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Drivers reminded to slow down as school zones resume

Motorists across NSW are reminded to slow down and remain vigilant with 40km/h school zones back in effect from Monday, April 28, as students return for Term 2. School zone speed limits generally operate from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.3 pm to 4pm on...

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Local Newsdesk

27 Apr 2025

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Man’s death in Grenfell crash adds to long weekend road toll

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Grenfell early Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the Mid-Western Highway about 4.40am on Saturday, April 26, after reports a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a power pole...

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Local Newsdesk

26 Apr 2025

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Police launch Operation ANZAC Day with stark road safety warning for long weekend

Police are urging motorists to make smart choices this Anzac Day long weekend, warning that one bad decision behind the wheel could change lives forever. NSW Police have launched Operation ANZAC Day 2025, a high-visibility traffic campaign with...

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Local Newsdesk

25 Apr 2025

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RAAF trainee pilots take flight in Dubbo for ‘Exercise Wiradjuri Sunrise’

Dubbo Regional Airport is hosting Royal Australian Air Force instructor and trainee pilots for

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Local Newsdesk

25 Apr 2025

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Climbers rescued in Warrumbungle National Park after woman injured in fall

A woman and a man have been rescued following a complex nighttime operation in Warrumbungle National Park. Emergency services were called to Belougerie Flats Trail about 5pm on Monday after reports that a woman had been injured while rock climbing...

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Local Newsdesk

23 Apr 2025

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Driver dies in crash north of Canowindra

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash north of Canowindra this morning. Emergency services were called to Canowindra Road, about 15 kilometres north of the town, shortly before 7.45am on Sunday after reports a car had left the road and...

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Local Newsdesk

20 Apr 2025

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Girilambone RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service

Eight dedicated members of the Girilambone Rural Fire Brigade will be recognised today (Saturday, April 12) for their long-standing service at a special ceremony at the Girilambone Railway Station, northwest of Nyngan. Hosted by the Girilambone and...

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Local Newsdesk

12 Apr 2025

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Record flooding hits Western NSW as Paroo River surpasses historic levels

Major flooding is impacting parts of Western NSW, with the Paroo River at Wanaaring exceeding its previous record height Monday afternoon, prompting urgent action by emergency services. At 3pm on Monday, April 7, the river reached five metres –...

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Local Newsdesk

07 Apr 2025

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Two teens charged over alleged break-ins and stolen vehicle at Brewarrina and Goodooga

Two teenage boys will face court next month after being charged over a string of alleged break and enters and stolen vehicle incident in the State’s north-west. Officers from Central North Police District arrested the pair following investigations...

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Local Newsdesk

05 Apr 2025

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Public urged to avoid Pilliga area due to fire sparked during storm

Emergency services are urging the public to avoid Pilliga National Park and surrounding areas as a bushfire continues to burn in the area. The fire ignited near the Sandstone Caves at about 5pm on Wednesday following a storm. Rural Fire Service...

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Local Newsdesk

01 Mar 2025

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Youth crime debate flares as teen dies in pursuit crash

A teen died and three others were injured after a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen car ended in tragedy in an outback town.

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Jack Gramenz

28 Feb 2025

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Iconic actor’s son still missing after five years, last known contact in Dubbo area

The family of James Hunter, who is the son of famous actor Bill, are still searching for answers about what happened after he vanished in early 2020.

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Farid Farid

28 Feb 2025

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Teen dead in ‘horrendous’ police pursuit rollover at Bourke, following alleged robbery at Narromine

A 17-year-old has died and three others have been injured after an allegedly stolen car rolled in an outback town following a police pursuit.

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Luke Costin

28 Feb 2025