 21 this month ... baby notices from December, 1997 | Photos

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the Central Western Daily's archives from December, 2004.

Throwback Thursday - December, 2004 - Part II | Photos

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos first published in the Central Western Daily in December 1988.

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

SUMMER AT THE GREENHOUSE: Sheridan Frisby and Emily Bouffler. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Out and about in Orange: November 26 – December 1 | Photos

WELCOME: The beautiful boys and gorgeous girls we published in the newspaper in November.

Hello World: November, 2018 | Photos

TROUBLE SPOTS: Keith Curry believes roundabouts are one area where Orange's bad drivers reveal themselves.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Some bad drivers ‘should never be allowed near a car’

Keith Curry

TIME FOR A CHALLENGE: Tim Ryan thinks it'd be great to pit the best clubs from Group 11 and Group 10 against each other mid-season. Main Photo: JEN HOAR

AT THE END OF THE DAY | Up for the Challenge? Western needs to be

Nick McGrath

LABORING THE POINT: Former Opposition leader Luke Foley (inset left) said neither side of NSW politics would build the Bells Line expressway. His successor Michael Daley has not revealed his thoughts on the issue.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Foley said what Daley won’t on Bells Line expressway

Matthew Chisholm

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND: Fines totaling more than $475,000 have been issued over a teenager’s workplace death on a large cotton and cattle property at Goondiwindi in 2016.

Farm fined $475,000 over teen’s death

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Former AFL player Ben Cousins is facing two new drug charges.

Ben Cousins charged with new drug offences

Lucky Gattellari

Gattellari found guilty of Ron Medich plot

Suspended Qld mayor fails to block order

Labor replaces Emma Husar in Sydney seat

Paul Osborne

Accused double-murderer pleads not guilty due to ‘reasons of mental illness’

Alasdair McDonald

John Howard says the Liberal Party needs to focus on what unites it rather than factional divisions.

Focus on what unifies Liberals: Howard

Angus Livingston and Max Blenkin

Hume Coal Project ‘not in public interest’

Lauren Strode and Olivia Ralph

Four unique accommodation options in Victoria

Enjoy a white Christmas in Whistler

Your 2018/19 essential guide for the winter in Whistler

Rachael Hopwood

Aranui 5 passengers being taken ashore in the Marquesas.

Six highlights in your travel week | 3 Dec

John Rozentals

SPECIFIC EATING: The input of an accredited practising dietitian when testing the FODMAP diet is important because it is quite complex.

Gut in a rut? You might want to try the Low FODMAP Diet

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CRAFTY CHRISSY: Cameron Calder, Jasper Duncan, Eloise Flitcroft and Alicia Gowing get creative in the countdown to Christmas. Photo: ALEX CROWE.

Museum wishes families a cherry Christmas with cooking, craft and choirs

Alex Crowe

Timber gives warmth to the pool area and has a premium finish designed to withstand the forces of nature and UV.

Decking crafted to perfection