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Major development in plans for new multi-million dollar greyhound track
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Old Highlands Paceway trotters track proposed for new greyhound track. File picture
William Davis
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New skipper reveals big change as Emus hunt grand final redemption
He will share the captain duties with a well-known face in 2024.
Dominic Unwin
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Josh Bass runs the ball for Emus during their 2023 Blowes Cup preliminary final win against Cowra Eagles at Endeavour Oval. Picture by Jude Keogh
Court
High-range drink driver shock: From Christmas party beers to near miss on road
The man had been enjoying the festive season.
Staff Reporters
A picture of a broken Christmas decoration. File picture courtesy of Shutterstock
New face scores late match-winning try as Kinross beats Sydney powerhouse
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Ollie Walker (kneeling) gets up after scoring the winning try for Kinross. Picture by Carla Freedman
See all the photos and video from the first XV clash.
Dominic Unwin • 1hr ago
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What happened to Judith? Disappearance of Orange woman to be reviewed
William Davis
Mystery disappearance of Orange woman Judith Young to be re-examined. File pictures
NSW DPI's name change, restructure designed to 'set a course for the future'
Samantha Townsend • 1hr ago
Tara Moriarty, Steve Orr, Rebecca Fox and Dugald Saunders.
Nyngan Tigers: Signings, potential lineup and 2024 prospects
Nick Guthrie
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Nyngan Tigers captain-coach James Tuitahi and key players (inset, clockwise from top) Corey Cox, Jacob Neill and Vincent Leuluai.
Court
Burnout blowout: Hoon busted driving around on rim after bursting a tyre
The man was convicted in his absence.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
A generic photo of a burnout. Picture is from file
Court & Crime
High-range drink driver shock: From Christmas party beers to near miss on road
Court
A picture of a broken Christmas decoration. File picture courtesy of Shutterstock
The man had been enjoying the festive season.
Staff Reporters
Court
Burnout blowout: Hoon busted driving around on rim after bursting a tyre
The man was convicted in his absence.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
A generic photo of a burnout. Picture is from file
Court
Former mayor trial thrown out: 'No further proceedings' on rape charge
The decision was a directive from the department of prosecution.
Allison Hore
The proceedings against former Dubbo mayor Ben Shields have been withdrawn. Picture from file

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'What are we doing wrong': Orange renters 'don't stand a chance' of owning a home
Weekly rent has risen by 25 per cent over five years.
Riley Krause
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Andrew Baker and Josie Ellis don't feel like they'll be able to buy their own home around Orange for quite some time. Picture supplied
Revealed: Cashed up home buyers spending millions on Orange properties
Nearly $1 billion worth of cash purchases made across Central West.
Riley Krause
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Homes around Orange. File picture
Council
Major development in plans for new multi-million dollar greyhound track
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Old Highlands Paceway trotters track proposed for new greyhound track. File picture
William Davis
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Pothole repair blitz across Orange following heavy rain
William Davis
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Pothole repair blitz across Orange following heavy rain. File picture
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Another Rainbow Festival booked in for next year ... but is it premature?
'Party the night away under a canopy of festoon lights.'
William Davis Grace Ryan
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Louis Fitzpatrick and Amy Byrum at the 2024 Orange Rainbow Festival. Picture by Carla Freedman
Politics
India votes in gigantic election, Modi seeks third term
Narendra Modi is seeking to become the second Indian PM to be elected three times in a row. (AP PHOTO)
Yp Rajesh
US to reduce licensing by 80 per cent for UK, Australia
AUKUS was formed by the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in 2021. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
Health
Fears history repeating amid vaping uptake among kids
Australia's health ministers want the federal parliament to introduce proposed strong vaping laws. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Savannah Meacham • 5m ago
Elective surgery wait times longest on record
Andrew Brown • 2hrs ago
Wait times for elective surgery at public hospitals have blown out to the longest on record. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
If this were a men's issue, we would've solved it a generation ago
Steve Robson
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Three million Australian women may be affected by menopause this year. Picture Shutterstock
Business
'Block a space out' for all-new Brushes 'n' Brews venture out west
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Orange-based car salesperson, Molong's Ellie O'Donnell is getting excited to launch her all-new paint and sip side hustle, Brushes 'n' Brews. Picture by Emily Gobourg.
Ellie O'Donnell is about to take off with a paint and sip hustle.
Emily Gobourg
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Business
MIND YOUR BUSINESS | Bespoke tables give new life to old timber
Business news from across Orange...
Tanya Marschke
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Maddy and Thomas Baker in the new showroom with some of their bespoke tables. Picture by Carla Freedman
Opinion
It's time to celebrate Australia's small businesses
Bruce Billson
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Small businesses will be the drivers of innovation and our best hope for improving incomes and living standards. Picture Shutterstock
Education
New face scores late match-winning try as Kinross beats Sydney powerhouse
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Ollie Walker (kneeling) gets up after scoring the winning try for Kinross. Picture by Carla Freedman
See all the photos and video from the first XV clash.
Dominic Unwin • 1hr ago
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Young workers 'terrified' their student debts will never be paid off
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
'Trying to survive': students skip meals to afford regional placements
Emily Anderson
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University students Jessica Gale, Milly Lynch and Isaac Wattenberg have experienced financial stress from unpaid placements. Pictures supplied
Rural
Can sport and government make a difference? These elders think so
NRL star Latrell Mitchell signs a jersey for a fan at the launch of the Pathfinder project on Broughton Oval, Moree. Photo Simon Scott Photo
Lydia Roberts and Jacob McMaster
Community safety finally in the spotlight at rural and regional crime inquiry
The inquiry is inviting public submissions.
Fiona Ferguson
An inquiry into rural and regional crime has finally been given the green light. Picture from file.
Finley shooting for the stars after swapping farm life for university
Teenager wants to open doors for future generations.
Riley Krause
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Finley Shephard with his dog Alfie at their Lidster home. Picture by Jude Keogh
National
Fears history repeating amid vaping uptake among kids
Australia's health ministers want the federal parliament to introduce proposed strong vaping laws. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Savannah Meacham • 5m ago
'Rave of Innocence': Wiggles and DJ Dorothy's techno remix album
Anna McGuinness • 8m ago
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The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence features techno remixes of childhood classic. Picture supplied
Rubber company fined $450k over worker's death
Tara Cosoleto • 15m ago
A company's $450,000 fine would never accurately reflect a worker's worth, a judge said. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (right) joined the G7 foreign ministers meeting on Capri. (AP PHOTO)
Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante • 28m ago
Twelve jurors selected in Trump hush-money trial
Jack Queen and Luc Cohen • 1hr ago
Donald Trump is facing trial in New York over a hush-money cover-up involving a porn star. (AP PHOTO)
India votes in gigantic election, Modi seeks third term
Yp Rajesh
Narendra Modi is seeking to become the second Indian PM to be elected three times in a row. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
2026 Audi Q7: Next-gen three-row SUV spied
Car Expert
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toddler starts Tesla Model X and hits mother... who sues Tesla
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Mitsubishi Outlander recalled
Jordan Mulach
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB price and specs: Seven-seat EV packs more range
William Stopford
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Mercedes-Benz won't put a small engine in its big EV - report
Derek Fung

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