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Well done to Alexi Hunter, 10, who has established her own campaign to raise funds for the World's Greatest Shave. Image supplied

Alexi Hunter, 10, chops her locks for charity

Emily Tognetti, formerly of Grenfell, has joined the team at Forbes Family Dentists. Image supplied

Emily joins Forbes team

Wyangala Dam. Photo: FILE.

Red alert issued for blue-green algae in Abercrombie River Arm

Sahil Makkar

Grenfell Men's Shed Jam Night.

Time to dust off your guitar

Foxes can cause a real problem for our farmers.

1080/Pindone & Ejector training

Members at the Rose Street Art Studio creating their fine works of art.

Special guest to address local art group

Lachlan Regional Transport Committee

Well done to Alexi Hunter, 10, who has established her own campaign to raise funds for the World's Greatest Shave. Image supplied

Alexi Hunter, 10, chops her locks for charity

Emily Tognetti, formerly of Grenfell, has joined the team at Forbes Family Dentists. Image supplied

Emily joins Forbes team

Grenfell were far too good for the Cowra Valleys on the weekend as they cruised to a nine-wicket victory, chasing down 72 in slightly less than 13 overs. Photo: Robin Dale

Grenfell B Grade Cricketers claim 2019 Sportspower Cup

WEDDIN MOUNTAIN MUSTER: The muster will be back in 2019.

Around the grounds

Grenfell were far too good for the Cowra Valleys on the weekend as they cruised to a nine-wicket victory, chasing down 72 in slightly less than 13 overs. Photo: Robin Dale

Grenfell B Grade Cricketers claim 2019 Sportspower Cup

Ben Rodin

Captain Alana Ryan (wicketkeeper) said Bowling Club couldn't change the momentum against Grenfell. Photo: Robin Dale

Quick 50 for Walker

Kelsey Sutor

WEDDIN MOUNTAIN MUSTER: The muster will be back in 2019.

Around the grounds

Libby Peshka converts her own try for Woodbridge U15s.

Local sporting headlines

Matty Randall and Becky Eastaway got to meet some All Blacks legends on their New Zealand tour. Image supplied

Rugby Union season kicks off

Weddin Wanderers pictured at the trig station situated at the summit of Yambira Mountain in 1999. Image supplied

Wanderers to take first walk for new year

Grenfell Branch of Red Cross president Wendy Anderson.

Red Cross collecting outside voting venues

Bird Watching at Company Dam Grenfell. Image supplied

Learn with Birding NSW

Weddin Wanderers pictured at the trig station situated at the summit of Yambira Mountain in 1999. Image supplied

Wanderers to take first walk for new year

The Cargo to Grenfell fundraising walk for mental health begins on Thursday, March 7 with walkers arriving in Grenfell on Sunday.

Walkers are heading our way on Thursday

Steph Cooke MP on the job.

Fund boosted to $1b

LEISURELY LIFESTYLE: When beginning your trip, consider the type of vehicle you need for your level of fitness. Trailers and tents can be physically exerting.

Retirees are streets ahead of the game

Teamwork skills learnt.

Ready, set, play sport

SORTED: Backpack, lunchbox and drink bottle are essential items for the school day. Handy pockets are a sensible idea too. Check the pack isn't too heavy.

It’s the final countdown

LEISURELY LIFESTYLE: When beginning your trip, consider the type of vehicle you need for your level of fitness. Trailers and tents can be physically exerting.

Retirees are streets ahead of the game

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

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

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

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

Grenfell Men's Shed Jam Night.

Time to dust off your guitar

Foxes can cause a real problem for our farmers.

1080/Pindone & Ejector training

Lachlan Regional Transport Committee

Grenfell Men's Shed Jam Night.

Time to dust off your guitar

John and Jimmy Ryan with Scott Liebich.

GALLERY: 2019 Grenfell Goannas Poker Run

Emily Tognetti, formerly of Grenfell, has joined the team at Forbes Family Dentists. Image supplied

Emily joins Forbes team

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

John and Jimmy Ryan with Scott Liebich.

GALLERY: 2019 Grenfell Goannas Poker Run

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

NEW LIFE: Behind Junee's Fairies Reborn Magic Nursery is Silvia Heszterenyiova, who hopes to share her passion with others. Picture: Jess Whitty

Dolls: reborn, eerie and otherwise brought to life

Jess Whitty

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hot air + Canberra = a balloon spectacular

RACE FALL: Five jockeys were taken to hospital after a fall in Race 2 at the Country Championships on Sunday. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Two horses dead, five jockeys hospitalised in dramatic race fall

Madeline Link

HUMANITY: We should stand with New Zealanders and Muslims in this time of misery. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Virtue, not extremism, is the golden way

Father Brendan Lee

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

Lachlan Regional Transport Committee

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

Cyclone Trevor has hit north Queensland communities with heavy rain and winds of up to 220km/h.

Cyclone Trevor lashes north Qld towns

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Will Connolly was restrained by Fraser Anning supporters after he egged the senator at the weekend.

Anning 'Egg Boy' released without charge

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Gladys Berejiklian has a narrow lead over Michael Daley for preferred premier with 38-36 per cent.

NSW govt and Labor split 50/50: poll

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Penny Wong was judged by a non-partisan panel to be showing Australia's best political leadership.

Political leaders in a time of distrust

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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have blocked access to several video hosting websites and blog sites.

Sites hosting terror videos banned in Aust

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Penalties will also be increased for IVF providers caught doing the wrong thing.

Dodgy IVF providers on notice in Victoria

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PM Scott Morrison wants to channel more skilled migrants to the bush, and cut total intake.

Morrison slashes migrant intake by 30,000

Daniel McCulloch

The commitment comes as 66 per cent of AFP staff experience potential trauma at some stage.

Labor vows more mental support for AFP

Marnie Banger

Burrawang stud's Mal Brady and stud manager Wicus Cronje with the $4000 top-priced ram, a White Dorper purchased by Peter and Penny Dagg, Eastern stud, Murrunbateman.

Sixth total auction clearance in a row

Mark Griggs

Angus Perry's photo of the rainfall along the Boomi Road, 2km from Goondiwindi (on the NSW side of the border).

Booming rain at Boomi sees mini-flood

John Ellicott and Sophie Harris

Australian Opal Centre president, David Lane OAM and Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton with the plans for the proposed opal centre at Lightning Ridge, a vision for close to two decades now becoming a reality.

Opal Centre gains green light funding

Mark Griggs

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

HealthShare

Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental