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Finals hopes dashed despite Yabbies scoring bonus point win

Finals hopes dashed despite Yabbies scoring bonus point win

Pat Hislop fires a shot which was blocked in the first half on Sunday at Hall Bros Oval. He went on to finish with a double.

Hislop's late goal proves difference against Tolland

Jacob Lucas goes over for a try. He was one of Young's best after coming off the bench in the opening half. Picture: Emma Hillier

Late field goal prevents Cherrypickers comeback against Dragons

Courtney Rees

Finals hopes dashed despite Yabbies scoring bonus point win

Finals hopes dashed despite Yabbies scoring bonus point win

Margo, Damien region winners

Margo, Damien region winners

Cliff Traynor

Mick Huson feeds a scum earlier in the season. He returns to halfback this weekend for Young's crucial clash against West Wyalong.

Two weeks remain for the Yabbies to return to top four

President of the National Cherry Festival committee Caitlin Sheehan with last year's Cherry Queen entrants Clare Grantham and Amelia Everdell. Photo by RLP.

Organisers ecstatic to have five entrants, one Cherry King so far

Cherry King entrant David Munnerley with country singer Luke Dickens.

Cherry King set to host fundraiser with Luke Dickens

Organiser of this year's Geek Out Convention Matt Apps expects the event to continue to grow.

Popular culture fans to converge on Young for annual convention

President of the National Cherry Festival committee Caitlin Sheehan with last year's Cherry Queen entrants Clare Grantham and Amelia Everdell. Photo by RLP.

Organisers ecstatic to have five entrants, one Cherry King so far

Garden club members having lunch at the Sir George Hotel Jugiong.

Garden club members visit Jugiong and Bowral plant fair

Zach Downey, Ryan Lacey, Nicholas Jenkins, Zac Sommer, Jason Smith, Nelson Hall, Charlie Newell, Aiden Pratt, Billy House, Sam Forkin, Ella Murphy, Sarah Penfold. Bronte Mewton, Keysha Singh, Henry Grace, Bailey Williams, Chloe Madgwick, Bridie Minehan, Marnie Schiller, Ebony Ulrick, Hannah Mooney and Kara Mooney.

Hennessy students set to immerse themselves in Cambodia

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Take stock: An annual inventory of all of your in comings and out goings will show you where you can make savings.

Make a new financial year resolution

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GOING UP: Most Central West locations experienced an increase in their rental costs during the past year. Photo: FILE

Going up: Weekly rental costs are rising in many Central West towns

Nadine Morton

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

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

By Helen Sim

CELESTIAL TECHNOLOGY: An artist's impression of CSIROsat-1 in space to be launched next year. Picture: CSIRO

Down under ready to find its space in the firmament

By Helen Sim

THE GREAT UNKNOWN: Buzz Aldrin descending from the lunar module into the "magnificent desolation". Picture: NASA

The moment that united all humanity

By Helen Sim

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

Dr Kerry Teagle will be demystifying menopause in Young.

Young seminar for local women

Enid Clarke, Krystal Ingram and Ada Ingram.

Out and about in Young: June 29 and 30 | Photos

Emma Hindle, dressed as Harley Quinn from the DC Comics, at Saturday's Geek Out Convention at the Salvation Army hall. Photo: Caitlin Sheedy

Young's fifth annual Geek Out Convention | Photos

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Flashback Friday: February 2000 in Young | Photos

Flashback Friday: February 2000 in Young | Photos

Young Pony Club Camp wraps up for its 71st year in saddle

Young Pony Club Camp wraps up for its 71st year in saddle

MOREE: Children led the 2019 NAIDOC Week march down Balo Street.

16 super images from NAIDOC Week

20 photos from the NSW Blues heartstopping series win

20 photos from the NSW Blues heartstopping series win

A young group of Aboriginal dancers including Makali Tonpi, Tijani Tonpi,
Stewart James, Jerakye Charles, Alarah Charles, Aleaha Charles, Lateisha
Charles, Bella Charles and Jyedan Murphy performed at
Wednesday's NAIDOC Expo. Absent is Samarah Hamilton

Young celebrates Aboriginal culture and NAIDOC Week

Dressing for success is your own business

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Dressing for success is your own business

Zoë Wundenberg

A sobering story of Love Bugs, tax returns and concussion

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A sobering story of Love Bugs, tax returns and concussion

James Joyce

Extreme weather puts heat on chilli farming

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Extreme weather puts heat on chilli farming

David De Paoli

BREAKTHROUGH: The new Prostate Urine Risk test could change the face of prostate cancer testing.

New urine test breakthrough for prostate cancer research

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Before and after: Swipe to see amazing retirement village garden makeover

Geraldine Cardozo

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

What Aussies can learn from NZ's older workforce

Geraldine Cardozo

Julie Tam said she feels a lot better after speaking with the director of the MDMA festival.

Family speaks to NSW festival co-founder

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Victorian man Michael Bowman has gone missing in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain National Park.

Hunt on to find missing Vic walker in Tas

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Bones found on the NSW mid-north coast are believed to be those of backpacker Erwan Ferrieux, left.

Frenchman's family told of bone DNA result

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Social Services Minister Anne Ruston has described the Australian pension as generous.

Minister in hot water over pension comment

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A County Court judge will decide on Tuesday whether Blair Cottrell can proceed with an appeal.

Extremist's racial hatred appeal pending

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RBA Governor Philip Lowe says the second cut in July should put the economy on a "better path".

Reserve Bank to reveal rate cut thinking

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Clive Palmer says the lawsuit filed against him is a desperate, politically-motivated attack.

Queensland Nickel trial set for restart

Aaron Bunch
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Grattan Institute analysts warn private health insurance sector could be at risk of a death spiral.

Rethink urged on private health insurance

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
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Justina Twomey, Lake Cargelligo, Overall Pointscore Champion, with award sponsor Caron Chester from NSW Farmers

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

Kath Donoghue

Murray-Darling Basin rainfall remained below average for June.

More water for South Australia irrigators

Kaylea Maher, Imbil, completed the 160km ride in ten hours and eight minutes, after setting off on the ultimate endurance challenge at midnight on Friday night. Picture: Sue Crockett

Maher fulfills Tom Quilty Gold Cup dream

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

Bosnia: a land of stunning beauty.

Dreaming of a getaway? Here are your weekly travel deals

John Rozentals

Lydia Williams' unique childhood inspired her to write a children's book about a girl who lives in the outback and discovers a love for football. Picture: Nicole Cleary

Goalkeeper's journey brought to life in children's book

Lucie Bertoldo

You often see a farm with a dilapidated traditional windmill no longer in operation and sitting proudly beside the windmill is a small solar cell and an electric pump. Less maintenance and more reliability!

Tech Talk: Solar revolution showing no signs of slowing

Mathew Dickerson

Recalled: Fisher-Price Rock N Play Sleeper (left) and Kids II Australia Pty Ltd - Rocking Sleeper (right).

Baby bouncers, rockers and inclined sleep products under review