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Council in talks with NSW government ministers
The state Member for Orange Andrew Gee says Wellington Council can build a stronger relationship with the state government after ...
Wellington’s untold story on exhibition for all to see
Wellington’s previously untold history will be explored in an exhibition on Monday as part of Reconciliation Week.
Parenting and learning program benefits children
While the HIPPY program began in Israel in the 60s, it has nothing to do with flower power.
Premier pays tribute to former Dubbo MP
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has paid tribute to former NSW Nationals MP for Dubbo Gerry Peacocke - who died peacefully ...
Morning tea aids cancer council
Organised by Dawn Hough and Dianne Neville, the Uniting Church has been holding its Biggest Morning Tea for ...
Children take part in reading day
National Simultaneous Reading Day took place this week at the library and the book this year was The ...
Markets kick off a great weekend in Wellington
What a fantastic weekend we have. Beginning with the Rotary markets tomorrow morning and then our students will wow the ...
Kindergarten 1957
Cost of electronic tagging prohibitive
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BEFORE AND AFTER: Tornado destruction revealed
OKLAHOMA: Satellite images reveal the full extent of damage from devastating tornado.
Weekend trivia: Mega quiz
It's the weekend. Time to kick back, relax and spend time with family and friends. But first, try ...
VIDEO: Youngster's burnout goes viral
JUNEE: Video of seven-year-old doing burnout in father's ute gains widespread attention and criticism.
Local Sport
Hot rod heaven
Accuracy important for all soccer record keeping
After the fourth week we are all starting to get into the swing of things, but a few newcomers are ...
Former Cowboy makes big time
Tyrone Peachey injected into the game with some amazing skills being display on his debut match.
Races coincide with NRL match
Mudgee will hold a five-race program tomorrow to coincide with Sunday’s NRL match between Parramatta and the Gold Coast Titans ...
13s go down to Parkes for first loss of 2013 season
The Redbacks’ flag is hanging at half mast at the under 13s camp this week after they suffered their first ...
Injury hit Redbacks are still confident
The Redbacks, buoyed by their physical and hard fought win over Yeoval, head to Cumnock very confident despite ...
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National
Going bush: First Bloke heads back to his roots
Four months ago, Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s partner Tim Mathieson quietly bought a bush block on the banks ...
Cars plunge into river as US bridge collapses
A highway bridge has collapsed in the US state of Washington, sending at least two cars with people inside into ...
iPad mini competition winners
Thanks to all the readers who entered our competition to win an iPad mini.
The transformation of Hazel Hawke
The debilitating haze of Alzheimer's disease began its capricious descent on Hazel Hawke in 2001 and three years ...
Remembering Hazel, the life of the party
Hazel Hawke, gone now, was often a saviour when the chips were down for her husband, Bob.
An inspiration to the end
One of Australia's most loved figures, Hazel Hawke, has died at the age of 83. Her daughter Sue Pieters-Hawke announced ...
Women
Zelie's inspirational life
Zelie Bullen, an animal trainer, stunt woman, mum and wife and now authors chats to Donna Kelly.
Betty dedicates 60 years to hockey
South Australian woman Betty Cousins honoured for her 60 years service to hockey.
Carving a new career in hospitality
Writer Donna Kelly chats with scholar Jackie Airey, from Victoria, who took on a unique tree change.
Bianca’s an inspiration
Cyclist and Cerebal Palsy sufferer Bianca Woolford is doing herself and her family proud.
Lorna shocked by her garden award
Surprise award for keen gardener, Lorna Reynoldson from New South Wales.
Art exhibition is all in the family
Distance is no barrier for Alex Hibble's family who will join from parts of Australia to present an ...
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Community
O’Farrell to legislate on use of CCTV
Member for Orange Andrew Gee has welcomed Premier Barry O’Farrell’s announcement that the NSW government will introduce exemptions ...
Anzac Day commemorations at Wellington
ANZAC Day: Events across the Central West
ANZAC day is a time to remember those Australians who have fought and given their lives in the ...
Donation to help special needs at schools
Aimy Thorne and her small support crew are used to giving, especially their time and devotion to an ...
Entertainment
Looking the part
Noomi Rapace shows again in crime thriller Dead Man Down that she is the ultimate chameleon.
A tiger by the tail
Bill Westenhofer won an Oscar for best visual effects for his extraordinary work bringing the digital tiger Richard ...
WikiLeaks documents 'errors' in US film
WikiLeaks has released what it says is an annotated transcript of a documentary that takes a critical look ...
HypnoBirthing isn't a hippie thing - just ask Kate
Word is that Kate Middleton is considering HypnoBirthing when she delivers the new heir to the throne.
Life & Style
Bouris fired up over low-fee super
Mark Bouris' Yellow Brick Road is hoping to capture a slice of the $1.5 trillion in superannuation savings ...
Daily horoscopes: Friday, May 24
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Friday May 24, 2013.
How to have a functional family
Having a connected family is beneficial to a child's sense of identity and the parents and the extended ...
Time to drop the body labels?
Opinion: Why we should stop calling models larger than sample size 'curvy', 'voluptuous' and worst of all... 'real ...
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Opinion
Back when it was called a thunderbox
Writer Donna Kelly can't remember nightmen but she sure knows a lot about dunnies - even that they ...
Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
The sober truth
Travel
Spotted by locals: Stephanie Alexander's Mornington Peninsula
Melbourne's famous foodie Stephanie Alexander tastes her way across the Mornington Peninsula.
French nickers cause a stink down under
Badly behaved French backpackers in Australia, who have been accused of shoplifting, getting drunk and showing disrespect for ...
Pumpkins Ahoy!
It’s mid-morning and an icy wind howls through the near-deserted streets of Collector.
Airline offers free air miles for doctors on board
Turkish Airlines has become the latest carrier to reward doctors with free air miles if they identify themselves ...