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AT THE READY: The two Western sides training together. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH

Western hoping they cause double trouble as two teams jump into carnival

Max Stainkamph

ON THE RUN: Alison Smith's Audio Bay (far left) leads the pack on the home straight at Wellington. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Another victory for Smith

Max Stainkamph

Highest number scored: L to right: Joan Littlejohn Ladies trophies for Aussie and Golf Croquet. John Cole for Aussie croquet and Bruce Field for Golf Croquet. Photo: Elvy Quirk.

Players beat the heat with top hats

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AT THE READY: The two Western sides training together. Photo: MAX STAINKAMPH

Western hoping they cause double trouble as two teams jump into carnival

Hot Work: ‘Les Little shaping to conquer the elements, very trying on the green with strong winds and hot temperatures.

Conquer the elements

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Local rider Kate Demamiel sorts her cattle at the first Forbes Ranch Sorting and Penning clinic. Photo courtesy of the club.

Great start for new horse sport

Family off to hide rocks ... Marnie Blake, Lin Samson, Matilda and Tabitha Blake.

Holiday activity has got kids rocking

Roc Walshaw and Kerry Locke are inviting people down to the SES headquarters for their open day.

Open day at the SES on Saturday

Brendan McCool

Eight-month-old Tara Matthews enjoying her lunch.

Feeding fussy eaters

Family off to hide rocks ... Marnie Blake, Lin Samson, Matilda and Tabitha Blake.

Holiday activity has got kids rocking

SPECIAL FEATURE: Phil Emmanuel's two prodigies Jamie Bryen (left) and Dean Ray (right) will appear on Saturday night. They're pictured with Phil and Robbie Bostock.

Tribute will feature Phil’s two prodigies

Local rider Kate Demamiel sorts her cattle at the first Forbes Ranch Sorting and Penning clinic. Photo courtesy of the club.

Great start for new horse sport

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

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

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

Holiday boredom busters

Lana Best

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

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

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

Family off to hide rocks ... Marnie Blake, Lin Samson, Matilda and Tabitha Blake.

Holiday activity has got kids rocking

Roc Walshaw and Kerry Locke are inviting people down to the SES headquarters for their open day.

Open day at the SES on Saturday

Brendan McCool

Eight-month-old Tara Matthews enjoying her lunch.

Feeding fussy eaters

Family off to hide rocks ... Marnie Blake, Lin Samson, Matilda and Tabitha Blake.

Holiday activity has got kids rocking

Imogen Collits was waiting for the fish to bite.

Casting a line

Brendan McCool

Students from Bright Beginnings were testing out the new boat created for them by the Forbes Men's Shed.

Bright Beginnings for new boat

Brendan McCool

HEATWAVE: Harry enjoying a dip. Photo: Jackie Browne

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Imogen Collits was waiting for the fish to bite.

Casting a line

Throwback Thursday | to January 2004

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Flashback Friday | to January 2004

PRACTISE: Bianca Colvin from Forbes Public School throws the ball at the stumps, watched by Dream Cricket Australia organisers President Don and Marjorie Stephens of Dubbo West Rotary.

Dream Cricket workshop a hit for kids around region | Photos

Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Belgium's Alison van Uytvanck during their first round match at the Australian Open.

Perhaps hold off on the rush to judgement

Janine Graham

Obsessed: India's captain Virat Kohli led his team to his country's first ever Test series win on Australian soil.

Passion is the power to achieve and succeed

Father Brendan Lee

Bossiness not to be mistaken for leadership

Zoë Wundenberg

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

The federal government has tightened its foreign investment rules repeatedly in recent years.

Aust investment policy 'sowing tension'

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Scott Morrison has made a flying visit to Port Vila on his way to Suva.

Fiji workers to get access to Australia

The national road toll is down but we're being urged to do better.

Australian road deaths down

Police believe a woman found dead in Melbourne's north was assaulted.

Melbourne woman found dead after tram ride

Victorian boy Jamie Clavant, 12, was last seen on Monday on Yarra Street in Warrandyte.

Vic youth Jamie Clavant still missing

Christine McGinn

Police believe a body found in the East MacDonnell Ranges is that of missing tourist Monika Billen.

Body of German tourist believed found

Heather McNab

Most of NSW is expecting temperatures above 41C from Wednesday to Friday.

Child hospitalised during extreme heatwave

Dominica Sanda and Heather McNabb

Michael Gunner is pointing the finger at his department heads.

NT public service heads to be hauled in

Greg Roberts

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Sound Waves … can carry up to 12 passengers

Six highlights in your travel week | 3 Jan

John Rozentals

Spotlight on Jocelyn Proust

Are we there yet?: Never leave your dog alone in the car – even on a mild day, dogs can suffer from heat stress which can cause organ failure and even death.

Fun holidays with furry friends

RSPCA

Participants were shown different food pictures and were instructed to tilt their phone towards or away from themselves based on the orientation of the image (portrait or landscape). The image size increased when participants tilted the phone towards themselves (simulating approach) and decreased when tilted away (simulating avoidance).

Use your phone to help you lose weight

Australian Associated Press