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Sacred site's unveiling is a 'solidification' of school's commitment to culture

Uncle Trevor Peckham helped officially open the yarning circle at Orange Public School's infant campus. Picture by Carla Freedman
Riley Krause • 1hr ago
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These faces have tackled incredible challenges, and that's why the west is best

Ciara Bastow
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(Top, from left) Danielle Haase, Kirsty Evans, Megan Brown, Frank Pantano, (middle, from left) Nathan Behan, Rebecca Saunders, Lee Wiggins, Mandi Randell, (bottom, from left) Chelsea Lee Poyser, Daniel Zolfel, Emily Bush, Andrew Kelly.
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Woodbridge Cup 2025 preview: coaches, signings and predictions - Part 1

Let's take a look at Manildra, Cowra, Orange United and Grenfell.
Dominic Unwin
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Connor Vadanega, Jayden Williams, Lewis Stanley and Simon Samson. Pictures from file
Inside one of the toughest rides in the bush: and why it helps tackle crime
Good News
Ride to Give participants. Picture supplied
Nick McGrath • 1hr ago
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Court
Shoplifter with a history of larceny jailed for stealing sunglasses and brandy
The man stole a bottle of brandy on New Year's Eve.
Staff Reporters
A file picture of a statue of Lady Justice. Picture courtesy of Shutterstock
Tribute
How a small town barber saved his beloved footy club and became a legend
The church was heaving for the funeral of the Tigers great.
Dominic Unwin
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Billy Barrow pictufred at Larkin Oval. Picture supplied
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Player tracker | Check out the big name signings set to define 2025 title race

Inside the Peter McDonald Premiership transfer market.
Nick Guthrie and Dominic Unwin
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From left, Tom Hickson (Orange CYMS), Tyler Colley (Bathurst St Pat's) and Bayden Searle (Dubbo CYMS)

'I don't want to do anything else': Freya's determination is as strong as ever

The acclaimed author and illustrator has wowed critics again
Riley Krause
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Freya Blackwood working in her Orange studio. Picture by Carla Freedman

Court & Crime

Shoplifter with a history of larceny jailed for stealing sunglasses and brandy

Court
A file picture of a statue of Lady Justice. Picture courtesy of Shutterstock
The man stole a bottle of brandy on New Year's Eve.
Staff Reporters
Court

High-range P-plater 'very fortunate to survive' after crashing into tree

The man crashed while drink-driving early on New Year's Day.
Staff Reporters
A file picture of Orange Courthouse. File picture by Carla Freedman

Teen charged following 'post and boast' crime spree spanning 500km

Riley Krause
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A police vehicle. File picture

PropertyView

A modern design with vast internal space in Kelso

A modern design with vast internal space in Kelso
Feature Property

A productive farm in Blayney with subdivision approval

Property of the Week
A productive farm in Blayney with subdivision approval

Highly regarded grazing on 1,581 hectares overlooking Lake Burrendong

Feature Property
Highly regarded grazing on 1,581 hectares overlooking Lake Burrendong

Council

'If you guys can honestly sleep at night': councillors' moral compass called into question

Councillors Kevin Duffy and Tammy Greenhalgh spoke about an event aiming to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. File pictures
Event did not meet the council's criteria for eligibility.
Riley Krause
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Major business hub in 'forgotten about neighbourhood' put on ice

Riley Krause
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The block to the west of Edward Street. Picture by Carla Freedman

More doctors on the cards as plans to expand medical practice revealed

Riley Krause
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An overhead view of where Central West Urology is located. Picture by Google Maps

Politics

Palpable anger in the suburbs sets up poll battleground

Muslim Vote-backed independent doctor Ziad Basyouny is trying to oust Tony Burke in Watson. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Dominic Giannini • 15m ago

Fiji among big Pacific losers under Trump tariffs

Ben McKay • 31m ago
Fiji was hit with 32 per cent tariffs on exports to the US, with PM Sitiveni Rabuka yet to comment. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS

'No logic': US beef tariff to hit exporters and diners

Kat Wong • 35m ago
Australia's red meat industry is unhappy with the tariff imposed by the US on beef exports. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS

Health

My daughter has a profound disability. Here's what terrifies me about the NDIS

Opinion
Phil Hayes-Brown with his daughter Phoebe. Picture supplied
Phil Hayes-Brown
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Mental health workers strike to wrangle better pay deal

William Ton
Mental health workers protest outside Victoria's parliament to demand better pay and conditions. Photo: William Ton/AAP PHOTOS

