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Gold for old-stager Darrell, setting new record at Australian Masters

Showing that age will not weary him, local rider Darrell Wheeler recently smashed the 2km Individual Pursuit taking gold and breaking the Australian Record during the Australian Masters Track Championships at the Anna Meares Velodrome in Brisbane...

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7 hours ago

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Freedom of the open road with a 1972 MGB Roadster

For those of a certain vintage, the MG was the classic British sports motorcar with its open-top, sporty motor, and jaunty spoke wheels – it represented the freedom of the open road. MG cars had their roots in a 1920s sales promotion sideline of...

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18 Apr 2025

DNA shows cats the culprits in killing of native animals

Future releases of re-introduced native species might have to place greater emphasis on feral cat control, research by the University of NSW (UNSW) in Sydney has found. Conservation scientists from UNSW used DNA technology to identify feral cats as...

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Varroa mite-decimated honeybees could help “buzz” of native species

While the spread of the exotic pest, varroa mite, has been a disaster for Australia’s commercial honey production, it’s not all bad news for Australian native bee species. Reductions in domestic hive and feral European bee populations caused by...

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Bushfire brigade anniversary: Cumboogle is holding a special dinner in May

For many farming districts, the local bushfire brigade is one of the few institutions that tie isolated landholders together as a community, while also providing a key service to protect local property, livestock, and people. Formed in the shadows...

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Providing healthcare to Far West for two decades: Bourke Hospital Easter reunion

Bourke’s hospital facility, the Multipurpose Service (MPS), is inviting past and present staff to celebrate a special reunion honouring their dedication and lasting impact on both the local community and broader region over the Easter weekend. The...

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Raising a special needs child? Why not PlayConnect at Orana Early Intervention

Raising children is a tough task for any parent. And if your loved one has special needs, it can be even harder. That’s where Orana Early Childhood Intervention’s PlayConnect and MyTime groups come into their own, Speech Pathologist and Service...

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15 Apr 2025

Greyhound reforms aim to reduce on-track accidents

While thankfully an increasingly uncommon problem in greyhound racing, a freak trackside accident earlier this year which led to a runner being put down has prompted the industry to emphasise its codes and strategies are having a positive impact...

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15 Apr 2025

New trial bus route between Tibooburra and Broken Hill

Looking to improve public transport options in the State’s far west, a new bus service is being trialled between Tibooburra and Broken Hill to service remote communities in the region. Starting mid-April, local transport provider Rob Dyson will...

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15 Apr 2025

Trump’s tariffs: Our farmers taking a 10 per cent hit

United States President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of 10 per cent trade tariffs on Australian agriculture will hurt both local farmers and American consumers, NSW Farmers says. While the state’s peak farming body was disappointed at the...

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14 Apr 2025

Get your best bedding, tableware and homeware items at Bed Bath N’ Table

With winter on the way, now’s a great time to get those lovely warm sheets, pillowcases, quilt covers and doonas for the cold weather to come. One of Orana Mall’s longest-established businesses, Bed Bath N’ Table is now stocking the best cool...

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13 Apr 2025

Dubbo Works

SafeWork NSW’s Youth Week message: keep eyes, ears and training out for young workers

You can’t put an old head on young shoulders, the traditional saying goes, with eager workers who are just out of school and keen to make their mark considered to be particularly at risk of workplace injuries. With this in mind, SafeWork NSW...

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