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Thomas Deng (l) and Awer Mabil have opened sporting doors for African-born sportsmen in Australia.

African Australians blaze sporting pathway

Steve Larkin

Adrenaline rush: Nanima Common Connection's women play against Western Sydney United on day one of the Knockout. Photo: Jen Hoar.

Nanima Common Connection chairperson on importance of ‘adrenaline rush’ Knockout

Daniel Shirkie

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Praised: Coach Greg Brien musters the troops during the Redbacks' Grand Final loss to the Geurie Goats. Photo: Nick Guthrie

Redbacks coach praises team players past and present at seasons end

Daniel Shirkie

Swimming Seasond: New Members are welcome with the proviso that they are members of the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club and for Juniors to compete a family member must also compete on the night.

Dive into the season

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Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says Coles and Woolworths should face a royal commission on the milk levy.

MP floats supermarket royal commission

Roseanne Barr slams death of character

Erin Nyren

British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Richard Branson gets a Hollywood star

Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says Coles and Woolworths should face a royal commission on the milk levy.

MP floats supermarket royal commission

Northern Irish writer Anna Burns has won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel, Milkman.

Anna Burns wins Booker Prize with Milkman

By JILL LAWLESS

Prince William was on of many across the UK to watch the world premiere of They Shall Not Grow Old.

William sees Peter Jackson WWI premiere

By Tony Jones, Press Association Court Correspondent

New look for local business: Jaslyn and Nathan Dennis proudly take the reins from Bernard and Barbara Spargo and look towards the future with Dentec Pest Management. Photo: Supplied.

A changing of the guard

Half the starring cast of Friends, the hit television show that epitomised 1990s style. Photo: Shutterstock

90s style, reborn | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Princess for a day | Trending

Linley Wilkie

New look for local business: Jaslyn and Nathan Dennis proudly take the reins from Bernard and Barbara Spargo and look towards the future with Dentec Pest Management. Photo: Supplied.

A changing of the guard

Mother’s Day spoils | Trending

Linley Wilkie

Shop around: Saving a few dollars each week on your mobile plan could equal a week’s worth of groceries or a doctor’s appointment.

Switching mobile plans made easy

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

Australians over 55 also need to consider access to services they might need more as they age such as public transport, hospitals, health clubs or community centres.

Planning for your retirement property

Kate Stanton

The Recyclable House in Beaufort was inspired by steel wool sheds, hand crafts and industria. Photo supplied.

Building with our earth in mind

Wellington Caves announcement: DRC CEO Michael McMahon, Deputy Mayor Anne Jones, Mayor Ben Shields, Troy Grant, Councillor David Grant and Council staff.

Making a splash with pool renovations

Ben Shields

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Wellington Caves announcement: DRC CEO Michael McMahon, Deputy Mayor Anne Jones, Mayor Ben Shields, Troy Grant, Councillor David Grant and Council staff.

Making a splash with pool renovations

Good Day's Start: Member for Dubbo Troy Grant chatting with David Haywood from Brennan’s Mitre 10 at Thursday’s Tradies Breakfast.

A great start to the day with a tradies’ breakfast

Troy Grant

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RAINDANCERS: Molly MacKay, Coonamble; Grace Timbs, Sydney; Ashley Timbs, Central Coast, Madeline Ryan, Coonamble and Bill Mackay, Coonamble.

Dancing up a storm at Coonamble | Photos

Picture: Chelsea Sutton

All the action from the 2018 Deni Ute Muster

AFL grand final parade 2018: The photos

RARING TO GO: Travis Hill, and Jemmiekah, James and Warren Peachey are excited for the 48th annual Koori Knockout. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Huge local derby scheduled for 2018 Koori Knockout

Jarrod Lyle remembered

Tom Mitchell awarded the 2018 Brownlow Medal

Jenifer Lewis.

Stars shine on gold carpet at Emmy awards

Love you, Mum: It is expected visitors to Taronga Western Plains Zoo will be able to see the six cheetah cubs, with their mother Kyan, in October. Photo: Supplied.

Cheetah cubs thriving with their mum at Dubbo Zoo | Photos, Video

Taylor Jurd

Climate change is a cause for conservatives

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Nothing fake about the power of journalism | OPINION

Rob Shaw

Wellington Caves announcement: DRC CEO Michael McMahon, Deputy Mayor Anne Jones, Mayor Ben Shields, Troy Grant, Councillor David Grant and Council staff.

Making a splash with pool renovations

Ben Shields

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

McCormack claims absolute support of Nats

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The Hemsworth brothers have starred in the latest Australian tourism campaign for the US.

Aust banks on Hemsworths to drive tourism

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Libs Wentworth woes continue after email

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Israel embassy idea worries Arab diplomats

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's "historic" abortion laws have passed the Queensland parliament.

'Historic' abortion reforms pass in Qld

Stuart Layt

Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says Coles and Woolworths should face a royal commission on the milk levy.

MP floats supermarket royal commission

Harry and Meghan's Dubbo visit was part of a jam-packed schedule of 76 engagements across 16 days.

Harry and Meghan boost Dubbo's morale

Hannah Higgins and Dominica Sanda

ACTU President Michele O'Neil and loved ones of those killed are calling for new industrial laws.

Report urges industrial manslaughter laws

Matt Coughlan

The Blanc Delice at The Westin Sydney is almost too beautiful to touch.

Diner en Blanc’s stylish collaboration with Marriott

Enjoy a little weightlessness in one of three pools at Barceló Illetas Albatros

Taking a babymoon fit for royalty

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says Coles and Woolworths should face a royal commission on the milk levy.

MP floats supermarket royal commission

STATE OF CALM: More than 41 per cent of participants voted this soft grey-green colour the most relaxing, followed by Taubmans Faded Lilac and Padre Blue.

How paint colour affects your mood

Linley Wilkie

DELICIOUS: A diet rich in fresh plant-based produce and marine omega-3s can help reduce inflammation.

Inflammation: the new paradigm for heart disease

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