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ACTION NEEDED: Member for Orange Phil Donato. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

THE BURNING ISSUE, PART V | Government doesn't commit to extra police | Photos, map

David Fitzsimons
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SMOULDERING: Wentworth Golf Club clubhouse from above. Photo: TROY PEARSON/TOP NOTCH VIDEO

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'It just gives you a sick feeling': Wentworth clubhouse destroyed by fire | Photos

Danielle Cetinski

VICTORIOUS: The re-elected member for Calare Andrew Gee celebrates with wife Tina, his family, and supporters on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0518jkgee1

Federal poll | What's on Andrew Gee's second term funding priority list

David Fitzsimons

NAME SAKE: Khaleesi Smith's mother Cassie Drew says she hoped the Game of Thrones character her daughter was named after would finish the series on the iron throne. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

Khaleesi conquers: Mother of mother-of-dragons awaits outcome with baited breath

Alex Crowe

STILL SMILING: Senate candidate Brett Cooke (right) with Aaron Pearson at the SFF function on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Federal poll | Shooters Fishers Farmers Senate bid by Brett Cooke has fallen short

David Fitzsimons

DISAPPOINTED: SFF candidate Sam Romano with wife Karen on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Federal election | Sam Romano vows to hold Andrew Gee to election promises

David Fitzsimons

Newnes campground, Wollemi National Park. Photo: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service/Elinor Sheargold.

Five places to go camping in the Central West this winter

Bradley Jurd

COMPETITIVE: One Strength team mates Lyle Davis, Benny Tuimatai, Jake Kelly and Matthew Bollinger have been busy preparing for the Stars of Orange. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

One Strength take on challenge of winning Stars of Orange Dance for Cancer | Video

'They were hoping our vote would collapse': Andrew Gee declares victory in Calare

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CALARE DECIDES, 2019 | Andrew Gee, Coalition claim dramatic election victories

'He's been great': Liberal Senator Jim Molan gains support at polling booths

Party policy positions tricky to find among the personalities: First-time voter

ACTION NEEDED: Member for Orange Phil Donato. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

THE BURNING ISSUE, PART V | Government doesn't commit to extra police | Photos, map

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SAD SCENE: Players, coaches, officials and emergency personnel attending to Orange City Lions captain Josh Tremain on Saturday.

Orange City captain Tremain hospitalised, game called off after fight in Cowra

NAME SAKE: Khaleesi Smith's mother Cassie Drew says she hoped the Game of Thrones character her daughter was named after would finish the series on the iron throne. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

Khaleesi conquers: Mother of mother-of-dragons awaits outcome with baited breath

WINNERS' CIRCLE: Orange Emus scored their first Blowes Clothing Cup win in a month on Saturday afternoon, rolling Forbes 59-17. Photos: JUDE KEOGH

Emus snap winless run as Findlay's hat-trick leads most fluent effort of 2019 | Photos, video

OVER IT: NSW Fire and Rescue firefighters Tim Collins and Dave Beattie at the fire station in Orange. They've attended at least 20 car fires this year alone and are "frustrated" by the problem. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

THE BURNING ISSUE, PART IV | 'Frustrated': On the front line of car fires | Photos

MOTHER'S DAY: Andi and Rachael Ferrito and Mackenzie Schmich. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

OUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from May 12-18 | Photos

THE BURNING ISSUE, PART V | Government doesn't commit to extra police | Photos, map

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Federal poll | What's on Andrew Gee's second term funding priority list

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Khaleesi conquers: Mother of mother-of-dragons awaits outcome with baited breath

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'It just gives you a sick feeling': Wentworth clubhouse destroyed by fire | Photos

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Better the Red Devil, you know: Oxley putting faith in Harden quartet in 2019 Caldwell Cup bid

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Heta heats up as Hawks stun defending premiers in remarkable round six victory | Photos, video

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VICTORIOUS: The re-elected member for Calare Andrew Gee celebrates with wife Tina, his family, and supporters on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0518jkgee1

Federal poll | What's on Andrew Gee's second term funding priority list

VICTORIOUS: The re-elected member for Calare Andrew Gee celebrates with wife Tina, his family, and supporters on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0518jkgee1

