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A burnt landscape at the Jerrawangala National Park from the NSW Tianjara Fire. Photo: Dion Georgopoulous

FREEScorched, in seven days: A look back at the week that was

Sentenced for intimidation

1hr ago

The Grenfell man is currently listed as satisfactory.

Crash near Grenfell Saturday

Severe weather warning issued for Monday

Severe weather warning issued for Monday

A bird's-eye-view of the Masked Woodswallow with Jenn Graham | Video

A bird's-eye-view of the Masked Woodswallow with Jenn Graham | Video

Jenn Graham

Photo: Sandra Buchler

PHOTOSDozens of photos from the dust storm that descended on the region

Nadine Morton

SPOTTED: A rare regent honeyeater visits a water bowl in the garden of a landholder in the Capertee Valley area. Dr Sarah Bell encourages community members to provide water for birds, and report any regent honeyeater sightings. Photo: SUPPLIED

Which species are threatened and what's being done to save them

Faye Wheeler

A burnt landscape at the Jerrawangala National Park from the NSW Tianjara Fire. Photo: Dion Georgopoulous

FREEScorched, in seven days: A look back at the week that was

Sentenced for intimidation

1hr ago

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

Social bowls had 44 players on the greens last week at the Grenfell Bowling Club.

Social players enjoy cooler conditions

David Hacock

The combined presentation and Christmas party in December was well attended at the Grenfell Bowling Club. Photo: Grenfell Women's Bowling Club/Facebook.

Ladies back on a roll

Rosemary Walter

BURNING LOVE: Jaclyn and Brent (formerly of Parkes) Colley of Newcastle wanted to get married while they were here for the Parkes Elvis Festival. They choose Jock Colley Field because of the connection to the groom and they wanted Elvis there too (Al Gersbach).

PHOTOSTrip to Elvis Festival leads to a wedding and special tribute to groom's dad

Christine Little

Social bowls had 44 players on the greens last week at the Grenfell Bowling Club.

Social players enjoy cooler conditions

Dozens of Elvii took to Pioneer Oval on Friday night for the annual Elvis rugby match.

PHOTOSDon't Ask Me Why: Elvii play rugby in 40 degree heat

Christine Little

DON'T BE TOO CRUEL: Blue Suede Shoes player Blake Green from Parkes and Mick Crossman from Darwin for the Reddy Teddies, who played last year, are keen for another Elvii re-match. Photo: Christine Little

Big Hunk O'Love: Elvii to shake-up Pioneer Oval with more hip-swivelling rugby

Christine Little

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Nicole Phillips

Tourism Australia is attempting to attract visitors to parts of the country that have not been impacted by bushfires. Pictures: Shutterstock

How to help tourism rise from the ashes

Michael Turtle

The Barossa Valley - one of my favourite places.

The lovely and perplexing Barossa

John Rozentals

Subsidised training for young people affected by drought

WHAT'S ONSubsidised training for young people affected by drought

Stock up on your reading for xmas

Erica Kearnes

Dark dreamings: Congratulations to Gai Lander and Alison Rumps on becoming published authors in the newly launched book.

Summer reading challenge

Erica Kearnes

Subsidised training for young people affected by drought

WHAT'S ONSubsidised training for young people affected by drought

Tis the season for craftiness

Tis the season for craftiness

Erica Kearnes

New Mags: 4x4 Australia, Better homes and gardens, Quilters companion, Australian Science Illustrated, Tech Life Australia, Gardening Australia, Australian House & Garden and Instyle.

Summer reading bingo here

Erica Kearnes

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

Sponsored content

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

PHOTOSWhat $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

Alice Reynolds celebration her 80th birthday with her family. (Contributed)

Time of celebration for Alice

Deirde Carroll

There is plenty to see and do at the Grenfell Library.

