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BUSINESS HOUSE RELAYS: Congratulations to The Henry Lawson High School team of Aaron Flagg, Ashley Kuhn, Kate Robinson and Brad Robinson, winners of the 2019 Business House Relays, pictured with Grenfell Swimming Club representative Nicola Mitton.

The Henry Lawson High School rule the pool

RUGBY LEAGUE: Grenfell Goannas 2019 Poker Run is just weeks away....have you registered yet??

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LAWN BOWLS: Women bowlers welcome you to come along and join in the fun of bowls.

Lawn Bowls: Women’s Lawn Bowls Club of Grenfell

BUSINESS HOUSE RELAYS: Congratulations to The Henry Lawson High School team of Aaron Flagg, Ashley Kuhn, Kate Robinson and Brad Robinson, winners of the 2019 Business House Relays, pictured with Grenfell Swimming Club representative Nicola Mitton.

The Henry Lawson High School rule the pool

Anna Hunt of Grenfell has been selected for the Westfield junior Matildas team to compete in the 2019 AFC Under 16 Women's Championship Qualifications in Laos in early March. Congratulations Anna. Image supplied

Anna is Aussie rep

RUGBY LEAGUE: This Saturday Grenfell will host round two of the Western Women’s Rugby League Competition at Lawson Oval.

Local Sport headlines

Steph Cooke MP on the job.

Fund boosted to $1b

St Joseph's Catholic Church debutantes and their partners at the 2017 ball.

Calling for 2019 Debutantes

Grenfell Girl Guides come and try afternoon is a great way to see what the organisation is all about. Image supplied

Come and try guides day

Steph Cooke MP on the job.

Fund boosted to $1b

Leisure group offers guitar for beginners

Are you ready for Australia Day 2019??

Shire’s Australia Day attractions

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

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

Teamwork skills learnt.

Ready, set, play sport

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

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

Red Cross Grenfell prepare for busy year ahead in 2019

Incredible artwork by local artist Paul McKnight. Image supplied

Grenfell artists to exhibit their works

GRENFELL 2018 SHOWGIRL: Tara Anderson attended the Zone 6 The Land Showgirl judging hosted by Young Show Society last Saturday February 16. Image Carly Brown

Tara attends 2019 zone 6 showgirl finals

Red Cross Grenfell prepare for busy year ahead in 2019

THLHS music teacher Brodie McNight with student Connor Day. Image supplied

‘West of the Divide’ the adventure of a lifetime

Connor Day

Weddin Shire Council will host a Drought Information evening on Monday February 25.

Information night for local residents

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

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

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

Eileen Wood

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 resident pushes a bicycle through floodwaters in Hermit Park, Townsville.

Townsville floods: in photos

PROFOUND: “I had a moment of clarity as Dutton patted me down, the hair on his crown already thinning.” AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Peter Dutton ruined my high school experience

Mark Bode

The emotion and the relief: Post 2016 AFL grand finals reactions from an unnamed fan and Western Bulldogs' star Easton Woods. Photos: Scott Barbour, Justin McManus

New season, new hope: regardless of reality

Janine Graham

Forget the mental wrestling – join the fight

Father Brendan Lee

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

The federal government has released a plan to improve treatment of Australians with lung disease.

Plan to tackle chronic lung conditions

Accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Edwards is under constant watch after being injured.

Accused serial killer under constant watch

Some of recycling giant SKM's plants have been shut down amid fears of stockpiles catching alight.

Another Victorian recycling plant shuts

Bradley Edwards is charged with three murders in the 1990s, as well as two rapes.

Story 'similar' to alleged Edwards rape

Bradley Lyons, 30, has been missing from his east Victorian home since December 2

Concerns for missing regional Vic man

Caroline Schelle

The Westgate Lake appears pink due to algae in the salt crust at the bottom producing a red pigment.

Melbourne lake is tickled pink

Caroline Schelle

Russell Owen has been jailed for false imprisonment, sexual assault and assault.

Vic pair bashed, held captive at Christmas

Caroline Schelle

Mason Lee's mother has been jailed over the toddler's death.

Mum jailed for killing toddler Mason Lee

Warren Barnsley

Behavioural scientist Allan Parker, Peak Performance Development Pty Ltd, has partnered with The Land to bring a new project to rural NSW communities.

Rural revitalisation projects kick off

Farm forestry funding has potential to add diversity to primary production. But has support come too little too late?

Federal support for on-farm forestry

Jamie Brown

Bill Cumberland (front) along with John Wallis, Bob Baker, Riley Baker, Col Baker and Christian Gibson are calling for more resources to be invested in tick fever control.

‘Beef up’ tick fever rules

Samantha Townsend

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

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

RESTORED: Barbara Lewin painstakingly repaired an important piece of Tenterfield history.

A fine slice of history

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?