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The Canowindra Tigers' Brittney Whatman during an earlier game.

Tigers tagged out against Rhinos

Ben Rodin

PHOTOS: Throwback Thursday | January to February, 2012

The Forbes Platypi were comprehensive on Saturday afternoon against the Cowra-Canowindra combined team, winning 82-12. Photo: Matthew Chown

Pythons and Python-Eagles struggle in round two of Central West Rugby

The Canowindra Tigers' Brittney Whatman during an earlier game.

Tigers tagged out against Rhinos

Rhinos keep rampaging in Tiger rout at Clyburn Oval

Ben Rodin

Robertson Park shift proves a winner for cyclists at Newcrest Challenge

David Fitzsimons

Eugowra's time to Relish

Andrew Barnes

Plans for another action-packed day of camel racing and family fun are coming together. File photo.

Camels return to Forbes, Good Friday

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Cadia Valley Operations to open its doors to the community

Eugowra's time to Relish

Matt Arthur is appearing at the next Sunday Session at the Canowindra Bowling Club on Sunday, April 7 from 3pm.

Sunday sessions continue at the Bowlo with Matt Arthur

The Moorbell markets are on again on Saturday, April 6.

Handmade local items and produce on show at Moorbel Markets

Ambitous Airman: Record breaker, award winner, pilot and safety officer, there is not much that Steve Griffin can't do in the air. Photo: Jann Kerr.

Pilots in safe hands with Steve Griffin

Tricky Tasks: The support crews and pilots use wind, height and air currents to plot their courses and control their balloons in order to complete the required tasks throughout the week. Photo: File.

A chance to grab the key to success

Andrew Lotherington

The test of a true balloon pilot

Andrew Lotherington

Ambitous Airman: Record breaker, award winner, pilot and safety officer, there is not much that Steve Griffin can't do in the air. Photo: Jann Kerr.

Pilots in safe hands with Steve Griffin

Feel the Glow: From balloons and burners to glow sticks and even smart phones, the dazzling display at the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is one not to be missed. Photo: File.

Your chance to see the skies lit up

Andrew Lotherington

Young Gun: Mia Fraser will be taking on the competition at the Supagas Canowindra International Balloon Challenge for a second year running. Photo: Ain Raadik.

Mia Fraser back for another crack

Andrew Lotherington

REAL ESATE: Looking to invest in the Central West? New data from Suburbanite shows where you should avoid. Photo: FILE

Looking to invest in the Central West? Here's where to avoid

Nadine Morton

DREAM AWAY: Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos. Photos: DOMAIN

Central West’s most expensive homes in 2018 – in photos

Nadine Morton

HOUSE PRICES: The median home prices for your town revealed in the latest Domain report. Photo: FILE

Median home prices for your town revealed: How much did you pay?

Nadine Morton

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

PHOTOS: Throwback Thursday | December 2011 to January 2012

The stunning Grenfell Silo Art in West Street is gaining attention worldwide on social media.

Grenfell silos' stunning new look makes waves over social media

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

PHOTOS: Throwback Thursday | December 2011

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

PHOTOS: Throwback Thursday | December 2011 to January 2012

WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Jobs with the Australian Electoral Commission are available across the electorate during upcoming federal election. Photo: FILE

Jobs across the electorate during upcoming federal election

Nadine Morton

nside the farrowing shed at Glasshouse Country Farms where 68 vegan activists staged a protest but raised alarm bells about biosecurity breaches (left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack (right)

Coalition pledges to lock up militant activists

Mike Foley

Easter, eggless or eggsellent

Michelle Haines Thomas

Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Can Scott Morrison's Liberals win in May?

Ian Tulloch

Body shrinkage - the long and the short of it

John Malouff

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

Queensland police are searching for a kayaker last seen getting into Tallebudgera Creek.

Qld police search for missing kayaker

2hrs ago

The congregation at Easter Sunday solemn mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.

Politics pauses for Easter message of hope

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

A poll commissioned by welfare advocates shows most people back an increase to Newstart benefits..

Most back Newstart rise over tax cut: poll

Bill Shorten and former Governor-General Quentin Bryce arrive with family for an Easter service.

Shorten heads on Queensland scavenger hunt

Daniel McCulloch

Scott Morrison and wife Jenny sing during an Easter Sunday service at their church in Sydney.

Morrison sings of glorious days for Easter

Katina Curtis

A dingo attack on a toddler on Fraser Island has prompted an urgent dingo management review.

Urgent review into Fraser Island dingoes

Sonia Kohlbacher

Police officer Hayden Edwards was allegedly stabbed at Sydney's Central station.

Bail refused for alleged NSW cop stabber

Heather McNab

Judge, Peter Shepherd, Wheeo, Crookwell, sashes grand champion Texel ram held by Willough Corby while Isabella Hindmarsh holds the grand champion ewe.

Monkittee exhibits impress breed judge

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Lochie Gilmore, Baringa stud, grand champion ewe, Bruce Hodgson, Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, with reserve.

Broad ribbons for first show Aussie Whites

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Grand champion Wiltshire Horn ram, O'Loghlin Giant, with judge Peter Shepherd, Crookwell, and handler Ashlea Cross, Tintern Grammar, Victoria.

O'Loghlin stud shines in Wiltshire Horn ring

Hannah Powe

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

JOHN ROZENTALS

BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs