Blayney Chronicle
Monday 2 March 2026
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'Put up with it long enough': Why a school zone speed hump has some residents up in arms
The intersection of Hamer Street and Byng Street, where calls have been made for a speed hump to be removed. Picture by Riley Krause
Riley Krause • 1hr ago
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Signings boost, heartbreak as motivation, and what brought Jake Grace back yet again

Jake Grace celebrates after the Forbes Magpies' win in the 2022 PMP grand final. Picture by Amy McIntyre
Nick Guthrie • 2hrs ago
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Court

Drink-driver reversed into gutter with passenger seated on centre console

The teen returned a mid-range reading and a positive drug test.
Staff Reporters • 2hrs ago
A file picture of Orange Courthouse and inset, a police officer holding a breath testing device. Inset picture courtesy of Shutterstock

'No arrogancy': knockout success helps make perfect first impression

Courtney Rees
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Blake Ferguson helped Orange CYMS to their first West Wyalong Knockout success after making the switch this season. Pictures by Courtney Rees
Police renewing appeal to locate man last seen in Western NSW six years ago
Staff Reporters
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Missing Person James Hunter. Picture supplied NSW Police
Court
CCTV catches passenger who gave false information after EFTPOS declined
The BP petrol station at North Orange. File picture courtesy of Google Maps
Lying on a statutory declaration landed the woman in court.
Staff Reporters
Homeless people could soon be banned from rough sleeping in Orange's CBD
Riley Krause
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An encampment set up at the Orange Showground. Picture by Riley Krause
Property
What happens in Vegas: The NRL stars making major property moves
Brendan Crabb
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The NRL season will be launched at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this weekend. Pictures: AAP, Getty

Potential cause of child's death in Central West town revealed after 'initial inquiries'

NSW Police uniform. File picture
Riley Krause

Empty foreshores and expressionless faces: the silent heartbreak of a town held hostage

Nick McGrath
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Lake Cargelligo and (inset) Father Paul Kumasaka. Main picture by Allan Wilson

Homeless people could soon be banned from rough sleeping in Orange's CBD

Riley Krause
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An encampment set up at the Orange Showground. Picture by Riley Krause
Opinion
Where is Albo's vaunted compassion and kindness now?
Ian Warden
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A banal nastiness has infiltrated Albanese's rhetoric. Picture by David Bellamy
Opinion
Burning down the house: why six-figure deals are bankrupting the soul of the bush
Rugby league ball. File picture
Nick McGrath
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PHOTOS: footy's back so re-live all the West Wyalong Knockout action for 2026
Courtney Rees
There was plenty of action at the 2026 West Wyalong Knockout. Pictures by Courtney Rees

Witness alleges accused killer said 'sorry' to slain drug dealer

Orange courthouse. Picture from file
'What are you trying to do bro ... are you trying to kill me?'
Allison Hore
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Signings tracker: Hopoate deal confirmed, more new faces revealed for knockout

Nick Guthrie
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New Orange CYMS signing Dayne Fallon pictured in South Sydney colours in 2024. Picture supplied

Teenager charged following string of car thefts across Orange

Staff Reporters
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Orange Courthouse. Picture by Riley Krause
Travel Insider

From wrong hours to dangerous hikes: the hidden risks of letting AI plan your holiday

Sarah Falson • 1hr ago
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Pictures by Unsplash (iam_os, main; Nils Nedel, top left; Dino Reichmuth, bottom left)
Opinion

Australians are fed up with our governments giving our gas resources away for free

Ebony Bennett • 1hr ago
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An LNG carrier ship is seen sailing out of Darwin Harbour as the sun sets. Picture AAP

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National

Major cities flounder in 'two-speed' housing market

Home values in Sydney and Melbourne have flatlined while mid-sized capitals post bumper gains. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS
Nick Wilson • 2hrs ago
Opinion

Grace under fire remains gloriously untamed

John Hanscombe • 2hrs ago
2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame. Picture AAP

Iranian-Australians want momentum after regime crippled

Dominic Giannini
Iranians in Australia have taken to the streets to celebrate the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS

Top Liberal in hot seat as MP backs One Nation voters

Zac de Silva and Dominic Giannini
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has received a small bump in a new poll after ousting Sussan Ley. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

Dominic Giannini, Zac de Silva and Allanah Sciberras
Iranian Australians are celebrating the fall of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after US-Israeli air strikes. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Questions to Iranian soccer team shut down ahead of match against Matildas

Sam Kerr of the Matildas and Iran captain Zahra Ghanbari. Pictures by Anna Warr, AAP
Melanie Dinjaski, Anna Harrington
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Advertising Feature

GRNSW announces new international travel partner for pet placement program

Greyhound Racing NSW has announced Jetpets Australia is the new partner for the International Pet Placement Program. Picture supplied

Oliver played for the final time on Saturday. He's 11 years old, and this is his heartbreaking story

Melanie Dinjaski
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James, Oliver and Caitlin are looking forward to this weekend's cricket match. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Photos

Prospective Rams hit the track to impress coaches ahead of opening round

Bradley Jurd
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Prospective Rams hit the track to impress coaches ahead of opening round

Super Bowl mega guide: Aussies in the mix, $10m TV ads, and half-time show set to dazzle

Melanie Dinjaski
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The Patriots and the Seahawks face off at Super Bowl LX. Pictures AAP
PropertyView
Why Blacktown and Keilor are beating Toorak and Woollahra for property price growth
Property
Why Blacktown and Keilor are beating Toorak and Woollahra for property price growth
Emily Rayner
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Property
Regions triumph as Sydney and Melbourne flatline
Nina Hendy
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Smaller capital cities and regional centres are on the rise. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
'Big impact': how high-speed rail could transform Newcastle and Lake Macquarie property
Jade Lazarevic
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Artist's impression of a high-speed rail line connecting Sydney to Newcastle. Picture supplied

"Turn off the lights!" Top triggers for family energy arguments

Property
With cost-of-living pressures, its no surprise that energy bills are a source of tension in many households." - Julia Paszka, General Manager Utilities at iSelect. Pic supplied
Emily Rayner
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Property

Affordability Diaries: Two first-home buyer couples, two very different properties

Jessica Brady
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The regions can provide more bang for your buck. Photo by Paddy Pohlod on Unsplash
Property

"A man is not a plan!" Why young women are giving up on home ownership

Emily Rayner
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Jessica Brady. Pic: Supplied.

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Great sound and more: 4 reasons to love the new Buds4 range from Samsung

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Miranda Aitken
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4 reasons to race to the store for the new Samsung S26 Series mobile

Miranda Aitken
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Dive into an era of 'Agentic AI' - What you missed at Samsung Unpacked 2026

Miranda Aitken
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Why less is more when you're on tour

Rosie Ryan
James Atwell at a Pachamanca ceremony in Ecuador. Picture supplied
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The art of coastal luxury: designing the perfect beach house

A neutral colour palette inspired by sand, sea and sky is typically recommended as this creates a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. Picture supplied

Photos and Video

From wrong hours to dangerous hikes: the hidden risks of letting AI plan your holiday

Travel Insider
Pictures by Unsplash (iam_os, main; Nils Nedel, top left; Dino Reichmuth, bottom left)
Sarah Falson • 1hr ago
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Opinion

Grace under fire remains gloriously untamed

John Hanscombe • 2hrs ago
2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame. Picture AAP

Medieval streets, modern swagger: this European city is having a moment

Amanda Woods
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Old Town view. Picture by Kaupo Kalda

Paralympics legend's family stranded after flight chaos from Middle East conflict

Melanie Dinjaski
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Michael Milton and inset his wife and a picture of the family in the airport waiting for updates. Pictures Getty Images, Nine, Instagram

Ask Fuzzy: What was the first ink?

