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BACK IN ACTION: Jameel Qureshi has recovered from a broken hand and keen to lead the Bathurst representative side to success. His mission begins in Sunday's Western Zone Premier League match. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Qureshi back in Bathurst colours

Anya Whitelaw

Local cricketer Daniel Hughes has found form for the Sixers (5/177), but that wasn't enough to get them over the line against the Perth Scorchers (3/178) at Optus Stadium.

Sydney Sixers falter against Perth Scorchers

The Orange City 10s is again expected to provide plenty of action with teams from Orange, Sydney and country areas. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Tournament cuts playtime

David Fitzsimons

BACK IN ACTION: Jameel Qureshi has recovered from a broken hand and keen to lead the Bathurst representative side to success. His mission begins in Sunday's Western Zone Premier League match. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Qureshi back in Bathurst colours

Adam Hyeronimus, who grew up in Cowra, is bullish about his chances of riding Unite and Conquer to success at this week's Magic Millions meet despite an unlucky draw, being set to start in barrier 18.

Hyeronimus has a need for speed at Magic Millions

Ben Rodin

BIG BOYD: Shannon Boyd in the thick of pre-season on the Gold Coast. Photo: NRL PHOTOS

No walk-up starts for Titans star recruits, Boyd and Peachey

Nick McGrath

Cowra enthusiasts to meet for coffee and talk cars

Bingo for the kids

Free Zumba classes for Cowra kids

Cowra enthusiasts to meet for coffee and talk cars

Australia Day starts with breakfast at 8.15am in Cowra

Breakout River Meats is now sponsoring the Cowra Cup which will be run this weekend.

Jockey club secures new sponsor for cup weekend

What's your plan: Having a Bushfire Survival Plan will help you avoid making last minute decisions that could be deadly.

Ensure you have a fire plan

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

Photo: Shutterstock.

Holiday boredom busters

Lana Best

What's your plan: Having a Bushfire Survival Plan will help you avoid making last minute decisions that could be deadly.

Ensure you have a fire plan

Prevent: Lower your risk of loss in a bush fire by following four simple steps recommended by the NSW RFS.

Prepare, act, survive

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

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

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: January 2002

Cowra’s history: Throwback Thursday, January 2002 | Photos

Heather Kiely, Carol Dowd, Santa and Dulcie Maybury.

Weeroona’s Acacia wing celebrates Christmas with Santa

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: January 2002

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Applications for Cowra CWA Branch Medical Education Grant now open

A look back a history with Throwback Thursday: January 2002

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: January 2002

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

Nathaniel Moore, Gabriella Reynolds and Grace Moore.

Fun and friendship at Cowra Summer Breakout 2019 | Photos

Rafael Nadal

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

Cowra’s history: Throwback Thursday, January 2002 | Photos

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

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

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

John Malouff

Now what?: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May reacts after she won a no-confidence vote against her government in the House of Commons on Wednesday. She must now find another way to address the Brexit debacle after the dramatic failure of the government Brexit vote this week. Picture: Jessica Taylor

How Brexit crisis will end is anyone’s guess

John Hewson

CHANGING PLACES: Regional journalist Sahil Makkar lived for more than 25 years in New Delhi, where the temperature gets up to 50 degrees. He is now experiencing his first summer in the Central West. Photo: MATT WATSON

I’ve experienced 50-degree heat. This is something else

Sahil Makkar

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

A 20-year-old man has been arrested over the death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad visits Aiia vigil, police make arrest

Health authorities are urging people to take extra care and keep hydrated during the heat.

Parts of NSW reach 46C as records tumble

West Australian cane toads are finding enough shade in some places to become active during the day.

Cane toads spotted in shady parts of WA

A vigil has been held in memory of slain international student Aiia Maasarwe.

Dad shares Melbourne vigil for slain Aiia

Mum of two Felicity Shadbolt has been remembered as a loving mum.

WA woman 'died doing something she loved'

Nationals MP Andrew Gee has been named as a new addition to the party's frontbench.

Nats reveal replacement frontbench MP

Marnie Banger

Clive Spriggs and Stewart Johnston, who blew the whistle on abuse at the Oakden nursing home.

Oakden families angered by inquiry snub

Fadi Ibrahim faced a Sydney court over his alleged involvement in a tobacco-smuggling syndicate

'Tobacco ring' Ibrahim in Sydney court

Luke Costin

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

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

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