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NECK AND NECK: Nyngan Tiger's coach Justin Carney said Sunday's game was a good example of small town country footy. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Edwards stars as Tigers down gutsy Cowboys and roar back into title race

Nick Guthrie
Zaarkacha Marlan

Social: The Wellington Redbacks hosted an in-house game against Old Boys players. Photo: Abbey Lousick.

Redbacks, Old Boys game a chance to fine-tune before the finals

Taylor Jurd

Co-Captain Aidan Ryan.

Wellington, Westside celebrate NAIDOC Day during Apex Oval contest

Daniel Shirkie

NECK AND NECK: Nyngan Tiger's coach Justin Carney said Sunday's game was a good example of small town country footy. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Edwards stars as Tigers down gutsy Cowboys and roar back into title race

Tickled Pink: Ian Darney with the club's sponsors from KFC, Kierle's Chemist, Hermitage Hill, Wellington Soldiers Club, One Stop Automotive Shop, Quain's Liquor and Fox and Lillie (missing) plus Fred the dog. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Racing prize money increase is beyond president's 'wildest dreams'

Taylor Jurd

Photo: Supplied.

Local rifle club hosts Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia

GET BUSY: There's no time to be bored these July school holidays.

73 fun things to do in the Central West, Orana these July holidays

Nadine Morton

Perfect Performance: Thanks to all the students and teachers who put on a fantastic show last Friday night at MADD.

Students preparing for a MADD night full of fun

Wellington Arts Vice President Kim Kiss and President Lisa Thomas. Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

Warm yourself up with fabulous artworks

GET BUSY: There's no time to be bored these July school holidays.

73 fun things to do in the Central West, Orana these July holidays

Kellee Gersbach, from Wellingtons The Cow and Calf. Photo: Antonia O'Flaherty.

Cow and Calf to host special winter grazing event

2019 SUMMIT: Regional Development Australia Orana is asking for expressions of interest from people interested in travelling together to the summit. Image: Contributed

Need a ride to the Central West Young Entrepreneurs Summit?

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

LIGHT FANTASTIC: Chase the Northern Lights or the Auroroa Borealis with The Senior and Travelrite on this Nordic cruise in February 2020.

Join us on Northern Lights cruise

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Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

By Helen Sim

CELESTIAL TECHNOLOGY: An artist's impression of CSIROsat-1 in space to be launched next year. Picture: CSIRO

Down under ready to find its space in the firmament

By Helen Sim

Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders with one of the many youth groups facilitated at Headspace Dubbo.

Opportunity to see state government projects flourish

Dugald Saunders

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

Photo: MArk Rayner

Villages dig deep to raise funds towards local AEDS

Ben Shields

LIFE-SAVING: Australian Red Cross first aid trainer George Chapman urges the villages of Geurie, Stuart Town and Wongarbon to install a defibrillator. Photo: PAIGE WILLIAMS

Villages encouraged to take up heart safe campaign

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

MOREE: Children led the 2019 NAIDOC Week march down Balo Street.

16 super images from NAIDOC Week

INJURIES: The female police officer's hand after the alleged assault took place. Photo: SUPPLIED

Bail denied: Man pleads not guilty to alleged attack on Dubbo police

20 photos from the NSW Blues heartstopping series win

20 photos from the NSW Blues heartstopping series win

Macquarie and Wellington correctional centre Governors presenting Aunty Joyce Williams with the acrylic painting. Photo: Supplied.

Wiradjuri Elder immortalised in portrait for NAIDOC celebrations

The young judges got to show off their skills on Monday.

Young judges show off their Agriculture skills

Zaarkacha Marlan

ATTACK VICTIM: Brendan 'Bear' Clark was working on a Coonamble property when he was mauled by two large dogs and had to have his right arm amputated following the attack. Picture: JONATHAN CARROLL

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Dog attack victim receives a little help from his friends, community

Nadine Morton

Dressing for success is your own business

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Dressing for success is your own business

Zoë Wundenberg

A sobering story of Love Bugs, tax returns and concussion

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A sobering story of Love Bugs, tax returns and concussion

James Joyce

Extreme weather puts heat on chilli farming

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Extreme weather puts heat on chilli farming

David De Paoli

BREAKTHROUGH: The new Prostate Urine Risk test could change the face of prostate cancer testing.

New urine test breakthrough for prostate cancer research

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Geraldine Cardozo

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

DOUBLE CHECK: Veteran environmental activist Bob Brown has raised doubts about the Robbins Island renewable energy proposal. Picture: File

Robbins Island wind farm a 'new Franklin Dam', says Bob Brown

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Aussie researchers claim a breakthrough in boosting the effectiveness of chemo drug 5-Fluorouracil.

Protein key to cancer drug's effectiveness

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The Heffers and Murrumbidgee Irrigation have been involved in a decades long dispute over the accuracy of their water meters.

Murrumbidgee Irrigation escorted by security to remove water meters

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Julie Tam said she feels a lot better after speaking with the director of the MDMA festival.

Family speaks to NSW festival co-founder

Victorian man Michael Bowman has gone missing in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain National Park.

Hunt on to find missing Vic walker in Tas

Christine McGinn

Bones found on the NSW mid-north coast are believed to be those of backpacker Erwan Ferrieux, left.

Frenchman's family told of bone DNA result

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston has described the Australian pension as generous.

Minister in hot water over pension comment

Matt Coughlan

A County Court judge will decide on Tuesday whether Blair Cottrell can proceed with an appeal.

Extremist's racial hatred appeal pending

Red Lantana will kill cattle or at best predispose them to sunburn. Livestock new to an area can make the mistake of eating this.

Be aware of toxic feed says LLS vets

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Justina Twomey, Lake Cargelligo, Overall Pointscore Champion, with award sponsor Caron Chester from NSW Farmers

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

Kath Donoghue

Murray-Darling Basin rainfall remained below average for June.

More water for South Australia irrigators

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

Bosnia: a land of stunning beauty.

Dreaming of a getaway? Here are your weekly travel deals

John Rozentals

Lydia Williams' unique childhood inspired her to write a children's book about a girl who lives in the outback and discovers a love for football. Picture: Nicole Cleary

Goalkeeper's journey brought to life in children's book

Lucie Bertoldo

You often see a farm with a dilapidated traditional windmill no longer in operation and sitting proudly beside the windmill is a small solar cell and an electric pump. Less maintenance and more reliability!

Tech Talk: Solar revolution showing no signs of slowing

Mathew Dickerson

Recalled: Fisher-Price Rock N Play Sleeper (left) and Kids II Australia Pty Ltd - Rocking Sleeper (right).

Baby bouncers, rockers and inclined sleep products under review