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Rescue chopper lands on quiet street to rush fallen bike rider to Sydney
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (163+ words) A motorbike rider has been flown to Sydney after he sustained serious injuries following a crash on the outskirts of town. About 9. 30am on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, emergency services were called to Goldmine Street, Forbes, following reports of a crash. On arrival,…...
'Appalling example of violence': punched, kicked, slammed to the ground
1+ week, 6+ day ago (68+ words) Western Advocate 'Appalling example of violence': punched, kicked, slammed to the ground "I THINK it's an appalling example of violence; it's appalling," Bathurst Local Court's magistrate has told a 28-year-old who punched, slammed to the ground and kicked a neighbour…...
Aussies shine on 'tough' first day of Sydney Sail GP
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (507+ words) Australia are eyeing a fairytale first home regatta win in two years but it's Spain atop the Sydney Sail GP leaderboard after the first day of racing on Sydney Harbour. Tom Slingsby's boat took out the first and last of…...
'Force your way through, I'll stab you in the neck,' police told at Kelso house
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (863+ words) "COME on, force your way through, I'll stab you in the neck, you f--king maggot." That's part of what police say a 33-year-old yelled from inside a Kelso house as they sought to arrest him. He later ran out the…...
Fry prepared to sever some sister city relationships in favour of a better fit
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (560+ words) BATHURST could soon cut ties with some of its sister cities. It's common knowledge that Bathurst has strong relationships with Ohkuma, Japan and Cirencester in the United Kingdom, but there are several other locations Bathurst is formally connected to through…...
Body found in water at golf course in Oberon, investigations underway
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (110+ words) AN investigation is underway following reports a body was found in the state's west this morning. At about 9am, Saturday, January 31, 2026, emergency services were called to a golf course on Blight Street, Oberon, following reports of a concern for welfare. On…...
'Unbelievable, really,' magistrate says as 20-year-old sentenced for doing 156km/h
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) "IT'S unbelievable, really, is all I can say." That was the Bathurst Local Court magistrate's reaction as she sentenced a 20-year-old for driving at almost twice the speed limit at Raglan. The court had already heard from the driver's solicitor…...
Five teens arrested after allegedly stolen SUV pursuit ends with road spikes deployed
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (282+ words) Five teenagers have been caught allegedly driving a stolen car in a dangerous manner and engaging in a police pursuit. At 5. 45pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, officers from Orana-Mid Western Police District were patrolling the Mitchell Highway, Narromine, when they sighted a…...
'Ignorant' man fronts court for double unlicensed bust: 'I don't understand"
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (301+ words) The birth of a child and the death of a family pet are reasons why a man broke the law, but a magistrate has said all it shows is complete ignorance. Reece Francis Osborne, 27, of Havenhand Way, Mitchell pleaded guilty…...
Loss of licence and hundreds of dollars the consequence of man's 'poor' decision
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) A man who got behind the wheel of a car after taking drugs has described his decision making skills on the night as "poor". Jeremy Mark West, 47, of Landa Street, Bowenfels was absent in Bathurst Local Court as he was…...