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Staff getting in the carnival spirit are Lachie Martens and Hannah Robinson. All images GPS.

Grenfell Public School 2019 swimming carnival

RUGBY LEAGUE: Libby Peshka scores under the posts for Woodbridge U15's in last Saturday's game at Lawson Oval.

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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

Staff getting in the carnival spirit are Lachie Martens and Hannah Robinson. All images GPS.

Grenfell Public School 2019 swimming carnival

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

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

Letters for publication can be forwarded to ngaire.soley @fairfaxmedia.com.au.

Resident has his say on Local Land Services

Grant Bolton receives training on a front end loader.

Council's outdoor staff receive training in Civil Construction

Renowned tutor Celia Larsen is pictured showing Jean Hughes and Joan Nealon some of her work at a seminar at the Grenfell Porcelain Art rooms.

The History of porcelain art in Grenfell

Letters for publication can be forwarded to ngaire.soley @fairfaxmedia.com.au.

Resident has his say on Local Land Services

Staff getting in the carnival spirit are Lachie Martens and Hannah Robinson. All images GPS.

Grenfell Public School 2019 swimming carnival

Meg and Max Makin celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on February 16.

Weddin Whispers Bulletin

Deidre Carroll

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

Radical change not necessarily a bad thing

John Malouff

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

Letters for publication can be forwarded to ngaire.soley @fairfaxmedia.com.au.

Resident has his say on Local Land Services

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

Victorian firefighter Troy Thornton has died by lethal injection in Switzerland.

Victorian firefighter dies in Swiss clinic

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Victorian firefighter Troy Thornton had his wife Christine by his side when he ended his life.

Choosing death: An Australian man's story

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A list of music festivals the NSW government deems as "high risk" has been released.

NSW govt releases high risk festival list

Victorian firefighter Troy Thornton has died by lethal injection in Switzerland.

Victorian firefighter dies in Swiss clinic

The Melbourne Aquarium has welcomed two king penguin chicks named Mapel and Odin.

Pair of royal newborns arrive in Melbourne

A NSW woman has been killed in an avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in Canada.

NSW woman dies in Canadian avalanche

Dominica Sanda

Residents of Sydney's Opal Tower were evacuated on Christmas Eve after cracks were spotted.

Design, construction flaws at Opal Tower

Dangerous surf conditions are forecast for northern NSW as Cyclone Oma sits off Queensland's coast.

Hazardous surf, wind across northern NSW

Dominica Sanda

Judging underway in the classes for prime lamb and dual-purpose breeds at the 2019 Royal Canberra Show

Day one in the sheep pavilion at Canberra Show | Photos

Stephen Burns

Matt Cooney with his supreme champion Austrlaian Lowline, Tarrawarra Fantasia and her bull calf Tarrawarra Huf n Stuf. Picture: Rachael Webb

Youngster tops Canberra Aus Lowline judging

Lucy Kinbacher

The senior and grand champion Shorthorn female, Nero TNT Honour L236, with her bull calf was exhibited by Nathan Leach. Picture: Rachael Webb

Nero TNT Honour takes top Canberra Shorthorn prize

Lucy Kinbacher

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

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

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.

How to renovate your investment property