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Confessions of an 80s and 90s whistleblower: Referee’s memories of Group 10’s glory days | Photos

Dave Neil

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

Confessions of an 80s and 90s whistleblower: Referee’s memories of Group 10’s glory days | Photos

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

Valleys find opportunity in Lachlan finals scrap

Ben Rodin

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

Cowra Mayor, Councillor Bill West and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Judi Smith strike the International Women’s Day pose #BalanceforBetter.

Cowra Council to play part in International Women's Day

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 Mayor, Councillor Bill West and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Judi Smith strike the International Women’s Day pose #BalanceforBetter.

Cowra Council to play part in International Women's Day

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

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

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

Jenny Friend presenting Richard with his Cowra Eisteddfod life membership badge.

Cowra Eisteddfod presents life membership to Richard Neate

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with Rosalie Nichols enjoying CINC's high tea.

Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre receives funding

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

Annette Lynch with Vanda Cassim.

February a busy time for Cowra Garden Club

Cowra CWA Branch.

Women welcome to join Cowra CWA

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with Rosalie Nichols enjoying CINC's high tea.

Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre receives funding

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

Cowra Business Chamber committee members with Michael McCormack, Steph Cooke and Bill West.

Glitz and glamour on show at Cowra Business Awards 2019

Confessions of an 80s and 90s whistleblower: Referee’s memories of Group 10’s glory days | Photos

Dave Neil

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

Sarah Lansdown

A look back at history with Throwback Thursday: February 2002

Ripped off: The market manipulating capabilities of the major oil companies leads to sudden fluctuations in petrol prices irrespective of domestic or international influences. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Oil cartel the real threat to national security

John Hewson
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Use your bank counter service or lose it

Yalitza Aparicio in a scene from the film 'Roma,' by filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron. The film is nominated for an Oscar for best picture and best foreign film.

Netflix walking the red carpet at Oscars

Simon Weaving

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

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

Geraldine Cardozo

Gale force winds and big swells are forecast as Cyclone Oma closes in on southeast Queensland.

Oma puts northern NSW on cyclone watch

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Julie Bishop, Australia's first woman foreign minister, has announced her retirement from parliament

Ex-foreign minister Julie Bishop retires

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has lamented the disruption to big infrastructure projects.

NSW premier laments project 'disruptions'

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Barry O'Sullivan is being urged to apologise over comments he made in a Senate estimates hearing.

PM uses Chinese site to reassure voters

1hr ago

Aged care worker Prakash Paudyal has won an appeal against his jail sentence for assault.

NSW aged care worker wins assault appeal

Sophie Moore
1hr ago

Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi will be on the sideline in his first home game for Pascoe Vale.

Refugee Hakeem's football return delayed

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NSW Corrections Minister David Elliott has sought legal advice about a triple murderer's parole.

NSW triple killer's parole 'disgraceful'

Jodie Stephens
1hr ago

Gai Brodtmann has delivered her valedictory speech in the House of Representatives in Canberra.

Outgoing Labor MP calls for less posturing

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

The grand champion led steer or heifer in the open and school hoof and hook competition was awarded to St Johns College at Dubbo.

St Johns College take Canberra steer titles

Lucy Kinbacher
1hr ago

David Farley stands on the banks of his beloved Murrumbidgee River.

Currents of strife

Daniel Pedersen
2hrs ago

Peter Baxter, Moonbah, with Condobolin Show society president and Don Brown Memorial Merino Field Days participant David McDonald, North Condobolin, and Snoopy the dog.

The 39th Don Brown: facts and faces

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals
2hrs ago

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

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Try this: Tangy parsley and lemon beef fattoush salad

The 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Grace Eppelstun.

What’s in a ‘Showgirl’ name?

Samantha Townsend

GOOD HAIR DAY: Dan Brown, aka Mullet Lord, will return to judge Mulletfest this Saturday at the Chelmsford Hotel. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

‘The best of both worlds’: all hail the glorious mullet

Sage Swinton