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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

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

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

Angus Webb tackles for Forbes during the 2017 soccer gala day. File photo.

Former Socceroo heading to Forbes for annual gala day

Perfect Putt: Barry Parker and Tom Edols putting on the practice green.

Max wins close individual Stableford competition

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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

This year's Fashions on the Field are expected to be hotly contested at the Bedgerabong Picnic Races.

Bedgerabong Picnic Races 2019: what you need to know

Organisers Cherie Stitt, Melissa Brown and Danika McDonald.

Grant funding secures future of Grease and Oil Change

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

Lulu's Destiny was a clear leader in the 2018 Bedgerabong Cup. Trainer Rodney Robb is bringing her back to defend her title this Saturday.

Winner Lulu's Destiny lines up for tilt at centenary Bedgerabong Cup

Col Hodges

Twin brothers John and Graeme Howie are in Forbes on February 25.

Howie Brothers’ fundraising gig

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

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

Marg's head shave raises money for those with cancer

Brendan McCool

Deep waters: An appeal to assist with recovery, urging people to donate through the Australian Red Cross Society, The Salvation Army, St Vincent De Paul Society of Queensland, UnitingCare Community or GIVIT.

The fickle state of our weather continues to wreak havoc around the country

Marg Applebee

LIFE GIVERS: Central West residents gave the gift of life 13,420 times over last year. Photo: FILE

Giving the gift of life, 13,420 times over in the Central West

Nadine Morton

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

Marg's head shave raises money for those with cancer

Twin brothers John and Graeme Howie are in Forbes on February 25.

Howie Brothers’ fundraising gig

Warren Williams and Steve Taylor from Cowra's Weigelli Centre with Forbes High's Ben Malloy, Ethan Markwort, Tara Morrison and Barry Merritt at the 2017 Ochre Ribbon Day.

Standing against family violence

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

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

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

The Flannery's Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy teams with a swag of Boscars from Friday night. Tracey Edwards, Donna Eyre, Kristy Moore, Clare Parmeter, Cheryl Bull, Ange Hennock, Catherine Ilchef, Rachel Hayes, Maddie Steele, Lish Woods, Michelle Grace, Debbie Prior, Sarah Hazell and Jack Buckley.

Flannery’s named Business of the Year at Forbes Boscars

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

Parents need support, not punishment

Zoë Wundenberg
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Picture: AAP Image/Peter Rae

People are waiting for leaders to catch up

Julie Lyford

NRL won’t bow to pressure to stand down Jack de Belin

Danny Weidler

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

Geraldine Cardozo

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

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Drag racer Anita Board did not brake hard enough before her fatal crash, an inquest has heard.

Drag racer, 8, too fast before fatal crash

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Former Australian of the Year Mick Dodson has been appointed the NT's Treaty Commissioner.

Dodson named NT treaty commissioner

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NT whip maker Mick Denigan is on trial after shooting a man at his property.

Whip maker in court over NT shooting

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The AFP says it didn't know Hakeem al-Araibi was a refugee until he was detained in Thailand.

Border bosses admit mistakes over Hakeem

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Disgraced lawyer Tim Meehan has been struck off the roll of solicitors in Queensland.

Final blow to career of top Qld lawyer

Robyn Wuth
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Labor's Kate Ellis has given her valedictory speech in the House of Representatives.

Great Labor women inspire Ellis departure

Marnie Banger
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Home Affairs officials have defended a contentious $423 million Manus Island security contract.

Spotlight on $423m Manus Island contract

Daniel McCulloch
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Accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Edwards has been injured in prison.

Accused WA serial killer injured in jail

Angie Raphael

Scientists have found serious problems with the management of the Murray-Darling river system.

Excess water use key in NSW fish kills

Dominica Sanda
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Merino winners: Matt and Bec Hewitt with their son, Joey, Allamby, Gunning and their Tallawong/Yarrawonga/Stockton-blood November-shorn maiden ewes. Photo: Rachael Webb

Reduced flock numbers led to ewe comp success

Stephen Burns

Better Energy Technology engineer Jason Samuelson, Wagga Wagga independent MP Joe McGirr and BET principal Gordon Hinds discuss the possibilities the Lockhart project presents. Photographs by Rachael Webb.

Lockhart renewable power project a possible game changer: McGirr

Daniel Pedersen

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

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Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont

Tough talk: Corey Duggan said men could find it difficult to speak up and ask for help when they were struggling with their mental health, but "opening up" could just save their life. Picture: Marina Neil

'Us blokes, we need help. There are too many of us killing ourselves'

Anita Beaumont

Woolworths will stop selling its milk for $1-a-litre from Tuesday.

Woolworths axes $1-a-litre milk

Tracey Ferrier