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CHALLENGE: Narromine five-eighth George Hancock forced his way into Central West's calculations after leading the Gorillas to an undefeated premiership in 2018. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Impressive call-ups to pressure country week incumbents in Central West’s kiwi tour

Matt Findlay
1hr ago

Trevor Schram and Brian Judge, Lithgow Workies. Winners of the 2019 Zone Senior Pairs. Photo: Norman Bohm.

Narromine players entered the Zone for some super single action

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Goannas ‘pioneers’ go three-from-three as new season starts in style

Nick Guthrie

CHALLENGE: Narromine five-eighth George Hancock forced his way into Central West's calculations after leading the Gorillas to an undefeated premiership in 2018. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

Impressive call-ups to pressure country week incumbents in Central West’s kiwi tour

1hr ago

IMPROVING: Jason Chatfield with young budding athletes he coaches through his business. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Winning a ‘bonus’ for athletics coach Jason Chatfield

Zaarkacha Marlan

Great Support: Peter Milsom was the lucky winner of the Narromine Jets 100 Club. The Jets would like to thank everyone who brought a ticket.

Winning week for Halbish and Masling on the green for Gerries golf

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Narromine Parkrun is set to take off in Narromine Shire.

Narromine Wetlands Parkrun to kickstart a healthy 2019

Zaarkacha Marlan
2hrs ago

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The event will be at the Trangie bowling club.

First aid course to tackle mental health

Narromine Parkrun is set to take off in Narromine Shire.

Narromine Wetlands Parkrun to kickstart a healthy 2019

2hrs ago

Author Steve Matthews, with The Skinny Girl, his first novel pitched at an adult audience.

Author Steve Matthews to tackle issues of domestic abuse

Zaarkacha Marlan

Local artist Natasha Walker will be one of the many artists to showcase her work in 'Perceptions' next month. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Art 'Perceptions' for the brain on display

Zaarkacha Marlan

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

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

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

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, February 14 to Saturday, February 16 | Photos, Videos, Map

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Open homes in and around Dubbo from Wednesday, February 6 to Saturday, February 9 | Photos, Videos, Map

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Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, January 31 to Saturday, February 2 | Photos, Videos, Map

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DESIGN: An artist's impression of one of the trains in the new fleet.

$2.8 billion rail project in Dubbo creating local jobs

Troy Grant

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

From the police to island life: Former Dubbo man on life after the force

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

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Far Western CWA to host first meeting

Margie Oldfield

Road Relief: Narromine Shire Council mayor Craig Davies with Member for Dubbo Troy Grant.

Look into the Empowered Homes program

Troy Grant

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

59m ago

Namoi house students donned yellow to support their house.

Narromine Public School Swimming Carnival | photos

1hr ago

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Zone 6 Showgirl finals winners, Sally Downie, Forbes, Emily Ryan, Coonamble, and Josie Anderson, Dubbo. The judging and finals dinner was hosted by Young Show Society on Saturday.

Sally, Emily and Josie off to Sydney

Exhausted cattle stand shellshocked at Eddington, Julia Creek. Photos supplied.

Shattered producers’ first glimpse of natural disaster

Sally Cripps

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Sarah Lansdown

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

Max McKinney

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

The emotion and the relief: Post 2016 AFL grand finals reactions from an unnamed fan and Western Bulldogs' star Easton Woods. Photos: Scott Barbour, Justin McManus

New season, new hope: regardless of reality

Janine Graham
59m ago

Ask your planner!

Why are you offered half a retirement plan?

Paul McKeon

DESIGN: An artist's impression of one of the trains in the new fleet.

$2.8 billion rail project in Dubbo creating local jobs

Troy Grant

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Minister Michaelia Cash will front the education and employment committee Senate estimates hearing.

Senator 'gave police what they asked for'

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Lawyers may face bill for failed bushfire class action

29m ago

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

59m ago

Not just a face in the crowd: Tim Quilty has vowed to use his position in the Victorian Upper House to be outspoken on the needs of rural residents.

First Brexit, next Rexit for regional NSW and Victoria?

1hr ago

The AEC has flagged it could face problems finalising the results if the election is held on May 25.

More money won't buy faster poll result

Paul Osborne

The search for two European tourists who have gone missing near Port Macquarie will continue

Beach search resumes for missing tourists

Heather McNab

City of Melbourne says a deal with Robert Doyle (C) will help finalise a sexual misconduct probe.

Council says Doyle investigation shortened

Adani's plans to protect the endangered black-throated finch were deemed inadequate.

Adani to revise plan to protect finch

Robyn Wuth

The Darling River and Menindee Lakes are under pressure but irrigators say they're not to blame.

We are suffering too, say NSW irrigators

Dominica Sanda
37m ago

At least 120 homes and buildings have been destroyed by bushfires at Tingha and Tabulam in NSW.

Fire bans in NSW as cost of blazes tallied

39m ago

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

Jessica McLaughlin
41m ago

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

HealthShare

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

Island life proves the perfect treatment for former cop

Johanna Baker-Dowdell