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Four tips for improving your home’s soundproofing

Is your home too noisy? Whether it’s music from a bass-heavy sound system or dropped objects and heavy footfalls upstairs, excess noise can be stressful and frustrating. Do you want to minimise the auditory disruptions without doing extensive...

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Local Newsdesk

16 Jul 2025

Lifestyle

Home building rebounding, but long-term issues remain: HIA

The number of homes commencing construction in Australia is set to increase over the next few years driven by factors including strong population growth, low unemployment and falling interest rates. However, the latest outlook from the Housing...

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Local Newsdesk

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Rider dies after trail bike and SUV collide in Coonamble

A 20-year-old man has died in hospital following a collision between his trail bike and a Toyota SUV in Coonamble on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Hickey and Limerick Streets about 5.50pm on Saturday, June...

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Local Newsdesk

15 Jun 2025

Regional News

Avoid the winter blues on our roads: slow down and drive to the conditions

Many Australian drivers think that the speed limit is a minimum, not a maximum, and taking things more carefully in winter is a concept totally foreign to their approach on the roads. However, car owners across the Central Tablelands and Central...

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Local Newsdesk

11 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

Do you know how to clean your washing machine?

Your washing machine is an essential household appliance. However, maintaining it is a task often put on the back burner. If you notice unpleasant smells coming from your washing machine, it’s time for you to clean it. Use this short guide to keep...

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Local Newsdesk

08 Jun 2025

Regional News

Man dies in crash at Manildra

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Saturday at Manildra. Just after 1pm, emergency services were called to Henry Parkes Way at Manildra, about 30km east of Parkes, after reports of a single-vehicle crash. “Officers attached to...

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Local Newsdesk

07 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

Buying a house as a couple: tips for a successful purchase

Purchasing a new home with your significant other is an exciting journey. However, if you want the entire process to go off without a hitch, you must begin by addressing certain subjects with your partner. Here are some general suggestions. Discuss...

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Local Newsdesk

06 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

Health foods at home: what to grow

Growing healthy food at home is a rewarding way to access fresh, nutritious ingredients for your meals. Want some ideas for a beginner-friendly, health-focused garden? Consider trying some of these options. 1. Medicinal herbs are easy to grow in...

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Local Newsdesk

05 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

Setting up a no-dig garden: a beginner’s guide

No-dig gardening is a low-maintenance, eco-friendly way to garden by leaving the soil undisturbed to enrich the soil naturally. Follow this guide to get started. 1. Choose a location Pick a sunny spot with good drainage. No-dig gardens can be set up...

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Local Newsdesk

04 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

Tips for creating a wildlife-friendly vegetable garden

Creating a vegetable garden that welcomes wildlife benefits your plants and promotes a healthy, balanced ecosystem right in your own backyard. Try these simple ways to make your garden a wildlife haven: Provide water sources Set up shallow water...

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Local Newsdesk

03 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

How to grow vegetables from kitchen scraps

Growing veggies from kitchen scraps is a fun, sustainable way to enjoy fresh produce while reducing waste. Here are five easy-to-grow plants you probably have at home: 1. Green onions. Keep a small piece of the white root end intact and put it in...

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Local Newsdesk

02 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

Raised beds versus an in-ground garden

When you create a new garden, one of your first decisions will be whether to use raised beds or in-ground plots. To make the best choice, you should consider your space, soil and gardening goals. Here’s a quick overview of each option. Raised bed...

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Local Newsdesk

01 Jun 2025

In Brief

Two charged after three men allegedly stabbed at Dubbo

Police have charged two men after three people were allegedly stabbed at Dubbo early Saturday morning. “Emergency services were called to Talbragar Street just after 3am on May 31 following reports of an alleged stabbing,“ a police statement said...

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Local Newsdesk

01 Jun 2025