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BRIGHT IDEAS: Chaitra and Sahasra Avirneni made colourful artworks at a bubble painting workshop at Orange Regional Gallery on Wednesday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Workshops provide creative ideas for children in last days of school holidays

Tanya Marschke
18m ago

SWEET CAROLINE: Canadian musician Bobby Bruce in character as Neil Diamond. Bruce will feature in the American Superstars tribute concert at BMEC next Saturday.

Neil Diamond, Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel tribute show coming to BMEC

Sam Bolt
2hrs ago

ROOM FOR A BRIDGE: Malcolm Stacey, Kerri Breheny, Glen Pearson, Lindy Glover and Dennis Croucher at the site. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0717jkwetlands3

Push for funds to complete missing link at Ploughmans Wetlands trail

David Fitzsimons

30 WITH A BANG: Paul Dowler, Cr Reg Kidd and Julia Andrews fire off the party poppers to celebrate CSU's 30th birthday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH 0717jkcsu10

A cake, a tree and a party to celebrate university's 30 years

David Fitzsimons

CONCERN: Jason Hamling

'Sensationalised': mayor douses water supply fears at meeting

Danielle Cetinski

FIT FOLK: TAFE NSW Fitness Head Teacher Simone Carroll-Germach and Elissa Dove. Photo: SUPPLIED.

TAFE NSW accepts enrolments for fitness courses amid predictions of industry job growth

Alex Crowe

HISTORY BUFF: Author Liz Edwards will offer her insight into what it takes to research and write a history book. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Family history uncovered during Orange Readers and Writers Festival workshop

Alex Crowe

HEALTH GOAL: Amanda Cullen will celebrate the first anniversary of her second kidney transplant by taking part in the City2Surf next month. Photo: TANYA MARSCHKE

'To honour my donor': One year after kidney transplant Cullen to join City2Surf

Tanya Marschke

Look beyond the city for our top-selling street for real estate | List

Miss Tuesday night's council meeting? Here's what happened

It's vote for Banjo or turn on the lights as community projects seek funding | Photos

One thief a week caught on camera: Police urge caution when publishing images

BRIGHT IDEAS: Chaitra and Sahasra Avirneni made colourful artworks at a bubble painting workshop at Orange Regional Gallery on Wednesday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Workshops provide creative ideas for children in last days of school holidays

18m ago

FIVE BECOMES FOUR: The five sides in competition for four AFL Central West finals spots in the men's competition with three action-packed rounds to go in the regular season.

Five becomes four: Finals hunt heats up as two races aim to shape men's 2019 deciders

SNOW GO: The locked gates and closed road at Mount Canobolas, Denis Gregory says it's time we open the mountain when it's snowing. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

STOP PRESS | Unlock Mount Canobolas' gates, let the snow fall and the tourists in

CRACKING DOWN: Sportspower Orange employee Jess Darley and assistant store manager Louise Littlefield with a warning to potential thieves.

One thief a week caught on camera: Police urge caution when publishing images

Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, July 20 | Photos, videos, map

Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, July 20 | Photos, videos, map

HAWKS: Casey Ryan, Emily Piper, Maddie Hales, Hannah Spencer and Chloe Barrett. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

OUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from July 10-14 | Photos

Workshops provide creative ideas for children in last days of school holidays

18m ago

Neil Diamond, Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel tribute show coming to BMEC

2hrs ago

Push for funds to complete missing link at Ploughmans Wetlands trail

17:00PM

Giants in the box seat to go back-to-back as Tigers, Bushrangers locked in duel for second

17:00PM

A cake, a tree and a party to celebrate university's 30 years

17:00PM

Five becomes four: Finals hunt heats up as two races aim to shape men's 2019 deciders

16:30PM

WINNING FEELING: The Bathurst Giants haven't lost a game so far in 2019, and will be hoping that winning feeling continues. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Giants in the box seat to go back-to-back as Tigers, Bushrangers locked in duel for second

Max Stainkamph

FIVE BECOMES FOUR: The five sides in competition for four AFL Central West finals spots in the men's competition with three action-packed rounds to go in the regular season.

