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NOT HAPPY: Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders and Deputy Premier John Barilaro are not happy with Essential Energy.

Dugald Saunders calls for Essential Energy CEO to go

Craig Thomson

ANNOUNCEMENT: RFDSSE CEO Greg Smith. Photo: TAYLOR DODGE.

Drought stricken farmers finally get a hand up

Taylor Dodge

HOUSE FIRE: A person has been reported missing as crews battle early morning house fire in Wellington. Photo: PAUL JEFFERS

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Missing person from early morning house fire reportedly safe

Nadine Morton
Daniel Shirkie

ALLEGATIONS: The man is accused of a range of offences including sending intimidating messages to a woman via Facebook. Photo: FILE

Wellington Public School worker denied bail, accused of choking

APPLY NOW: Registrations for Little Athletics in Wellington are open now, get in quick and don't miss out. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

Applications are now open for this summer's season of Little Athletics

JOB CUTS: The union says Deputy Premier John Barilaro's response to 682 job cuts at Essential Energy has been disappointing. Photo: FILE

'Disappointing response' from deputy premier on job losses: Union

Nadine Morton

Capturing history: Wellington's Marie Hoffman said it was such a privilege that families entrusted her with their ancestors stories and photographs. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Book shares a treasure trove of local stories

Taylor Jurd

NOT HAPPY: Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders and Deputy Premier John Barilaro are not happy with Essential Energy.

Dugald Saunders calls for Essential Energy CEO to go

Craig Thomson

ANNOUNCEMENT: RFDSSE CEO Greg Smith. Photo: TAYLOR DODGE.

Drought stricken farmers finally get a hand up

Taylor Dodge

Triumphing against the odds

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Triumphing against the odds

MOVING FORWARD: Mason Williams has been one of Wellington's most consistent performers in 2019. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

Settled Williams feeling at home among Cowboys striving to be better

Nick Guthrie

APPLY NOW: Registrations for Little Athletics in Wellington are open now, get in quick and don't miss out. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

Applications are now open for this summer's season of Little Athletics

Face-off: Wellington Juniors Brent Naden and Kotoni Staggs will square off when the Broncos and Panthers meet on Friday. Photos: AAP.

Naden, Staggs set to battle one another in 'must win' clash

Daniel Shirkie

MOVING FORWARD: Mason Williams has been one of Wellington's most consistent performers in 2019. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

Settled Williams feeling at home among Cowboys striving to be better

PARTNERS: Central West president John Maynard and his Sydney University counterpart David Lyons announce the landmark affiliation. Photo: SUFC

Sydney Uni committing to grassroots in unprecedented affiliation with Central West

Matt Findlay

Wellington's Redbacks seize the Oilsplus title from the defending Geurie Goats

Wellington's Redbacks seize the Oilsplus title from the defending Geurie Goats

Daniel Shirkie

Buddhist Ven Jhampa.
Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

Healing day to be held at the Buddhist Centre

Awareness day: Jay Forrester from the Wellington Aboriginal Corporate Health Service (WACHS) is helping to promote DonateLife Week. Photo: Jo Ivey.

Help save a life and register to be a donor

Taylor Jurd

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

Warm yourself up with fabulous artworks

Buddhist Ven Jhampa.
Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

Healing day to be held at the Buddhist Centre

Glitz: Charlotte Hopcraft, Eloise Harrison and Madison Brooking from Orange competed in the musical theatre dance section of the Wellington Eisteddfod. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Dancers dazzle at the Wellington Eisteddfod

Taylor Jurd

Off to the grand final: The Wellington Redbacks held on to eventually win the nail-biting game against the Molong Magpies on Saturday. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Redbacks hosting grand final after defeating Molong in nail-biter

Taylor Jurd

SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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Eye on the sky: The Parkes Telescope in action is an amazing thing to witness, as are the heavenly bodies it keeps watch over. Photo: CSIRO.

Moon Landing 50 Year Anniversary

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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SOMETHING TO TRUMPET: Everyone likes to look good in Cochin, India.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

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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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

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

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

Councillor Greg Mohr and Mayor of the Dubbo Region Ben Shields inspect the clean-up work that was carried out at the Dubbo-side entrance of Wellington recently.

Master plan on its way as the clean-up commences

Ben Shields

Community minded: Cameron is not only an experienced HAZMAT Sydney firefighter, he also is the head of first aid training at his local surf club at Elouera.

