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GUEST OF HONOUR: Australia Day ambassador, media personality Susie Elelman. Her hat has 22 pins, one for each year she's been an ambassador. Photo: PETER HOLMES.

Rejected, then accepted: Susie Elelman tells of family's Australian struggles after WWII

Peter Holmes

Getting in the spirit: Tooke crowned citizen of the year

Getting in the spirit: Tooke crowned citizen of the year

Mark Logan

NEW CITIZENS: Portia Makurumure, Bjay Kunwar, Adam Abraham and Julio Barbosa became Australian citizens on Tuesday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Warm welcome for newest citizens at Australia Day ceremony

Tanya Marschke

PROTEST: Tobi Dzwonczyk. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Loan protester makes a stand to change the date of Australia Day

Tanya Marschke

Man airlifted to Sydney in serious condition following boat explosion

Man airlifted to Sydney in serious condition following boat explosion

YOUNG ACHIEVER: Young Citizen of the Year Jordyn Wright has volunteered with the Youth Action Council for three years. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Young citizen and business recognised for community spirit

Tanya Marschke

TOP OF THE POPS: Oliver William Kemp was born in Orange on April 2, his given name proved to be the most popular across NSW in 2020.

What's in a name? 2020's most popular baby names revealed

Matt Findlay

SELFLESS SERVICE: Citizen of the Year Bev Rankin. PHOTO: JUDE KEOGH

Citizen of the Year a tireless advocate for those 'doing it tough'

Alana Calvert

The principals of two tiny primary schools named Citizens of the Year

TAFE NSW introduces new course to help meet regional skills demand

Firefighters work through night, call in air support to control 180-hectare blaze

Renewed calls for safety as Orange man lucky to escape rollover without injury

GUEST OF HONOUR: Australia Day ambassador, media personality Susie Elelman. Her hat has 22 pins, one for each year she's been an ambassador. Photo: PETER HOLMES.

Rejected, then accepted: Susie Elelman tells of family's Australian struggles after WWII

ALL SMILES: CYMS players Dom Maley and Robbie Mortimer lap up the second week of pre-season training for 2021. Photo: NICK McGRATH

CYM-iliar feeling as Mortimer's men turn to perfect blend for 2021

ATHLETIC: Laura Percy at Revolution Aerial, a new aerial fitness studio. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Aerial fitness studio opens, shops relocate

GREYHOUND LOVE: Leanne Pearce, Jodie Geach, Vanessa Evans, Dean Channell, Greg & Fiona Bartimote with dogs Bonnie, Wilma, Blu, Dave, Lucy, Elsie and Bruce.

The social club exclusively for greyhounds (and well-behaved humans)

FAMILY DAY OUT: Sophie Martin (15) took out the women's long course honours at Bathurst while with her father Steve Martin was 30th in the men's long course. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012621ctri4

Young gun Martin fires in Australia Day inter-club triumph

COOK PARK: Allie Millikin. 0126jkaussie2

PHOTOSYabbie races, new citizens and bowling greens: Australia Day, 2021

Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee

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Barcelona report shows crippling debts

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Rejected, then accepted: Susie Elelman tells of family's Australian struggles after WWII

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Getting in the spirit: Tooke crowned citizen of the year

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Warm welcome for newest citizens at Australia Day ceremony

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Loan protester makes a stand to change the date of Australia Day

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Tasmania has been the leading economic performer in Australia for the past four quarters.

Tasmania remains top economic performer

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The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for global economic growth.

IMF lifts growth forecast on vaccine hopes

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The heatwave, big swells and Australia Day crowds mean drownings are likely, lifesavers warn.

Heatwave brings busy day for lifesavers

BOW WOW: Border Collie pup 'Bet' takes a bow after selling for what is believed to be a world price for a working dog pup. Picture: Skipton Auction Mart.

Puppy love comes with a world record $11,000 price tag

Alleged child sex offender Malka Leifer is being extradited to Australia from Israel to face court.

Alleged abuser Leifer set for Aust arrival

A Melbourne "Invasion Day" rally has drawn thousands of protesters despite COVID concerns.

Vic MP calls for treaty at Melbourne rally

Gus McCubbing and Callum Godde

Police are investigating whether the human remains belong to missing snorkeller Duncan Craw.

Remains may belong to SA shark victim

Katherine Terrace was nearly unrecognisable. Picture: Katherine Museum.

Remembering the 'once in a generation' Australia Day flood

Tom Robinson

FAMILY DAY OUT: Sophie Martin (15) took out the women's long course honours at Bathurst while with her father Steve Martin was 30th in the men's long course. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012621ctri4

Young gun Martin fires in Australia Day inter-club triumph

ALL SMILES: CYMS players Dom Maley and Robbie Mortimer lap up the second week of pre-season training for 2021. Photo: NICK McGRATH

CYM-iliar feeling as Mortimer's men turn to perfect blend for 2021

JOINT WINNERS: Tom Tudor and Rory Thornhill cross the line together in the men's long course event. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Bang-bang: Piranha duo shares line honours after cracking finish

WINNER: Cudal trainer Amanda Ginn pictured front left with Julie Healey Memorial winner Showdown, at Kennerson Park on Monday afternoon. Photo: BRADLEY JURD

Ginn and tonic: Julie Healey Memorial victory one trainer will always cherish

Jack Buchanan.

SUBSCRIBERPLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 10 and Group 11 signings for 2021

Nick McGrath

Inter Milan's coach Antonio Conte was shown a red card during the match against Udinese Calcio.

Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee

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Barcelona have had to play in an empty stadium since last March because of the pandemix.

Barcelona report shows crippling debts

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Nick Kyrgios says he will continue to hold tennis players accountable. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'The morals I've grown up with': Why Kyrgios took a stand

Caden Helmers

Photo: File

DIGESTA day of heroes, history and division across the nation

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

File photo. Picture: Adam McLean

Eighth day of no locally acquired COVID-19 cases

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Emily Sweet

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Harley Dennett

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Sally Whyte

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

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The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

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Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

Here's your guide to what's on around the district on Australia Day

Here's your guide to what's on around the district on Australia Day

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

Experts say the statue found by Mexican farmers could be a ruler or mix of goddess and elite woman.

Mexican farmers find rare female statue

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

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

What does resilience really mean?

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IMPROVING CONNECTIONS: Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support.

Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

SITE: Farmland on the edge of an existing estate would be turned into housing. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Major housing estate plan for 211 houses in north Orange

David Fitzsimons

RECORD: This Franklin Road property has sold for $2.03 million. Photo: Supplied

PHOTOSCBD house sets new record selling for more than $2 million

David Fitzsimons

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

PICTURE PERFECT: Phil Donato has teamed-up with Mr Perfect as the local 2021 BBQ host for men's health. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

MATTERS OF STATE | Mr Perfect to tackle mental health

Member for Orange Phil Donato

FORGING AHEAD: Luke Steele establishes the next generation for Ross Hill as they will look to enter an ever-changing world with their green practices. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

COMMENTON THE GRAPEVINE | Optimism as makers forge ahead with 2021 vintage

David Collins

PIC: People can give their dogs fast names. This Great Dane owned by Daryl Thomas is called Enzo Ricciardo after Enzo Ferrari and Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.

COMMENTSTOP PRESS | Why dogs are called 'Adam' and the story of 'Rocky Sky'

Denis Gregory

PICTURE PERFECT: Phil Donato has teamed-up with Mr Perfect as the local 2021 BBQ host for men's health. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

MATTERS OF STATE | Mr Perfect to tackle mental health

BRIGHT FUTURE: Mal Key, Gabe Middleton and mayor Reg Kidd at Friday night's Future Tunes event at Robertson Park.

MAYORAL MATTERS | We're 'getting it done', and people are taking notice

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd

Tomato Tart with Second Mouse Freida Cheese and Tarragon. Photo: Tom Luscombe

FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Blessed are the cheesemakers!

Richard Learmonth

PAINTING: Tayla Zabaneh, Rhonda Price and Jessika Kolodziej. 0123jkpinot1

PHOTOSOUT AND ABOUT IN ORANGE | Parties and events from January 22-24

THE WAY WE WERE: A selection of photos from the pages of the Central Western Daily from October, 2015

PHOTOSTHROWBACK THURSDAY | Social snaps from October, 2015

WELCOME TO THE WORLD: Here's some of the beautiful babies born in Orange and published in the Central Western Daily throughout 2020.

PHOTOSHELLO WORLD | The beautiful babies born in Orange, 2020

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PHOTOSCompetitors saddle up for one of country's biggest ranch events

JOINT WINNERS: Tom Tudor and Rory Thornhill cross the line together in the men's long course event. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Bang-bang: Piranha duo shares line honours after cracking finish

Anya Whitelaw

FAMILY DAY OUT: Sophie Martin (15) took out the women's long course honours at Bathurst while with her father Steve Martin was 30th in the men's long course. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK 012621ctri4

Young gun Martin fires in Australia Day inter-club triumph

Anya Whitelaw

DISTURBANCE: The dorsal fin of the hammerhead shark in the video taken on January 3. One of Eraring power station's two stacks can be seen behind the shoreline to the left.

See hammerhead shark cruising close to where bull shark attack occurred

Ian Kirkwood

COOK PARK: Allie Millikin. 0126jkaussie2

PHOTOSYabbie races, new citizens and bowling greens: Australia Day, 2021

Nick McGrath

TREES: The back nine of the old Country Club golf course that's the proposed location for Orange's sporting precinct. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

COMMENTLETTER TO THE EDITOR | Stop 'jumping up and down', $25 million isn't council's money

Kevin Duffy

BOOM TIME: Part of the proposed area to house over 200 new blocks of land in the north of Orange. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | 'We're doing our bit' ... so how will more new homes work?

Shane Austin

VACANT SITE: The old Bloomfield golf course is being slated for the new sporting precinct, but a parkland is a better option, according to Kate Muthuswamy.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Why can't we have both? Save parkland, build a stadium

Kate Muthuswamy

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Christie and Hood's Bill Tatt sells this draft of cows and two-month-old calves on account of Waterloo Partnership, Narromine for $2590 a unit.

PTIC Brangus heifers made $2420 at Dubbo

Mark Griggs

Agricultural imports by the Middle Kingdom soared to record highs in 2020, mainly driven by healthy stockfeed demand, the US Phase 1 trade deal and supply concerns.

Record grain imports to China recorded in 2020 due to stockfeed demand and supply concerns

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BOW WOW: Border Collie pup 'Bet' takes a bow after selling for what is believed to be a world price for an unbroken working dog pup. Photo: Skipton Auction Mart

Puppy love comes with a world record $11,000 price tag

Chris McLennan

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy