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Half Tom Toohey was one of the stand-out players in Sunday's win over Dubbo CYMS.

Tough start, but junior Magpies pile on late points for convincing win over CYMS

Winning Forbes: Pair of Annette Tisdell and Leisa Burton with their grand final opponents, Parkes' Maree Grant and Robyn Morgan.

Lovely ladies have a winning pair in bowls this week!

RARE HAT-TRICK: Emus prop Matt Findlay barges his way over for the second of his three tries in Emus' win over Forbes on Saturday. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Findlay triple leads greens' victory over Forbes Platypi

Nick McGrath

Half Tom Toohey was one of the stand-out players in Sunday's win over Dubbo CYMS.

Tough start, but junior Magpies pile on late points for convincing win over CYMS

FGA president Andrew McDonald, NSW Open qualifier Wil Arnold, NSW Open Senior qualifier Geoff Walker and NSW Golf representative Grant Harding from Young.

Wil wins at Forbes, claims place in NSW Golf Open

Annette Tisdell and Leisa Burton all smiles after their win in the pairs finals.

Forbes ladies win district bowls pairs title

Glenys Ryan

Sneak peak: Council previews lake solar lights

Sneak peak: Council previews lake solar lights

Ruby Shannon decorating lanterns to light up Victoria Park for the River Arts festival at the Youth Week celebrations last month.

River Arts magic planned for June

Jenny Derwent, Dora Glasson, Yvonne Smalley and Lalla Weekes enjoying Eugowra's Biggest Morning Tea 2018.

Join Eugowra's Biggest Morning Tea on May 23

Judy Smith

Sneak peak: Council previews lake solar lights

Sneak peak: Council previews lake solar lights

Cyclists are gearing up for the Forbes Flatlands Cyclo Sportif.

Get on your bike for Sunday Cyclo Sportif

Former Irish international Josh Toole debuted for the Magpies last Sunday.

Magpies set for test against undefeated CYMS

BURNED: Australians dont always take repair jobs as seriously as we should, failing to follow the proper steps to find qualified licensed tradies to get the job done right from the get-go.

Hire a tradie you can trust

Local Hero: Your love of animals could make a real difference to their lives when you volunteer at your local dog or cat shelter, or native wildlife rescue centre. Photo: Supplied.

Giving their time to assist

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

BURNED: Australians dont always take repair jobs as seriously as we should, failing to follow the proper steps to find qualified licensed tradies to get the job done right from the get-go.

Hire a tradie you can trust

Know your rights: Legal issues can often be complicated. It is important to know your rights and how to proceed in any legal matter. Photo: Shutterstock.

Get involved in Law Week

Andrew Lotherington

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

A company that cares

Advertiser content

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

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

The late David Ranger. Photo supplied.

Vale David Ranger

Liz Mitchell

Eliza, Nicholas and Harrison Ryan were learning to put out a fire with the help of Nick Morrison.

Fire station open day

Brendan McCool

Carrying on: Marian Byfield, along her husband Don, has not let their life-threatening cancer diagnoses slow their Biggest Morning Tea event down.

Join in the Biggest Morning Tea

The late David Ranger. Photo supplied.

Vale David Ranger

Bella Dwyer and Lilli Cronin were having fun at St Laurence's colourful run.

Colourful end to week for St Laurence's students | Photos

Opportunities: Whether you are interested in the environment, history or animals there's a volunteer position for you.

Give a little time, help a lot

Maeve McKenna

Gary White calls White's Jimmy to push 'em up as judge Bill Laff watches on.

Eugowra hosts State utility dog trials

Half Tom Toohey was one of the stand-out players in Sunday's win over Dubbo CYMS.

Tough start, but junior Magpies pile on late points for convincing win over CYMS

Eliza, Nicholas and Harrison Ryan were learning to put out a fire with the help of Nick Morrison.

Fire station open day

Bella Dwyer and Lilli Cronin were having fun at St Laurence's colourful run.

Colourful end to week for St Laurence's students | Photos

Ruby Shannon decorating lanterns to light up Victoria Park for the River Arts festival at the Youth Week celebrations last month.

River Arts magic planned for June

NEW RULES: There will be an immediate loss of licence for all drink drivers in NSW from today. Photo: FILE

Immediate loss of licence for all drink drivers from today

Michael McCormack shares a kiss with his wife Catherine after declaring victory in retaining the Riverina seat. Picture: Les Smith

McCormack claims Riverina victory in federal election

Rex Martinich
Jody Lindbeck

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen told self-funded retirees to "vote against us" if they didn't like Labor's policy on dividend imputation. They did. Picture: AAP

OPINION
Deciphering the election outcome

Nicholas Stuart

Picture: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

OPINION
The polls were wrong, and it's a good thing

Father Brendan Lee

'Miracle': Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the party faithful at the Coalition campaign launch. Picture: AAP/Mick Tsikas.

One man's 'miracle' can also be a warning

Joanne McCarthy

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

More Australians are spending their final days in hospital palliative care, a report has found.

More Australians accessing palliative care

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A second envelope with unidentified powder was sent to Green senator Sarah Hanson-Young in Adelaide.

Alarming envelopes sent to Hanson-Young

A coroner has found police couldn't be criticised for their actions during a fatal car pursuit.

Fatal crash 62 seconds after pursuit began

Relief for lower income earners may not be available by tax time, but it may happen retrospectively.

New tax cuts priority but timing unclear

An anaesthetist who examined a patient's rectum without consent says he did so reluctantly.

No consent for rectal exam by anaesthetist

Sarah McPhee

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing demands for more regional MPs in her cabinet.

Qld cabinet needs regional shake up: MPs

Sonia Kohlbacher

Two men and a woman are being hunted by police after a violent crash on a NSW highway.

Murder warrants after fatal NSW crash

Perry Duffin

Trevor Tolputt died at Lake St Clair in Tasmania while walking the Overland Track alone.

Dead Tas bushwalker made 'poor decisions'

Ethan James

Paul Alchin, Christie and Hood, Dubbo knocks down the pen of crossbred lambs sold on behalf of the Shanks family, Shanks Farms, Dubbo. The tops of the Shanks family lambs made $270/hd for a run of 223 lambs and the second cut made $253.60/hd for a run of 93 lambs.

Lamb price keep climbing

Mark Griggs

Researchers have found mice are not fans of lentils, meaning mice bait will be more effective in cereal crops, like wheat and barley.

What mice want on the menu

Olivia Calver

Jason Hartin of Hartin Schute Bell, selling at a Narromine store sale.

Total selloff to $141 for Merinos

Mark Griggs

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Dogs love their walks, and provided they are physically able to, should have at least one good walk a day.

How to make walkies wonderful for both of you

RSPCA

You might notice your pets getting extra cuddly as the cool weather sets in.

Caring for your pet in cold weather

RSPCA

Parents usually face the decision over religious, family or cultural tradition reasons. There is a significant emotive element - people feel strongly in favour or against.

Reasons you might consider circumcision

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