Cadia Gold Mine Suspends Underground Operations After Earthquake Shakes Central West NSW
A magnitude-3.4 earthquake centred within the Cadia gold mine site near Orange prompted the evacuation of underground workers and a temporary halt to op...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Inquest Hears Biddy Porter's Killer Was Experiencing Extremely Rare Early-Onset Schizophrenia
An inquest into the death of 10-year-old Bridgette "Biddy" Porter has heard heartbreaking evidence about the circumstances surrounding her killing and the severe mental illness...
Review Finds Search for Missing Woman Esther Marie Wallace Was Conducted Appropriately
Authorities have determined that the extensive search operation for missing woman Esther Marie Wallace at Mount Canobolas was carried out according to e...
Beryl Hartley Celebrated as Architect of Narromine’s Aviation Success Story
For more than half a century, Beryl Hartley has played a central role in building Narromine’s reputation as one of Australia’s premier aviation and gliding destinations, earning...
Orange Teen George Proudford-Nalder Claims British F4 Trophy Success
A teenage racing driver from Orange is making waves on the international motorsport stage after securing a significant achievement in the highly competitive British Formula 4 Ch...
Safe Work NSW Concludes Investigation into Fatal Orange Trucking Incident
Workplace safety investigation completed after tragic incident claimed the life of a truck driver in Orange, NSW.
Historic Lord Anson pub reopens in Orange under new owners
The historic Lord Anson Hotel in Orange has officially reopened after being closed for about two years, with new owners aiming to restore the pub as a major hospitality destinat...
Massive upgrades planned for one of NSW’s oldest Service NSW centres
One of the oldest Service NSW centres in New South Wales, located in Orange, is set for significant upgrades aimed at improving customer service capacity and modernising the age...
Historic Lord Anson pub reopens in Orange under new owners
The historic Lord Anson Hotel in Orange has officially reopened after being closed for about two years, with new owners aiming to restore the pub as a major hospitality destinat...
Australia trades water like a financial asset
The article explains how Australia’s “cap-and-trade” water market operates, particularly in the Murray–Darling Basin. Water entitlements and seasonal allocations can be traded s...
How changes to family trusts could impact Australian farmers
Tax reforms introduce a 30% minimum rate on trusts, raising concerns about farm succession and financial planning.
Regis Resources’ $10.7 Billion Merger Strengthens Push to Revive McPhillamys Gold Project
The proposed merger between Regis Resources and Vault Minerals, valued at approximately $10.7 billion, is expected to bolster efforts to revive the stalled McPhillamys Gold Proj...
1976 Lions celebrate 50th anniversary of club's first premiership
Orange City Rugby Club held a special reunion long lunch on Friday, May 8, as the club celebrated 50 years since winning its first premiership in 1976....
Naturalistic gardens emerge as one of the biggest outdoor living trends for 2026
Australian homeowners are increasingly embracing “naturalistic gardens” as environmental awareness and sustainable living continue to shape landscaping...
Anger and sadness at Isla Bell vigil after charges dropped
A vigil held in Orange has drawn a large crowd in the CBD, where mourners gathered in a sea of orange in memory of Isla Bell. The gathering came just days after charges against...
‘Rather take some action than none’: heart attack survivor critical of AED removals
Orange resident Steve Hamson, who survived a cardiac arrest in 2017 after being clinically dead for 43 minutes, has spoken out following the removal of multiple public AEDs acro...
Little Hartley businesses plead for urgent financial relief as Great Western Highway closure cripples trade
rising transport costs and staff cuts are pushing many operations toward collapse. Business owners in Little Hartley and the wider Lithgow region are calling on the Transport fo...
Woman recounts rescuing newborn and daughter during devastating Eugowra flash flood
A woman has described the terrifying moment she lifted her daughter and six-day-old granddaughter into a roof cavity to escape rapidly rising floodwaters during the catastrophic...
Man caught hiding in stormwater drain to evade arrest in Orange
A 21-year-old man wanted on a domestic violence-related warrant was arrested after allegedly attempting to evade police by hiding inside a stormwater drain in Orange. Officers h...