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Healthy and Happy 2019: For more sporting options visit www.bogan.nsw.gov.au/local-directory.

A healthy happy 2019

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FIRST OF MANY: Ridge Wilson rides Rainbows Game to victory in race one at Trangie. Photo: AMY MCINTYRE

HE’S DONE IT AGAIN: Rodney Robb wins wins Macquarie Picnic Cup with Huang Zhong

Jennifer Hoar

Memorable sports quotes of 2018

Callum Godde

Healthy and Happy 2019: For more sporting options visit www.bogan.nsw.gov.au/local-directory.

A healthy happy 2019

TWO IN A ROW: Glen Berwick's son helped the RSL secure their second win in a row in the competition on Saturday. Photo: NYNGAN DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION

Timeless Berwick stars for the RSL

STARTING POINT: Jarryn Powyer's first official match at the helm of Dubbo CYMS will see him clash with the club's fierce rivals, Wellington. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Mouth-watering early matches will set the tone in Group 11’s vastly changed landscape

Nick Guthrie

Australia Day: Free entry for all, dive in!

What’s on | Make a splash this Oz day

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INSPIRING: Gary Dawson will be the Bogan Shire's 2019 Australia Day ambassador. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Golfer to greet residents this Australia Day

Christmas message from the Uniting Church

Reverend Simon Hansford

Australia Day: Free entry for all, dive in!

What’s on | Make a splash this Oz day

What’s on | Live music at the New Years party

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Got any pallets needing a home? Bogan Shire Council recently gave a load to the Nyngan Men’s Shed for its Christmas Tree project. You can buy one of these beauties for $15, with all proceeds going to the Men’s Shed.

What’s on | Got any pallets needing a home?

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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

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

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

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Photo: File

Rural land values increases across NSW, despite drought

Taylor Jurd

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton

Homes sold recently in regional NSW centres.

Regional NSW property hotspots – and what to expect in 2019

Narromine Mayor Craig Davies with Dugald Saunders and Paul Toole at the Narromine pool funding announcement.

A wonderful new purpose-built learn-to-swim pool

Troy Grant

Australia Day: Free entry for all, dive in!

What’s on | Make a splash this Oz day

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He came to identify with us in our weakness and to give himself in love for us.

True love forgets self and focuses on others

Rev Robert McKean

Narromine Mayor Craig Davies with Dugald Saunders and Paul Toole at the Narromine pool funding announcement.

A wonderful new purpose-built learn-to-swim pool

There have been four fish death events in recent months in NSW; two in the Lower Darling, one in the Namoi and one in the Lachlan.

Unfortunately this will not be the last fish kill we’ll see

Mark Coulton

FESTIVE: Winners of the 2018 Bogan Shire Christmas Light and Mailbox Competition. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Christmas light winners crowned for 2018

Zaarkacha Marlan

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

HEATWAVE: Lake days everyday for this cute pup and his tennis ball. Photo: SUPPLIED

It’s hot, hot, hot and we’re talking about it LIVE

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Friends gather together to bring in 2019.

People from far and wide frock up bringing in 2019 | photos

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Melissa Iaria

In flight: Pigeon whisperer Allan Barnes (centre) from Sydney releases the birds for the start of the race at Narromine. Photo: AMY MCINYTRE

Pigeons fly high and towns respond to need for breast care nurses

Faye Wheeler

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Ideas on how to be cool

Michelle Haines Thomas

Joint effort needed to help kids with arthritis

Sandra Vincent

High self-control not all it’s cracked up to be

John Malouff

Bill Shorten has committed to ensure school-based swimming lessons for all Australian kids.

Labor splashes out on swimming lessons

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Tony Abbott's former chief of staff Peta Credlin has been rumoured for a run in Mallee.

Minister cold on Peta Credlin country run

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Liberal Senator Jane Hume is considering standing for preselection in Higgins.

Liberals want a woman to replace O'Dwyer

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The fighting in South Sudan is over for now, but there's work to be done rebuilding the country.

South Sudan pins hopes on peace deal

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Another tribute to slain student Aiia Maasarwe will be held in Bundoora.

Aiia's sister learnt of death on the news

Benita Kolovs
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Vikki Campion and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce are reportedly expecting another child.

Barnaby Joyce expecting new child

Codey Herrmann is scheduled to reappear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday.

Man still in custody over Vic rape, murder

Christine McGinn

New research blames governments for mass fish deaths in the Darling River system.

Mass fish deaths caused by 'mismanagement'

Heather McNab and Gemma Najem

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker