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Correctional canine's find: arrest made after alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into prison
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (337+ words) A person has been arrested after allegedly attempting to bring prohibited drugs into a prison in the Central West following a K9 Unit discovery. NSW Police were called to Wellington Correctional Centre on Goolma Road, Wellington, about 9.30am on Saturday, September 12, 2026, when…...
Fighting stage four cancer from the bush: Sue's rally for better outcomes
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (521+ words) A wife, a mum, a farmer and a friend. Sue Barclay was living a normal life, free of any symptoms and illnesses. Then, after a lingering cough and experiencing significant bloating, her life changed. She was diagnosed with stage four…...
Massive haul of vapes, cigarettes seized after defective car pulled over on highway
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (143+ words) Western Advocate Massive haul of vapes, cigarettes seized after defective car pulled over on highway A man has been charged after approximately $266,000 worth of illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes were seized during a vehicle stop on a major highway last…...
Inside massive $200,000 cannabis bust in sleepy village, cops swoop on alleged child abuser
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (394+ words) A tragic residential house fire near Cowra over the weekend cast a heavy shadow across the region, while police made major breakthroughs in ongoing theft, arson, and child abuse investigations. What happened: Emergency services rushed to a home on Waugoola…...
'You have our love and support': Bathurst comes together to support Nepal community
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (592+ words) A crowd of more than 100 people converged on the Bathurst Carillon on Friday, September 4, for a candlelit vigil for the Nepalese community. Members of both the Bathurst Nepalese and broader Bathurst community attended the event, with Calare MP Andrew Gee…...
Quick work sees power restored to most properties after storm-related outage | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW
1+ week, 2+ day ago (245+ words) JUST nine homes remain without power following a storm-related outage on Saturday afternoon. An Essential Energy spokesperson has provided an update on the situation. "Essential Energy crews have isolated the fault affecting Bathurst, restoring power to all but nine customers…...
Dancing in the spotlight: who has been lighting up the Eisteddfod stage
1+ week, 5+ day ago (647+ words) FOR 81 years, the Bathurst Eisteddfod has been a source of entertainment for the community, with the stage becoming home for stars of song and dance to steal the spotlight. Hosted at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, the Bathurst Eisteddfod is…...
Outdoor shooting range proposal raises long list of concerns from neighbours
1+ week, 5+ day ago (611+ words) CONCERNS about firearm safety and impact on amenity hang over a proposal to establish a shooting range on a property south-west of Bathurst. In mid 2026, Bathurst Regional Council received a development application (DA) proposing to establish the facility on land…...
'You have given the finger to the court': driver caught with illegal vapes and tobacco again
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1274+ words) "YOU have given the finger to the court," a man has been told as he was given jail in the community after being found with illegal vapes and tobacco just two months after being sentenced for the same crime. Ghanem…...
Woman charged after alleged 0.364 breath analysis reading at lunchtime
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (114+ words) A woman will face court after allegedly returning a high-range breath analysis reading of 0.364 in Mudgee. Officers attached to Dubbo Traffic and Highway Patrol were called to Mortimer Street about 1pm on Saturday, August 29, following reports of dangerous driving. Police spoke…...