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How a near death experience led this iconic performer to a career of saving lives
The original yellow wiggle, Greg Page, with Member for Orange Phil Donato. Picture by Grace Dudley.
Grace Dudley • 1hr ago
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Former captain-coach returns as sides are forced to replace playmakers
Tom Barber • 2hrs ago
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Former Orange CYMS captain-coach Ethan McKellar will return this week.
Our History
Early days of Cadia unearthed: The people behind the first wave of mining
Mining at Cadia started with copper in the 1800s.
Tanya Marschke
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The former Cadia village in the 1900s. There are no known photos from Cadia in the 1860s. Picture supplied
Event fundraising goal smashed in crusade against domestic violence
Events
Birds in the Bush committee members, Alice Jarret, Katie Baddock, Vanessa Vazquez, Jelena Dokic, Kate Greenwood, Claire Fox, Karen Begen, Jen Hill and Sam Burns. Picture by Laura Cole Photography.
The 2024 Birds in the Bush event was held Thursday night, May 2.
Emily Gobourg • 2hrs ago
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Breaking
Multi-day search for missing woman ends in Central West
William Davis
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Search for missing woman Jessica Zrinski narrows in on bushland. Pictures supplied
Panthers' halves suspended, seven players charged after dramatic opening round
Nick Guthrie
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Panthers' Nick Tilburg (left) and Aaron Mawhinney of St Pat's were both sent off during last weekend's Bathurst derby. Picture by James Arrow
'We lit up the night for Molly': friends, family pay tribute to young mum
Grace Dudley
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Molly Ticehurst is remembered as a kind and devoted mother. Picture by Carla Freedman.
Kids Health Crisis
'Slow the floodgates': OT waitlist so long they've had to stop accepting new clients
Their service is offered in Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst and Cowra.
Riley Krause
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Rachel Dewhurst and Eden Bradford from Canobolas Kids Health have opened up about the paediatric health crisis. Picture by Carla Freedman
Court & Crime
Multi-day search for missing woman ends in Central West
Breaking
Search for missing woman Jessica Zrinski narrows in on bushland. Pictures supplied
William Davis
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Court
'I don't have a licence, sir': Driver's honesty can't hide lengthy record
The man was stopped while driving in Orange.
Staff Reporters
Orange Courthouse where a man was sentenced for driving without a licence. File picture
Updated
Man in 'critical condition' after double motorbike crash, crime scene established
William Davis
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NSW Police close Escort Way after double motorbike crash near Orange. Picture by William Davis

PropertyView

Unique opportunity for life on the land
Unique opportunity for life on the land
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
You'll simply want to stay forever
You'll simply want to stay forever
Council
Newest face running for council as election approaches
Exclusive
Andrew Greig joins ticket of Steve Peterson for Orange City Council. File picture
Two unknowns will be central to the contest for Orange mayor.
William Davis
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Construction begins for new lighting on Wirrabarra Walk in Orange
Construction is expected to take about three weeks.
William Davis
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Work on Wirrabarra Walk begins in Orange. Picture by Carla Freedman
Luxury hotel plans for historic cinema could be axed
'We're left in limbo land ... '
William Davis
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Australia Cinema 4 in Orange. Picture by Carla Freedman
Politics
PM slams prosecutors amid fallout over ex-detainee bail
Anthony Albanese says the ankle bracelet decision was a mistake. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Andrew Brown • 26m ago
Grocer monopoly price-gouging Torres Strait Islanders
Savannah Meacham • 1hr ago
Torres Strait food prices are exacerbated by freight costs with all food coming by ship from Cairns. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Ministers mark Germany's return of Indigenous artefacts
Abe Maddison • 2hrs ago
Annalena Baerbock with Kaurna man Lewis O'Brien during a cultural heritage items handover ceremony. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Cyber breach impacts family violence, sex assault data
A data breach involved information from the family violence unit at Monash Medical Centre. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Rachael Ward • 10m ago
Sleep could hold secret to recovery from serious injury
Deborah Cornwall • 1hr ago
Poor sleep affects up to 90 per cent of people who suffer from chronic pain. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Kids Health Crisis
'Slow the floodgates': OT waitlist so long they've had to stop accepting new clients
Their service is offered in Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst and Cowra.
Riley Krause
Rachel Dewhurst and Eden Bradford from Canobolas Kids Health have opened up about the paediatric health crisis. Picture by Carla Freedman
Business
'Slow the floodgates': OT waitlist so long they've had to stop accepting new clients
Kids Health Crisis
Rachel Dewhurst and Eden Bradford from Canobolas Kids Health have opened up about the paediatric health crisis. Picture by Carla Freedman
Their service is offered in Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst and Cowra.
Riley Krause
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Opinion
'Made in Australia' sounds good, but the reality is more complex
Adam Triggs
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
Opinion
We can use the wisdom of old to meet new challenges
Romilly Madew
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A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Education
PNG has 'human capital crisis', says World Bank
The World Bank is calling for PNG to better supply its schools to get more children back on track. (AP PHOTO)
Kirsty Needham
Swinburne casual staff underpaid almost $3 million
Rachael Ward
Swinburne University's vice-chancellor has apologised for the "unintentional underpayments". (Melissa Meehan/AAP PHOTOS)
Students reunited after mould forced school demolition
Jack Gramenz
Demountable buildings have been used to create a temporary campus for Willyama High School students. (HANDOUT/NSW GOVERNMENT)
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
Gawkers urged to give Neil, the famous seal, his space
Tasmanian wildlife officials have urged people not to seek out encounters with Neil the seal. (Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania/AAP PHOTOS)
Ethan James • 4m ago
Cyber breach impacts family violence, sex assault data
Rachael Ward • 10m ago
A data breach involved information from the family violence unit at Monash Medical Centre. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Call for DV package to also target changing violent men
Samantha Lock and Luke Costin • 10m ago
An emergency package as well as long-term reforms to DV prevention are being promised in NSW. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
World
US commitment to Philippines 'ironclad', Austin assures
China's use of water cannons against two vessels from the Philippines has sparked outrage. (AP PHOTO)
Phil Stewart • 42m ago
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses over Israel
Lisa Richwine and Arlene Washington
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have again clashed with police on several US university campuses. (AP PHOTO)
Taiwan says China military aircraft crossed median line
Ben Blanchard
Over the past four years, China's military has significantly ramped up its activities around Taiwan. (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
Mahindra XUV700 deals: EOFY offer brings $1000 saving
Car Expert
Jack Quick
Car Expert
New feature addresses key complaint with Australian EV chargers
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
BMW 1 Series special edition is brand's cheapest car in Australia
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toyota Kluger, LandCruiser EV? Toyota launching two seven-seat electric SUVs
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs
Jordan Mulach

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