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Meetings: The first of two community consultation meetings were held at the Infant de Prague centre at St Mary's Catholic School. Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

St Mary's secondary future still in doubt following community meeting

Daniel Shirkie

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Wellington Boot

Daniel Shirkie

TOUGH JOB: An Central West aged care nurse says chronic under-staffing is an issue and things are tougher now the commission has begun. Photo: FILE

Someone could miss a toilet because we have so many buzzers going off: Nurse

Nadine Morton
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Meetings: The first of two community consultation meetings were held at the Infant de Prague centre at St Mary's Catholic School. Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

St Mary's secondary future still in doubt following community meeting

Daniel Shirkie

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Well done: CSU receives positive assessment in national report

Sahil Makkar

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

HARSH REALITY: NSW Police has release dramatic footage of a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old boy as part of a road safety message. Photo: NSW POLICE

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Watch dramatic footage of pedestrian crash that led to road safety alert

Nadine Morton

Meetings: The first of two community consultation meetings were held at the Infant de Prague centre at St Mary's Catholic School. Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

St Mary's secondary future still in doubt following community meeting

Daniel Shirkie

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Wellington Boot

Daniel Shirkie

HARSH REALITY: NSW Police has release dramatic footage of a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old boy as part of a road safety message. Photo: NSW POLICE

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Watch dramatic footage of pedestrian crash that led to road safety alert

RIDING ON IN: Former NRL player Travis Waddell made his debut for the Wellington Cowboys last weekend. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

'They love their footy': Cowboys' passion making an impact on Waddell

Nick Guthrie

READY TO GO: Greg Ryan rode Miss Invincible to victory for Bjorn Baker in last year's Wellington Boot. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Baker waiting to see if the Boot fits before committing to feature defence

Nick Guthrie

READY TO GO: The Garry Lunn-trained Unresolved has been nominated for Saturday's Iron Horse at Wellington. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Iconic Iron Horse to ensure Boot carnival starts with a bang

Nick Guthrie

RIDING ON IN: Former NRL player Travis Waddell made his debut for the Wellington Cowboys last weekend. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

'They love their footy': Cowboys' passion making an impact on Waddell

VIPERS STING: Tabua Tuinakauvadra was the star as the Vipers stormed to a 32-28 win over the Goannas in a thrilling WWRL under 18s decider. Photos: NICK McGRATH

Vipers get past Goannas on back of grand final performance for the ages

Nick McGrath

TRY TIME: Josh Add-Carr slices through to score at Carrington Park on Saturday night. Photo: AAP

Addo-Carr channels Wellington boxing legend as Storm 'rattle' Panthers

Nick McGrath

Wellington Library: Budding filmmakers get ready to create a short film

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What's on this weekend in Wellington

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Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle died from gunshots to the head and chest.

People Injured at Nipsey Hussle Memorial

Erin Nyren

Wellington Library: Budding filmmakers get ready to create a short film

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Duelling protesters have clashed over the dropping of charges against actor Jussie Smollett.

Smollett case prompts Chicago protests

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, 75, will have heart surgery to put in a stent,. US media say.

Mick Jagger to have heart surgery: report

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Andrew Lotherington

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Get involved: There is plenty of competition off the track including the Fashions on the Field and the Miss Wellington Boot. Photo: Belinda Soole.

Chance to be involved

Andrew Lotherington

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Festival Fashions

Flair for fashion

Andrew Lotherington

Ready to race: The 2019 Wellington Boot Race Carnival promises plenty of action both on and off the track. Photo: Belinda Soole.

Ready for a boot full of fun

Andrew Lotherington

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

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Back Row - Joan Snelson, Marion Trounce, Bev Cameron, Evelyn Parker, Pip Smith, Gaius Johnston, Jacky Ruston, Bev Hutchison.

Front Row - Alison Olsen, Lyn Giddings, Karen Mc Hale.

Country Women's Association talks cancer with special guest

Marion Trounce

PLACES AVAILABLE: Thousands of parents are using a new government website to find childcare services with vacancies. Photo: FILE

Finding available childcare places in region now at your fingertips

Nadine Morton

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Changes ahead: Because of a rise in the dumping of deadly asbestos at unmanned tips across the state council has been forced to make changes to smaller tips in the region.

Changes are ahead for tip to stop illegal dumping

Ben Shields

What's happening in the Wellington area

HARSH REALITY: NSW Police has release dramatic footage of a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old boy as part of a road safety message. Photo: NSW POLICE

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Watch dramatic footage of pedestrian crash that led to road safety alert

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

St Mary's Wolf Pack

St Mary's finish second in touch footy competition

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Michael Koziol

LIVING LIFE: They're living a life full of hopes of dreams

They're living a life full of hopes, dreams and ambitions

Nadine Morton, Kim Bartley, Murray Nicholls

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Rebecca Fist

Why it's a good idea to think before you ink

Father Brendan Lee
1hr ago

Why we all need to talk about the 'A' word

Dr Josephine Barbaro

What to do when your resume's not at fault

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

1hr ago

Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
2hrs ago

Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Looking for an Airbnb getaway that's just a little bit different?

Nadine Morton

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

HealthShare

Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb