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No bail for learner driver alleged to have hit 140km/hr during residential pursuit
Breaking
A generic photo of L and P plates. Picture is from file
'The charges are serious and go to the heart of community safety.'
Jay-Anna Sleeman • 8m ago
Watch
'Bit of a shock': CYMS run riot against Dragons in 68-point opener
The mercy rule was looking possible by half-time.
Dominic Unwin
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Jack Buchanan sizes up a Mudgee opponant. Picture by Jude Keogh
Man stabbed in broad daylight outside shop. Police hunt for accused duo
Police are looking for two men.
Dominic Unwin and Grace Ryan
The crime scene at the Alpine stores. Picture by Alex Grant
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Photos
See who was having school holiday fun around Orange
A collection of photos from school holiday activities across Orange.
Carla Freedman
Ollie Finnane, Jimmy Shortis, Rupert Shepherd and William Low at the PCYC on Wednesday.
Our Business
Major discount retailer opens doors on new store west of Orange
'We are beyond proud to be providing more local jobs.'
Allison Hore
The team at The Reject Shop in Wellington on the grand opening day. Picture supplied
Photos
You can have a house in the Central West with a tennis court and putt-putt course
Did someone say activities?
Rachel Chamberlain
Raine and Horne Bathurst director Grant Maskill-Dowton standing on the tennis court at 4 Negundo Place. Picture by James Arrow
PMP club secure the services of Ferguson as NRL veteran returns 'back home'
Tom Barber
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Blake Ferguson is back at Wellington for the 2024 season. Picture by Nick Guthrie
Court & Crime
No bail for learner driver alleged to have hit 140km/hr during residential pursuit
Breaking
A generic photo of L and P plates. Picture is from file
'The charges are serious and go to the heart of community safety.'
Jay-Anna Sleeman • 8m ago
Man stabbed in broad daylight outside shop. Police hunt for accused duo
Police are looking for two men.
Dominic Unwin and Grace Ryan
The crime scene at the Alpine stores. Picture by Alex Grant
Court
Disqualified driver who failed to avoid RBT found with bags of meth
The man was caught after trying to avoid a road side breath test.
Staff Reporters
A file picture of a vehicle stopped at a police road side breath testing site. File picture

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You can have a house in the Central West with a tennis court and putt-putt course
Photos
Raine and Horne Bathurst director Grant Maskill-Dowton standing on the tennis court at 4 Negundo Place. Picture by James Arrow
Did someone say activities?
Rachel Chamberlain
You'll simply want to stay forever
You'll simply want to stay forever
Check out the town near Orange where house prices have doubled
Tom Barber
Houses in Wellington are continuing to rise in price. Picture supplied
Council
New roundabout build to begin at 'dangerous' intersection, roads to close
New roundabout confirmed for 'dangerous' intersection in Orange CBD. Picture by Jude Keogh
The junction was identified as a "blackspot" in September, 2023.
William Davis
'Exciting' times ahead promised after greenlight for Greyhound track
'I'm absolutely ecstatic that this is all now been finalised.'
William Davis
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Jeff Whitton at the Highlands Paceway in Orange. Picture supplied
Contract signed for new greyhound track in Orange
Plans include restaurant, fields, mini golf and function centre.
William Davis
Old Highlands Paceway trotters track proposed for new greyhound track. File picture
Politics
Australia flags $100m military boost for Ukraine war
Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced a further $100 million aid package for Ukraine. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)
William Ton
UK Conservative MP and ex-health minister joins Labour
Conservative MP Dan Poulter has left his party to join the opposition Labour Party. (AP PHOTO)
Socialist supporters call on Spanish PM Sanchez to stay
Elena Rodriguez
Spanish Socialist Party supporters have rallied in Madrid in a show of support for Pedro Sanchez. (EPA PHOTO)
Health
New hope for Aussies battling early stage breast cancer
The government is expanding subsidies for Verzenio for women living with early stage breast cancer. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)
William Ton
Scott Cam takes up cancer fight as two-thirds of Aussies to be hit
Carla Mascarenhas
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SafetyCulture ambassador and TV host Scott Cam is encouraging outdoor workers to take sun protection seriously. Picture supplied
After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums
Savannah Meacham
Women in Queensland's Cape York Peninsula will have access to a long-awaited birthing suite. (Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service/AAP PHOTOS)
Business
Is this a return to government as we once knew it?
Opinion
Anthony Albanese recently announced his plan for an Australian-made future. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Mark Kenny
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Opinion
Small business is fighting to merely have a future while govt turns blind eye
Amanda Rose
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Peter Lorimer
What makes Dirty Janes Orange special and why founder chose 'beautiful, artistic' city
Antique and retro marketplace to open on April 26.
Riley Krause
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Dirty Janes owner and founder inside new Orange site. Picture by Carla Freedman
Education
Punishment after the event rarely works
Opinion
Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Greg McIntyre
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Thousands of WA teachers set to stop work over wages
Aaron Bunch
Public school teachers in Western Australia are fighting for better pay and conditions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Watch
New face scores late match-winning try as Kinross beats Sydney powerhouse
See all the photos and video from the first XV clash.
Dominic Unwin
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Ollie Walker (kneeling) gets up after scoring the winning try for Kinross. Picture by Carla Freedman
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
A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem
Victoria's misshapen Big Strawberry is being used to draw attention to food waste. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Adrian Black • 1hr ago
Drought could be 'nail in the coffin' for some farmers
Aaron Bunch • 1hr ago
Some livestock producers are de-stocking their properties amid soaring feed costs. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 2hrs ago
Vision Australia spokesman Chris Edwards has been campaigning for electric car safety measures. (HANDOUT/VISION AUSTRALIA)
World
Tornado in China's Guangzhou kills five and injures 33
A tornado hit Guangzhou's Baiyun district, damaging 141 factory buildings. (AP PHOTO)
56m ago
Gold watch breaks record for Titanic memorabilia sales
Rosie Shead and Rod Minchin • 1hr ago
A watch worn by wealthy businessman John Jacob Astor on the Titanic has sold for a record amount. (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine says forces holding on in eastern village
Ukrainian troops are shelling a part of Ocheretyne seized by Russian forces, a spokesman says. (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
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 gets another price cut in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model Y price cut again in Australia
Scott Collie
Car Expert
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Car Expert
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
Car Expert
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8

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