Rod Taylor
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The ability to record text and images makes humans unique. Picture Shutterstock

Comment

Grace under fire remains gloriously untamed

Opinion
2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame. Picture AAP
John Hanscombe • 2hrs ago
Opinion

Labor needs its own disruption story

Mark Kenny
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers during an economic reform roundtable at Parliament House. Picture AAP
Opinion

Albanese's standards will be his legacy, but will define us as well

Jack Waterford
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a visit to the Dandenong night market during Ramadan. Picture AAP
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From wrong hours to dangerous hikes: the hidden risks of letting AI plan your holiday
Travel Insider
Pictures by Unsplash (iam_os, main; Nils Nedel, top left; Dino Reichmuth, bottom left)
Sarah Falson • 1hr ago
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Medieval streets, modern swagger: this European city is having a moment
Amanda Woods
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Old Town view. Picture by Kaupo Kalda
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Explore this fairytale location in Europe as part of a luxury cruise
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Bergen, Norway.

I found Vietnam's best-kept secret: a serene port town with sun, sea and heritage

Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh.
Mardi Borg
Opinion

From gritty to pretty: how Newcastle grew up and nailed industrial chic

Michael Turtle
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The Brutalist building now housing the Crystalbrook Kingsley hotel. Picture by Michael Turtle

Newcastle to Sydney in 60 minutes: $90 billion high-speed rail gets the green light

Matthew Kelly and Sarah Falson
Artist's impression of a high-speed rail train.

Launceston and Adelaide added to Virgin Australia's 'pets in cabin' flight map

Sarah Falson
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The trial period for Virgin Australia's Pets in Cabin service will be extended for dogs and cats - with a new route added for cats. Pictures supplied

This brand-new Singapore hotel is making waves with a lagoon pool and luxe suites

Akash Arora
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METT Singapore.
CarsGuide

This is one of Australia's best value cars

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2026 Zeekr 7X RWD (image: Justin Hilliard)
Justin Hilliard
CarsGuide

China's revolutionary new ute for Australia

Dom Tripolone
China's revolutionary new ute for Australia
CarsGuide

New Tesla headed to Australia after all

Jack Quick
New Tesla headed to Australia after all
CarsGuide

'Risk of injury' in important BMW recall

James Cleary
'Risk of injury' in important BMW recall
CarsGuide

Cheaper model could save Tesla Cybertruck

James Cleary
Cheaper model could save Tesla Cybertruck
The Senior

Why being 55 and homeless led Michelle to start a housing revolution

Michelle Cook, 55, with her nearly completed tiny house that has taken her four years to build, said councils around the country need to change their rules against the homes and caravans being occupied on private land. Picture supplied.
Tiny homes or slums? The battle to make small living legitimate.
Lisa Edser
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'Hard work never killed anyone': life lessons from a WA farming pioneer

This wheat belt farmer thinks we need to get back outside.
Phoebe Loomes
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Ken also had a passion for cars, and was president of the Brookton Car Club in the 1950s. Picture supplied

Thousands of travellers stranded by flight disruptions

Cara Rubinsky, Marc Levy and Josh Funk
Flights across the Middle East have been cancelled and passengers have been left stranded. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Land

Producers asked to guide development of new detection tool for big livestock problem

CSU Livestock Production Management Senior Lecturer Jane Kelly. The QR code links to the survey. Picture by Rebecca Nadge
Rebecca Nadge • 34m ago
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Looking back on legacy: facing the inevitable with a wry smile and a cynical eye

Jamie Brown • 1hr ago
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Frank Hannigan, who started the Franco Hereford stud, is coming to terms with his next inevitable reality. Pictures by Jamie Brown.

Three cheers to the Zone 6 winners in the last weekend of Young Woman finals

Karen Bailey
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Clair Stiff, Wellington, Libby Coles, Forbes, and Eva Price, Blayney, will represent Zone 6 at the Sydney Royal Show. Picture by Karen Bailey.

Lifestyle

From wrong hours to dangerous hikes: the hidden risks of letting AI plan your holiday

Travel Insider
Pictures by Unsplash (iam_os, main; Nils Nedel, top left; Dino Reichmuth, bottom left)
Sarah Falson • 1hr ago
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William and Kate mark St David's Day in Welsh

The Princess of Wales shared her first message in Welsh to mark St David's Day. Photo: AP PHOTO

Medieval streets, modern swagger: this European city is having a moment

Amanda Woods
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Old Town view. Picture by Kaupo Kalda