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James Schiller will start at fullback in place of Nayah Freeman who will miss the rest of the season with a broken shoulder.

Big changes ahead of crucial clash with Wagga Brothers

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Lewis Melican could be recalled to reinforce Sydney's struggling and injury-hit defence.

Melican an option for under-siege Swans

Rob Forsaith

Come and try golf Sunday

James Schiller will start at fullback in place of Nayah Freeman who will miss the rest of the season with a broken shoulder.

Big changes ahead of crucial clash with Wagga Brothers

1hr ago

Young Junior Rugby League Cherrypickers will play its first round for the 2019 season this Saturday against Wagga Brothers.

Junior Pickers ready for first round in 2019

Rebecca Hewson

Young Lions captain Duncan Cameron.

Pain of last year's grand final loss is driving Young rematch

Jon Tuxworth

Dick Donges - Fire and Rescue NSW Station 513 Young

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

The morning service on Anzac Day in Young in 2018.

A time to reflect: Anzac services around the Hilltops

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Money is raised high during two-up action at the Parkview in Orange.

Playing two-up on Anzac Day? Here's all you need to know

Dick Donges - Fire and Rescue NSW Station 513 Young

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

President of the Young RSL sub-branch John Walker.

'Everyone really works together': Young prepares for 2019 Anzac Day

Alison Foreman.

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

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

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

FORETHOUGHT: Estate planning when your life insurance is issued through your superannuation provider is essential otherwise the tax implications could be dire for those you leave behind.

Estate planning is crucial

Noel Whittaker

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Andrew Lotherington

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

Young Garden Club treasure presenting the guest speaker Ken Langton with a thank you gift.

Guest offers hints and tips at Garden Club's monthly meeting

GETTING ACTIVE: Abby Breen, 11, Toby Bourke, 5, Alesha Bennetts, 14, and Jordan Parsons, 16, are all using Active Kids vouchers to get fit.

Many eligible children not receiving Active Kids vouchers for sport

Nadine Morton

Alison Foreman.

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

Young Garden Club treasure presenting the guest speaker Ken Langton with a thank you gift.

Guest offers hints and tips at Garden Club's monthly meeting

Trisha Hill and Teena Whitechurch from Young Community Chest receiving the cheque from Young Aquatic Center Aqua Aerobics Instructor Lenore Schiller. Photo: Rebecca Hewson.

Aqua ladies donate valuable funds to Young's Community Chest

Rebecca Hewson

Stuart Norton.

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

Timewarp Tuesday: January 2000 in Young | Photos

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Kindergarten students singing Easter Bunny at the Easter Hat Parade on Thursday.

2019 Young Public School Easter Hat Parade | Photos

2019 St Mary's Primary School Easter Hat Parade | Photos

Rebecca Hewson

Flashback Friday | Photos | Back to 2012

Taylor Dodge

We are stronger when we stand together

Billionaires hold the power for real change

Climate future relies on an end to division

Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross
2hrs ago

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo
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JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross
2hrs ago

Senator Hanson-Young overstates the impact of carbon pollution on jobs, farms in the Murray-Darling.

Hanson-Young inflates Murray basin claim

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Shahab Ahmed stabbed his wife 14 times but is "not a violent man", his murder trial has been told.

'Not a violent man': wife killer's defence

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Bill Shorten says $77b in tax cuts will go to the highest-income earners under a Morrison government

High-income earners to reap $77b tax cuts

A man who threatened to kill Malcolm Turnbull will remain in a NSW jail after being due for release.

Risky 'terror' offender to stay in jail

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Liberal candidate Georgina Downer has taken top spot on the ballot paper for the SA seat of Mayo.

Libs' Downer wins top spot in Mayo ballot

Tim Dornin and Kathryn Bermingham
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Rebecca Delalande vanished in November 2001, but WA detectives only learnt about it in late 2017.

Man denies murdering a Perth mum in 2001

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Aaron Llewellyn Jones is on trial over the death of his housemate Joel Charlesworth in 2016

Qld court hears details of rent row death

Nicholas McElroy
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Shadow Minister for Climate Change Mark Butler has hit back at the coalition's latest modelling.

Major parties battle over climate costs

Rebecca Gredley
1hr ago

Chris Hall, Parkes purchaser top price bull Sprys Gigabytes N122 with studmaster Gerald Spry and guest auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth.

Sprys Shorthorns hit top of $40,000

Stephen Burns
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The city public got a taste of real dairy at Sydney Royal, but unless they are willing to pay for quality product their future milk might have to come in a box from overseas.

Dairy angst not just for show

Jamie Brown

Evie Clark, 7, and her mother Samara Zeitsch at their Braidwood home a week after Evie was stung up to 300 times when she fell into a wasp nest. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Girl stung 300 times by wasp swarm

Finbar O'Mallon

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Whether you call it Prosecco or Glera, there's no denying Australian versions of this popular sparkling wine are soaring in popularity despite EU laws which control the use of the name

Are you still Pro secco?

Linda Lambrechts
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Traditional: ANZAC biscuits.

Anzac biscuits in an hour

Stegbar's latest double glaze series, Alumiere, is designed to require minimal framing.

How to keep your heating bills down