Regional News

7 hours ago

Biosecurity boost in move to protect powerhouse sector

A new $140 million biosecurity package has been announced in an attempt to protect a sector that is delivering $20 billion to the economy each year.

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Alex Mitchell

17 hours ago

Care finder service helping seniors remain independent, safe, connected

Seniors advised not to go it alone when navigating My Aged Care looking for care services

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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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Weed of trouble as imported Gazania poses environment, grain, crop risks

Much of our broadacre pasture and cropping industries could be decimated by the increasing spread of the invasive South African flower, Gazania. Now, a new La Trobe University study, has found that the plant is actually more resilient than...

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David Dixon

Wednesday, June 11, is Thank A First Responder Day

Wednesday, June 11, is Thank A First Responder Day. The national initiative recognises the commitment and sacrifices first responders and their families make every day to keep the community safe.

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Sharon Bonthuys

Surgery lists balloon as hospitals plead for resources

More than 8000 people are overdue for planned surgeries in NSW, up 2.5 times from a year ago, and doctors say resourcing cannot keep up with demand.

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Alex Mitchell

King’s Birthday honours for dedicated community members, past and present

The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List includes community and business leaders from the Central

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09 Jun 2025

Flying doctor receives vital $15m funding boost

Helping specialist medical teams get to places in rural NSW where others cannot, the Royal Flyi

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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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Understanding grief: workshops to be held in the Central West

Grief is a natural response to loss, but navigating it, whether personally or as a support system for others, can be deeply challenging. This is especially so in rural areas, where conservative social values and a traditional regard for stoic...

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David Dixon

Visitors from Inland NSW helping boost Vivid Sydney 2025 to record crowds

More than 1.2 million people have flocked to the opening week of Vivid Sydney 2025, marking a 10 per cent increase on last year’s attendance – and thanks to a major regional marketing campaign, this trend is expected to continue as more regional...

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