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Dancers set to perform for town
The Bangarra Dance Theatre’s artistic director Sidney Saltner says the students showcasing their talents at the Wellington Soldiers Club will ...
Milestone for local hairdresser
Kathy’s Hair Studio is now celebrating 40 years since Kathy Martin finished her apprenticeship and bought the salon.
Violence action plans can help
Rebecca Camelliri from the western region’s domestic violence unit says an action plan to help the community will go a ...
Alliance says merger won’t work
A representative of the Wellington, Blayney, Cabonne Alliance will tell Wellington Council tonight the proposed merger of councils and the ...
Walk to school for health and safety
Member for Orange Andrew Gee encourages parents, carers and school children to get involved in this Friday’s National Walk Safely ...
Party promises certainty if elected to government
One glaringly obvious element that was missing from last week’s budget announcement was certainty for the Australian people.
Quarterly budget review reveals surplus
Council is set to reveal its quarterly budget review.
Community radio gets much-needed boost
The local community radio has powered up its signal.
Love him or hate him Rude is on his way
Rodney Rude is on his way to Wellington.
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A Ford fan's lament
BALLARAT: In 20 years we will say, remember those Falcons? Gee they were great cars.
Election 2013: Hot or Not?
INTERACTIVE: You've done the numbers and Labor is in the red. Explore the results of our budget special ...
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Peachey’s NRL debut was a dream come true
A kick through and chase, which almost snared Tyrone Peachey a try in his first grade NRL debut, ...
Injuries may hurt team’s chances
The Redbacks injury toll is still a concern for coach Bugsy Ahsee ahead of Saturday’s trip to Cumnock.
Full courts as netballers turn out in force
What a fabulous sight at netball on Saturday morning - six courts in use - well done to all involved.
Victory at Country rugby championships
The Central West rugby boys have taken out the shield for 2013 in the NSW Country Rugby Championships Under 14’s ...
Wilson wins against Rowe
Bob Wilson is the club champion after defeating Frank Rowe in the final 31-19 in a 30-end game.
Stand-down shock
Wellington Cowboys, Country and Western Rams’ second-rower Justin Toomey White has been thrown into the deep end.
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GALLERY: Ford to shut Australian plants
Terror in London: UK soldier hacked to death in street
British police have shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was ...
A big drop, but Rinehart is still richer than everyone else
Gina Rinehart's personal wealth has shed a staggering $7 billion in the past 12 months, but even her ...
We have lost a wonderful Australian: PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says we have lost a wonderful Australian with the death of former first lady Hazel Hawke.
Hazel Hawke dies aged 83
The debilitating haze of Alzheimer's disease began its capricious descent on Hazel Hawke in 2001 and three years ...
Drugs regulator could tighten Xanax rules
Experts urge action to counter the abuse of anxiety and insomnia drugs.
Women
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 ...
More than just scones
The CWA is busy building a place in the hearts of the younger generation.
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 ...
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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
A roaring good show: nice work Baz, old sport
In New York they draped feather boas from crystal chandeliers at The Plaza hotel, in Cannes they sipped ...
Tabloid tale a real page-turner
Two editors vie for the supremacy of their titles in Paper Giants: Magazine Wars.
Funds must be assured
It's time public broadcasters were left to make the shows audiences so clearly want to watch.
Pay TV show of the week: Bates Motel
This prequel sets about explaining how Norman Bates became the monster of Psycho.
Life & Style
Daily horoscopes: Thursday, May 23
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Feeding the soul gives new hope to anorexics
Weight can become the whole world in anorexia, with every gram lost and gained the subject of intense ...
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 ...
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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
Councils have to lift their game - and their sights
Travel
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 ...
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...
Win an escape to Novotel Twin Waters
As the weather cools down, we thought it time to spice things up with a chance for you ...