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Another reminder for the Lachlan Valley Forbes Veterans Week of Golf tournament to be played April 8 to 12. Local vets, and there are over 80 of these, are urged to get their nomination in now as organisers would like to see the 'magical' 100 noms weeks before a ball is hit.

Just scraping by a win with an eagle two from Kirkman

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Deep Concentration: Libby Smart keeps her eye on the ball whilst Ray Burridge, Evelyn Mahlo and Kath Broderick look on’.

Around the grounds...

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Connections including Luke and Tracey Hughes, Susan Hodges, Amanda and Reilly Wallace, Justin and Blake Stanley and John Wilson with Centenary Cup winner Wollartant.

Wilson and Wollartant win Bedgerabong’s Centenary Cup

Colin Hodges

Another reminder for the Lachlan Valley Forbes Veterans Week of Golf tournament to be played April 8 to 12. Local vets, and there are over 80 of these, are urged to get their nomination in now as organisers would like to see the 'magical' 100 noms weeks before a ball is hit.

Just scraping by a win with an eagle two from Kirkman

GREAT START: Western has kicked off its Johns Cup campaign with a gritty 14-12 win over Penrith. Photos: NICK MCGRATH

Wilson’s wonder lifts young Western side to gritty Johns Cup victory | Photos

Nick McGrath

OFF TO A FLIER: The Rams have begun their 2019 Daley Cup quest in style, slaying Penrith 34-18 at Lithgow on Saturday, pictured is MacKenzie Atkins scoring. Photos: NICK McGRATH

Blackhall’s class and Peckham’s sass lifts Rams to Daley Cup delight | Photos, video

Nick McGrath

Colin Cartwright and Michael Browne from Centacare encouraging dads to join them for the 1-2-3 Magic workshops.

Parenting program 'like magic' for dads

FESTIVAL: Narromine is set to host the Dolly Parton festival in April 2020 to bring a boost to the shire. Photo: FILE

Get your wigs ready for the Narromine Dolly Parton festival 2020

Zaarkacha Marlan

Australian Conservatives candidate Garry McMahon with Mark Garozzo, Sonia Hibbert and Doug Tilley at his Orange launch on Tuesday.

Conservatives candidate to visit Forbes ahead of NSW election

Colin Cartwright and Michael Browne from Centacare encouraging dads to join them for the 1-2-3 Magic workshops.

Parenting program 'like magic' for dads

Grevillea in flower.

First Forbes garden club gathering for 2019

Organisers and special guests from the 2018 Grease and Oil Change Cherie Stitt, Melissa Brown, Tristan Metcalfe, Danika McDonald, Shanna Whan and Jess Faye at Bedgerabong.

Great guest speakers line up for rural Grease and Oil change

KEEP IT GREEN: Turf apprentice Luke Giles ... understanding lawn care can help your lawn looking good at home too.

Which one is right for your backyard?

SORTED: Backpack, lunchbox and drink bottle are essential items for the school day. Handy pockets are a sensible idea too. Check the pack isn't too heavy.

It’s the final countdown

Regional spotlight: Phil Donato MP, the Member for Orange State Electorate, has a strong focus on better rail and roads in Parkes, Orange and the surrounding region. Photo: Supplied.

Standing up for local communities

KEEP IT GREEN: Turf apprentice Luke Giles ... understanding lawn care can help your lawn looking good at home too.

Which one is right for your backyard?

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Holiday boredom busters

Lana Best

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

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Eighteen people attended this year's ex Bogan Gate residents, family and friends reunion at the Sydney Botanical Gardens.

Bogan Gate residents celebrate 66th reunion in Sydney

Members of Binaal Billa, Yoorana Gunya, Benevolent Society, Neighbourhood Central Family Support and local police got together to mark Ochre Ribbon Day.

Taking a stand on Ochre Ribbon Day

Colin Cartwright and Michael Browne from Centacare encouraging dads to join them for the 1-2-3 Magic workshops.

Parenting program 'like magic' for dads

Eighteen people attended this year's ex Bogan Gate residents, family and friends reunion at the Sydney Botanical Gardens.

Bogan Gate residents celebrate 66th reunion in Sydney

Grevillea in flower.

First Forbes garden club gathering for 2019

Bruce Facey, Marg Stirling and Dianne Green from Lachlan Health Service.

Marg's head shave raises money for those with cancer

Brendan McCool

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Fashions on the Field winners.

Celebrating a century of racing at Bedgerabong

Zone 6 Showgirl finals winners, Sally Downie, Forbes, Emily Ryan, Coonamble, and Josie Anderson, Dubbo. The judging and finals dinner was hosted by Young Show Society on Saturday.

Sally, Emily and Josie off to Sydney

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Sarah Lansdown

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

Max McKinney

Throwback Thursday | to February 2007

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

PROFOUND: “I had a moment of clarity as Dutton patted me down, the hair on his crown already thinning.” AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Peter Dutton ruined my high school experience

Mark Bode

Comment: from the mayor's desk

The emotion and the relief: Post 2016 AFL grand finals reactions from an unnamed fan and Western Bulldogs' star Easton Woods. Photos: Scott Barbour, Justin McManus

New season, new hope: regardless of reality

Janine Graham

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

He wanted a sausage roll but stopped an armed robbery instead

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Yass Little Learners confirmed the incident took place on its bus. Photo: Shutterstock

Toddler left on bus for six hours

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Christian Porter has accused Labor of creating a problem in its haste to pass medical transfer laws.

Loophole may 'end offshore processing'

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The royal commission into aged care will hold two public forums - in Sydney and regional Victoria.

First aged care forums scheduled

Authorities will continue on Thursday a small-scale search for two missing European tourists.

Search scaled back for missing tourists

Heather McNab

A judge is considering whether Bradley Robert Edwards (left) will have two separate trials.

Judge considers Edwards pre-trial evidence

Victorian Greens will introduce a bill to trial permanent pill-testing facilities at festivals.

Vic Greens push for pill testing bill

Medical groups have warned against the spinal manipulation of babies.

Chiro faces investigation after baby video

Caroline Schelle

One down, 28 to go. Roads Minister Melinda Pavey with Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen at the oldest truss bridge in NSW, Brig O'Johnston Bridge at Clarence Town. The state put in $5.5m towards half the cost for a new bridge.

A $500m boost to fixing NSW country bridges

John Ellicott
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Narrandera Shire Mayor Neville Kschenka (also pictured on our cover) says it's time government invested in infrastructure that supports regional Australia.

Narrandera rail line could be a critical link

Daniel Pedersen
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Behavioural scientist Allan Parker, Peak Performance Development Pty Ltd, has partnered with The Land to bring a new project to rural NSW communities.

Rural revitalisation projects kick off

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

GOOD HAIR DAY: Dan Brown, aka Mullet Lord, will return to judge Mulletfest this Saturday at the Chelmsford Hotel. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

‘The best of both worlds’: all hail the glorious mullet

Sage Swinton

RESTORED: Barbara Lewin painstakingly repaired an important piece of Tenterfield history.

A fine slice of history

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?