Controversy over calls to allow Voluntary Assisted Dying via telehealth

People can't get VAD medical support unless it's face-to-face.
Anthony Caggiano
Australian Medical Association president Dr Danielle McMullen, Australian Christian Lobby chief executive officer Michelle Pearse and Go Gentle Australia chief executive officer Dr Linda Swan. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Instagram, Go Gentle Australia

Business

Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides

Opinion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at steelworks in the Illawarra. Picture by Anna Warr
Chris F. Wright
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These faces have tackled incredible challenges, and that's why the west is best

Ciara Bastow
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(Top, from left) Danielle Haase, Kirsty Evans, Megan Brown, Frank Pantano, (middle, from left) Nathan Behan, Rebecca Saunders, Lee Wiggins, Mandi Randell, (bottom, from left) Chelsea Lee Poyser, Daniel Zolfel, Emily Bush, Andrew Kelly.

'I don't want to do anything else': Freya's determination is as strong as ever

The acclaimed author and illustrator has wowed critics again
Riley Krause
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Freya Blackwood working in her Orange studio. Picture by Carla Freedman

Education

Sacred site's unveiling is a 'solidification' of school's commitment to culture

Uncle Trevor Peckham helped officially open the yarning circle at Orange Public School's infant campus. Picture by Carla Freedman
Riley Krause • 1hr ago
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Probe into $39 million school building contract

Farid Farid
A school building contract is being investigated over alleged corrupt practices. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS

Major move to make students' uniforms cheaper

Callum Godde
Students in one state will be able to wear generic school uniforms to help cash-strapped parents. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS

Rural

Empty dams, shrinking water storages and everybody is looking to the sky

Kamarooka sheep farmer Erroll Hay walks through one of the dams on his property once filled with water but now a cracking dry bed amid an ongoing dry spell. Picture by Darren Howe
David Chapman and Staff Reporters

Rural maternity crisis: Mums live with trauma from a collapsing care system

Jonathan Hawes
Mother of three Laura Houston is one of many rural mums advocating for increased funding and resources to reverse the deterioration of rural maternity services. Picture by Gareth Gardner

Eyewatering prices for basic groceries in remote First Nations communities

Anna Houlahan
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Rosie Woolley and her partner Denis Coolwel with their groceries on the Tiwi Islands. Picture by Jarni Blakkarly/CHOICE

National

Financial abusers inflict tax 'weapon' on victims

The ATO is being urged to do far more to support victim-survivors of financial abuse. Photo: April Fonti/AAP PHOTOS
Rachael Ward • 11m ago

Palpable anger in the suburbs sets up poll battleground

Dominic Giannini • 15m ago
Muslim Vote-backed independent doctor Ziad Basyouny is trying to oust Tony Burke in Watson. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Review

Latest Moriarty adaptation The Last Anniversary promises mystery, intrigue

Jess Layt • 15m ago
Angela Punch McGregor and Teresa Palmer in The Last Anniversary. Picture by Binge

World

Fiji among big Pacific losers under Trump tariffs

Fiji was hit with 32 per cent tariffs on exports to the US, with PM Sitiveni Rabuka yet to comment. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Ben McKay • 31m ago

Leaders react to Trump tariffs with caution, criticism

1hr ago
Donald Trump has unveiled his long-anticipated program of tariffs to affect nations around the globe Photo: AP PHOTO

Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports

Andrea Shalal and David Lawder • 2hrs ago
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new tariffs in a ceremony at the White House. Photo: AP PHOTO

Australian of the Year

A true fighter, Neale Daniher is the 2025 Australian of the Year

The 2025 Australian of the Year Neale Daniher on stage at the National Arboretum Canberra with his wife Jan and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Megan Doherty
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Brother Olly Pickett of Wheelchairs for Kids is the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year

Megan Doherty
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Christian Brother Olly Pickett addressing the audience at the National Arboretum Canberra on Saturday night. Picture by Keegan Carroll

The 2025 Young Australian of the Year gives back to remote communities

Megan Doherty
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Dr Katrina Wruck with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after being named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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Jaguar's exclusive new EV has a bonnet for days
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EV supporters slam Dutton's proposed fuel excise cut

Jordan Mulach
EV supporters slam Dutton's proposed fuel excise cut
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Porsche interior update bringing better sounds, Amazon Alexa

Jordan Mulach
Porsche interior update bringing better sounds, Amazon Alexa

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