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The Titans' Ryan James could be out of action for some time after a knee injury against Newcastle.

Titans await report on injured Ryan James

Laine Clark

CHALLENGE: The Mudgee Dragons, who defeated the Cowra Magpies 24-12 to start their season, will take on the Oberon Tigers on Friday.

Mudgee Dragons to provide a real test as Tigers start season

ACHIEVERS: The 2019 award winners for regular swimmers at the Oberon Pool. The pool will host plenty of activities during the holidays.

School holidays a busy time at the Oberon Swimming Pool

The Titans' Ryan James could be out of action for some time after a knee injury against Newcastle.

Titans await report on injured Ryan James

SUCCESS: Club Championship winners in Division 1 and 2, Robyn Slattery and Lyn Prowse, and the nett winners, Stella McGrath and Flo Spence.

Women's golf | Slattery takes the Club Champion title

BEAR NECESSITIES: Blayney's Geoff Blinkhorn, celebrating Blayney centre Henry Turua, Blayney's Richard Hobby and Bathurst Penguins second rower Robert Walford.

Footy flashbacks: A look at Group 10 grand finals from the 1990s

Bradley Jurd

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

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

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

What's on: Mental health first-aid course is coming up

Homemade cooking and craft on the menu in the main street

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

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Delicious Delights: Chef Dan from Mayfield Gardens will be hosting sessions during Oberon Youth Week celebrations about preparing and cooking healthy food options. Photo: Oberon VIC.

Making the leap to adulthood

Andrew Lotherington

Hands On: From simple sets to complex constructions, the never ending list of Lego projects are only ever limited by your mind. Photo: Shutterstock.

It's hands on holiday fun

Andrew Lotherington

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

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DIGITAL WORLD: Advances in technology, such as the advent of smart phones, social media and the concept of screen time, all impact on the wellbeing of young people.

World of challenges and opportunities

Click here to view the Great Central West Guide.

Be a tourist in your own backyard

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

Hospital Auxiliary stall a success and another one coming up

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

RESTORATION: Bonny and Paul Hennessy outside the restored two-storey convict barracks at "Macquarie", which will be open this weekend.

Step inside convict barracks and get a taste of history

Hospital Auxiliary stall a success and another one coming up

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

CREATIVE: Celia, Christine, Brenda, Astrid and Fran at the Waste 2 Art Baling Twine and Strapping workshop.

Baling twine became baskets at recent weaving workshop

WE WERE THERE: Oberon Playgroup members joined in the fun at the Easter bonnet parade.

That's using your head: Youngsters show off Easter bonnets

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Jobs with the Australian Electoral Commission are available across the electorate during upcoming federal election. Photo: FILE

Jobs across the electorate during upcoming federal election

Nadine Morton

nside the farrowing shed at Glasshouse Country Farms where 68 vegan activists staged a protest but raised alarm bells about biosecurity breaches (left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack (right)

Coalition pledges to lock up militant activists

Mike Foley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Torquay last week. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

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'Getting a go' isn't the same as getting a fair go

Ebony Bennett
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Free speech debate needs tolerance from all

Simon Cowan and Monica Wilkie

LOTS TO SEE: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole is looking forward to the Hi-Tech Oils Bathurst 6 Hour this weekend.

State politics | Let's make sure we all make it home safe

Paul Toole

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

Samara Ross

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

PM Scott Morrison says it's unclear if any Australians have been caught up in the Sri Lanka blasts.

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PM, Shorten condemn Sri Lanka blasts

Queensland police are searching for a kayaker last seen getting into Tallebudgera Creek.

Qld police search for missing kayaker

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal election will be held on May 18.

Economy at heart of May 18 election pitch

The congregation at Easter Sunday solemn mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.

Politics pauses for Easter message of hope

A poll commissioned by welfare advocates shows most people back an increase to Newstart benefits..

Most back Newstart rise over tax cut: poll

Colin Brinsden

Bill Shorten and former Governor-General Quentin Bryce arrive with family for an Easter service.

Shorten heads on Queensland scavenger hunt

Daniel McCulloch

Scott Morrison and wife Jenny sing during an Easter Sunday service at their church in Sydney.

Morrison sings of glorious days for Easter

Katina Curtis

A dingo attack on a toddler on Fraser Island has prompted an urgent dingo management review.

Urgent review into Fraser Island dingoes

Sonia Kohlbacher

Lochie Gilmore, Baringa stud, grand champion ewe, Bruce Hodgson, Ross Gilmore, Tattykeel, with reserve.

Broad ribbons for first show Aussie Whites

Mark Griggs

Xanthe Hart, Barraba, with the Highland steer, Tigger, from Frensham school who was exhibited in the led steer competition. Picture: Rachael Webb

The Sydney steer that jumped out from the crowd

Lucy Kinbacher

Judge, Peter Shepherd, Wheeo, Crookwell, sashes grand champion Texel ram held by Willough Corby while Isabella Hindmarsh holds the grand champion ewe.

Monkittee exhibits impress breed judge

Mark Griggs

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

Sydney's heart opens up

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BEAUTIFUL TRADITION: Colourful Paschal eggs, often made using beeswax and natural dyes, are part of Lithuanian Easter traditions. Picture: Shutterstock

Easter around the world

Sign of Damage: Paint flaking away and cracks in ceilings can often be a sign of damage to plaster. This can present a risk especially if the plasterboard is pulling away from the wall or ceiling stud behind it. Photo: Hayley Mills.

The problem with plaster

Get crafty this Easter

Naturally festive eggs