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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

Tate Sinclair with his Lego creation.

School holiday fun at the Bogan Shire Library | photos

Zaarkacha Marlan

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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Tate Sinclair with his Lego creation.

School holiday fun at the Bogan Shire Library | photos

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

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

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

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Tate Sinclair with his Lego creation.

School holiday fun at the Bogan Shire Library | photos

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

Zaarkacha Marlan

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

Occam’s razor is instructive in shave saga

Father Brendan Lee

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Professor Pamela Snow

You don’t have to pin your hopes on lotto

Zoë Wundenberg

The federal government will reveal the terms of reference for a review of road safety governance.

Road safety governance review terms issued

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A fire is still burning near Gell River, northwest of Hobart, scorching more than 20,000 hectares.

One property confirmed lost in Tas fires

Gladys Berejiklian rejects pill testing, arguing there's not enough evidence to show it saves lives.

More medics but no pill tests at festivals

Bill Shorten has promised $800 million for a Rockhampton ring road if elected to government.

Green light for major regional road plan

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds wants politicians working conditions to be more family friendly.

Time to talk about political working hours

Angus Livingston

Scott Morrison is facing a backlash over the move to make Warren Mundine the candidate for Gilmore.

Liberals under fire over candidate swap

Angus Livingston

A water and climate expert will head a panel to examine the mass fish deaths in NSW's Darling River

Professor to investigate NSW fish deaths

Matt Coughlan

Thai cave rescuer Craig Challen (left) is the WA nominee for Australian of the Year.

Thai cave diver vying for Aussie of Year

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

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

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Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food

INSPIRATION: Homemaker centres are ideal hunting grounds to source materials and decorative items to create a unique alfresco space.

The ideal alfresco space