Final holiday film

Erica Kearnes

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

I WILL RETURN: Scottish man Matteo Chiari, 28, was convinced by a mate from Parkes to attend this year's Parkes Elvis Festival and he's already said he'll be back. Photo: Christine Little

Scottish Elvis travels thousands of kilometres for festival and vows he'll be back

Christine Little

Locals: Having a chat with “Henry Lawson” on the Christmas Light’s Ride. Photo: Contributed.

A wonderful start for 2020

Deidre Carroll

Sheila Bower looks over the remains of what was her car port, including a speaker which flew more than 30 feet. Picture: Kate Healy

Burrumbeet unofficially records more than 200mm of rain in a few hours

A bird's-eye-view of the Masked Woodswallow with Jenn Graham | Video

A bird's-eye-view of the Masked Woodswallow with Jenn Graham | Video

Photo: Sandra Buchler

PHOTOSDozens of photos from the dust storm that descended on the region

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

ON PATROL: Fire and Rescue NSW country region senior instructor Scott Habgood and Dubbo Station Officer Simon Bracht with the Black Panther. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Black Panther sighting west of the Blue Mountains

Nadine Morton

Dave mangenner Gough

New Oz Day TV advert 'not reality'

Libby Bingham

ON PATROL: Fire and Rescue NSW country region senior instructor Scott Habgood and Dubbo Station Officer Simon Bracht with the Black Panther. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

Black Panther sighting west of the Blue Mountains

Nadine Morton

LOVE ME TENDER: Love was in the air in Cooke Park on Sunday when 29 couples from around the country renewed their wedding vows.

PHOTOSTeddy Bears pledge their love to their Little Egypts during ceremony

Barbara Reeves and Christine Little

It is time to tackle inequality in Australia

OPINIONIt is time to tackle inequality in Australia

Lyn Morgain
58m ago

Helping hand: Showing empathy should be an attribute of good leadership.

OPINIONChallenge is to find the courage to be kind

Zoë Wundenberg

Rising mercury on the front line of disasters

OPINIONRising mercury on the front line of disasters

Andrew Gissing

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

A legal expert says Bridget McKenzie may have breached the constitution with a grants program.

Constitutional question over sports grants

30m ago

TRAVEL: Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders with Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole. Photo: Supplied

Are you eligible for the new senior's travel card?

58m ago

Thousands of Victorians have been forced to call emergency services for help with rain damage.

Rain fallout as bushfires continue in Vic

1hr ago

Is it time for Australia to do a "Megxit" and break away from the British monarchy?

Is it time for Australia to do a Megxit?

1hr ago

The Storm King Dam near Stanthorpe has seen rain but a lack of runoff has kept it near empty.

Heatwave grips Qld with more rain forecast

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

The SES is responding to more than 800 calls after storms hit Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.

Southern Sydney smashed by hail, storms

1hr ago

Immunologist Sir Macfarlane Burnet became the inaugural Australian of the Year in 1960.

The evolution of Australia's top honour

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

A BLEAK VIEW: Bushfires could be seen burning from Bright's Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve last week. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

'Waiting is a pain': It feels like a disaster, but that's not official

Shana Morgan
1hr ago

DAM SHAME: Chaffey Dam largely missed out on inflows from this weekend's rainfall. Photo: Peter Hardin 191119PHD048

Tide turns as major northern dams finally see inflows

Jacob McArthur
1hr ago

A burned-out paddock near Adelong.

NSW bushfires' livestock death toll at more than 13,000 and rising

Jody Lindbeck
2hrs ago

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch

Dame Edna koala cake. Picture: Supplied.

Bake Australia Great just in time for Australia Day

Karen Hardy

LOOK, BUT DON'T TOUCH: Position cameras up high inside and outside, so they're visible but out of arm's reach to avoid accidentally getting knocked over by large pets.

Keeping a watch on Fido

HUMBLE: The A-HA! Studio house, at a modest 64.5m2, feels bigger inside because of of the clean, unfussy design, say owner-builders Jesse Zilm and Isabella James.

A-HA! What a great idea for a house