Five becomes four: Finals hunt heats up as two races aim to shape men's 2019 deciders

Max Stainkamph

SISTERS IN ARMS: Jayarna Kay (far left) with Tigers and Giants players last weekend ahead of their clash. Photo: SUPPLIED.

'True mate': Kay remembers Katrina Hobby as family ties bring Tigers and Giants together

Max Stainkamph

WINNING FEELING: The Bathurst Giants haven't lost a game so far in 2019, and will be hoping that winning feeling continues. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Giants in the box seat to go back-to-back as Tigers, Bushrangers locked in duel for second

Join our exclusive group online by signing up to the Central West Sport Subscribers Group. Photo: FILE.

Be a part of our exclusive sporting group

Grace Ryan

SMOTHERED: Clarry Annis-Brown is accosted by the Lazers' defence on Saturday night at Sir Neville Howse Stadium. The Lazers ran out 30-point winners in the clash. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

Final-quarter drop-off from Eagles leads to Lazers blowout | Photos

Max Stainkamph

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AUTHOR TALK: Felicity McLean, author of the Central West Libraries' book, The Van Apfel Girls are Gone is one of five speakers attending the festival. Photo: SUPPLIED

Book lovers heat up August with Readers and Writers Festival joining the fire

Alex Crowe

FAMILY EVENTS: Orange' Winter Fire Festival. Photo: Supplied

Bonfires to set city alight as second annual Winter Fire Festival warms up | Photos

David Fitzsimons

BRIGHT IDEAS: Chaitra and Sahasra Avirneni made colourful artworks at a bubble painting workshop at Orange Regional Gallery on Wednesday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Workshops provide creative ideas for children in last days of school holidays

Tanya Marschke
18m ago

OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Take stock: An annual inventory of all of your in comings and out goings will show you where you can make savings.

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

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Precision Pastoral CEO Tim Driver (left) and co-worker Camilla Osborn after collecting the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Land Management Award in 2018. Photo Landcare Australia

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, July 20 | Photos, videos, map

Open houses in and around Orange on Saturday, July 20 | Photos, videos, map

AREA IN DEMAND: Blowes Real Estate residential sales manager Chris Tyack outside the highest-priced property to sell on William Maker Drive in 2018-19. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Look beyond the city for our top-selling street for real estate | List

David Fitzsimons

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Exciting potential in this country living gem | Photos

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Exciting potential in this country living gem | Photos

Andrew Lotherington

SNOW GO: The locked gates and closed road at Mount Canobolas, Denis Gregory says it's time we open the mountain when it's snowing. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

STOP PRESS | Unlock Mount Canobolas' gates, let the snow fall and the tourists in

Denis Gregory

Refresh the soul.

No energy left, nurture your spirit

Malcolm Rankin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Charles Sturt students enjoying Foundation Day at the Orange campus last year. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

OUR TOWN, OUR UNIVERSITY | So much to celebrate after 30 years of regional growth

SNOW GO: The locked gates and closed road at Mount Canobolas, Denis Gregory says it's time we open the mountain when it's snowing. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

STOP PRESS | Unlock Mount Canobolas' gates, let the snow fall and the tourists in

NEW BOARD: Emma Kable, Don Martin, Matt Whiteley, Len Banks, President Ed Zarnow, Scott Kable, Stuart MacKinnon and John Mills.

Zarnow takes helm of Rotary Club of Orange after $35,000 fundraising result

Retiree lobbyists miss the big issue, campaigning on a minor issue while missing the main problem for most part pensioners.

MONEY MATTERS | Record lows but there's still a big issue being missed

Russell Tym

HAWKS: Casey Ryan, Emily Piper, Maddie Hales, Hannah Spencer and Chloe Barrett. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

OUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from July 10-14 | Photos

It was 30 years ago today ... no, nothing to do with The Beatles.

