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WIDENING: Roadworks on the Great Western Highway in September. Photo: SUPPLIED.

SUBSCRIBERMayors call for 100km/h speed limit through Blue Mountains to ease the squeeze

Peter Holmes
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HEALTH WARNING: Parents are urged to keep their children home from attending child care centres if they are feeling unwell.

FREEHealth warning for childcare centres after Orange gastro outbreak

CONCERNS: A second greyhound death at Dawson park has prompted calls for change from Dennis Anderson (inset). PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERCalls for industry reform following death of Orange greyhound

Daniel Shirkie

FOR SALE: Homemakers Centre is home to several large retailers. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

SUBSCRIBERHomemakers centre is up for sale for up to $30 million

David Fitzsimons

WATER WORLD: Suma Park Dam when it was at 62 percent capacity. It is now at 56 percent. Photo: SUPPLIED.

SUBSCRIBERAfter the rain comes the belter - a blazing 34C tipped for Sunday

Peter Holmes

POP-UP: Orange artists Hank Spirek, David Mason and Jude Keogh are exhibiting their art. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

SUBSCRIBERMIND YOUR BUSINESS | Artists take up shop, who's moving to Orange Arcade?

Tanya Marschke

THEY'RE BACK: Bats have been spotted in Orange.

SUBSCRIBERThey're back: Flying foxes take up roost and head to orchards

David Fitzsimons

NEW FACE: Kinross Wolaroi School has appointed Denise Hayward as the new Head of Junior School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Heading out on her own: Kinross appoints new Junior School head

SUBSCRIBERTop-notch hops: More beer gongs for micro-brewery

HAVE YOUR SAYBathurst Council gives the thumbs up to plans for two-storey bakery

FREERestrictions to ease in NSW, putting Christmas carols back on the agenda

It's all about bums on seats as grandstand at Wade Park upgraded

WIDENING: Roadworks on the Great Western Highway in September. Photo: SUPPLIED.

SUBSCRIBERMayors call for 100km/h speed limit through Blue Mountains to ease the squeeze

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NEW ENERGY: Simon Wright says the NSW government's Energy Infrastructure Roadmap is good news for Orange. Photo: FILE

COMMENTFederal pollies need to leave behind the 'dark ages'

SHEAHAN: Jerome Orge, Milli O'Brien, Elysia Paniz, Tabitha Bostjancic, Amy Hampton. 1121jksheahan1

PHOTOSJames Sheahan Catholic High School year 12 graduation ball

TOP OF THE CLASS: Blake Aubin and Hugh Britton (insert) lead the BOIDC's run and wicket stakes after round five. Photos: JUDE KEOGH and NICK McGRATH

ANALYSISFive things we learned from the BOIDC's fifth round

TIME'S UP: The 7200 square metre former Tip Top bakery site on Peisley Street is about to be demolished with the land to be cut up for others uses. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

SUBSCRIBEROne of our most recognisable buildings set to be demolished

THE WAY WE WERE: A look back at November, 1988.

PHOTOSWHEN WE RULED THIS CITY | Social photos from November, 1988 - Part II

Rising Vipers gun, Baker 'will play NRL, for sure', says Origin rake Hilder

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SUBSCRIBERMayors call for 100km/h speed limit through Blue Mountains to ease the squeeze

2hrs ago

Date locked in for Charity Shield battle at Mudgee

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FREEHealth warning for childcare centres after Orange gastro outbreak

09:15AM

SUBSCRIBERCalls for industry reform following death of Orange greyhound

08:18AM

SUBSCRIBERHomemakers centre is up for sale for up to $30 million

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Masks are no longer needed outdoors in Victoria unless people are unable to safely distance.

Victoria reaches no active cases milestone

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

DETOUR: Neil Coutts at the Post Ofice mail box he used to send a letter to Maitland Hospital ... via Thailand. Picture: Simone De Peak.

This letter only had to travel 2km, but took eight months to get there

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SA Premier Steven Marshall has extended the deadline for small business grants.

Small business grants extended in SA

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NSW Health is urging parents to keep sick kids at home after a spike in childcare gastro cases.

Gastro cases spike in NSW child care

Tiffanie Turnbull
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The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to award a prosecutor $400,000-plus damages for PTSD.

Vic prosecutor loses PTSD payout

Karen Sweeney
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NSW Police has extradited a Colombian man from Aruba over the death of a woman in East Sydney.

