Regional News

Traffic flow could reverse for Warren Chamber Music Festival

That event will host rural Australia’s first-ever live and digital-immersive commemorative concert. Sunday’s final experience titled ‘Lest We Forget Commemoration Concert’ pays tribute to the sacrifice and service of rural men and women. The...

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Dallas Reeves

10 hours ago

Regional News

Share Orana REZ benefits with the local community: Saunders

With the NSW Government announcing that construction will begin on the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in a matter of months, serious questions still remain, State Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders believes. He said that now that...

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David Dixon

11 hours ago

Regional News

Oh deer! Drivers can report sightings on new app

In the United States, they cause thousands of accidents and hundreds of road deaths a year. And the danger in he Central West is on the rise. Deer – an introduced herbivore – are increasingly common in the west, and, with deer breeding season...

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28 Apr 2025

Regional News

Castlereagh drought plan helping survive the next big dry

Covering both the Gilgandra and Warrumbungle local government areas, approval of a joint Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan will ensure that the proposal is implemented in the near future. With drought not just a tragedy for...

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Dubbo Photo News

27 Apr 2025

Regional News

New guide for renewables knowledge to help navigate the energy transition

A new guide to help farmers and rural communities navigate the renewable energy transition has recently been launched by NSW Farmers. Developed with the support of the NSW Government, EnergyCo, and the Queensland Farmers Federation, the Renewable...

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David Dixon

27 Apr 2025

Regional News

New tap-and-go fare options for some of region’s buses

Dubbo to Narromine and Dubbo to Gilgandra are two regional bus routes that have been included in new “tap-and-go” payment options to be available on more than 400 town services throughout regional NSW. After successful trials in Bathurst and...

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David Dixon

26 Apr 2025

Regional News

Plea for motorists to think of children as deaths mount

Five people have died on NSW roads within 24 hours as the Anzac Day long weekend begins, prompting a plea from police for motorists to drive carefully.

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Sebastian Tan

25 Apr 2025

Regional News

Narromine High students invited to join ‘All Roads to the Royal’ Show promo

Australia’s biggest and brightest Annual Show, the Sydney Royal, invited some special guests this year to enjoy a four-day trip to Homebush, where the show is based. Narromine High School was fortunate enough to have 35 students and five teachers...

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David Dixon

25 Apr 2025

Regional News

Work starts on improving Kamilaroi Highway stopping areas

Major work has started on a western NSW rest area upgrade project which will boost road safety and provide improved amenities for motorists and heavy vehicle drivers. The $1.75 million work is jointly funded with the Australian Government...

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David Dixon

23 Apr 2025

Regional News

Hot under the collar, funding fight over Indoor Sports Hub revealed

Political shock waves from the aborted Dubbo Indoor Sports Hub funding fiasco are continuing to reverberate, following the release of correspondence over the issue. The promised $50 million funding offer for the project was abruptly cancelled late...

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David Dixon

23 Apr 2025

Regional News

Total re-build announced for Willyama High

Shut for more than a full school year, master plans have now been released for the full rebuild of Willyama High School on the outskirts of Broken Hill. The school was closed in January 2024 due to a severe mould outbreak, and is now being...

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David Dixon

23 Apr 2025

Regional News

Housing, healthcare, safety: CWA releases first women’s survey on issues having greatest impact

Access to healthcare and housing, threats to safety, and financial challenges, were among the issues NSW women commented on as part of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW inaugural Annual Women’s Survey. More than 60 per cent of...

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David Dixon

23 Apr 2025

Regional News

Gaming compliance checks underway across regional NSW

With gambling a major social problem in many country towns across NSW, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is conducting a compliance operation in regional areas to ensure venues adhere to gaming regulations that promote responsible gambling and...

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David Dixon

23 Apr 2025