Oberon Review
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Our People
From law enforcement to painting: finding 'a nice way to start a different career' in Oberon
Lyn Martin with a collection of her art. Picture supplied
Tom Walker
Our Business
There's a new place to eat out in Oberon
Drew and Amanda Bolton invite everyone to come to The Milbrey. Photo Peter Bowditch
Peter Bowditch
Court
Around 20 drinks prove a cocktail of conviction for Oberon man
"I punched the door."
Court Reporter
Bathurst Courthouse where Damien Ariolla was served with a 12-month Community Correction Order on November 1, 2023. Picture by James Arrow
Rain and sunshine for Oberon's golfers
Stableford winners Rob McGrath and Daryl Kelly. Photo supplied
Watch
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Tigers' new state-of-the-art sports complex could be a huge boost for bush footy
A call-out to the community to attend annual general meeting.
Riley Krause
A new sporting complex would eventually play host to the Oberon Tigers. Main picture by Jude Keogh
Things to Do
Things to do: Central West and beyond
Toni Childs will perform at the Orana Support Service fundraiser.
Vickii Byram
Photos
Hard work pays off: students cooking, drumming, and enjoying Term 4
Hard work pays off as students enjoy the pastries they made. Picture supplied
'A fantastic day': Competitors come from near and far for Oberon Gymkhana
Oberon High Student Michael Jakob competing with his horse Lola. Picture by Amie Hoolahan Photography.
Reidun Berntsen
Heritage-listed Malachi Hall to receive fresh coat of paint as part of restoration project
Tom Walker
Lucy and Johnny East, hard at work renovating the Malachi Hall. Picture by Stuart Cohen
Have your say on Wind Farms in Oberon face-to-face with the National Party
Tom Walker
Digitally altered photo of looking west to over Essington Park estate to Essington State Forest, with wind towers added in editing. Picture supplied
Our Future
Federal funding for Great Western Highway Katoomba to Lithgow widening scrapped
Jennie Curtin
Work on the Great Western Highway at Medlow Bath. Inset, residents protesting some years ago. File pictures
Our Places
Oberon shows how much it Treasures its pioneers with stone plaques
The Oberon Treasures Walls, to be officially opened in Oberon Common. Picture supplied
Stellar music and stars alike at the inaugural Oberon Chamber Music Festival
The internationally acclaimed Streeton Trio taking a walk in nature. Picture supplied
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit

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National
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Anna Houlahan
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
Sensitive Content
Higgins 'couldn't scream like you see in the horror movies'
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
Sport
Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics
Mollie O'Callaghan won the performance of the year for her 200m freestyle world record swim. (AP PHOTO)
Roger Vaughan • 1hr ago
Rain and sunshine for Oberon's golfers
Stableford winners Rob McGrath and Daryl Kelly. Photo supplied
Tigers' new state-of-the-art sports complex could be a huge boost for bush footy
A call-out to the community to attend annual general meeting.
Riley Krause
A new sporting complex would eventually play host to the Oberon Tigers. Main picture by Jude Keogh
Verstappen takes pole for season's finale in Abu Dhabi
Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third place on the grid. (AP PHOTO)
'A fantastic day': Competitors come from near and far for Oberon Gymkhana
Reidun Berntsen
Oberon High Student Michael Jakob competing with his horse Lola. Picture by Amie Hoolahan Photography.
PropertyView
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
Jen Melocco
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
Country NSW's best architecture revealed
Jacinta Dickins
Luke Moloney Architecture's adaptation of the Moss Vale Council structure took home two honours at the 2024 NSW Country Division Architecture Awards. Picture Tom Ferguson.
What's On
Start planning your holiday with the 2022/23 Oberon Tourist Guide
EXCITING EXPERIENCES: There is so much to see and do in the Oberon region, one trip is never enough. Picture File
Andrew Lotherington
Our Business
There's a new place to eat out in Oberon
Peter Bowditch
Drew and Amanda Bolton invite everyone to come to The Milbrey. Photo Peter Bowditch
Music at Mount David returns after too long a break
Peter Bowditch
Violist Michelle Pritchard and pianist Julia Brimo. Photo Peter Bowditch
Take one rodeo, add Rick, country music and mix thoroughly
Rebecca Wotzko
Rick Nash will be broadcasting from Oberon.
Ensemble Offspring surges into the Malachi
Peter Bowditch
Ensemble Offspring with video by Paul Mosig on the big screen. Photo Peter Bowditch
Recommended
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied
Be immersed in a feeling of freedom and discover a magical new city every day (almost)
Cruising the dazzling Amalfi Coast with Norwegian Escape. Picture supplied
Unleash joy: The importance of enrichment toys to keep your dog happy and healthy
Rosie Ryan
Well-designed enrichment toys like PetSafe's Chompin Chicken are crucial for a dog's health and happiness. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
'Confronting' sight as 34 pilot whales found dead on beach
A large pod of whales was discovered washed ashore on Freycenet Peninsular. Photo by Chris Theobald.
Benjamin Seeder
Our People
From law enforcement to painting: finding 'a nice way to start a different career' in Oberon
Tom Walker
Lyn Martin with a collection of her art. Picture supplied
'Preposterous', 'lazy', 'lunacy': communities respond to basin deal
Dan Holmes
Protests against water buybacks erupted across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area on Tuesday. Picture supplied
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Anna Houlahan
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Comment
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
Opinion
David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
John Hanscombe
Opinion
I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it
Sara Hijazi
People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Opinion
The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change
Rocky Scopelliti
Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Two Ways to Go
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Jade Credentino
Car Expert
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Jack Quick
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Car Expert
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Jack Quick
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
William Stopford
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
Experts reveal barriers halting soil scientists
Dr Jason Condon is an associate professor of soil science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Picture supplied
Hayley Warden
Call for comment on a renewable energy future
The transition to renewable energy comes at a cost to landscape amenity and a draft NSW Government policy is asking for community feedback on the issue. File photo.
Yanco Ag wins top gong at national Cows Create Careers competition
Elka Devney
Eli Hayes, Seth Eastley, Archer Cusak and Jake Wilmshurst, better known as The Milkers, with their calf. Picture supplied.
Life & Style
There's a new place to eat out in Oberon
Our Business
Drew and Amanda Bolton invite everyone to come to The Milbrey. Photo Peter Bowditch
Peter Bowditch
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay