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LITHGOW | Lithgow may be home to the next generation of Hollywood actors, thanks to a recent acting “boot camp” held by the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) at Western Sydney University’s (WSU) The College, Lithgow campus. 

MUDGEE | Two works by Aberdeen artist Stephen Irwin were acquired for the Mudgee Sculpture Walk at Sculptures in the Gardens at Rosby on the weekend. 

MUDGEE | More than 250 businesses and organisations have officially joined “Pink Up Mudgee”,  raising money for the McGrath Foundation by turning the whole town pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

ORANGE | Police are investigating a car fire that occured behind a fast food restaurant on Bathurst road.

ORANGE | There was a sense of relief for students across the city on Thursday as they completed their first exam for the Higher School Certificate.

BATHURST | The central Victorian-based brother of Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock says he is indifferent to the social media backlash to Channel Ten's Brock telemovie.

BATHURST | The first step can often be the hardest, but this Mental Health Week Bathurst’s support workers are urging people to take the step.

DUBBO | Falun Gong practitioners were in Dubbo and Narromine this week as a part of a nation-wide tour to raise awareness of systematic organ harvesting in China.

DUBBO | Macquarie Anglican Grammar School students and teachers were ambassadors for their school, city and nation during the school holidays.

NARROMINE | A large group of children participated in the ‘Wild Things’ activity at the Trangie Branch of the Macquarie Regional Library on Wednesday, October 5.

NARROMINE | The Narromine community has rallied behind one family’s marathon journey for a worthy cause.

FORBES | Parkes M&D’s latest production, Rock of Ages, opened last Saturday night. The 80s musical spectacular runs through to Sunday, October 23.

FORBES | The Forbes Show went ahead this year, but many others didn’t.
Record rainfall has forced 27 NSW agricultural shows, including eight in the Central West, to be cancelled or cut back this year.

PARKES | Since its doors opened five years ago, close to 3000 people from across the Central West have sought accommodation at Western Care Lodge while being treated for cancer at Orange Hospital.

PARKES | Parkes’ newest gym, Fitness 4 All, will officially open on Saturday at 8am.

CANOWINDRA | Pool manager Jarrod Strange is looking forward to his seventh season at the pool.

OBERON | Resident Kay Jones, who is travelling overseas, has been sharing her experiences with Oberon Review readers.

NYNGAN | In February 2005, at the age of 42, Donna Pumpa was diagnosed with breast cancer.

BLAYNEY | Blayney Public School’s Parents’ Club is gearing up for an incredible spring fair on Friday. The annual event, shared with Blayney High School, starts at 4pm.

YOUNG | Young Community Transport service is thriving, 30 years on from when a group of community minded people recognised the need for the service.

BOOROWA | The textbooks are open and the last minute cramming is well and truly underway as Year 12 students at Boorowa Central School prepare for the start of their HSC exams.

GRENFELL |  Kinsela brought his crutch along to rehearsal last week for the upcoming Music Club concert where he will perform with Victoria Greenaway, mezzo soprano, and pianist John Willems.

COWRA | One special student from St Raphael’s had the chance of a lifetime over the school holidays having secured the chance to work with the Sydney Theatre Company during its Work Experience Week.

WELLINGTON | A Wellington greyhound trainer’s heartache has been eased with the NSW government’s reversal of a controversial ban on the sport.

Nick Guthrie

Mudgee Glen Willow Stadium and (inset, clockwise from top) PMP players Pacey Stockton, James Stanley, Rylee Blackhall and Nick Booth.

There's challenges, but also a huge opportunity.

The PMP needs a Magic Round. Here's how it would work

Carla Mascarenhas

Dan Berryman and son Charlie. Picture: Les Smith

Regional NSW kids are waiting up to six years for services.

REVEALED: The health funding crisis harming our kids

Josh Callinan

Blake Ferguson has left the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs after just one competitive match. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

Early departure for Newcastle's highest-profile recruit in 2024.

Ferguson exits new club after just one competitive match

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP 

Health Minister Ryan Park says work is 'ongoing' to deliver long-term solutions.

No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics

Emily Anderson

Each year, 100-year-old Ruth Phillips travels to Melbourne from her Northern NSW home in Gleniffer to celebrate the Jewish festival Passover. Picture supplied

'The most relevant today than it has ever been.'

How a regional centenarian is celebrating Passover

Steve Evans

Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.

Australian War Memorial parade ground rebuilt in time for Thursday's Anzac Day.

The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground

The week that was around our region...

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The week that was around our region – October 8-14 | Photos

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