REAL AUSTRALIA
All grown up, Charles Sturt University celebrates its 30th birthday

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS: At 38, Nigel Staniforth has proven age is just a number in pushing his way into Blowes Clothing Cup MVP contention. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

A Stani-force: Emus' skipper defying father time to headline player-of-the-year contenders | Photos

STAR OF THE SHOW: Orange's Ava Cole was one of four Thunder aces picked for the NSW Touch Football merit sides from their Hunter-Western outfits' campaigns. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Thunder quartet headlining NSW Touch Football's Junior Regional merit sides | Photos

Matt Findlay

AROUND THE GROUNDS: Orange's fields and courts were abuzz again on the weekend. Photos: JUDE KEOGH, CARLA FREEDMAN, MAX STAINKAMPH

AROUND THE GROUNDS | Orange's weekend in sport through photographers' eyes | Photos

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FAMILY TIES: Wallaroos skipper Grace Hamilton celebrates Saturday's win with father John, sister Leesa Ronald, brother Harry and grandmother Irene Sticka. Photo: MARINA NEIL

Rampaging Hamilton leads Wallaroos to historic win over Japan in captaincy debut | Photos, video

Matt Findlay

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Mitch Goodwin

SNOW GO: The locked gates and closed road at Mount Canobolas, Denis Gregory says it's time we open the mountain when it's snowing. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

STOP PRESS | Unlock Mount Canobolas' gates, let the snow fall and the tourists in

Denis Gregory

Refresh the soul.

No energy left, nurture your spirit

Malcolm Rankin

OUR SAY | Doggy day care really is a sign of the times

OUR SAY | Doggy day care really is a sign of the times

Editorial

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner

Victoria will spend $600 million on a program to remediate dangerous building cladding.

Cladding fix could increase building costs

12m ago

Bushwalker Michael Bowman (second left) has praised his rescuers as heroes.

Hiker feared he may die in Tas wilderness

1hr ago

A youth involved in a riot at Darwin's Don Dale detention centre has been jailed for four years.

Don Dale youth gets four years for riot

1hr ago

Alcohol is the drug associated with the most problematic rates of use, an inquest has been told.

'Please someone' among teen's final texts

2hrs ago

APRA chairman Wayne Byres has played down concerns about the culture at the banking watchdog.

Financial watchdog insists it is changing

Angus Livingston, AAP National Economics Writer
2hrs ago

Labor MP Jason Clare's claim apprentice numbers fell 30-40pc under the Coalition is mostly true

Apprentice numbers fall under Coalition

2hrs ago

Alison Mains (left) fraudulently received Centrelink parenting payments years after her baby died.

Mother claimed govt money after baby death

Sarah McPhee

The royal commission has heard that the aged care sector is now profit-driven and corporatised.

Aged care work can be 'sad and morbid'

Megan Neil

Good conditioned cows are attracting a solid dollar as southern processors come north in search of supply. There are a lucky few who can benefit.

Southern demand a key

JAMIE BROWN
2hrs ago

Jack Siemer, Poppy Young, Hayley Templeton and Millie Gale at Milparinka Gymkhana.

Outback town kicks up dust for gymkhana

Samantha Townsend

Forbes Livestock Agency Company agent Randal Grayson, with Chris and Isaac Petropoulos, Champsaur, Forbes, and the $355 top priced lambs at Forbes on Tuesday.

Forbes lambs surge to a record $355 a head

KAREN BAILEY

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

Leaders and employees alike should be given opportunities to learn how to be more mindful and accepting of their own emotions and vulnerabilities (such as anxiety and self doubt).

Empathy can create effective teams

HealthShare
1hr ago

Volunteer John Cole takes 100-year-old Lorna Craney for a spin around Mt Morgan in his 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

100yo Lorna and her Little red Corvette

Budget hacks: You can still give your guests a memorable bathroom experience by lodging a luxe LED mirror above your vanity. Photo: Highgrove

Refresh your bathroom for less than $1000