Oberon Review
Monday, 8 August
Cairney masters harsh conditions to win monthly A grade medal
Alan Cairney, A grade medal winner. Photo supplied.
Barry Lang
Opinion
Proposed wind farm will mar a beautiful landscape and make no difference to the climate
Robert Warneford
Truck spills diesel over Tarana Road after becoming bogged on bridge
Jay-Anna Mobbs
Subscriber
Proposal to turn hectares of grazing land to a wind farm tabled for Oberon
Peter Bowditch
Oberon Councillors Lauren Trembath and Helen Hayden with two of the people from the wind farm company at the public meeting in Black Springs. Picture; Peter Bowditch
Watch
Rare white whale calf captured in stunning drone footage
Ben Smyth
A southern right whale and her rare white calf in Tathra on August 4. Screen grab of footage taken by Tathra resident Terry Dixon.
Comment
Letter | Fishing boom will be a real boon for the economy
Blayney Shire mayor Scott Ferguson with one of the rainbow trout that have been released into Carcoar Dam. Photo: MARK LOGAN
Subscriber
Oberon Medical Centre to soon welcome new doctors following push for more GPs
Oberon Medical Centre staff at the launch of their new website on July 22. Picture: Peter Bowditch
Peter Bowditch
Oberon Tigers book finals ticket after 60-point win over Cargo
John Fitzgerald
The Oberon Tigers scored a 83-23 victory over the Cargo Blue Heelers on Saturday. Picture: John Fitzgerald
NSW Farmers urging producers to increase biosecurity measures at home
NSW Farmers will host an information session tackling the issues of foot and mouth disease. Picture: Karleen Minney
Oberon Tigers move towards the top of the ladder as cup finals near
John Fitzgerald
Oberon's golfers enjoy another successful week on the course
Barry Lang
Eagle scorer Kim Rawlings between A Grade winners Andrew Yeo and Laurie Murphy. Picture: Supplied
Court
'If you keep doing it you will go to jail': Repeat Oberon offender warned
Court Reporter
JAIL RISK: Repeat offences lead to warning and conviction in Orange Local Court. File photo: SHUTTERSTOCK
Scamwatch: As interest rates rise, people looking to invest in bonds are falling victim to these type of scams
SHODDY INVESTMENT: Losses suffered by Australian victims of imposter bond scams increased by 265 per cent in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year.
Please keep the beautiful wraps coming because they all make a difference
Marilyn Pratley
FLASHBACK: Previous knitted wraps created in Bathurst.
SA Labor to return union donation
Tim Dornin
Peter Malinauskas says the SA government won't tolerate bad behaviour in the construction industry. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Alarming spike in drugs and weapons found in prisons as pandemic lockdowns end
Gabrielle Hodson

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'Hi Mum', you're about to get scammed
SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police
Nadine Morton
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See the world's best surfing dogs in action
Nadine Morton
SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing
How Kerry has saved more than 800 lives
Allison Hore
LIFESAVER: Kerry Felstead outside the blood donor centre in Dubbo with staff member Stacie Wilkinson. Picture: Belinda Soole
Red Cross in the poo as donors wiped out
Melissa Meehan
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs 2400 Perth residents to donate their poo. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Baby found dead at western Sydney home
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby in a Sydney home. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Commonwealth Games
Canada's Hamilton aim to host 100th party
Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada, could be a Commonwealth Games' beach volleyball backdrop. (EPA PHOTO)
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CGF hopes 2022 Games success open doors
Steve Jancetic • 1hr ago
The 2022 Birmingham Games have proved that you don't need new venues to host a successful event. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Gold and silver for Australia in javelin
John Salvado
Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Oberon Tigers book finals ticket after 60-point win over Cargo
The Oberon Tigers scored a 83-23 victory over the Cargo Blue Heelers on Saturday. Picture: John Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald
Cairney masters harsh conditions to win monthly A grade medal
Barry Lang
Alan Cairney, A grade medal winner. Photo supplied.
Efficient Magpies setting hot pace
Howard Kotton
HOT PIES: Nick Daicos is having a stellar debut season adding to Collingwood's on-field success which could see the Mapgies as a premiership contender. Picture: Getty Images
Opinion
Who wants to be greyhound racing's next millionaire?
Wayne Billett, Deputy-Ceo of Greyhound Racing Nsw
The Coonamble Carnival is back in its regular slot of the October long weekend. Photo: Supplied
Sprinters and stayers running for state titles
Good Odds Cash a leading candidate in the National Sprint Championships. Photo: Supplied
Heartbeat of Australia
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
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
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
Cars, food and a footballer: Men's mental health barbecue has it all
Rachel Chamberlain
Rising Phoenix found Nick Galvin at Mount Panorama, which will be the venue for a men's mental health awareness barbecue. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK
New Oberon café greeted with daily rush since their doors opened
Peter Bowditch
The staff at Café Oberon busy working to keep up their positive service reviews. Picture: Peter Bowditch
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
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A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
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Wong hasn't spoken to Taiwan, calls for calm
Penny Wong has called for calm in the Taiwan Strait. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Finn McHugh
China ripples felt as far as Europe
Tess Ikonomou
Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has met with Penny Wong to share China concerns. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Oval collapse under investigation
Nadine Morton
DANGER An "incredibly dangerous" collapse at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is now under investigation by authorities. Picture: Twitter/@FitzySA
Flood warnings issued for major river
Ayden Dawkins
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Premier positive on US role: John Barilaro
Phoebe Loomes
John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Comment
Real Australia
Don't be complacent about smoke alarms
Jackie Meyers
Opinion
On the waitlist for an electric vehicle? Consider an e-bike in the meantime
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Opinion
Families are now paying the price for bad policy
Nic Seton
It has been left to families to solve the compounding issues arising from bad policy. Picture: Shutterstock
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Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
John Piggott
Museum volunteers revved up about showroom
Rowan Cowley
HOLDEN A CANDLE: Trafalgar Holden Museum president Neil Joiner says everybody should know about the crucial role the famous Australian company played in the nation's history.
His rock in a hard place
John Piggott
TOYS IN THE BIN: "Once you see these things, you can never go back," Gary Todd says of his childhood.
Stories fromThe Land
Octopusbot to get its tentacles over industry data
OCTOPOWER: Carolina Ferreira and Rodrigo Cortes have launched Octopusbot, a grain market analytics service.
Gregor Heard
Prestigious award for Grampians winery
Gregor Heard
Nicole Thomson, Best's Wines, was delighted with the success of the winery's 2021 Foudre Ferment riesling, which took out James Halliday wine of the year last week.
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Louth Turf Club makes 'heartbreaking' decision to abandon races
Hayley Warden
Best dressed lady and gentleman Darren Black, Tumut, and Nicole Campbell, Sunshine Coast.
Life & Style
Trialling digital delivery of educational programs to reach more students in need
The Smith Family is trialling an online educational delivery environment to help students in need. Picture: Supplied.
Ways to complement your beauty sleep
MASK UP: Products designed to be used overnight are the heavy hitters and when used regularly can make a difference in the appearance of your skin. Photo: Shutterstock
Advice
Cat enclosures to keep your kitty safe and happy at home
Rspca
Providing a secure outdoor area is a great way of expanding your cat's environment.
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