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Blake Hewitt in action for Bathurst Panthers in 2018. Photo: Phil Blatch

Blake Hewitt’s return bolsters Young Cherrypickers 2019 hopes

Winner of race four, Regal Ashes, driven by Jimmy Brown for owners Peter and Joan Schiller. Photo: Martin Langfield

Locals triumph on a hot night at the Young Paceway

Stuart Maxwell

WORKING HARD: The boys from Powderly's Pumping and Irrigation working with the Tipperary Golf Club members. Photo: Rebecca Hewson.

Club upgrades begin at Tipperary Golf Course

Rebecca Hewson

Blake Hewitt in action for Bathurst Panthers in 2018. Photo: Phil Blatch

Blake Hewitt’s return bolsters Young Cherrypickers 2019 hopes

Temora reinsman Ray Walker will be looking for an all the way win with Rocknroll Da Gama in race nine on Tuesday night at the Young Paceway.

Summer racing returns to Young Paceway on Tuesday

Stuart Maxwell

Chloe Muggleton, pictured in action in 2018, and the Young Cherrypickers will host its league-tag carnival in early March.

League-tag carnival set to introduce new format in 2019

Olympian Ed Fernon will be in Wombat on Australia Day.

Olympian, adventurer, entrepreneur to visit Wombat on Australia Day

Former Paralympic gold medallist Lindy Hou is this year's Australia Day ambassador in Young.

Paralympic gold medallist announced as Young Australia Day ambassador

Temora reinsman Ray Walker will be looking for an all the way win with Rocknroll Da Gama in race nine on Tuesday night at the Young Paceway.

Summer racing returns to Young Paceway on Tuesday

Stuart Maxwell

Olympian Ed Fernon will be in Wombat on Australia Day.

Olympian, adventurer, entrepreneur to visit Wombat on Australia Day

Chloe Muggleton, pictured in action in 2018, and the Young Cherrypickers will host its league-tag carnival in early March.

League-tag carnival set to introduce new format in 2019

Volunteer Jim Griffiths urges new donors to come forth.

Volunteer eager to hear from prospective new blood donors

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

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

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

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

SHARING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: Around 35 volunteers helped out in the kitchen, serving and helping at the lunch.

Young’s Christmas Day community luncheon a huge success

Liz Boland

See what was happening in July 2003 in our Timewarp Tuesday gallery

LOTS COMING UP: The Young Society of Artists has a big year ahead with several competitions, exhibitions and workshops for everyone.

Young Society of Artists

Heather Ruhl

SHARING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: Around 35 volunteers helped out in the kitchen, serving and helping at the lunch.

Young’s Christmas Day community luncheon a huge success

Woolworths Petrol price drop.

Fuel prices drop back down to a more regular and less heart-wrenching price

Brian James and Kate Sheehan with the costume donated by the Chinese Embassy in Canberra.

Gift from Chinese Embassy on display at Lambing Flat Folk Museum

Flashback Friday | Photos | July – August 2003

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HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

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

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

See what was happening in July 2003 in our Timewarp Tuesday gallery

Rafael Nadal

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

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

Timewarp Tuesday: November 1997 | Photos

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

High self-control not all it’s cracked up to be

John Malouff

Now what?: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May reacts after she won a no-confidence vote against her government in the House of Commons on Wednesday. She must now find another way to address the Brexit debacle after the dramatic failure of the government Brexit vote this week. Picture: Jessica Taylor

How Brexit crisis will end is anyone’s guess

John Hewson

CHANGING PLACES: Regional journalist Sahil Makkar lived for more than 25 years in New Delhi, where the temperature gets up to 50 degrees. He is now experiencing his first summer in the Central West. Photo: MATT WATSON

I’ve experienced 50-degree heat. This is something else

Sahil Makkar

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

Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe was killed metres from a tram stop in Bundoora, in Melbourne's north.

Man, 20, arrested over brutal murder in Bundoora

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Stop sign 'flash' before fatal Vic crash

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Health authorities are urging people to take extra care and keep hydrated during the heat.

Records break, parts of NSW to reach 48C

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Evie Amati has been jailed for an axe attack at a Sydney convenience store.

Axe attacker sentenced to four years' jail

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Jamie Clavant's mum will make an appeal for the return of the missing 12-year-old.

Mum to make plea to find Melbourne boy

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Scott Morrison says he's very disappointed in the politics of the live exports issue.

Shorten not judging live export activists

Rebecca Gredley
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The aged-care industry says it does not fear the scrutiny as the royal commission kicks off.

'Rising torrent' of concern over aged care

Tim Dornin

A series of vigils are being planned in tribute to murdered student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne.

Tram CCTV handed over in student killing

Kaitlyn Offer and Christine McGinn

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

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

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker