Oberon Review
Tuesday, 5 July
Deadline extended for installation of mobile phone tower in Black Springs
The deadline for installation of mobile phone tower in Black Springs has been extended. Picture: File
Peter Bowditch • 1hr ago
Rumours of Oberon's telephone boxes being removed debunked
Telstra technicians conducting maintenane on a public telephone box.
Peter Bowditch
Our Business
After 11 years, the Rainbow Chinese Restaurant undergoes changes
Peter Bowditch
Vivian and Kenny with some of the kitchen staff.
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Macquarie River peaks at 4.94 metres: Multiple road closures
Sam Bolt
The Wambuul-Macquarie River peaked at 4.9 metres on Monday morning, closing the Hereford Street bridge. Picture: Sam Bolt
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Kim Chappell • 1hr ago
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
No COVID scare at Oberon Hospital says Health District
Peter Bowditch
Oberon Hospital. Photo: Peter Bowditch
Mobile phone coverage in Black Springs is still a problem with no end in sight
Michelle Swann, BSCA Secretary, and Oberon Councillor Helen Hayden outside the Black Springs Community Hall.
Peter Bowditch
Another busy week for golfers in Oberon
Barry Lang
Fourball winners Anthony and Ben. Photo: Supplied / Barry Lang
Oberon Tigers the big winners over second-placed Peak Hill
All the Woodbridge Cup action from round eight on the weekend. Photo: Supplied
John Fitzgerald
Rates rise on the way for Oberon residents
Peter Bowditch
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'I felt tears in my eyes': Wiradjuri elder receives NAIDOC lifetime award
Tim Piccione • 1hr ago
Wiradjuri man Max Lyons feels immense pride in Dr Grant, who he says was a worthy recipient of the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award. Picture: Les Smith
Regional and remote area patients to benefit from $149 million funding boost
Elizabeth Frias
Regional health minister Bronnie Taylor, with Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, deputy premier and minister for regional NSW Paul Toole, announced the patients' travel subsidies at Dubbo. Picture: Elizabeth Frias
Backburn took out homes in 2019 bushfires: Inquiry
In firing line: A resident of Berambing struggling during the December 2019 bushfires. Picture: Jochen Spencer.
Jennie Curtin
The latest in Oberon golf from Barry Lang
Contributed by Barry Lang
Sam Gascoigne the winner in B grade.
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Kim Chappell • 1hr ago
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
COVID mask mandate reintroduction possible
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
The prospect of mask requirements returning is being discussed as new COVID-19 case numbers rise.

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Sport
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Puzicha named in Australian cycling team for junior world titles
Oberon cyclist Tyler Puzicha has been selected in the Australian team to compete at the 2022 UCI Junior Track World Championships. Photo: Supplied
Anya Whitelaw
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Maiden Woodbridge Cup is now in the eyes of the Oberon Tigers
Anya Whitelaw
GOT HIM: The Tigers defence wraps up CSU danger man Joe Coady in Saturday's Woodbridge Cup clash. Photo: JOHN FITZGERALD
Wimbledon defend Djokovic late, late show
It was late and dark in London when Novak Djokovic completed his victory over Tim van Rijthoven.
The loss of Darcy Moore will test Collingwood's depth
Howard Kotton
Trainers tend to Darcy Moore, of the Magpies, during the round 16 match between the Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood on the Gold Coast.
Golfers lack in numbers with cold conditions proving difficult
Barry Lang
Ben and Anthony winners of A and B grade. Photo: Supplied
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What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
What's On
Start planning your holiday with the 2021/22 Oberon Tourist Guide
EXCITING EXPERIENCES: There is so much to see and do in the Oberon region, one trip is never enough. Photo: File
Andrew Lotherington
What's on
Hilltop Hoods to headline VANFEST 2022 as event moves to Mount Panorama
Newsroom
MAKING A MOVE: After calling Forbes home since 2014 and hosting a mini-festival earlier this year, VANFEST is making the move to Bathurst. Picture: FILE
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Cassette tracks from Oberon musician given a new digital life
Sam Bolt
RETROSPECTIVE: Oberon-based musician Martin Raphael [right] with Bathurst audio engineer Tim Roebuck in his home studio. Photo: SAM BOLT
Why a couple took a chance on old dance hall in Oberon
Rowan Cowley
ALL SMILES: Johnny and Lucy East outside the Malachi in Oberon. Restoration of the old entertainment space has been a passion project for the couple.
What's on
Easter crowds flock to Mayfield Garden for Autumn Festival
WARM COLOUR: Mayfield Garden's Autumn Festival has been popular among visitors.
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Emma Brown
Last chance to win a cruise - enter now
Dayle Latham
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied
6 Reasons you shouldn't drive without car insurance
PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Photos and Video
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
Kim Chappell • 1hr ago
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Devastation returns in fourth flood of year
Jess Layt and Kayla Osborne
Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend
Emma Horn
GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE
'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine
Joe Colbrook
Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.
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See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW
Kim Chappell
The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
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Opinion
Get up, stand up, show up: why NAIDOC 2022 matters
A past NAIDOC week march in Newcastle. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
John Paul Janke, Shannan Dodson
The loss of Darcy Moore will test Collingwood's depth
Howard Kotton
Trainers tend to Darcy Moore, of the Magpies, during the round 16 match between the Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood on the Gold Coast.
Real Australia
Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again
Kayla Osborne
A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Stories fromThe Senior
Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial
'I named my tumour Hitler'
Therese Murray
AMBO AND SURVIVOR: Noel O'Mara with his wife Kate.
National
Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows
Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook
Kim Chappell • 1hr ago
COVID mask mandate reintroduction possible
Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
The prospect of mask requirements returning is being discussed as new COVID-19 case numbers rise.
Vic man jailed for impregnating teen girl
Karen Sweeney • 18m ago
A man who repeatedly had sex with a 15-year-old girl has been jailed.
Homeowners rent rooms to ease cost of living pressures
Peter Angelopoulos • 21m ago
Moyra ODonoghue (left) and Ben Osmond (right). Picture: Supplied.
NZ PM Ardern calls on business to step up
Mibenge Nsenduluka • 28m ago
Governments must work with businesses in the fight against climate change, says NZ's Jacinda Ardern.
Stories fromThe Land
Camel dairy farm stock auction experiences wide interest
HUMP DAY: One of the 300 camels based in Rochester - Lot 80A, Lou - being sold via AuctionsPlus.
Philippe Perez • 21m ago
Vena Park Hereford steers top Tamworth sale
Simon Chamberlain • 1hr ago
John Hurley, Vena Park, Wallabadah with his pen of Hereford steers "straight off their mothers" that made $2000 at Tamworth.
Cannabis pioneer decides to take a taste of its own medicine
Chris McLennan • 1hr ago
CANNABIS SWITCH: One of the pioneering cannabis growers is switching from industrial and health foods to the higher-profit medicinal market. Pictures: CBRE.
Life & Style
Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?
A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock
Recognising the hard work going on behind the scenes to find fur-ever homes
Dr Anne Quain
Voting is open for the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards, which recognise the critical work of animal shelters, council pounds, foster carers, grass-roots animal rescue organisations and pet adopters. Picture: Shutterstock.
Opinion
Handy augmented reality app making the unreal practical
Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk
New technology means we can use augmented reality to style our home. Picture: Shutterstock.
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