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FINES ISSUES: Group 10 chairman Linore Zamparini says both Orange United and Oberon Tigers were accountable for a brawl during the Wallerawang Landscaping Cup semi finals and charges were laid accordingly.

Mid-west clubs slapped with fines after 'ugly incident' mars semi-final

Jake Humphreys

The man was airlifted to Orange for observation.

82-year-old man airlifted after being trapped under slasher for five hours

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Andrew Gee MP watched the children gold panning for a while and then decided to have a go himself. Photo: Joy Harrison

The Gulgong Gold Experience keeps getting better after $10,000 boost

Benjamin Palmer

Anne Hathaway stars in The Witches. Warner Bros

THINGS TO DOMovies are back in Mudgee, but whether they continue is subject to change

Benjamin Palmer

Cassie Jones with her son Charlie at their home in Mudgee. Cassie is one of many Mudgee parents taking to social media to save money in the back to school season. Photo: Benjamin Palmer

Style savvy: Mudgee parents are beating back to school costs with these clever hacks

Benjamin Palmer
Andrew Lotherington

SUCCESS: One of four owners of The Book Nest Mudgee, Sam Paine, says business is going well as they celebrate two months of operation.

Two months in and The Book Nest is going from strength to strength, so what's next?

Benjamin Palmer

NEW YEAR, NEW ROLE: After 10 years of involvement with the Mudgee Wombats, Jefferey Hands has welcomed his new role as club president. Photo: Jay-Anna Mobbs

Change of Hands for Wombats as they approach final year at Jubilee

Jay-Anna Mobbs

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Julian O'Brien

Mudgee Airport to be closed temporarily to allow for essential work completion

SUBSCRIBERFather of former police minister to face trial over fatal hit-and-run

Book launch a treasured moment for Fitzgerald whose decade-long quest ends

Jacob Donn fails in bid for bail after deadly Wellington crash

FINES ISSUES: Group 10 chairman Linore Zamparini says both Orange United and Oberon Tigers were accountable for a brawl during the Wallerawang Landscaping Cup semi finals and charges were laid accordingly.

Mid-west clubs slapped with fines after 'ugly incident' mars semi-final

Anne Hathaway stars in The Witches. Warner Bros

THINGS TO DOMovies are back in Mudgee, but whether they continue is subject to change

SUCCESS: One of four owners of The Book Nest Mudgee, Sam Paine, says business is going well as they celebrate two months of operation.

Two months in and The Book Nest is going from strength to strength, so what's next?

Lithgow farewells 'hero' officer Kelly Foster

PHOTOSLithgow farewells 'hero' officer Kelly Foster

NEW YEAR, NEW ROLE: After 10 years of involvement with the Mudgee Wombats, Jefferey Hands has welcomed his new role as club president. Photo: Jay-Anna Mobbs

Change of Hands for Wombats as they approach final year at Jubilee

Scientists estimate that a vaccination rate of about 70 per cent is needed for herd immunity.

COVID herd immunity unlikely in 2021: WHO

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

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Chemicals can kill malaria parasite: study

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UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

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Mid-west clubs slapped with fines after 'ugly incident' mars semi-final

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The Gulgong Gold Experience keeps getting better after $10,000 boost

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Devils eager to maintain Interclub lead as they prepare to unleash off-season skills

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Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Julian O'Brien

It has been tough, tough going in the UK right now. Photo: file

DIGESTWhen keeping calm and carrying on is harder than ever

Janine Graham

Government MP Craig Kelly said making children wear masks was akin to abuse. Picture: Getty

MP's COVID misinformation overshadowing govt's vaccine progress

Sally Whyte

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

FINES ISSUES: Group 10 chairman Linore Zamparini says both Orange United and Oberon Tigers were accountable for a brawl during the Wallerawang Landscaping Cup semi finals and charges were laid accordingly.

Mid-west clubs slapped with fines after 'ugly incident' mars semi-final

Jake Humphreys

GO DEVILS: The Mudgee Devils, including Jackie O'hare (pictured), are ready to put their off-season skills to the test at round two of the Central West Interclub Series. Photo: Simone Kurtz

Devils eager to maintain Interclub lead as they prepare to unleash off-season skills

Jay-Anna Mobbs

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

TRIAL TIME: Aston Warwick will be one of the leaders for the Western Rams should he line up for their Laurie Daley Cup campaign. Rams will play Riverina in Forbes for a trial game this Saturday. Photo: COURTNEY REES.

SUBSCRIBERHancock 'really pleased' with work rate of squad heading into Laurie Daley trial

Alexander Grant

MENTOR: Tony Woolnough (left) looks on during a prior Western Rams pre-season trial. PHOTO: NICK MCGRATH.

SUBSCRIBER'Harder' test awaits Western Rams under 16s as they return to on-field campaign

Daniel Shirkie

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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Visitors go for a dip at Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory..