Man extradited from Aruba over NSW murder

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The Victorian government has allocated $1.5 billion for further tax relief measures.

Vic business scores $1.5b tax relief boost

Benita Kolovos
18m ago

BOWLER'S PITCH: Sydney Thunder star Chris Green releases the ball at Wade Park during his side's BBL trial against Hong Kong in December 2016. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERPermanent BBL side remains a dream, but 'in the mix' for bigger fixtures

TOP OF THE CLASS: Blake Aubin and Hugh Britton (insert) lead the BOIDC's run and wicket stakes after round five. Photos: JUDE KEOGH and NICK McGRATH

ANALYSISFive things we learned from the BOIDC's fifth round

CRACKING CAMPAIGN: Vipers under 18s put the finishing touches on an undefeated Western Women's Rugby League season on Sunday. Photo: JAKE HUMPHREYS

SUBSCRIBERBaker brilliance: Lilly lights up Woodbridge as Power claims second chip

BACK-TO-BACK: All the action from Vipers' 24-4 WWRL grand final win over Wiradjuri Goannas. Photos: CARLA FREEDMAN

SUBSCRIBERUnblemished: Regan runs riot as Vipers cap off campaign for the ages

BLUE TO THE BONE: NSW Origin player Kylie Hilder and Vipers under 18s gun Lilly Baker, pictured after being awarded player of the grand final on Sunday. Photo: JAKE HUMPHREYS

Rising Vipers gun, Baker 'will play NRL, for sure', says Origin rake Hilder

Nick McGrath
1hr ago

BACK AGAIN: Cody Walker and the Rabbitohs have enjoyed their relationship with Mudgee in recent years. Photos: SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Date locked in for Charity Shield battle at Mudgee

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VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

GAME ON: Mayor Reg Kidd, councillor Jason Hamling and federal MP Andrew Gee road testing the new seats at Wade Park. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

It's all about bums on seats as grandstand at Wade Park upgraded

Peter Holmes

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

A new study reveals there is significant resistance to a COVID vaccine in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERA big chunk of Australians would be hesitant to take COVID vaccine, study shows

Daniella White

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

New research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

Kathryn Lewis

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

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Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

BERRY GOOD THANKS: Penelope Gooley having fun in the sun at Huntley Berry Farm on the weekend. Photo: JUDE KEOGH.

SUBSCRIBERBig fat strawbs and other berries are awaiting DIY pickers after Huntley reopens

Peter Holmes

Scene from the film Monsoon (2020). Picture: Peccadillo Pictures

REVIEWSoul-searching for home in Saigon

Jane Freebury

CIVIC PRIDE: Summer Street Orange in 1974 with the flower gardens in Robertson Park in full colourful splendour and the CBD looking very busy.

SUBSCRIBERCELEBRATING 75 YEARS | Congratulations from 'a newspaper person'

GREAT READ: Denis Gregory reflects on life as a journalist in Orange. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBERCELEBRATING 75 YEARS | Jaffas, drinks and scoops: A journo's memories

MAJOR WORK: The construction of Suma Park Dam, which opened in November 1962, was a significant feat for the district.

SUBSCRIBERCELEBRATING 75 YEARS | The key events that have shaped Orange since 1945

ON THE GRID: The all-Jaguar front row for the 1960 national championship race in Orange.

SUBSCRIBERCELEBRATING 75 YEARS | Gnoo Blas to Springboks, our city on national sporting stage

FIRST OFFICE: The Central Western Daily's first home in Lords Place is now the site of Alfio's Pizzeria and was virtually opposite the site of the current offices.

SUBSCRIBERCELEBRATING 75 YEARS | War and chicken plucking: The CWD's first edition

David Fitzsimons

FIRE ON THE MOUNT: Mount Canobolas burns early in 2018. Photo: TROY PEARSON/TNV

SUBSCRIBERThanks to all the photographers who have captured news events in our city

David Fitzsimons

HUGE OCCASION: Orange CYMS fullback Tim Bassmann is wrapped up by Hawks duo Tim Mortimer and Evan Davis in the grand final.

SUBSCRIBERBest of the best | 2013 grand final, the 1974 Amco Cup and the NRL

David Fitzsimons

Marie Antoinette has gone down in history as a symbol of the excesses of the French monarchy.

