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'Anyone can do it': Everyone now has the chance to secure a uni degree
Student Aidan Keevill, lecturer Ingrid Folger, student Ella Redman, Enabling and Transition manager Dr Carolyn O'Dwyer and lecturer Sam Malloy at Charles Sturt University Bathurst on May 16, 2024, promoting the new access course. Picture by Amy Rees
'There's so many reasons people don't finish high school.'
Amy Rees • 16m ago
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Court
No jail for man who breaches AVO with string of 'abusive' voicemails
'You are deadset that f---ed up ... but you will find out.'
Jay-Anna Sleeman • 1hr ago
Bathurst Courthouse, where Samuel Bathurst Pleming was sentenced on May 8, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
Representative honours and win over rivals has Sargent buzzing
Mungoes are now three from six to start the season.
Alexander Grant • 1hr ago
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Ray Sargent was a part of the recent Woodbridge Cup representative match. Picture by James Arrow.
Regional women are prime targets for DV offenders. So why is nobody talking about this?
In Depth
Kathryn Walford is a domestic violence survivor turned frontline worker. Picture: Laurie Bullock
Carla Mascarenhas
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Can't decide what to make for dinner? Vine and Tap head chef has you covered
Alise McIntosh • 2hrs ago
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The head chef at Vine and Tap Bathurst, Michael Madden, shared his favourite recipe for home cooking. Picture by James Arrow
Transformation of abandoned church planned with bar and restaurant
'We're just looking at loads of opportunities.'
William Davis
Historic Five Ways Church or UNiting Church in Orange. Picture by William Davis
Court
Woman used stolen cash to put through the pokies
The woman's solicitor said 'she was drunk and acted stupidly'.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Bathurst Courthouse, where Stacey Anne Margaret Smith was sentenced on May 8, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
Good News
Grand vision for PCYC includes new cafe and being a community events hub
Rachel Chamberlain
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Bathurst PCYC manager Gianni Belmonte with Melanie Grogan and Jess Belmonte.
Court and Crime
No jail for man who breaches AVO with string of 'abusive' voicemails
Court
Bathurst Courthouse, where Samuel Bathurst Pleming was sentenced on May 8, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
'You are deadset that f---ed up ... but you will find out.'
Jay-Anna Sleeman • 1hr ago
Court
Woman used stolen cash to put through the pokies
The woman's solicitor said 'she was drunk and acted stupidly'.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Bathurst Courthouse, where Stacey Anne Margaret Smith was sentenced on May 8, 2024. Picture by James Arrow
Police officer allegedly stabbed in head in Sydney
Lanie Tindale
Picture by Karleen Minney
Property
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
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Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Stunning location and lots of appeal
Stunning location and lots of appeal
Council
Transformation of abandoned church planned with bar and restaurant
Historic Five Ways Church or UNiting Church in Orange. Picture by William Davis
'We're just looking at loads of opportunities.'
William Davis
'We need to act early': significant rate rise approved for Blayney
'... that's the elephant in the room and it's hurt.'
William Davis
Blayney Shire Mayor Scott Ferguson. File picture
In Depth
Mayor accuses group of costing ratepayers 'tens of thousands of dollars'
Rachel Chamberlain
Mayor Jess Jennings out the front of the Bathurst civic centre. Picture file
Politics
Green iron to go ahead under future industries push
The government is offering tax incentives for iron produced using renewable hydrogen. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Poppy Johnston • 22m ago
Premiers unite in call for social media bans for kids
Sam McKeith • 41m ago
The NSW government will host a social media summit in a bid to protect children. (AP PHOTO)
Call to expand reasons to ignore boss in new work laws
Dominic Giannini • 2hrs ago
The ACTU wants the right to disconnect locked into modern awards by the Fair Work Commission. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
Breast tissue 'breakthrough' to aid cancer research
Breast tissue was able to be preserved in a gel, enabling scientists to examine it in great detail. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)
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FLiRT-ing with a new COVID-19 wave
Jessica Belzycki
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A new COVID-19 wave dubbed the FLiRT variants has been detected in Australia. Pictrue Canva
Thousands of nurses to vote on government pay offer
Rachael Ward
Victoria's midwives and nurses union has struck an in-principal agreement with the state government. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Business
Can't decide what to make for dinner? Vine and Tap head chef has you covered
The head chef at Vine and Tap Bathurst, Michael Madden, shared his favourite recipe for home cooking. Picture by James Arrow
Alise McIntosh • 2hrs ago
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Opinion
'Too clever by half 'Treasurer tries to hack the CPI
Gene Tunny
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget leaves a lot to be desired. Picture The Canberra Times
Opinion
Remote work myths busted: separating fact from fiction
Sue Papadoulis
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A specific skillset is needed to work from home full-time. Picture Shutterstock
Education
Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Regional airstrips get funding boost after Bonza blow
Sophia McCaughan
Some $15 million in airstrip funding has been announced for rural and remote areas in NSW. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)
'Desperate' cash splash for teachers in needy schools
Jack Gramenz and Sophia McCaughan
Schoolhouses were placed near NSW parliament in a campaign to highlight underfunding in schools. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Rural
Tools of the trade that the job easier | Rural Notebook
Opinion
An 18-month-old Charolais bull in his best suit. Picture supplied
John Seaman
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Election time is coming up for the LLS | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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Out at Fish River at Flat Rock, Tarana. Picture supplied
Buyers won't be disappointed at this Poll Hereford sale | Rural Notebook
John Seaman
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Bathurst caulies to feed a hungry population. Pictured supplied
National
Green iron to go ahead under future industries push
The government is offering tax incentives for iron produced using renewable hydrogen. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Poppy Johnston • 22m ago
Daytime drink drivers 'on their toes' in booze bus crackdown
Anna Houlahan • 33m ago
Police run random breath testing. Picture Scott Gelston
NT man to face court over child abuse material charges
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A Northern Territory man faces a raft of child abuse material charges. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
World
New Taiwan president takes office facing angry China
Taiwan president Lai Ching-te and vice president Hsiao Bi-khim (right) at the inauguration in Taipei (AP PHOTO)
45m ago
Julian Assange faces judgment day over US extradition
Michael Holden and Sam Tobin • 1hr ago
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to face what could be his final court hearing in England. (AP PHOTO)
Breast tissue 'breakthrough' to aid cancer research
1hr ago
Breast tissue was able to be preserved in a gel, enabling scientists to examine it in great detail. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)
Australian of the Year
'I don't want to die': an Australian of the Year 2024 has incurable cancer
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Lanie Tindale
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Australia's golden girl of the pool collects another accolade
Lanie Tindale
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Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon receives her award in Canberra on Thursday. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Traditional healer and teacher wants to 'marry both worlds of healing'
Lanie Tindale
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Yalmay Yunupingu is Senior Australian of the Year 2024. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Car Expert
Why Volkswagen is sticking with PHEVs after its huge EV rollout
Car Expert
Why Volkswagen is sticking with PHEVs after its huge EV rollout
Jordan Mulach • 20m ago
Car Expert
The cheapest petrol and diesel around Australia on May 20, 2024
Josh Nevett • 1hr ago
The cheapest petrol and diesel around Australia on May 20, 2024
Car Expert
GWM Haval Jolion deals: Drive-away discounts on hybrids
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
GWM Haval Jolion deals: Drive-away discounts on hybrids
Car Expert
Police seize Fiat EVs for pretending to be Italian
Jordan Mulach
Police seize Fiat EVs for pretending to be Italian
Car Expert
Ford F-150 recalled
William Stopford
Ford F-150 recalled

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