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Alleged assault, carjacking of 74-year-old leads to police pursuit

Alleged assault, carjacking of 74-year-old leads to police pursuit

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Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOSCarrington rock: More than 100 photos from Sir Elton John's Bathurst gig

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DUSTY DAY: Raised dust and an afternoon thunderstorm is predicted across the region on Thursday afternoon. Reader Wendy Johnson took this photo of a dust storm earlier this week.

SUBSCRIBERDust, thunderstorms predicted to end a very hot day

Nadine Morton

NO FIRES ALLOWED: There is a severe fire danger risk and total fire ban in force for the Central Ranges on Thursday, January 23. Photo: FILE

Total fire ban declared in region amid severe fire danger risk

Nadine Morton

BLAZE: Firefighters are battling a new bushfire that has ignited in the Capertee region. They are also investigating the possible re-ignition of the edge of the Gospers Mountain bushfire. Photo: FILE

UPDATEDFirefighters battling new blaze in Capertee region

Nadine Morton

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

Lithgow Aged Care. FILE

Talks cease between Whiddon and Lithgow Aged Care deal over ownership

Mid-Western Regional Council appoints bushfire liaison officer

Mid-Western Regional Council appoints bushfire liaison officer

Man charged with ongoing assault fails to appear in court

EXCLUSIVERevive the Regent founder speaks on groups vision and hopes for the theatre ahead of auction date

WHAT'S ONSir Elton John's Bathurst concert: What you need to know

Fire ignites in inaccessible terrain during thunderstorm

Alleged assault, carjacking of 74-year-old leads to police pursuit

Alleged assault, carjacking of 74-year-old leads to police pursuit

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BLAZE: Firefighters are battling a new bushfire that has ignited in the Capertee region. They are also investigating the possible re-ignition of the edge of the Gospers Mountain bushfire. Photo: FILE

UPDATEDFirefighters battling new blaze in Capertee region

NO FIRES ALLOWED: There is a severe fire danger risk and total fire ban in force for the Central Ranges on Thursday, January 23. Photo: FILE

Total fire ban declared in region amid severe fire danger risk

Mid-Western Regional Council appoints bushfire liaison officer

Mid-Western Regional Council appoints bushfire liaison officer

Lithgow Aged Care. FILE

Talks cease between Whiddon and Lithgow Aged Care deal over ownership

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

What's new in the coronavirus outbreak

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Alleged assault, carjacking of 74-year-old leads to police pursuit

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PHOTOSCarrington rock: More than 100 photos from Sir Elton John's Bathurst gig

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SUBSCRIBERDust, thunderstorms predicted to end a very hot day

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WHO to decide on global health emergency

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Total fire ban declared in region amid severe fire danger risk

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Coolah Hurricanes blow into Gulgong, hold off Centennial

Coolah Hurricanes blow into Gulgong, hold off Centennial

Mid-West are now two wins and two losses from four rounds of Western Zone Premier League, courtesy of Petesib's Photography.

Midwest run down by Bathurst in Western Zone Premier League

Distinctive Look (outside) made it a last stride win in the Cowra Japan Cup with hometown favourite Zarhron on the inside just being denied a fifth win in the event.

Mudgee trainer shine as gallopers win Cowra features

Coolah Hurricanes blow into Gulgong, hold off Centennial

Coolah Hurricanes blow into Gulgong, hold off Centennial

JOY: The moment Michelle knew she'd qualified for the Olympic team. Photo: Table Tennis Australia

'The big one': Gulgong's Michelle Bromley qualifies for Tokyo Olympic team

Benjamin Palmer

NEW HOME BASE: Jockey Chelsea Ings, pictured aboard Destiny Hasselhoff, and her trainer-mother Wanda Ings have relocated from the Hawkesbury racecourse to Bathurst. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Move from Hawkesbury to Bathurst has paid off for Ings

Amy Rees

Balloons at sunrise over Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. Photo: Nicole Phillips

Finding a magical fairyland in Cappadocia

Nicole Phillips
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PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Nicole Phillips

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DUET: Bathurst mayor Bobby Bourke is encouraging the community to plan ahead for Sir Elton John's concert next Wednesday. Photo: SAM BOLT

WHAT'S ONSir Elton John's Bathurst concert: What you need to know

Movie Magic: Come along and watch a surprise mythical movie! At Mudgee Library, for ages 6-8 at 10.30am.