Marie Antoinette's silk shoe up for sale

Christian Hartmann

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

BUSINESS BOSS: Ash Brown is president of the Orange Business Chamber and runs a real estate agency. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBERFACES OF ORANGE | Ash Brown and the buzz of business

BUSINESS BOSS: Ash Brown is president of the Orange Business Chamber and runs a real estate agency. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

SUBSCRIBERFACES OF ORANGE | Ash Brown and the buzz of business

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Celebrate a regenerative shift this Ag Day

Celebrate a regenerative shift this Ag Day

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

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COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

2hrs ago

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

2hrs ago

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

2hrs ago

FOR SALE: Homemakers Centre is home to several large retailers. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

SUBSCRIBERHomemakers centre is up for sale for up to $30 million

David Fitzsimons

Charming character

Charming character

Andrew Lotherington

NEW LIFESTYLE: As more people work from home because of the pandemic, locational living preferences are extending beyond main cities, with traditional holiday locations expected to experience continuing demand.

The holiday is over, the investment kicks in

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

YUM: New South Wales' bee population has taken advantage of this year's widespread rainfall to stage a remarkable bounce back from a desperate situation, and dishes like this honey chicken one are our reward. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Here's an industry with a bit of buzz around it

Richard Learmonth

AFFECTIONATE: Rick is a friendly boy who loves to smooch and cuddle with people. He is ready to be adopted from the RSPCA.

PET OF THE WEEK | Affectionate Rick likes pats, cuddles and attention

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: Many people will be surprised after taking a closer look at their work superannuation as to what benefits may be lacking.

MONEY MATTERS | It's worth a closer look at your work super

Russell Tym

YUM: New South Wales' bee population has taken advantage of this year's widespread rainfall to stage a remarkable bounce back from a desperate situation, and dishes like this honey chicken one are our reward. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Here's an industry with a bit of buzz around it

David Collins has been perfecting the wine list at Charred Restaurant and Bar - his effort have been recognised in past Australias Wine List of the Year Awards.

ON THE GRAPEVINE | Here's how to make your wine list sparkle

David Collins

COMPANIONS: Sage and Pip can be rehomed together or separately.

PET OF THE WEEK | Friendly and active, Sage and Pip are looking for a home

Tanya Marschke

THE WAY WE WERE: A look back at November, 1988.

PHOTOSWHEN WE RULED THIS CITY | Social photos from November, 1988 - Part II

SHEAHAN: Jerome Orge, Milli O'Brien, Elysia Paniz, Tabitha Bostjancic, Amy Hampton. 1121jksheahan1

PHOTOSJames Sheahan Catholic High School year 12 graduation ball

PRESENTATION: Sally Marr, Olivia Meli and Caitlin Dwyer. 1120jkemus6

PHOTOSOUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from November 16-22

FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL: The kindergarten class photos published in the Central Western Daily in 2008.

PHOTOSTheir first steps: Orange's 2020 year 12 students as kindergarten kids

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

READY TO ROCK: 3DGT Guitars owner Nathan Hughston holds a guitar he designed that was made with his 3D printing technology.

Want a custom-guitar? That can be 3D printed for you

Albert McKnight

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

Olivia Calver

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Daniela Cooper

NEW ENERGY: Simon Wright says the NSW government's Energy Infrastructure Roadmap is good news for Orange. Photo: FILE

COMMENTFederal pollies need to leave behind the 'dark ages'

Simon Wright

East Orange

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | When did the people of Orange become dumb?

Judy Swann

WHY US?: Surveying work has been underway in the east Orange area, and residents are asking what is happening. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Residents right to ask when and where, but most importantly why?

Bill Walsh

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the border with NSW and Victoria will reopen.

QLD to reopen border to NSW, VIC

Marty Silk
1hr ago

Comparisons between Australian and North American structural soundness breeding values now possible

Comparisons between Australian and North American structural soundness breeding values now possible

Hannah Powe

R and G Harris, Mulbrae, Chads Creek sold 43 Angus weaner steers to a top of $1630 and average of $1596. Photo: Bowe and Lidbury Stock and Station Agents

Maitland steer weaners to $1630

Olivia Calver

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Clancy Overell and Errol Parker of Australia's oldest newspaper, The Betoota Advocate. Picture: Supplied

Behind the scenes at Betoota: meet the men bringing you the news you need

Karen Hardy

Don't be a drip: how to be water wise in your garden

Don't be a drip: how to be water wise in your garden