Oberon Review
Sunday, 19 May 2024
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Photos
Mother's Day and new threads, the week that was at St Joeys
Mother's Day and new threads, the week that was at St Joeys
Staff Reporters
Oberon volleyballers on their way to Sydney to compete against the best
Back row: Lahvera Lefaoseu, Nanise Raikivi, Emma Randle and Ebony Howard. Front row: Makayla Taggart, Maegan Weatherstone, Sala Rounds and Serenity Saville. Photo: Supplied
Staff Reporters
Premier vows to look at key health proposal to help thousands of kids
Grace Dudley
From left, Julia Andrews director of external engagement Orange and Bathurst, Vice Chancellor Renee Leon, Samantha Beresford head of government relations and regional engagement, Premier Chris Minns and Member for Orange Phil Donato (obscured) at Charles Sturt University Orange campus. Picture by Jude Keogh
In Depth
'He was just magic on the field': Tributes flow for legendary title winner
The premiership-winning halfback died at the age of 77.
Alexander Grant
St Pat's premiership winner Ray 'Shorty' Noonan (bottom row, centre) recently died at the age of 77. Picture supplied.
Property
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Jen Melocco
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Researcher's AI tool will help save cancer patients' valuable time: ANU
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Dr Danh-Tai Hoang led a team of ANU researchers and US experts to develop an AI tool which classifies brain tumours faster than ever before. Picture supplied
Roads
Residents concerned over 'death trap' roads to Tarana
Residents concerned over 'death trap' roads to Tarana
Reidun Berntsen
Photos
Kindness, cross country and the environment: The week in Oberon schools
Staff Reporters
Olivia Martin received the Kind Citizen award. Photo: Supplied
Man relapsed on ice before stabbing parents to death
A man claims he was not criminally responsible for his parents' murders due to mental impairment. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Duncan Murray
Opinion
Woodbridge Cup Corner: Sorting the contenders and the pretenders
It's time to check in with one third of the season complete.
Dominic Unwin
Trundle's Mitch Wright receives a check. Picture David Ellery
Our Business
The new faces behind Oberon's Kleen as a Whistle laundromat
Benjamin Palmer
New and old. Left to right: Sam Galliotas, Sharon Whittaker former owner Vicki Walsh and Adam Whittaker.
Column
Toole: Meet your local firies at special open days
Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole encourages locals to visit open fire stations this weekend.
How Many More?
Why housing is critical in the response to domestic violence
Houses in the Illawarra. File picture by Anna Warr
Natalie Croxon
Watch
Premiership favourites rewarded as Woodbridge Cup representative sides unveiled
Here's who made the men's and league tag squads.
Dominic Unwin
Ray Sargent, Laura Price, Nic Barlow and Jordy Wright. Pictures from file
Police officer stabbed in the head in downtown Sydney
Kat Wong
A police officer has been stabbed by a man in one of Sydney's busiest areas. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
PM praises push to ban kids from social media
Kat Wong
Parents are concerned about their kids accessing inappropriate material online. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Macarthur FC captain allegedly paid players to manipulate yellow cards
Updated
Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Dvila and Clayton Lewis have been charged. Pictures by AAP Image Jeremy Ng/Darren England/Dan Himbrechts
Carla Mascarenhas
'Heading towards Tassie': Heroic actions save racehorse swimming out to sea
Katrina Lovell
Jordyn Murphy saved racehorse Cleitus after he started swimming out to sea and behind the breakwater when he tripped on seaweed. Picture by Anthony Brady
Mum and child abducted from car park at knife-point
Anna Houlahan
CCTV captures the alleged abductor as he carries four MacBook computers. Picture supplied
Wheelie? The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you
Jessica Belzycki
The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Bombala's Farmer Joe from Farmer Wants a Wife reveals he has found love
Megan Doherty
Farmer Wants a Wife star Joe Bobbin in Canberra this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Sport
Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions, May 18
The Broken Hill Cup is an event worth attending. Picture supplied
Bella Una lines up for a Dubbo Double on May 18
Bella Una seen winning the Ladbrokes Country Classic, is a big chance of the Dubbo Double on Saturday. Picture supplied
Who Knows Gus takes upset win in heat for upcoming Brother Fox
Michael Cowley
Vadim Roz with Who Knows Gus, his finalist in Dubbos $50,000 Ladbrokes Brother Fox on Saturday night. Picture supplied
Greyhounds make you feel better
Michael Cowley
Sue Gow with her girls Rosie and Audrey. Picture supplied
Wine, cheese and greyhounds
Michael Cowley
It will be a big day in the Hunter Valley on May 25 when Glandore Wines host a Greyhounds as Pets Adoption Day. Picture supplied
PropertyView
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
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
Column
Toole: Meet your local firies at special open days
Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole encourages locals to visit open fire stations this weekend.
