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Find out which Orange players made the Western Rams squad
Breaking
Carly Abbott (Platypi), Danielle Plummer (Mudgee) Kiara Sullivan (Vipers), India Draper (Lachlan) and Rebecca Smyth (Goannas) are among the selections.
This team is bound to deliver must-watch football.
Alexander Grant
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'Absolutely fabulous': Details revealed for city's first ever Mardi Gras-style festival
The cost to council will be limited to staff time.
Riley Krause
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People travelling down Dubbo's Macquarie Street during the inaugural Central West Pride March in 2015. Picture by Brook Kellehear-Smith
Plans for free pool entry floated: 'It's going to be a warm Summer'
William Davis
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Plans for free pool entry floated for Orange. Pictures by Jude Keogh
'Dream' sports project now a reality after 30-year wait
Our Places
Grant Michell, Darryl Kennewell, Orange MP Phil Donato and Darren Marjoram. Picture by Dominic Unwin
The $1.8 million undertaking will open up new possibilities for the sport.
Dominic Unwin • 31m ago
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Watch
This huge camping shop is moving in down the road
'Anticipating one of the biggest openings we have ever had.'
Staff Reporters • 2hrs ago
Anaconda NSW North West regional manager Aaron Zarb, team leader Tegan Perry and store manager Stephen Betts ahead of the grand opening of the Bathurst store. Picture by Alise McIntosh
How a school's soul was rebuilt: Twelve months on from devastating Glenroi fire
'It feels like it was such a long time ago, but it really wasn't.'
Riley Krause
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Tegan Davis, Dylan Kearns, Zac Cullen and Kirstie Tyerman have spoken about the Glenroi Heights Public School fire and the 12 months since. Pictures by Jude Keogh
Girls' tackle 'definitely' happening in 2024 but there's a balancing act in expansion
Both Group 11 and Group 10 are making moves to set up competitions.
Nick Guthrie
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The junior divisions of the Western Women's Rugby League were a huge hit this year and could lead to expanded tackle competitions next year. Picture by James Arrow
Court
Hospital escapee stumbles into police station with $1250 of stolen goods
The man had an 'appalling' criminal record.
Staff Reporters
Orange Police Station where the man stumbled inside late at night with a syringe sticking out of his breast pocket and more than $1000 worth of stolen goods in his bag. File police
Court & Crime
Hospital escapee stumbles into police station with $1250 of stolen goods
Court
Orange Police Station where the man stumbled inside late at night with a syringe sticking out of his breast pocket and more than $1000 worth of stolen goods in his bag. File police
The man had an 'appalling' criminal record.
Staff Reporters
Court
'So many red flags,' magistrate says of driver who had cannabis in handbag
Police were patrolling the area just before midnight.
Court Reporter
A picture of marijuana buds. Picture is from file
Inquest into mysterious Orange death continues behind closed doors
Esther Wallace disappeared at Mt Canobolas near Orange in 2022.
William Davis
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Inquest into death of Esther Wallace on Mount Canobolas near Orange ongoing. File picture
PropertyView
Character, charm, and timeless beauty
Character, charm, and timeless beauty
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
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Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Simply stunning home on half acre
Simply stunning home on half acre
Council
Plans for free pool entry floated: 'It's going to be a warm Summer'
Plans for free pool entry floated for Orange. Pictures by Jude Keogh
William Davis
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'Absolutely fabulous': Details revealed for city's first ever Mardi Gras-style festival
The cost to council will be limited to staff time.