Advance Australia there: where to spend January 26

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The week that was in border restrictions announcements

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Anne Hathaway stars in The Witches. Warner Bros

THINGS TO DOMovies are back in Mudgee, but whether they continue is subject to change

Benjamin Palmer

A PROUD MOMENT: Author John Fitzgerald is set to launch his book at the Kandos Hotel on Saturday and Sunday. 1000 copies will be on sale. Photo: JAKE HUMPHREYS

SUBSCRIBER'I wanted to give back': Fitzgerald to unveil a decade of dedication to local footy

Jake Humphreys

The beautiful finished product.

Recipe: Say hello to the Christmas Trifle Cob Loaf

Benjamin Palmer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

First home buyer hot spots

Andrew Gee MP watched the children gold panning for a while and then decided to have a go himself. Photo: Joy Harrison

The Gulgong Gold Experience keeps getting better after $10,000 boost

Benjamin Palmer

REST IN PEACE: Eric Parker OAM was Dubbo show secretary and manager for 21 years. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

SUBSCRIBERFamily of Eric Parker OAM say it was a 'privilege' to love him

Kim Bartley

GO DEVILS: The Mudgee Devils, including Jackie O'hare (pictured), are ready to put their off-season skills to the test at round two of the Central West Interclub Series. Photo: Simone Kurtz

Devils eager to maintain Interclub lead as they prepare to unleash off-season skills

Jay-Anna Mobbs

Andrew Gee MP watched the children gold panning for a while and then decided to have a go himself. Photo: Joy Harrison

The Gulgong Gold Experience keeps getting better after $10,000 boost

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

SUCCESS: One of four owners of The Book Nest Mudgee, Sam Paine, says business is going well as they celebrate two months of operation.

Two months in and The Book Nest is going from strength to strength, so what's next?

Benjamin Palmer

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

SUMMER LOVIN': Jess Farrell (Sandy) and Tyler Hoggard (Danny) on stage at IPAC ahead of the opening night of Grease. Picture: Robert Peet.

How this production of Grease conquered COVID

Julian O'Brien

Anne Hathaway stars in The Witches. Warner Bros

THINGS TO DOMovies are back in Mudgee, but whether they continue is subject to change

Benjamin Palmer

Lithgow farewells 'hero' officer Kelly Foster

PHOTOSLithgow farewells 'hero' officer Kelly Foster

Alanna Tomazin

Gunditjmara Elder and member of the National Hate Crime Network Charmaine Clarke.

Gunditjmara Elder responds to dairy giant renaming Coon cheese

Kimberley Price

How ready is your office to return to work?

OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

Maureen Kyne

An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

Fashion and rebellion always hand in hand

OPINIONFashion and rebellion always hand in hand

John Malouff

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Emirates' last flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

Emirates stops flights to Aust east coast

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Homeschooling is now on the rise after COVID-19 gave many parents and students a taste in 2020.

Homeschooling numbers continue to rise

Officers from the Australian Federal Police High Risk Terrorist Offender Team have arrested a man.

Terrorism offender arrested again

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Australian researchers have discovered other-worldly sea life in the Southern Ocean's twilight zone.

Scientists probe ocean 'twilight zone'

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Every agency has their own horror story of a privacy breach that lingers long after the offending official has moved on. Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSIS'Culture of secrecy' doesn't explain bulk of FOI problems

Harley Dennett

Gladys Berejiklian has taken aim at states placing travel restrictions on people currently in NSW.

States eye further easing of restrictions

Luke Costin

A judge has urged authorities to grant legal aid to alleged tax evader Adam Cranston.

Judge's plea after delaying Cranston trial

Luke Costin

Mourners leave flowers outside the Melbourne home where a woman and three children were found dead.

Police believe Vic mum killed children

Andi Yu

David Curtain, Muskerry, Jerilderie topped the sale, selling his 205 SIL Border Leicester Merino cross ewes, May/March 2019-drop, July shorn for $424.

Deniliquin first cross ewes to $424

Olivia Calver

COMMUNICATION THE KEY: From fence repair to lending gear and offering a helping hand, feeding your dogs while you're away or picking up the kids off the school bus, a good neighbour is truly cherished but sometimes we take them for granted. Photo: file photo

COMMENTWhat makes a good neighbour?

Hannah Powe

The man was airlifted to Orange for observation.

Farmer, 82, trapped under slasher for five hours airlifted to hospital

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain
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Insect pests have been waiting in the wings all season for the opportunity to munch their way through your summer garden. Photo: Shutterstock

Keeping watch over your plants for pesky summer pests | Gardening

John Gabriele

Pet-activated doggie doors are just the beginning of a range of tech available nowadays.

OPINIONPet tech: gadgets to help, feed, locate, monitor and comfort | Tech Talk

Mathew Dickerson