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Jump Club, Young.

Jump Club on Saturday

Rebecca Hewson
2hrs ago

Josh Platt watches the ball closely during his half century on Saturday Albert Park, Cootamundra. Photo: Kelly Manwarring

Blues, Coyotes suffer heavy round four defeats

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Jump Club, Young.

Jump Club on Saturday

2hrs ago

2019 Cherry Chase: Chase the Colour | Photos

2019 Cherry Chase: Chase the Colour | Photos

Garry Lucas, pictured playing in the Young Masters competition last month, will coach Young's league tag in 2020. Photo: Penny Le Poidevin

Young Cherrypickers appoint 2020 Group Nine coaches

Peter Guthrie

This year's Festival program.

Talking tourism: three weeks until the National Cherry Festival

Sarah Miller, Sienna Wheeler, Heidi Hajsinger-Waru, Keeley Towne and Sofala Neville.

Murringo students ready to perform in Spectacular show

Personal trainer Tegan Deighton of Pro Fit Performance Coaching Club and Cherry Queen entrant Kate Cruickshank prepare for the fundraiser.

Cherry Queen is getting active for upcoming fundraiser

Peter Guthrie

This year's Festival program.

Talking tourism: three weeks until the National Cherry Festival

The Young Ones band member Michael Croke with Cherry King entrant David Munnerley. David's major fundraiser is this Saturday night.

Cherry King combines with The Young Ones for major fundraiser

Peter Guthrie

Maria provides spinning demonstrations at the Murringo Village Markets. The next village markets are set for November 3.

Talking tourism: Murringo Village Markets return November 3

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

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Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Gemma Purves

FESTIVAL: There will be plenty to see and do outside the pavilions with a variety of food and market stalls, entertainment and childrens rides.

Expo lights up Bathurst

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Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

CLEAN AND GREEN: New community food hub, The Shack a dream turned into reality for founder Stephen Ajami.

Grab a snack at the new Young Shack

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Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

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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

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

Kerry Munnerley, David Munnerley, Judith Buckley, Seryn Adams, Angela Duffy.

Out and about in Young, November 2 | Photos

NSW Local Land Services chief executive David Witherdin with Individual Landcarer Award finalist Don Durrant, of the Kyogle Landcare Group, winner Nerida Croker, of Upper Lachlan Landcare and Lindy Davis, representing finalist Jane Ireland, of Coffs Harbour Jetty Dunecare. Picture by Pennie Hall

Awards recognise Landcare champions

Joanne Crawford

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

SUCCESS: Graduates of Bathurst's Fit for Work program following the completion of their course in June.

Rise and rise of a program that's for life for region's youth

Jacinta Carroll

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

CALM REFUGE: Gail Sheehan and Carol Booth, playing the harp, to soothe Oscar who is almost blind. Photo: Letitia Fitzpatrick.

Watch Carol play the harp to soothe blind horse after fleeing fires

Where the action is: On the ground - across much of the state of NSW yesterday. Picture: Marina Neil

REAL AUSTRALIABeneath the noise, miracles are taking place

Cherry King entrant David Munnerley, Cherry Queen entrants Laura Ower, Kate Cruickshank, Brianah Griffin and Tasman Coulter with the top bidders. Photo: contributed

Cherry King and Queens attend 39th annual Cherry Auction

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

2019 Cherry Chase: Chase the Colour | Photos

2019 Cherry Chase: Chase the Colour | Photos

It has taken a community to come together to get a hold on what have been the worst fires we've seen in more than 20 years. Photo: Talaya Abbott.

REAL AUSTRALIAMake a fire plan. Whatever else you're doing can wait

Gayle Tomlinson

What's left? This photo from Wytaliba, near Glenn Innes in northern NSW, is from local resident David Pieters

REAL AUSTRALIANSW is on fire: when flames and fuel meet

GRIM TIMES: RFS Incident controller Kam Baker briefing Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie, State Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson. Photo: Peter Daniels.

PM visits firies, praises their courage

Letitia Fitzpatrick

OPINIONWhatevs bro, people can't help their names-uh!

Marie Low

SPOTLIGHT: A new Regional Australia Institute report highlights the unique NDIS challenges being faced in regional areas.

OPINIONBuilding the NDIS for regional Australia

Dr Kim Houghton

Where the action is: On the ground - across much of the state of NSW yesterday. Picture: Marina Neil

REAL AUSTRALIABeneath the noise, miracles are taking place

GUT INSTINCTS: Professor Marcello Costa and research assistant Lauren Keightley from Flinders University.

Cracking the colon code: insights probe gut function

Geraldine Cardozo

HAPPY AND HEALTHY: Catherine and Rex Wegener, picture before Rex became sick with asbestos-related mesothelioma.

'He didn't expect to go out this way': How asbestos claimed the life of Rex Wegener

Geraldine Cardozo

Blood pressure pills are best taken at bedtime, say researchers

Blood pressure meds 'best taken at night'

Eileen Wood

Catholic Cardinal George Pell will have his appeal heard in the High Court.

Vatican acknowledges Pell appeal bid

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A man has been charged in relation to alleged horse doping in Queensland.

Qld man charged for suspected horse doping

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Vinzent Tarantino, already acquitted of murdering a schoolgirl in 1989, has walked free again.

Man acquitted of murder walks free again

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Australian universities will have to name research partners and financial donors under new rules.

Spotlight on foreign interference at unis

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About 55 bushfires continue to burn around NSW on Thursday, and 24 are uncontained.

Body found, NSW fireys 'in for long haul'

AAP reporters
1hr ago

A new report says effects of climate change are not only impacting environment but also our health.

Climate change damaging health

Ulises Izquierdo
1hr ago

Bupa South Hobart resident Emily Flanagan in December 2016, left, and August 2019, right. Pictures: supplied

Daughter haunted by mother's experience at Bupa South Hobart

Emily Jarvie
1hr ago

Federal minister for NDIS Stuart Robert is set to announce an overhaul of the scheme.

NDIS overhaul as rollout nears completion

Finbar O'Mallon
1hr ago

Brenden May, also pictured on our cover, says food is generally undervalued and the disconnect between the owners of lifestyle blocks and farmers is getting worse. Photo: Rachael Webb

Townies' and farmers' disconnect still growing

Daniel Pedersen
1hr ago

The right to farm has been protected by law in NSW that will be enacted at the start of 2020.

Marshall lauds 'historic' Right to Farm laws

John Ellicott
1hr ago

Should functional traits drive $Value Index?

Should functional traits drive $Value Index?

Lucy Kinbacher

Wineglass Bay: Guests will learn about the unique animals that live there and the peninsula's history, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains.

Have wanderlust? Here are travel news bites

The famous Hampden Bridge: a Kangaroo Valley landmark.

Savour the sights of the Shoalhaven

John Rozentals

BBQ Chilli Stingray: The flaky texture of the flesh combined with chilli and fresh lime squeezed all over is one that will surprise and delight.

A taste of Singapore, the ultimate melting pot

Scott McRae

Cut out the stress: If you cannot pay your credit card in full each month you are not living within your means.

Cut up your credit card and avoid financial stress

Noel Whittaker

It even looks good: Reusable cleaning cloths, string bags and food storage containers can help lessen our environmental impact.

Aim for zero waste in your home

Lots to consider: Before you get another cat, there are lots of factors to consider, including your cat's age, temperament, any health conditions, and the environment you can provide for them.

Are two cats better than one?

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