Riley Krause
No comments
People travelling down Dubbo's Macquarie Street during the inaugural Central West Pride March in 2015. Picture by Brook Kellehear-Smith
New drive-through bottle shop planned for Orange on major development site
William Davis
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New drive-through bottle shop planned at 2 Hanrahan Place in Orange. Picture by Carla Freedman
Politics
Crunch time in paramedic pay stoush as collapse looms
The NSW triple zero emergency system could collapse if a paramedics' pay dispute isn't resolved. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Maeve Bannister, Peter Bodkin and Duncan Murray • 28m ago
Government debt now fastest-growing spending pressure
Poppy Johnston • 42m ago
Jim Chalmers says higher interest rates will cost tens of billions of dollars extra over years. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
New Zealand PM Luxon to make quick Australia dash
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
NZ PM Chris Luxon will make a one day visit to Australia to attend his daughter's graduation. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves
Australians now have access to two new COVID-19 vaccines made for the Omicron strain of the virus. (EPA PHOTO)
Accessible toilets have inaccessible washbasins: study
Katelyn Catanzariti
Wheelchair users can access toilets, but not always the washbasins, a study has found. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Study reveals social cost of abolishing early closing
John Kidman
The six o'clock swill was an institution in both Victoria and South Australia for half a century. (HANDOUT/MUSEUMS VICTORIA)
Business
This huge camping shop is moving in down the road
Watch
Anaconda NSW North West regional manager Aaron Zarb, team leader Tegan Perry and store manager Stephen Betts ahead of the grand opening of the Bathurst store. Picture by Alise McIntosh
'Anticipating one of the biggest openings we have ever had.'
Staff Reporters • 2hrs ago
Photos
Amart is officially opened and the people of Orange are excited
See who helped officially open Amart Orange!
Jude Keogh
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Eve, Hugh and Jess MacMahon.
Opinion
Rushed changes have small businesses wondering if govt cares
Luke Achterstraat
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Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Education
Student support prioritised as states eye more cash
An education union is calling on governments to ensure all public schools are fully funded by 2028. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 12m ago
Real Australia
I got a high ATAR and ran myself into the ground. It wasn't worth it
Briannah Devlin
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I aimed for 91 for no particular reason and I got exactly that. Picture by Shutterstock.
How a school's soul was rebuilt: Twelve months on from devastating Glenroi fire
'It feels like it was such a long time ago, but it really wasn't.'
Riley Krause
No comments
Tegan Davis, Dylan Kearns, Zac Cullen and Kirstie Tyerman have spoken about the Glenroi Heights Public School fire and the 12 months since. Pictures by Jude Keogh
Rural
More young people are turning to farming. We asked two locals why
Watch
Florance McGufficke has been involved in agriculture since she was born. Picture supplied
There's a growing trend in people under 30-years-old and women in ag.
Orlander Ruming
Jorgia Scott breaks stereotypes one stud sale at a time
Elka Devney
Nutrien stud stock administration officer, Jorgia Scott, Dubbo, with 15-month-old Kidman Poll Hereford bulls. Picture by Elka Devney.
First the banks left town, now they fear for their local pharmacy
David Ellery
Trundle pharmacist Sam Lee will have to cut back his opening hours if fears the transition to 60-day prescriptions will slash his direct revenue by up to 40 per cent are true. Picture by David Ellery
National
Public servant charged with indecent treatment of child
A public servant has been bailed while facing indecent treatment and child abuse material charges. (Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS)
Cheryl Goodenough • 7m ago
Student support prioritised as states eye more cash
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 12m ago
An education union is calling on governments to ensure all public schools are fully funded by 2028. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)
Billionaire's bill for Ben Roberts-Smith's failed suit
Jack Gramenz • 16m ago
Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay costs on an indemnity basis dating to August 2018. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
World
New Zealand PM Luxon to make quick Australia dash
NZ PM Chris Luxon will make a one day visit to Australia to attend his daughter's graduation. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
China undermining stability in S China Sea, US says
1hr ago
The US says China's interference with lawful Philippines operations undermines regional stability. (EPA PHOTO)
Attack on treaty exhibit at NZ national museum
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
The Te Papa protest follows National Maori Action Day rallies last week. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
Acm Network
NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
Acm Network
Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
Car Expert
Australian farmers show electric cars can work in the middle of nowhere
Jade Credentino • 17m ago
Car Expert
MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
William Stopford • 1hr ago
MG Cyberster: Electric sports car confirmed for Australia
Car Expert
MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
William Stopford • 1hr ago
MG 5: More safety kit coming to budget sedan
Car Expert
Costco Australia wants to sell you a new car
Jade Credentino • 2hrs ago
Costco Australia wants to sell you a new car
Car Expert
Nissan wants price parity between petrol, electric Qashqai
James Gelding
Nissan wants price parity between petrol, electric Qashqai

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