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FESTIVAL FUN: Central NSW Joint Organisation chair John Medcalf says festivals helped attract almost three million overnight visitors to Central NSW who spent $1.2b while they were here. Photo: FILE

Almost three million visitors spent $1.2b in the Central West

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

Nyngan commemorates from dawn onward

Zaarkacha Marlan

LEST WE FORGET: Sophia, Seth and Toby each wearing their great grandfather's medals at this year's Anzac Day service say they were "proud" to be marching. Photo: Zaarkacha Marlan

Bogan Shire pauses to reflect this Anzac Day

Zaarkacha Marlan

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

WRONG PLACE: Police issue an infringement notice issued to Molong man during illegal hunting trip. Photo: FILE

Operation Ambush nabs illegal hunters and targets dog, driving, drug offences

Nadine Morton

RESPECT: Marchers can wear their own or a relative's medals. Your own medals should be worn on the left hand side of your chest, over your heart.

For those who fell on foreign shores

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

FESTIVAL FUN: Central NSW Joint Organisation chair John Medcalf says festivals helped attract almost three million overnight visitors to Central NSW who spent $1.2b while they were here. Photo: FILE

Almost three million visitors spent $1.2b in the Central West

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

Nyngan commemorates from dawn onward

Zaarkacha Marlan

Wollongong, NSW, dawn service in MacCabe Park. Photos: Robert Peet

50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

GOING AGAIN: Rusty Motorbike, pictured prior to racing at Dubbo last year, won the feature at Bourke on Sunday. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Nyngan sports results - April 24

The Bogan Bulls travelled to Brewarrina at the weekend to have thier first hit-out of the season the Western Plains Knockout competition. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SPORT: Wynne is in winner's circle

Pony Club trot to Fairview for weekend trail ride

GOING AGAIN: Rusty Motorbike, pictured prior to racing at Dubbo last year, won the feature at Bourke on Sunday. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Nyngan sports results - April 24

RIDING ON IN: Former NRL player Travis Waddell made his debut for the Wellington Cowboys last weekend. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

'They love their footy': Cowboys' passion making an impact on Waddell

Nick Guthrie

Fight night: Will Richards Jayde Rose & Sonny Knight competed in Bankstown on March 30.

Trio's true fighting spirit

Troy Richards

RACE DAY: The traditional Anzac Day races are back and there's plenty for everyone this year including a six-race program sure to exite. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Great race day line up this Anzac Day

Zaarkacha Marlan

Meet a decorated solider this Anzac Day

Zaarkacha Marlan

WINDING BACK THE CLOCK: Mac Lawson and Ruby Mudford show off their dancing skills. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Pull out your dancing shoes and wind back the clock

Zaarkacha Marlan

RACE DAY: The traditional Anzac Day races are back and there's plenty for everyone this year including a six-race program sure to exite. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Great race day line up this Anzac Day

Seniors in the spotlight for Seniors Week 2019

Shayne Barwick, the head chef at the Port of Bourke Hotel, will embark on a world record attempt to raise money for his town.

Record-breaking chef not leaving the cue in the rack

Zaarkacha Marlan

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Andrew Lotherington

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

RESPECT: Marchers can wear their own or a relative's medals. Your own medals should be worn on the left hand side of your chest, over your heart.

For those who fell on foreign shores

UP PERISCOPE: The AE2 was an E-Class submarine built for the Royal Australian Navy. Photos: DEFENCE

Derring-do in Dardanelles

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, along with Minister for Sport, Senator Bridget McKenzie meeting with young athletes from X-Cellerate Athletics Coaching, based in Dubbo.

Coulton's Catch-up | Enjoying the trips across Parkes electorate

Mark Coulton

GETTING ACTIVE: Abby Breen, 11, Toby Bourke, 5, Alesha Bennetts, 14, and Jordan Parsons, 16, are all using Active Kids vouchers to get fit.

Many eligible children not receiving Active Kids vouchers for sport

Nadine Morton

Timing is key when it comes to getting the flu shot. Photo: Shutterstock.

When is the right time to get a flu shot?

Samara Ross

KALEIDOSCOPE: "Coming from Canada I found people here fearful to dress in colour," says Evelyn Roth, pictured in her Maslin Beach home. Photo: Naomi Giatas

The colourful world of recycling pioneer Evelyn Roth

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST HANG UP: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Why do we keep falling for scams?

Samara Ross

Wollongong, NSW, dawn service in MacCabe Park. Photos: Robert Peet

50 special moments from dawn services across Australia

Record crowds show community spirit at the Hermidale Gymkhana

EGGCITING: Samir and Koby with Tumbles the Clown also known as Sam. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Eggstra fun at O'Reilly park this Easter

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

Stephen Katte

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

John Ellicott

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

Change the 'shoulds' to something positive

John Malouff
46m ago

A turn-off: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Oppostion Leader Bill Shorten have spent most of the time so far taking shots at each other about costings and impacts of their policies.

The campaign is not resonating with voters

John Hewson

PROFOUND: With his eyes shut and his hands raised and concert lights flashing, Morrison moved at speed - bumping off people like a dodgem car. Photo: AAP

SATIRE
Holy cow: Scott Morrison out-worshiped me

Mark Bode

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull with the man who replaced him, Scott Morrison, last year.

Turnbull throws support behind Morrison

48m ago

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is expected to seal a deal with the LNP on preferences.

Ex-Lib premier warns against Palmer deal

58m ago

Bill Shorten says $77b in tax cuts will go to the highest-income earners under a Morrison government

High-income earners to reap $77b tax cuts

Labor leader Bill Shorten speaks to a young fan before the Collingwood-Essendon game on Anzac Day.

Day 16 of the federal election campaign

1hr ago

Labor leader Bill Shorten has moved to reassure big business ahead of the election.

Shorten tries to ease big business concern

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised Western Australia in a new interview.

PM: WA is great and vital to the economy

2hrs ago

Bill Shorten will start his day in Melbourne as the election campaign resumes after Anzac Day.

Labor vows more help for abused women

Daniel McCulloch

South Australia and Victoria have been warned to brace for heavy winds and big seas on Friday.

Surfers warned as swells hit SA, Victoria

Steers in the purebred steer competition at the 2019 Sydney Royal Show during the live judging. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Trade steers miss specifications with rise in pH, meat colour

Hannah Powe
1hr ago

Emma Northey displays her maiden ewes with dad, Paul and Sally Stockman during the West Wyalong Merino ewe competition.

WOOL's her passion

Mark Griggs

Kangawarra Socks 4389, Reg Cochrane Pastoral P/L, Kangawarra, Pyree. Pictured Thomas and Cathy Cochrane and Brooke Allen.

Quality despite low numbers in the Illawarra ring

Olivia Calver

FESTIVAL FUN: Central NSW Joint Organisation chair John Medcalf says festivals helped attract almost three million overnight visitors to Central NSW who spent $1.2b while they were here. Photo: FILE

Almost three million visitors spent $1.2b in the Central West

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

LEG ROOM: Supply and demand is the biggest factor in how airline tickets are priced.

Tips to getting the best bang for your airfares buck

Bungoolee Tours ... offering tag-along tours of Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberleys.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Top steak recipe from australianbeef.com.au

Try this:Beef rib eye with spicy quinoa and bean salad

UNCERTAINTY?: Labor's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) rules may adversely affect assets bequeathed to us.

How will your capital gains be taxed under a new government?

Noel Whittaker

WHAT'S IN A NAME: Whether you call it Prosecco or Glera, there's no denying Australian versions of this popular sparkling wine are soaring in popularity despite EU laws which control the use of the name

Are you still Pro secco?

Linda Lambrechts