'Just want to bring people together': Dinner invitation at Black Springs
Contributed
Karel Hogan, Leon Dwyer and Janet Dwyer outside the hall at Black Springs.
What's on
What's on around the Oberon region
Staff Reporters
What's on around the Oberon region
Our People
Putting down roots: Permaculture at the Pub connects garden-lovers in Oberon
Tom Walker
Nicky Holbrook with one of her goats. Picture supplied
Recommended
What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Photo by Shutterstock.
Miranda Aitken
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Livestock is the second highest killer on farms - keep yourself and others safe in the yards
Almurta cattle farmer Peter Miller. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
Police officer allegedly stabbed in head in Sydney
Picture by Karleen Minney
Lanie Tindale
Opinion
The depressing reality of modern 'progressive' politics
Mark Kenny
Sir Keir Starmer is on track to win the next UK election, mainly by not being a Tory. Picture Shutterstock
What are they hiding? Transport officials lock away emissions modelling
Peter Brewer
Hugely popular tow cars, like the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, received late dispensations from the revised fuel efficiency standard. Picture supplied
Aurora magic is not just a gift for Earth
Brad Tucker
Aurora on Jupiter. Picture NASA
The infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' happened in which year? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' was in which year? Was it 1992, 1998, 2001 or 2004? Picture Reuters/Win McNamee
Comment
The Labor bedwetting narrative is very premature
Opinion
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, left, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Bob McMullan
Opinion
Remote work myths busted: separating fact from fiction
Sue Papadoulis
A specific skillset is needed to work from home full-time. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
An inheritance tax is one of the best ways to address the housing crisis
Denis Moriarty
The bank of mum and dad is a huge contributor to the housing crisis. Picture Shutterstock
Explore
Book Now
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Two Ways to Go
Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
John Borthwick
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Caden Helmers
Hidden in plain sight: The Malaysian city you should visit next
Michael Turtle
Hidden in plain sight: The Malaysian city you should visit next
Travel Insider
The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Sue Wallace
The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Luxury
Incredible moments you can only have in this part of Tasmania
Akash Arora
Incredible moments you can only have in this part of Tasmania
No-alcohol holidays are on the rise - would you sign up for one?
No-alcohol holidays are on the rise - would you sign up for one?
Car Expert
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Car Expert
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Matt Campbell
Car Expert
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Simon Christie
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Car Expert
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Max Davies
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Car Expert
What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Josh Nevett
What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Car Expert
2024 Subaru Crosstrek review
Matt Campbell
2024 Subaru Crosstrek review
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
FWFWW Ep 16: Love-bombing, inside dogs and another dinner walkout
The highly anticipated black-tie event in "the big smoke". Picture supplied by Channel 7
Hayley Warden • 17m ago
Faces around the Hereford National Show and Sale in Wodonga
Helen Decosta • 2hrs ago
International judge for the Hereford National show and sale, Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association, Kansas City, USA giving his comments on the grand champion class.
Renewables again, live ex ban, a branch rebooted and Hereford National
Renewables again, live ex ban, a branch rebooted and Hereford National
Life & Style
Adorn your house with Australian made
Adorn your house with Australian made
Linley Wilkie
High country reno adds a hint of fun to home's rustic charm
A gallery wall surrounds the wall-mounted TV, injecting a personal touch into the space. Pictures by Simon Ferrito
Wheelie? The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you
Jessica Belzycki
The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll