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Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan reckons Tyrone Peachey (pic) is again the perfect Origin utility.

Peachey stakes NSW claim: Brennan

Laine Clark
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The Titans' Ryan James could be out of action for some time after a knee injury against Newcastle.

Titans await report on injured Ryan James

Laine Clark

Rodney Blythe will take two horses to Dubbo on Saturday.

Rodney Blythe hopes for Easter luck at Dubbo Paceway on Saturday

Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan reckons Tyrone Peachey (pic) is again the perfect Origin utility.

Peachey stakes NSW claim: Brennan

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Young first grade fullback Nayah Freeman leaves the field with a broken shoulder during the Cherrypickers home game against Gundagai Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Alfred Oval.

Cherrypickers fullback set to miss rest of the season

Nathan Lyon appeals for a wicket during the recent tour of India. Photo by AP

Lyon's in Australia World Cup frame as Smith, Warner return

Dick Donges - Fire and Rescue NSW Station 513 Young

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

Stuart Norton.

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

The public is invited to a service on Sunday morning at the Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden.

Combined churches to host Easter celebration on Sunday

Dick Donges - Fire and Rescue NSW Station 513 Young

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

Tessa and Mark Wells at the Young Salvation Army store.

Salvation Army hopes to see community support Red Shield Appeal

Taylor Dodge

2018 Cherry Queen Amelia Everdell.

Committee calls for all past Cherry Queens and Cherry Kings

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

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

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Andrew Lotherington

Protect those you care about: A correctly fitted car seat offers better protection. Photo: Shutterstock.

Making the safest choice

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

Stuart Norton.

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

Councillor and former professional musician John Horton will entertain on May 3 at Take Five on Fridays.

Find out what is happening at the Library these holidays

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

2019 Young Public School Easter Hat Parade | Photos

Stuart Norton.

Meet the Stars of Young's Dance for Cancer fundraiser

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

Rebecca Hewson

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

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

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Torquay last week. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

OPINION
'Getting a go' isn't the same as getting a fair go

Ebony Bennett

Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Free speech debate needs tolerance from all

Simon Cowan and Monica Wilkie

Easter, eggless or eggsellent

Michelle Haines Thomas

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Labor has reportedly chosen to omit any mention of Bill Shorten in campaign material in some seats.

Shorten left off Labor campaign material

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PM Scott Morrison is returning to Victoria to revive his election campaign after the Easter break.

Morrison returns to Victoria for campaign

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

Bill Shorten is promising big money for tourist attractions in north Queensland if Labor wins polls.

Shorten splashes tourism cash in north Qld

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Police will resume search on Monday for a kayaker last seen getting into Tallebudgera Creek.

Search to resume into missing Qld kayaker

51m ago

Recent dingo attacks on Fraser Island prompted an urgent review.

Dingo attack prompts urgent Qld govt probe

Sonia Kohlbacher
51m ago

Queensland will ban junk food advertising on all government-owned billboards, spaces and sites.

Junk food ads banned by Qld govt

Sonia Kohlbacher
51m ago

PM Scott Morrison says it's unclear if any Australians have been caught up in the Sri Lanka blasts.

UPDATED
PM, Shorten condemn Sri Lanka blasts

Perry Duffin

Lochie Gilmore, Baringa stud, grand champion ewe, Bruce Hodgson, Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, with reserve.

Broad ribbons for first show Aussie Whites

Mark Griggs

Xanthe Hart, Barraba, with the Highland steer, Tigger, from Frensham school who was exhibited in the led steer competition. Picture: Rachael Webb

The Sydney steer that jumped out from the crowd

Lucy Kinbacher

Judge, Peter Shepherd, Wheeo, Crookwell, sashes grand champion Texel ram held by Willough Corby while Isabella Hindmarsh holds the grand champion ewe.

Monkittee exhibits impress breed judge

Mark Griggs

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

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs