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Eye on the Prize: Ralph Baker keenly watches the result of his tee shot.

Final of the AAA Cup

Short Putt
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James Burton powers in to deliver in the Under 14s game against West Wyalong / Condobolin, claiming 2/25.

Cricket juniors' top form

Paul Baker, Mitch Andrews (sub for Brian Asimus) and Scott Andrews took out the major triples. Photo supplied.

Contest for major triples

Eye on the Prize: Ralph Baker keenly watches the result of his tee shot.

Final of the AAA Cup

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WELL DONE: Trundle Pony Club award recipients, back, from left - Blair MacDonald, Jorja Rusten, Phoebe Wright, Sophie Wright, Laura Rusten; front Alex Lloyd, Jenavieve Lloyd-Small, Bailey Lloyd-Small. Photo: Supplied.

Trundle Pony Club wraps up 2019 with awards presentation

Sharon MacDonald

Dean Mirfin and his mare Worldly Pleasure who notched up an impressive win at Kensington on Friday.

Royal Randwick winner carries late Stuart Brown's colours

Colin Hodges

How a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

REVIEWHow a gamer's paradise meets feeling of luxury

Bernadette Chua

APT is ready to resume operations in Myanmar in September. Picture: Shutterstock

Voyager returns with $140 million facelift

Explore Travel

These amazing natural limestone structures stand as high as 3.5 metres and were formed about 25,000 to 30,000 years ago. Picture: Shutterstock

Explore the ancient wonderland in our own backyard

Bernadette Chua

The stage is set for another beautiful evening of carols in Victoria Park this Saturday, December 14.

Forbes celebrates 50th Carols by Candlelight Saturday

Our 2019 Junior Citizen of the Year Sam Mackay and Citizen of the Year Amy Shine.

Nominations now open for Forbes' 2020 Australia Day honours

College kicks off epic schools' Bust the Dust effort

College kicks off epic schools' Bust the Dust effort

The stage is set for another beautiful evening of carols in Victoria Park this Saturday, December 14.

Forbes celebrates 50th Carols by Candlelight Saturday

Kristen's Dance Studio returns to entertain this Friday. Lola Morrison was all smiles performing at the 2018 carnival.

Stage is set for amazing 2019 Christmas carnival Friday

Darrell Pearce.

Music muster Sunday

Steven Dixon

Could this be the perfect Christmas present

Could this be the perfect Christmas present

Emma Brown

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

Could this be the perfect Christmas present

Could this be the perfect Christmas present

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

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

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

Nadine Morton

Jean Hodges, Lloyd Gerdes, Wilma Hepburn, Robyn Kenny, Gloria Haley, Lee Reynolds, Fiona Stevenson, Maryanne Jarick and Norm Haley. Absent are Valma Price and Jeanette Hoswell.

Hospital friends' incredible year

Please ensure that your drums are well secured for transportsleeping canines welcome. Photo supplied.

Important dates for Landcare

Marg Applebee

FINALISTS: Justin and Lorroi Kirkby, of Amarula Dorpers, will represent NSW at the 2020 National Landcare Awards.

Landcare finalists head to national awards

Jean Hodges, Lloyd Gerdes, Wilma Hepburn, Robyn Kenny, Gloria Haley, Lee Reynolds, Fiona Stevenson, Maryanne Jarick and Norm Haley. Absent are Valma Price and Jeanette Hoswell.

Hospital friends' incredible year

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Lyndell Whyte

TALENT QUEST: The first junior karaoke talent quest saw 14 grand finalists compete at the Parkes Leagues Club. Photo: Submitted

Singing talent shines bright at first regional karaoke talent quest

Christine Little

It's all about the environment in the NT. Pick the endangered one?

REAL AUSTRALIAEnergy companies in hot water over plans to frack in the wet

College kicks off epic schools' Bust the Dust effort

College kicks off epic schools' Bust the Dust effort

Wait - what about biosecurity? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAShe'll be right mate! Or will she?

Nicole Skinner, Ava Wright, Natisha Humphries, Danielle Perceval and Montannah Wright were enjoying the carols at Northside Chapel.

Hundreds gather to carol away the evening at Northside Chapel

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

Lyndell Whyte

Muscle cars, memories and more: Yes, you can get them in regional Australia, too. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIADon't begin to think regional Australia is second-best

Sally Cripps

Ferries have been cancelled as Sydney Harbour is blanketed in smoke from bushfires.

Air quality plunges as NSW chokes on smoke

Questions are being asked about why tourists were on White Island, amid increased volcanic activity.

Why were tourists on NZ active volcano?

Unwanted: The largest age group receiving the unemployment benefit, Newstart, are those aged over 55. Picture: Shutterstock

The reality behind unemployment figures

John Hewson

It's all about the environment in the NT. Pick the endangered one?

REAL AUSTRALIAEnergy companies in hot water over plans to frack in the wet

SCOMO MOMENT: "No, mate. You tell that little weasel to stop talking like a f****** policy wonk. Joe and Jane Average Australian aren't interested in that bull****." Photo: Gareth Gardner

SATIRECurtain pulled back: real ScoMo is revealed

Mark Bode

Simple things missed in care

Simple things missed in care

Cheryl Field

Edith Cowan University's Dr Stephanie Rainey-Smith shares her insights into Alzheimer's disease on the Body of Knowledge podcast.

What can you do to avoid Alzheimer's disease?

Geraldine Cardozo

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

Eileen Wood

Teen forced to strip naked in forest after violent armed abduction

Teen forced to strip naked in forest after violent armed abduction

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STRIKE: Flights in and out of Launceston will be affected by an upcoming strike. Picture: Scott Gelston

Jetstar offers flight refunds due to pilot strike

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Seven new F-35 Lightning II aircraft touchdown

Seven new F-35 Lightning II aircraft touchdown

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Teachers in South Australia are poised to accept the state government's offer on pay and conditions.

SA teachers' dispute close to a resolution

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Barbara and Martin Hollander remain unaccounted for.

NZ rescuers to go to White Island

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Jetstar is bracing for a weekend of work stoppages.

Jetstar faces first day of strike weekend

Ulises Izquierdo
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Ciara Glennon is on CCTV entering the Continental Hotel but there's no other footage of her.

Drunk Claremont murder victim 'in control'

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Google and Facebook will be monitored for anti-competitive behaviour.

Special unit to monitor Google, Facebook

Finbar O'Mallon
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Enter your school for a trip to Sydney Royal

Enter your school for a trip to Sydney Royal

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Powerpoint presentation by Professor Ken Baldwin at the National Renewables in Agriculture conference and expo held in Wagga Wagga.

Renewable energy in agriculture: grid or off-grid?

Stephen Burns

Angus Australia NSW State Committee secretary Carol Grylls presenting a cheque to CWA of NSW secretary Ann Adams OAM.

Angus Australia donate $5000 to CWA

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

How to get pesky insects to buzz off

FAST HELP: Getting help quickly can lessen the effects of a stroke.

Q: Can I prevent stroke? How is it treated?

RISK: If banks go broke then shareholders would be the last to be paid.

Take a long-term view to ride out market fluctuations