Giving community support a red hot go

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

George Chapman.

Bodangora Wind Farm donate AED for Hearts Safe Campaign in Wellington

Computer Basics at Wellington: August 13 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Learn how to get started on a computer in this free, hands-on workshop.To book or for more information please contact Wellington Library: 02 6840 1780.

Do you love get together and talk about books?

Victoria Murray

Dimity Martin and Rikki Esdaile.

Large crowd attends Wellington Redbacks Ladies Day | Photos

Glitz: Charlotte Hopcraft, Eloise Harrison and Madison Brooking from Orange competed in the musical theatre dance section of the Wellington Eisteddfod. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Dancers dazzle at the Wellington Eisteddfod

Kiesha and Laughlan Bailey. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Kids kept entertained at the Wellington library these school holidays

Ready to rock: Star filly Libertini. Picture: Yarraman Park Stud.

Off The Beaten Track: Racing's week that was

Jo Blatch and her son Wilson from the Wellington Christian school.

Trees help beautify Ridgecrest | Photos

Frank Wooding with his daughters (l-r) Gail Brydon and June, Kim, Pat and Narelle Wooding.

Frank celebrates his 85th at the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club | Photos

Taylor Jurd

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

Wiradjuri Elder immortalised in portrait for NAIDOC celebrations

Off to the grand final: The Wellington Redbacks held on to eventually win the nail-biting game against the Molong Magpies on Saturday. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Redbacks hosting grand final after defeating Molong in nail-biter

Taylor Jurd

Early bushfire season now the new normal

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Early bushfire season now the new normal

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VET building pathways to a bright future

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VET building pathways to a bright future

Jenny Lambert

Dress up without the stress

Dress up without the stress

Michelle Haines Thomas

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

The cost of repairing apartment block defects Australiawide would be staggering, says the CFMMEU.

Aust faces '$6.2b bill for unit defects'

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Australia's Travis Head walks from the pitch as the England player shake hands after England and Australia drew the 2nd Ashes Test.

Aussies salvage dramatic draw at Lord's

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IN ACTION: World record holder Aidan Copp shearing a lamb during his world record attempt on Saturday where he was shearing for eight-hours. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Shearer battles through eight gruelling hours to break world record

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will push to overhaul the financial services sector by the end of 2020.

Frydenberg unveils bank overhaul road map

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THE BIG DRY: The Gidding's drought-stricken farm at Wellington. Fletcher Giddings,8, on the quad bike (top right) and his father Brian Giddings helping a cow (bottom right).

GRAPHIC CONTENT | 'My little rock': dad, the drought and his brave boy Fletcher

Belinda-Jane Davis
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Vaccination is your best protection against the bug and it's still not too late to get the jab. Photo: Shutterstock

It is not too late to get your flu shot

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Australian surfer Sean McKinnon, who was killed as he slept in a campervan in Raglan, New Zealand.

Aust surfer murder accused was struggling

Zena Chamas
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SPEAK UP: Gary Ablett believes being honest with concussion is important.

Ablett says to be honest when dealing with concussion

Tim O'Connor
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IN ACTION: World record holder Aidan Copp shearing a lamb during his world record attempt on Saturday where he was shearing for eight-hours. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Shearer breaks world record

Nikki Reynolds
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Tropical grass Premier digit growing on the same light acidic country as the photo below. Addressing soil deficiencies plus growing in conjunction with serradella and other acid soil tolerant winter legumes is part of this success story.

Acidic, light soil deemed useless no more thanks to research

Bob Freebairn

Uarbry's Jill Goodman shared her story on The Land's Hear Them Raw podcast after losing everything in the Sir Ivan bushfire. Pictures: Lucy Kinbacher

"Their hoses were melting, they were exhausted"

Lucy Kinbacher

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Chippendale: one of Sydney's hippest, artiest neighbourhoods.

Travel deals: Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

Where will it end?: Apart from the evolutionary steps of a better S Pen with more features and the phone's increased memory and improved battery life and charging times, the last step is the blurring of PC and phone.

Smartphone evolution is now a revolution

Mathew Dickerson
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Alexis (not pictured): "There is not a huge difference between what we do and people who use Tinder."

Why Alexis took up sex work during her university studies

Helen Pitt
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Options: There are plenty of ways to create beautiful and practical outdoor spaces that are also low on maintenance and water requirements. Photos by Jason Busch.

Tips to create water-wise gardens