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RAMS GET READY: Western has begun its 2019 country championship campaign with training for under 16s, under 18s, under 23s and women's tackle at Apex Oval on Saturday. Photos: JEN HOAR

The best of the west on show as Rams’ quest for country dominance kicks off

Nick McGrath

TALENT: Richie Peckham, pictured playing for Wellington against Forbes in Group 11 this year, has signed with the Oberon Tigers in Group 10 for 2019.

Peckham to join Tigers pre-season as he signs with Oberon

KING OF THE KIDS: South Sydney Rabbitohs mascot Reggie the Rabbit was in Tiger territory last Saturday and drew plenty of interest.

Souths’ mascot Reggie proves popular as he hops into town

RAMS GET READY: Western has begun its 2019 country championship campaign with training for under 16s, under 18s, under 23s and women's tackle at Apex Oval on Saturday. Photos: JEN HOAR

The best of the west on show as Rams’ quest for country dominance kicks off

SUCCESSFUL DAY: Barry Lang, mayor Kathy Sajowitz, Oberon Council general manager Gary Wallace and Brian Beasley observing the hole-in-one shootout.

More than 200 golfers hit the course for popular event

SPLIT UP: Group 10 won the inaugural Western Women's Rugby League title earlier this year but will be split up into three different clubs ahead of the new season. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

Dragons, Vipers and Platypi join race for Western women’s premiership glory

Nick McGrath

FESTIVE: Santa accompanied the judges and distributed lollies last year. He will be on board again in 2018 to say hello to the children.

Christmas lights are a delight, so get into the spirit again

What’s on in Oberon: Little Athletics’ Christmas party

What’s on in Oberon: Reggie Rabbit, Santa photos and Christmas carols

FESTIVE: Santa accompanied the judges and distributed lollies last year. He will be on board again in 2018 to say hello to the children.

Christmas lights are a delight, so get into the spirit again

Community diary: Joey’s spring fete is on this Friday

SPECTACULAR: Gairloch Garden will be open to the public over the next two weekends.

Two weekends to see the elegant cool climate Gairloch Garden

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

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Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

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

The Small Folk’s founders Anna and Simon Davis say their roles as early childhood educators helped guide their vision to create "enchanting, holistic play, celebrating a naturally simplified childhood".

Why a labour of love makes all the difference in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Amber Drop Honey (500 grams), $10.50

Christmas Gift Guide: 15 of the hottest pressies UNDER $50

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

Hartland has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate garage-studio. Inset: Peter Garrett

Peter Garrett makes $1.2 million return to Southern Highlands

Lucy Macken

PRETTY: Oberon Council staff members at the final Pink Up Oberon morning tea fundraiser. They were just some of many people in town who supported the cause.

Pink Up Oberon fundraiser a success as town shows true colours

GLORY: Australia’s winning King’s Cup team, July 1919. Picture: AWM D00725

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

SUCCESS: Oberon Pony Club member Rosie Webb with her trophies at the Oberon Pony Club gymkhana.

Gymkhana attracts plenty of visiting riders for action-packed day

PRETTY: Oberon Council staff members at the final Pink Up Oberon morning tea fundraiser. They were just some of many people in town who supported the cause.

Pink Up Oberon fundraiser a success as town shows true colours

STAR POWER: The legendary Captain Albert Jacka VC, from Victoria was the face of recruitment campaigns and later, the 1919 Peace Bonds. Picture: AWM ARTV00784

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

HOME FIRES: Sapper Arthur Findon Dunbar is welcomed home by his family at 45 Chief Street, Brompton, South Australia in July 1919. Picture: AWM P05328.001

Road to Remembrance

Michael Grealy

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

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SMILE: Pre-kinder students preparing for their end of year performance, The Magical Christmas Jigsaw.

Students and their imaginations kept busy at St Joseph’s | Photos

Vote in the 2018 Harvest Photo Competition | Poll

Just some of the stars on the red carpet on Wednesday night.

15 photos from the AACTA red carpet

MATES: Glenys Newstead and Jenny Douglas from Ray White Emms Mooney were in the crowd.

Gallery | See the faces from the business awards evening

The 100 best photos from the 2018 Supercars Newcastle 500

Photo: Ryan Overall

Incredible footage of dust storms hitting NSW

Kim Chappell
Gregor Heard

Dust storm scenes around the Bathurst region. Photo: Tabby Fuller

See incredible footage of the dust storm as it consumes western NSW

Nadine Morton

Why don’t we leave when a bushfire looms?

Professor Jim McLennan

Over-regulation is killing commonsense

Zoë Wundenberg

After bushfires: what price on our health?

Beau Frigault

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

John Howard says the Liberal Party needs to focus on what unites it rather than factional divisions.

Focus on what unifies Liberals: Howard

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Hume Coal Project ‘not in public interest’

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Former prime minister John Howard says Bill Shorten's tax plans and union links will hurt him.

Morrison can win next election: Howard

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A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

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Former prime minister John Howard admits his government got off to a bad start with China.

Personal touch key to China ties: Howard

Max Blenkin and Angus Livingston
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Watch this video of a surfing shark in Western Australia

Recognise migration benefits: businesses

Marnie Banger

Newcastle terminal 'to boost NSW by $6b'

Julian Drape

TOURISM BOOST: Funding is now available to help increase tourism across the Central West. Photo: FILE

Funding available to boost regional events across Central West

Nadine Morton

REGIONAL RAIL LINKS: The proposed fast rail networks across regional NSW. Image: NSW GOVERNMENT

Fast rail network boosting Western NSW business, transport links

Nadine Morton

Four unique accommodation options in Victoria

SPECIFIC EATING: The input of an accredited practising dietitian when testing the FODMAP diet is important because it is quite complex.

Gut in a rut? You might want to try the Low FODMAP Diet

Healthshare

Timber gives warmth to the pool area and has a premium finish designed to withstand the forces of nature and UV.

Decking crafted to perfection

OPPORTUNITY: Dubbo's Jamie McGaw in Antarctica standing next to Australia's icebreaker Aurora Australis. Photo: STEPH VAN DER WIELAN

Like snow, ice and isolation? Maybe this will work for you