Federal poll | What's on Andrew Gee's second term funding priority list

STILL SMILING: Senate candidate Brett Cooke (right) with Aaron Pearson at the SFF function on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Federal poll | Shooters Fishers Farmers Senate bid by Brett Cooke has fallen short

STILL SMILING: Senate candidate Brett Cooke (right) with Aaron Pearson at the SFF function on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Federal poll | Shooters Fishers Farmers Senate bid by Brett Cooke has fallen short

DISAPPOINTED: SFF candidate Sam Romano with wife Karen on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Federal election | Sam Romano vows to hold Andrew Gee to election promises

DISAPPOINTED: SFF candidate Sam Romano with wife Karen on Saturday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Federal election | Sam Romano vows to hold Andrew Gee to election promises

BETTER THE DEVIL: Harden's Shahid Khalfan has been named at halfback for Central West, one of four Red Devils picked in the Blue Bulls' starting XV. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Better the Red Devil, you know: Oxley putting faith in Harden quartet in 2019 Caldwell Cup bid

Matt Findlay

MESSAGE SENT: Orange Hawks produced a remarkable performance on Sunday to hand Bathurst Panthers their first loss of the season. Photos: MATT FINDLAY

Heta heats up as Hawks stun defending premiers in remarkable round six victory | Photos, video

Matt Findlay

BREAKING LINES: Sandun Welisara kicked four goals - three in the opening term - in his final match for the Orange Tigers. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Welisara's four-goal send-off lifts Tigers to claim win over wounded Demons

Max Stainkamph

BETTER THE DEVIL: Harden's Shahid Khalfan has been named at halfback for Central West, one of four Red Devils picked in the Blue Bulls' starting XV. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Better the Red Devil, you know: Oxley putting faith in Harden quartet in 2019 Caldwell Cup bid

CITY-COUNTRY CLASH: NSW Country and the Harold Matthews representative side duked it out at Penrith on Friday night. Photo: SAM PASFIELD

City slickers prove tough task for Western's NSW Country guns

Nick McGrath

RULED OUT, BUT RECOVERING: Orange City skipper Josh Tremain has been ruled out for the season following an incident in Saturday's clash with Cowra. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

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Scans come back clear but Tremain ruled out for season following Cowra incident

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LAUGH LINEUP: Sam Bowring and Tommy Dean are next in line at Factory Espresso's comedy night. Photos: Facebook

Factory Espresso to deliver two more headliners to Friday comedy night

Alex Crowe

ON FIRE: Fire and Rescue NSW Senior Firefighters Dan Meecham and Mitch Crump ahead of Saturday's open day. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Future firefighters and families invited to station open day to meet the crew

READY TO DANCE: Jen Griffiths and dad Mark Foley with memorabilia they will auctioning for charity. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 0512cfdancing1

Daughter and dad are in the Stars of Orange big dance for cancer

David Fitzsimons

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

HELLO: Meet the locals on our escorted cruise to Papua New Guinea, one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

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FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

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The magical Christmas markets of Austria and Germany ensure travellers will be spoilt for choice and able to stock-up on gifts to bring home to surprise loved ones.

European Christmas market magic

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

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Solid stone homestead on 100-acre block | Photos

Andrew Lotherington

WORTH A LOOK: 7 Taronga Avenue. Photo: DOMAIN

Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, May 18 | Photos, map

MAKING MUSIC: Richard Dutton plays the Five Ways church organ which is up for sale as part of the clearance as Ken Allen looks on. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0509jkchurch1

Pews or a pulpit: Church sells off everything but the baptismal font | Video, photos

David Fitzsimons

READY TO DANCE: Jen Griffiths and dad Mark Foley with memorabilia they will auctioning for charity. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 0512cfdancing1

Daughter and dad are in the Stars of Orange big dance for cancer

David Fitzsimons

FRIENDLY: Zena would love to be part of a family where she can be active and be free to play and get exercise.

