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STARTING POINT: Claude Gordon still lives in Dubbo but he'll be playing for Cowra against a side from his hometown in Saturday's Challenge Cup clash. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Gordon loving Magpie life

Nick Guthrie

BACK IN BUSINESS: Cowra will be looking to replicate last year's perfect start against Oberon when they take on Dubbo Cyms this weekend at Sid Kallas Oval. Photo: Peter Guthrie

A new Challenge at Sid Kallas Oval

Ben Rodin

The Valleys will look to bounce back from their last loss against the Royal Colts.

Valleys find opportunity in Lachlan finals scrap

Ben Rodin

STARTING POINT: Claude Gordon still lives in Dubbo but he'll be playing for Cowra against a side from his hometown in Saturday's Challenge Cup clash. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Gordon loving Magpie life

Nick Berry, who top scored with 69 last week against the Royal Colts at Holman Oval, will be sorely missed when the Bowling Club travel to take on the Cambridge Cats at Woodward Oval. Photo: Robin Dale

Do or die for Bowling Club in Parkes against Cambridge Cats

Ben Rodin

Winner of the Club Consistency Singles Sharen Hubber (right) with runner up Dorcas Presnell. Photo supplied by the Cowra Ladies' Bowls Club.

Hubber takes out Consistency Singles

Back from left - Lawrance Ryan, Gordon Rolls, Mayor Bill West and Graham Apthorpe. Front - Jenny Thompson, Ros Ryan, Stassi Austin, Lusi Austin and Linda Barron.

Logo, program revealed for 75th anniversary of Cowra breakout

Kelsey Sutor

Dive into 2019 Seniors Festival with a free pool party

Cowra nurse Jen Shady and Kay Smith from BreastScreen NSW are encouraging Cowra women to get screenings done in February and March.

Women encouraged to detect and prevent with breast and cervical screenings

Back from left - Lawrance Ryan, Gordon Rolls, Mayor Bill West and Graham Apthorpe. Front - Jenny Thompson, Ros Ryan, Stassi Austin, Lusi Austin and Linda Barron.

Logo, program revealed for 75th anniversary of Cowra breakout

James Lambshead and his fellow bikers will be raising funds for the Leukemia Foundation with a charity ride.

Revving up funds on the Koorawatha Biker Bash charity ride

Matthew Chown

A lesson in safety for Cowra’s kindergarten students

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

Car choice: Vehicles that are a little higher than ordinary hatches and sedans (but certainly not too high either) can be a bit easier for adults to get into and out of.

We always need transport

Sam Hollier

The year to love your life

Sam Hollier

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

KEEP IT GREEN: Turf apprentice Luke Giles ... understanding lawn care can help your lawn looking good at home too.

Which one is right for your backyard?

The five stars: They represent the constellation of stars known as the Southern Cross and also Australia's location in the southern hemisphere.

Test your knowledge

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

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

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

Debbie Russell will be shaving her hair off as part of a Cancer Council fundraising drive this Saturday at Cowra Plaza from 11.30 am.

Debbie Russell shaving her hair to fundraise for cancer research

Ben Rodin

Mrs Jean Whiley, Dr Warren Whiley Memorial Award recipient James Lanham and Rotary Club of Cowra President Bill Murphy.

Rotary congratulates James Lanham on Dr Warren Whiley Memorial Award

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

LIFE GIVERS: Central West residents gave the gift of life 13,420 times over last year. Photo: FILE

Giving the gift of life, 13,420 times over in the Central West

Nadine Morton

Rotarians Brian marsh and Bob Griffiths packing batteries for shipment to the recycling plant.

Return and Earn to help out Cowra Rotary Club

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

Watch a shocking timelapse of floodwater in Qld near a train derailment

Derek Barry

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

Henry Mitchell.

Cowra Little Athletics kicks off second half of season | Photos

Picture: AAP Image/Peter Rae

People are waiting for leaders to catch up

Julie Lyford

NRL won’t bow to pressure to stand down Jack de Belin

Danny Weidler

Take a seat, make it yours

Michelle Haines Thomas

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Woolworths will stop selling its milk for $1-a-litre from Tuesday.

Woolworths axes $1-a-litre milk

19m ago

Scott Morrison has ramped up rhetoric on border protection following a historic loss in parliament.

Polls narrow amid national security talk

30m ago

The Greens are trying to goad federal Labor to block Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.

Greens pressure Labor to block Adani mine

39m ago

Woolworths chief executive officer, Brad Banducci

Woolies lifts cheap milk price to $1.10 a litre

40m ago

MONUMENTAL TASK: Workers install Sidney Nolan's huge Eureka Stockade mural at the ANU's new cultural centre after it was donated by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Picture: Lannon Harley

How Ballarat missed out on the Eureka mural

Jolyon Attwooll
40m ago

Senator Michaelia Cash has denied her referral of union payments was politically motivated.

Cash aide admits raids had political links

Karen Sweeney
47m ago

The AFP says it didn't know Hakeem al-Araibi was a refugee until he was detained in Thailand.

AFP unaware of Hakeem's refugee status

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin says his officers cannot compel people to self-incriminate.

Evidence destroyed over union raids: AFP

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

New Zealand Speckle Park breeders Sarah (right left) and Martyn (far right) Forsyth, Clevedon, made a last-minute decision to attend the Why Speckle Park field day hosted by Justin and Amy Dickens (centre) at JAD Speckle Parks, Yeoval, last Friday.

Last minute trip to Australia worth it for NZ Speckle Park breeders

Hannah Powe
1hr ago

Jason and Terese Dalton examine some of their last season's wheat grains stored in silo bags in the paddocks at The Kurrajongs, Burcher.

Sticking to wheat and barley this year

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

University of QLD school of agriculture and food sciences' Dr Kathryn Page, was the lead author of a report indicating soil sodicity, acidity and salinity throughout QLD and NSW grain regions, cost cropping about $440m annually.

Soil limitations put to the test

Bob Freebairn

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Woolworths will stop selling its milk for $1-a-litre from Tuesday.

Woolworths axes $1-a-litre milk

Tracey Ferrier
19m ago

Target's dreamy new homewares range

"As soon as she arrives she gives me licks - she is a lovely girl." Deena lays down at Zoe's feet and licks her hands. Photo: Rachel Mounsey

The invisible bonds of a therapy dog’s connection

Rachel Mounsey