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FORWARD: Oberon Tigers' Jackson Brien crashed over the line to score with his first touch of the ball as his side went down to Orange Hawks in a nailbiter on Mother's Day.

Tigers come close but fall to Hawks in a Mother's Day nailbiter

Mitchell Pearce will captain Newcastle against Canterbury in their Magic Round clash in Brisbane.

NRL won't apologise to Mitchell Pearce

Steve Zemek

SUCCESS: Saturday's men's golf winners Ken Maddison, Andrew Yeo, Paul Behan and Kevin McGrath.

Golf and bowls: What's been happening in Oberon sport?

FORWARD: Oberon Tigers' Jackson Brien crashed over the line to score with his first touch of the ball as his side went down to Orange Hawks in a nailbiter on Mother's Day.

Tigers come close but fall to Hawks in a Mother's Day nailbiter

FORWARD: Oberon Tigers' Jayden Fagg charging into the defence in their 24-10 win over Workies on Sunday.

Starling leads by example as Tigers record first win of the season

OFFLOAD: New Workies forward Tui Oloapu looks to promote the footy during his side's first-up loss to Hawks. Photo: KIRSTY HORTON

Challenge for Oloapu as Workies and Tigers look for first win

Nick McGrath

BIG SMILES: Two potential fire fighters learning about the fire truck, equipment and fire safety in the home.

Here's your chance to explore Oberon's fire station

What's on: Farmers' market at showground this Saturday

What's on: Farmers' market at showground this Saturday

What's on: Heritage wall is set to be unveiled at Black Springs

What's on: Heritage wall is set to be unveiled at Black Springs

BIG SMILES: Two potential fire fighters learning about the fire truck, equipment and fire safety in the home.

Here's your chance to explore Oberon's fire station

Hospital Auxiliary stall a success and another one coming up

SMILE: The inaugural Oberon Wine and Beer trail participants at Casey's Winery.

Taste of the region: first wine and beer trail proves popular

Kristen Michael has fulfilled her NDIS goal to move out of home with friends.

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Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

SERVICE PLUS: When it comes to telephone companies, 80-year-old Ballarat man Donald cares primarily about two things, an affordable plan and good old fashioned customer service. Advertiser content for Pennytel.

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Kristen Michael has fulfilled her NDIS goal to move out of home with friends.

The Vibe of the Thing – How the NDIS helped build a castle | Advertiser

Stegbar's Alumiere.

How to save on your heating bills

Jenny Walker

Helping hands: Paul Oxley and the team from Sheds n Homes are here to assist you with all of your storage needs. Photo: Andrew Lotherington.

A shed to suit everyone

Andrew Lotherington

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

Opportunities: Whether you are interested in the environment, history or animals there's a volunteer position for you.

Give a little time, help a lot

Maeve McKenna

FIRED UP: Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole visiting Portland Fire Station.

Open up and say thanks: Fire stations to welcome the public

Paul Toole

BIG SMILES: Two potential fire fighters learning about the fire truck, equipment and fire safety in the home.

Here's your chance to explore Oberon's fire station

Opportunities: Whether you are interested in the environment, history or animals there's a volunteer position for you.

Give a little time, help a lot

IMPRESSIVE: A dolphin made out of knitted baling twine was one of the pieces submitted in the 2019 Waste 2 Art competition.

Art of recycling turns old materials into something spectacular

BLOOMING: Dianna van Gaal from Antonia's Irises at Beekeeper's Inn Gardens will be Oberon Garden Club's guest speaker at the May meeting.

Blooming lovely: Learn all about irises at next garden club meeting

NEW RULES: There will be an immediate loss of licence for all drink drivers in NSW from today. Photo: FILE

Immediate loss of licence for all drink drivers from today

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The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

A screengrab from a YouTube video showing the former PM Bob Hawke skolling a beer from Mr Brandon.

Hawke downing 'one for the country' brings back memories

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Former prime minister Bob Hawke in 2018.

Former Labor PM Bob Hawke dies two days before federal election

SMILE: Mia with her mum Rachel and sister Evie.

Mother's Day celebration at Oberon Public School | Photos

Legend: Harry Harris of Port Macquarie with his thongs signed by Prime Minister Scott Morrision. Photo: Tracey Fairhurst.

When Harry met ScoMo - it was a beautiful thong

Tracey Fairhurst

GETTING READY: Sailing was one of the many sport activities students participated in at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Camp.

Oberon Public School students enjoy some outdoor challenges | Photos

War on wind and renewables must end

War on wind and renewables must end

Andrew Bray
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Climate fail: Independent candidate for Warringah Zali Steggall celebrates her victory over Tony Abbott on Saturday night. Her win was built on the issue of climate change, which failed to sway voters in much of the rest of the country. Photo: AAP

Labor may need a rethink on climate policy

Jeremy Sammut

Love the skin you're in

Love the skin you're in

Michelle Haines Thomas

FOCUSED: Debra Byrne juggles her successful musical theatre and recording career with her role as full-time carer to her two grandsons. She is set to star in Sweeney Todd in Sydney and Melbourne.

Why kids are Debra Byrne's 'top priority'

Geraldine Cardozo

TOO COCKY BY HALF: People tend to be overconfident of their financial knowledge and skills, according to the report.

Lack of financial knowledge soaring

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Older participants needed for new immune boosting drug trial

Eileen Wood

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is short of the 76 seats needed to form a majority in parliament.

Morrison closes in on majority

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One of the first things PM Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will focus on is tax cuts.

PM turns attention to tax cuts, cabinet

1hr ago

Actor Geoffrey Rush speaks outside the Supreme Court in Sydney after winning his defamation case.

Rush defamation case back in Sydney court

Senior Labor figures will meet to begin the formal process of choosing Bill Shorten's replacement.

Senior Labor figures to meet on leadership

Zynal Javid Khan allegedly followed a 22-year-old woman for more than a kilometre then raped her.

Alleged new mum rapist to face Vic court

More than four in five Australians believe medicines aren't subsidised quickly enough.

Australians want cheaper medicines quicker

Marnie Banger

Eating more sugar and calories has upped obesity levels, slowing Australia's life expectancy rates.

Obesity weighing down on life expectancy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is short of the 76 seats needed to form a majority in parliament.

Morrison closes in on majority

Paul Osborne

Winter crop species like oats and triticale have a good range of varieties with excellent tolerance to soil acidity. Even within species like wheat and barley some varieties have been release with good tolerance.

Choose tolerant species for acidic soils

Bob Freebairn

Cameron, Tony and Janet Gall, "Wilson's Creek" Uralla with their award for best fleece in the New England region, presented by Wayne McMahon, Australian Yarn Company.

Night of awards for super fine wool growers

Jamie Brown

Hughie Coulton, Tallangatta, Warialda Rail, claimed the reserve grand champion fleece and champion single novice fleece of the Warialda show.

Warialda show overcomes drought worries

Lucy Kinbacher

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Looking for a bucket list item? Try paddling the Murray

Juanita Greville

Petra: The Rose City is a highlight of the 14-day 'Walking in the Footsteps of Abraham' tour.

Wishing you were somewhere else? Here's your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

SORE SPOT: Too many Australians tend to put up with pain, particularly back pain, rather than seeking treatment.

A right pain in the ... back

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A paved courtyard is a great option for creating a flat, stable platform to define your space. It can transition from an entertaining area, to a kids' play space, to a place of relaxation for empty nesters.

Renovate instead of relocate

Hallways set the tone for the rest of the home's mood and style, so it's important to create a space that's charming and inviting.

Revitalise your house in winter