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AFLCW school footy gala thrills at Twigg

Ben Rodin

The Cowra Eagles will take to the field tonight against Orange City as part of a joint outfit with the Canowindra Pythons ahead of the 2019 Westfund Ferguson Cup, with the same match-up to be repeated in round one at Orange.

Combined Cowra-Canowindra team play trial game at Clyburn

Ben Rodin

STICKING WITH THE SAME: Cameron Smith will lead an unchanged Storm side in Bathurst on Saturday night, with the Melbourne outfit looking to make it three wins on the trot.

Smith will lead unchanged Storm side in Bathurst clash

AFLCW school footy gala thrills at Twigg

Cowra Motorcycle Track Champs get going this weekend

Ben Rodin

The Newcrest Orange Challenge returns again this Sunday, March 31.

Newcrest Orange Challenge cycling test arrives

Ninjago Mountain comprises of approximately 10,000 bricks and took about 50 hours to build.

Building up a great display at Cowra Uniting Church Lego exhibition

Dannii Clark, her son Brett and Sue Clark will take part in the Walk for Autism.

The J Walkers taking steps to support those on autism spectrum

Cowra CWA evening branch organises bus trip to markets

Ninjago Mountain comprises of approximately 10,000 bricks and took about 50 hours to build.

Building up a great display at Cowra Uniting Church Lego exhibition

Time to get Obstacool with Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre

Work begins preparing the Cowra eisteddfod program

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

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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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

BOOT UP: For the garden. Mulch, fertilise and prune.

Prime time for your plants

Style: Whether it's a quiet book and a fire pit or outdoor TV's and sound systems, there are always ways to put your personality into your outdoor area. Photos: Shutterstock.

Spend time in the outdoors

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

RENTAL MARKET: Finding it hard to find a rental in Cowra? You're not the only one, new data shows. Photo: FILE

Finding it hard to find a rental in Cowra? You're not the only one

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

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

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: March 2002

PLACES AVAILABLE: Thousands of parents are using a new government website to find childcare services with vacancies. Photo: FILE

Finding available childcare places in region now at your fingertips

Nadine Morton

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

Fred and Lillian Read celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 17.

70 years of wedding bliss for Fred and Lillian Read

Cowra CWA evening branch organises bus trip to markets

HARSH REALITY: NSW Police has release dramatic footage of a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old boy as part of a road safety message. Photo: NSW POLICE

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Watch dramatic footage of pedestrian crash that led to road safety alert

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: March 2002

Thorn Pagett, Emily Cameron, Braidan Ward, Barakye Simpson, Toby Cook and Tyler Harris have a go at Edamame beans and playing with Origami swans for Harmony Day at Holmwood Public School.

Bang Bang chicken and Edamame beans: Harmony Day at Holmwood

BIG WN: NSW Waratahs beat Melbourne Rebels 66-12 in their Super W meeting at Ashwood Park. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

Waratahs too good for Rebels in Bathurst

Alexander Grant

Mulyan Public School students formed a big "no" as a message to bullying. Photo: Over and Above Photography

Mulyan Public students say no to bullying

SWOOP: Cowra Magpies duo Ben Gunn and Kurt Hancock.

THE GET ‘EM ONSIDE PODCAST | Episode nine: Cowra Magpies

Nick McGrath

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Rachael Houlihan

Why it's a good idea to think before you ink

Father Brendan Lee
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Why we all need to talk about the 'A' word

Dr Josephine Barbaro

What to do when your resume's not at fault

Zoë Wundenberg

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

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Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
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Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Looking for an Airbnb getaway that's just a little bit different?

Nadine Morton

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

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Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

Carolyn Webb