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NSW farmers still recovering after devastating floods
Farmers in central western New South Wales are still counting their losses from major flooding three months ago that left properties in the region devastated.
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Bush Nippers tackle inland water safety as drowning death rate rises
Bush Nippers from Orange travel to the coast to improve their water safety skills, as rural towns look at ways of reducing an alarming number of deaths on inland waterways this summer.
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Myer employees farewell Orange's historic store
Facing online sales and changing consumer culture, Myer employees in Orange, New South Wales, are preparing for the store's final days.
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Peter Greste champions freedom during Australia Day speech
Peter Greste issues a strong and passionate defence of Australia's sense of freedom as part of Australia Day celebrations.
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Bathurst boarding school to apologise to sex abuse victims
The St Stanislaus College at Bathurst in central west New South Wales will formally apologise for historical child sex abuse at the school, which is celebrating its 150th year.
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Baird's legacy in regional NSW: From applause to anger
Premier Mike Baird's announcement on Thursday that he will retire from politics is being met with mixed reaction by the people of regional New South Wales as Coalition MPs in country seats assess the political landscape amid their leader's exit.
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'Mass destruction' in main street as storm lashes Mudgee
Emergency crews respond to more than 60 calls after a severe storm that lasted about five minutes lashes Mudgee.
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Man extradited from Qld over NSW child sex assault
A man has been extradited from Queensland and charged over alleged child sex assaults in central-west New South Wales six years ago.
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Elvis fans descend on Parkes streets as temperatures soar
Elvis Presley fans of all ages take over the streets of Parkes to celebrate their love for the king of rock 'n' roll despite sweltering heat.
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The life of an Elvis tribute artist
What does it take to have fans screaming for you as if you were the actual King of Rock'n'Roll?
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NSW Floods: Farmers in state's central west still recovering three months on
Farmers in central western New South Wales are still counting their losses from major flooding three months ago that left properties in the region devastated...More
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