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OUT: Cowra backrower Matt Naden (left), pictured alongside half Joey Bugg, will sit out the Magpies' next two games after copping a two-week suspension. Photo: BEN RODIN

Swoopers recruit handed ban following high shot on CYMS hooker

Nick McGrath

The Magpies will be looking to get back on the winners' list this week against the Oberon Tigers but they'll have to do it without some key outs.

Naden backs a test of Magpies' depth ahead of Oberon Tigers clash

Ben Rodin

FRONT SPOT: Mariners' James Christie shields the ball from his Camden Tigers rival. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Mariners fall in a painful 1-0 loss

Anya Whitelaw

OUT: Cowra backrower Matt Naden (left), pictured alongside half Joey Bugg, will sit out the Magpies' next two games after copping a two-week suspension. Photo: BEN RODIN

Swoopers recruit handed ban following high shot on CYMS hooker

Cowra's Troy Jeffs returns from injury this week to face Forbes Platypii.

Eagles ready for a tough set of road trips as they head to Forbes

Ben Rodin

Jett Cummings, Cameron Murray Mason Bright and Aaron Hall (front) were Cowra's representatives in the Western team at the NSWPPS Australian Rules carnival. Photo: Supplied

Cowra kids enjoy Aussie Rules junior school rep matches

Tickets for Cowra Wine Show public tasting now on sale

Tickets for Cowra Wine Show public tasting now on sale

Allan Douglass collecting donations outside of Woolworths for the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal. The appeal will be held on May 25 and 26.

Dig deep and help the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal

Alpacas arrive for National Simultaneous Storytime

Alpacas arrive for National Simultaneous Storytime

Tickets for Cowra Wine Show public tasting now on sale

Tickets for Cowra Wine Show public tasting now on sale

Merriganowry set for a memorable morning tea

Merriganowry set for a memorable morning tea

Deb Neumann with her Xoloitzcuintle, or Mexican Hairless Dog, Stark. Inset: Sharlene McLeish from Cowra Services Club presents Mrs Neumann with a donation

The best in show on show in Woodstock

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

SORE SPOT: Too many Australians tend to put up with pain, particularly back pain, rather than seeking treatment.

A right pain in the ... back

Local Hero: Your love of animals could make a real difference to their lives when you volunteer at your local dog or cat shelter, or native wildlife rescue centre. Photo: Supplied.

Giving their time to assist

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

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

Start them young: Music can improve brain function with children most positively impacted between birth and age seven.

Music expands the mind

Elizabeth Habermann

GOING UP: Most Central West locations experienced an increase in their rental costs during the past year. Photo: FILE

Going up: Weekly rental costs are rising in many Central West towns

Nadine Morton

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

Clare Boyce, Anne Garlick, Sammy Storer, Irene Marsh, Vanessa Warren and Jodie Binder at Bilyara's Biggest Morning Tea.

Bilyara helps the cancer fight with Biggest Morning Tea

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

By Helen Sim

There's a million volunteering roles, all you've got to do is pick one

There's a million volunteering roles, all you've got to do is pick one

Nadine Morton

Clare Boyce, Anne Garlick, Sammy Storer, Irene Marsh, Vanessa Warren and Jodie Binder at Bilyara's Biggest Morning Tea.

Bilyara helps the cancer fight with Biggest Morning Tea

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: April 2002

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: April 2002

Carrying on: Marian Byfield, along her husband Don, has not let their life-threatening cancer diagnoses slow their Biggest Morning Tea event down.

Join in the Biggest Morning Tea

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

Sienna, Josh and Sam Launders.

Plenty of fun at Cowra Riding for the Disabled Gala Day

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: April 2002

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: April 2002

FRONT SPOT: Mariners' James Christie shields the ball from his Camden Tigers rival. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Mariners fall in a painful 1-0 loss

"Ask for Angela" launched at first ever Cowra Services Club Ladies' Night

"Ask for Angela" launched at first ever Cowra Services Club Ladies' Night

Nic Langenberg (left) with 104-year-old Dorothy Yeomans at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Watch this shark glide by 104-year-old Dorothy

Geraldine Cardozo

LEGEND: Jimmy Barnes has been booked to play at Pola Park in Tullamore on November 2. Photo: FILE

Jimmy Barnes including Central West on new tour schedule

Nadine Morton

Cowra kids were thrilled to check out the toys on display at FRNSW Open Day.

No damp spirits on display at Cowra Fire Station open day

When planners play it right

When planners play it right

Michelle Haines Thomas

Donald Trump, Scott Morrison. Photo: Bloomberg, AAP

OPINION
Morrison is not Australia's answer to Trump

Simon Cowan

Growing influence: These young voters in Warringah are worried about climate change and helped oust Tony Abbott. Millennials and Gen Z will have a bigger influence in coming elections. From left: Izzy Williams, Sita Paling, Clio Doughty and Madison Lawrence. Photo: Peter Braig.

OPINION
Messages from Millennial and Gen Z voters

John Hewson

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

PM Scott Morrison is heading to the Solomon Islands as part of his pivot to the Indo-Pacific region.

Morrison to visit Solomons amid China row

1hr ago

Flowers at a makeshift memorial for Courtney Herron whose body was found in Royal Park, Melbourne.

Hunt for Melbourne park killer continues

2hrs ago

Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles look set to be the new federal Labor leadership team.

Labor leadership down to Albo and Marles

2hrs ago

A North West Metro train seen approaching Tallawong Station in Sydney.

Sydney Metro faces first peak-hour test

2hrs ago

Victoria's Treasurer Tim Pallas is set to deliver his fifth budget.

New taxes, less stamp duty in Vic budget

2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his new cabinet line-up.

Morrison's high expectations for cabinet

Angus Livingston

Tom Gleeson has been nominated for the TV Week Gold Logie.

Gold Logie nominations revealed

Robyn Wuth

Coalition senator Arthur Sinodinos will succeed Joe Hockey as Australia's ambassador to the US.

Sinodinis, Fifield to take on US, UN roles

Capeweed. One of the many weeds faced by croppers. Various herbicide options are covered in the recently released booklet for control of weeds like capeweed.

Farmers' 'bible' reveals new technology to beat winter weeds

Bob Freebairn
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Ella Palmer, second year rural science student at University of New England, Armidale, with colleague Cameron Steel, who is undertaking a doctorate degree on dark cutting. The pair were part of a UNE assessment team trying to define the eating quality of veal.

Making veal great

Jamie Brown
1hr ago

Sabor general manager Graham Reu spoke at a recent educational day, outlining the difficulties and intricacies of pig semen.

Semen issue a pig deal

Hannah Powe

Berry: An arty, food-oriented town.

A Berry fine destination for a foodie escape

John Rozentals

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Vote for your favourite fish shop

Vote for your favourite fish shop

If you are planning to travel cashless, make sure you always have a back-up card.

OPINION
Going overseas? Hints and tips for travelling without cash

Noel Whittaker

Stegbar's latest double glaze series, Alumiere, is designed to require minimal framing.

How to keep your heating bills down