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Breeder and handler Carol Mahoney with dog Ch Occuli Distinctive Look (Cody) owned by Tony and Gerda Wayenberg, of Jindera with judge Zellie Zilnik from Croatia. Photo: Ingo and Caron-Lee Kahl

International judges to give their expert opinions at Wellington dog show

Taylor Jurd

Great run: Jess Kimpton, with Stitch, from east Kurrajong (pictured) competed in the sheepdog trials which was held at the Geurie Racecourse. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

PHOTOS
Geurie sheep trial a huge success organisers say

Taylor Jurd

Special visit: Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Greg Hall with the trophy at Yeoval Public School. Photo: Supplied.

Cup visits racing fans at Yeoval

Breeder and handler Carol Mahoney with dog Ch Occuli Distinctive Look (Cody) owned by Tony and Gerda Wayenberg, of Jindera with judge Zellie Zilnik from Croatia. Photo: Ingo and Caron-Lee Kahl

International judges to give their expert opinions at Wellington dog show

Aiden Ryan (Wellington Cowboys) Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Nearly 300 games of top-flight experience named in Rams squad to tackle France

Nick McGrath

Will Lousick. Photo: Nick Guthrie.

Ryan puts faith in exciting Group 11 halves as Rams look to cement combinations

Matt Findlay

Big plans for popular venue: Owner Kathryn Kennedy is excited for the Wellington Hotel's new adventure with upcoming publican Mark Brisbane. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Date locked in for the Wellington Hotel's reopening

Taylor Jurd

Golden Era Piano Museum owner Raymond Day-Hakker will make the move to Wellington in 2020. Photo: Mark Logan.

Neville's Golden Era Piano Museum moving to Wellington in 2020

Taylor Jurd

The voice: The nine Wellington High students who will be performing in the 2019 School Spectacular. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Students will reach for the stars during spectacular Sydney show

Taylor Jurd

Big plans for popular venue: Owner Kathryn Kennedy is excited for the Wellington Hotel's new adventure with upcoming publican Mark Brisbane. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Date locked in for the Wellington Hotel's reopening

Aiden Ryan (Wellington Cowboys) Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Nearly 300 games of top-flight experience named in Rams squad to tackle France

Nick McGrath

The Two Wheels to Wellington event will held at Cameron Park from 9am on Sunday, October 20. Photo: Supplied.

Riders aim to raise awareness of safety at Wellington

Taylor Jurd

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RENTAL MARKET: The region's most expensive place to rent revealed in new data. Photo: FILE

Region's rising rental costs, with one town jumping by 14 per cent

Nadine Morton

REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

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What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

Photo: Supplied.

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Long weave event starts health talks | Photos

Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Mayor Ben Shields at the announcement of funding for tourism projects in the city.

NSW deputy premier impressed after visit

SUCCESS: Graduates of Bathurst's Fit for Work program following the completion of their course in June.

Rise and rise of a program that's for life for region's youth

Jacinta Carroll

Photo: Supplied.

PHOTOS
Long weave event starts health talks | Photos

The Ksitigarbha statue was donated by the Abbot of Quang Minh Temple to the Wellington Buddhist Centre. Photo: Supplied.

Wellington Buddhist Centre receive special donation

Taylor Jurd

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

Knockout victory a meaningful one for John Ahsee Memorial

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Knockout victory a meaningful one for John Ahsee Memorial

Flood of maroon and white ends Cowboys' long wait | Photos

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Flood of maroon and white ends Cowboys' long wait | Photos

Liam Miller and Bill Greenwood.

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These are the winners of the Orana volunteer awards | Photos

Global trip awaits: The Wellington High staff and students are part of the Real Madrid Foundation and next week will travel to Spain to play and watch football. Photo: Supplied.

Trip of a lifetime awaits young football fans

Kiesha and Laughlan Bailey. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Kids kept entertained at the Wellington library these school holidays

Taylor Jurd

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

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

Someone taking my advice.

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Tips to make those study days fly by

Michelle Haines Thomas

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

John Malouff

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Enice Marsh, right, visits Adnyamathanha land in outback SA for Dreamtime stories. Above, Adnyamathanha children play in campfire smoke. Pictures: Greg Mayfield, Marco Del Grande

Lost in the dark of the native title industry

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Govts must protect horses from slaughter'

Lachie Yeo was killed when driver Andrew Jon Simon crossed onto the wrong side of Bussell Highway.

Drug-driver who killed WA surfer jailed

Vinzent Tarantino denies murdering 12-year-old Quanne Diec, who disappeared in 1998.

Tarantino denies lying about sex worker

Adani's planned rail line will need to connect to Aurizon's existing central Queensland rail network

Adani's $100m rail contract for Qld mine

Nicholas McElroy

David and Phillip Thompson have been found not guilty of the manslaughter of their ailing mother.

Sons acquitted of NSW mum's manslaughter

Margaret Scheikowski

Pensioners will have to pay $100 to attend Pauline Hanson's secretive One Nation party conference.

Pensioners slugged $100 to see Hanson

Robyn Wuth

Today's criminals have more reach to more potential victims, outgoing AFP head Andrew Colvin says.

Fighting crime more complex: ex-AFP head

Colin Brinsden

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Hannah Powe

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

Daniel Pedersen

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Jamieson Murphy

FAMILY FUN: Mitchell Ring in his role as 'Warden Jimmy' locking up Josh Glass, 7, and Joshua 'Billy' Ronan at the Old Dubbo Gaol. The site has been listed as a finalist in the Western NSW Tourism Awards. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Dubbo's tourism providers recognised on a statewide level

Nadine Morton

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Uluru is clearly no ordinary hike, so why do people want to do it?

Michael Turtle

MIXED MATERIALS: The use of timbers, neutral tones and natural finishes enhance the bush landscape surrounding the house and enhance the relaxing beach house vibe. Photos: Ben Hosking.

Building in response to the surrounds and the view

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Investments that are not in your best interest

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all