What's on around the Mudgee area

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CELEBRATIONS: The Cellar by Gilbert will be hosting an Australia Day Eve party. Photo: Supplied

WHAT'S ONThe Cellar by Gilbert to host perfect pairing of celebration and support

Jay-Anna Mobbs

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Full steam ahead: After restocking it's coal supplies, the Mount Piper Power Station is ready to run at full capacity once again to help deliver power across the state. Photo: File.

Benefits of local industry

Andrew Lotherington

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

RENTAL MARKET: The region's most expensive place to rent revealed in new data. Photo: FILE

Region's rising rental costs, with one town jumping by 14 per cent

Nadine Morton

Andrew Palmer mid-auction at The Property Shop's Auction Room.

UPDATEDThe Mudgee Guardian building has sold at auction

Benjamin Palmer

REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

PHOTOSWhat $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

Bee positively involved

Bee positively involved

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Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

DUET: Bathurst mayor Bobby Bourke is encouraging the community to plan ahead for Sir Elton John's concert next Wednesday. Photo: SAM BOLT

WHAT'S ONSir Elton John's Bathurst concert: What you need to know

Bee positively involved

Bee positively involved

Few great summer readings

Few great summer readings

Rosemary Hadaway

Movie Magic: Come along and watch a surprise mythical movie! At Mudgee Library, for ages 6-8 at 10.30am.

What's on around the Mudgee area

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Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

PHOTOSCarrington rock: More than 100 photos from Sir Elton John's Bathurst gig

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DUSTY DAY: Raised dust and an afternoon thunderstorm is predicted across the region on Thursday afternoon. Reader Wendy Johnson took this photo of a dust storm earlier this week.

SUBSCRIBERDust, thunderstorms predicted to end a very hot day

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

HAY NOW: Cowell farmer Brenton Smith welcomes the donation as feed dries up in the district.

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

What does Australia Day mean to you?

SUBSCRIBERWhat does Australia Day mean to you?

Nadine Morton

Sheila Bower looks over the remains of what was her car port, including a speaker which flew more than 30 feet. Picture: Kate Healy

Burrumbeet unofficially records more than 200mm of rain in a few hours

Greg Gliddon and Pat Nolan

IN CHARGE: NSW Rural Fire Service Superintendent Karen Hodges was in charge of the massive Gospers Mountain bushfire. Photo: GEOFF JONES 012020fire2

SUBSCRIBERThe tough days during the Gospers Mountain bushfire: RFS boss

Nadine Morton

JOY: The moment Michelle knew she'd qualified for the Olympic team. Photo: Table Tennis Australia

'The big one': Gulgong's Michelle Bromley qualifies for Tokyo Olympic team

Benjamin Palmer

Bee positively involved

Bee positively involved

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Ole! Ole! Or actually not, as the case may be

OPINIONOle! Ole! Or actually not, as the case may be

Janine Graham

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

Janine Graham

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

Australian travellers have been asked to reconsider travel to Wuhan, scene of coronavirus outbreak.

Aussies warned to stay away from Wuhan

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A woman has been sexually assaulted by a man who followed her down an aisle at a Melbourne pharmacy.

Woman assaulted at Melbourne pharmacy

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The prime minister's department is investigating Bridget McKenzie over the issuing of sports grants.

Grants scandal fans anti-corruption calls

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Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

Elton John rocks Bathurst: here's the proof

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Most older people approved for residential care are waiting around five months to take up the place.

Aussies waiting longer for aged care spots

Rebecca Gredley
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Malcolm Turnbull has accused PM Scott Morrison of misleading the country over the bushfire crisis.

Turnbull criticises Morrison fire response

Daniel McCulloch
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Maranoa Kangaroo Harvesters and Growers Cooperative co-chairman Bim Struss knows the plan is a controversial one. Picture supplied.

Graziers to be paid for roos

Sally Cripps
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Heavy rain is expected to ease bushfire conditions in large parts of Victoria.

Vic welcomes rain before long weekend

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January has seen a return of more typical wet and stormy weather patterns that were notably absent over NSW during December.

Fire threat returns, with stormy days ahead

BY BEN DOMENSINO, Weatherzone
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Police probe: Officers are investigating numerous reports that a person advertised discounted hay on social media but after taking the deposit for the fodder, did not deliver any product.

Hay, that's not on: strike force to investigate farmer scam

Matt Carr
Marian Macdonald
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Richard Cork lost one of his three houses in Torrington to last year's inferno.

Fire's uncleared ruins spark mental health crisis, say residents

Andrew Messenger
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NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Do your research pre-build

Do your research pre-build