Central Western Daily

The Central Western Daily, often referred to as the Western Daily, began its journey in 1945 in Orange, located in the Central West area of New South Wales. The inaugural edition was released on October 3, 1945.

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Dragons lock in new stars, another debut for Tigers, and a long-awaited return

1 day ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Nick Guthrie

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First in a century: History-making Auvaa has dreams of green and gold

4 days ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Nick Guthrie

Ask Savannah Auvaa what her dream is, and she doesn't need to think about it for long. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and Trivia"To go to the Brisbane Olympics and also to the Deaflympics."It's a big call for a 12-year-old, but one that's already looking more realistic with every passing competition.
Thousands raised as footy community rallies behind coach after horrific injury

4 days ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Dominic Unwin

The footy community is rallying behind one of its coaches after a horrific injury. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaCondobolin Rams co-coach TJ Johnstone suffered a broken leg after being caught underneath a tackle against Canowindra Tigers on Sunday, June 22. The tackle broke both his tibia and fibula.
Luai backed Tigers push for fellow halfback Reynolds

4 days ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Scott Bailey

Jarome Luai says he's relishing the challenge of steering West Tigers' attack despite the losses. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOSJarome Luai has backed Wests Tigers' ultimately-failed push to sign Adam Reynolds, fine with the belief another halfback would have helped the club's rebuild. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Redemption': Orange's 'Barmy Army' set sights on reclaiming Astley Cup

5 days ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Dominic Unwin

Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaIt was the word of the day at Orange High School on Monday, June 23, as the Hornets kicked off their Astley Cup preparations with the traditional pep rally. Amongst the fanfare of the drummers, team presentations and the age-old 'Barmy Army' chant, was the key message of taking back the cup.
Onus back on mums and dads as new supervision rules set to come into effect

5 days ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Nick McGrath |Nick Mcgrath

Supervision is again under the spotlight at the Orange Aquatic Centre, with parents and carers now asked to be in the water with kids aged under five. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaThe new stance will come in to effect on July 1 and aligns with the Royal Life Saving Australia Keep Watch at Public Pools safety program.
This photo represents the passing of wisdom and a fragrant cultural heritage

5 days ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Flip Byrnes

Explore Travel/Destinations/InternationalA warm welcome by the fifth generation of Fragonard perfumers. This photo represents the passing of wisdom and a fragrant cultural heritageBy Flip ByrnesUpdated June 23 2025 - 12:41pm, first published 8:00amThis photo captures a moment between father and son, the passing of wisdom and a fragrant cultural heritage. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Botched 'dead drop' could land man in jail for life

1 week ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Jack Gramenz

A 40-year-old man is accused of trying to collect 30kg of cocaine from a 'dead drop' location. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICEFrom a parked van near an inner-city reserve, a man retrieves a sports bag he allegedly believes contains cocaine worth millions. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Revealed: sporting fields just weeks away from completion for key project

1 week ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Nick McGrath |Nick Mcgrath

Orange's newest sporting fields are just weeks away from being completed. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaOrange City Council has revealed the eight new turf fields at the $75 million sports precinct are on track to be completed in July.
How chopping wood every week for five years helped launch a green and gold dynasty

1 week ago | centralwesterndaily.com.au | Dominic Unwin

When Orange CYMS strapper and former president Mick Downey is asked what the club means to him, he doesn't waste words. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaIt's little wonder too, given Downey has devoted 30 years of his life to it in multiple roles, as a president, volunteer, strapper and even wood chopper.