PET OF THE WEEK | Loyal malinois cross Zena could become your princess | Photos

1924: Cargo's Commercial Hotel. Photo: ANU/Noel Butlin Archive

PUBS FROM THE PAST | Cargo pub was built on the golden lure of a big thirst | Photos

David Fitzsimons

READY TO DANCE: Jen Griffiths and dad Mark Foley with memorabilia they will auctioning for charity. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN 0512cfdancing1

Daughter and dad are in the Stars of Orange big dance for cancer

ACTIVE POOCH: Belle is a Great Dane X Husky in need of an energetic family to show her some love. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

PET OF THE WEEK | Belle of the ball is ready to play fetch with a sporty family

Alex Crowe

HIGH HOPES: Michael Tandang will compete in Stars of Orange. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Oh what a feeling: Salesman turned dancer Michael aims for $20,000 fundraising goal

Danielle Cetinski

MOTHER'S DAY: Andi and Rachael Ferrito and Mackenzie Schmich. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

OUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from May 12-18 | Photos

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the Central Western Daily archives from May, 2008.

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Socials snaps from May, 2008 - Part I | Photos

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the pages of the Central Western Daily from May, 1996.

WHEN WE RULED THIS CITY | Socials snaps from May, 1996 - Part III | Photos

LAW FIRM: Kirsty Evans, Aaron Suthers, Alice Byrnes, Tony Cheney, Dannielle Ford and Peter Wilson. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

OUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from May 5-11 | Photos

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: These birth notices and photos were printed in the Central Western Daily in May, 1998. That means these little boys and girls are now turning 21.

GALLERY: Look who's turning 21 this month ... baby notices from May, 1998

THE WAY WE WERE: This week's edition of 'Throwback Thursday' takes you all the way back to May, 2002. Photos: OLIVIA SARGENT, JUDE KEOGH and STEVE GOSCH

THROWBACK THURSDAY | Socials snaps from May, 2002 | Photos

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the pages of the Central Western Daily from all the way back in May, 1996.

WHEN WE RULED THIS CITY | Socials snaps from May, 1996 - Part II | Photos

THE WIGGLES: Isabelle and Evelyn Hearne. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Young fans have Wiggly Party as The Wiggles take to Function Centre stage | Photos

ABLAZE: May Orange residents enjoy the warmth of their homes' wood fires, but the effects on the environment need to be managed. FILE PHOTO

EARTH FIRST | Own a wood fire? Then you own its impact on air quality as well

Nick King

The disused railway line just out of Molong could become a popular rail trail if planned properly. Photo: SUPPLIED

STOP PRESS | If it's sayonara silos then Molong's rail proposal needs to be revisited

Denis Gregory

BAD MOVE: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party candidate Sam Romano.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Romano's migrant remarks may prove costly come Saturday

Charles Mhako

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

One of the first things PM Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will focus on is tax cuts.

PM turns attention to tax cuts, cabinet

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Actor Geoffrey Rush speaks outside the Supreme Court in Sydney after winning his defamation case.

Rush defamation case back in Sydney court

Senior Labor figures will meet to begin the formal process of choosing Bill Shorten's replacement.

Senior Labor figures to meet on leadership

Zynal Javid Khan allegedly followed a 22-year-old woman for more than a kilometre then raped her.

Alleged new mum rapist to face Vic court

More than four in five Australians believe medicines aren't subsidised quickly enough.

Australians want cheaper medicines quicker

Marnie Banger

Eating more sugar and calories has upped obesity levels, slowing Australia's life expectancy rates.

Obesity weighing down on life expectancy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is short of the 76 seats needed to form a majority in parliament.

Morrison closes in on majority

Paul Osborne

Liberal Dave Sharma says his battle for Wentworth against Kerryn Phelps is too close to call.

Phelps, Sharma on knife-edge in Wentworth

Perry Duffin

Winter crop species like oats and triticale have a good range of varieties with excellent tolerance to soil acidity. Even within species like wheat and barley some varieties have been release with good tolerance.

Choose tolerant species for acidic soils

Bob Freebairn
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Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Jamie Brown

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries

Lucy Kinbacher

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Petra: The Rose City is a highlight of the 14-day 'Walking in the Footsteps of Abraham' tour.

Wishing you were somewhere else? Here's your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

A paved courtyard is a great option for creating a flat, stable platform to define your space. It can transition from an entertaining area, to a kids' play space, to a place of relaxation for empty nesters.

Renovate instead of relocate

Hallways set the tone for the rest of the home's mood and style, so it's important to create a space that's charming and inviting.

Revitalise your house in winter

Scientists have made a break-through in blending the best bits of glass and timber: transparent wood.

Let the light shine in, through wood