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Kidman Way rest area upgrade completed to boost safety and comfort

A $255,000 upgrade of the Gilgunnia Goldfields Rest Area, located 109 kilometres south of Cobar on the Kidman Way, has been completed, providing a safer and more comfortable stop for motorists and heavy vehicle operators in Outback NSW. The upgrade...

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10 hours ago

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Minister highlights regional workforce and education initiatives at Country Mayors meeting

Extra incentives for regional health workers have led to the recruitment of over 2000 staff, according to NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison. Addressing the Country Mayors Association of NSW at Parliament House on Friday...

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12 hours ago

Roadworks to impact Forbes motorists from Monday

Motorists planning travel in the Forbes area are advised to prepare for changed traffic conditions as heavy patching work begins on Monday, November 18. Transport for NSW advised the works will focus on pavement rehabilitation and bitumen spraying...

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13 hours ago

Traffic detours for Scabbing Flat Bridge repairs on Arthurville Road

Motorists travelling on Arthurville Road near Geurie are advised of road closures and detours at Scabbing Flat Bridge for essential repair work. Transport for NSW advised that the bridge, located four kilometres south of Geurie, is closed to all...

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Jason Owen brings country rock twist to festive classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Jason Owen has released a fresh country rock rendition of the classic, delivering a festive gift to his fans. Produced by Murray...

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Regional News

Timetable changes for Bathurst Bullet Train as Indian Pacific trials longer service

Users of the Bathurst Bullet train service between Bathurst and Sydney need to be aware of significant timetable adjustments to the service on Wednesdays, commencing today, November 13. From now until March 26, the changes are in place to...

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Traffic changes on Newell Highway north of Gil for four-month patching project

Motorists travelling on the Newell Highway between Coonabarabran and Gilgandra are advised of changed traffic conditions as Transport for NSW begins extensive heavy patching work on the route this week. The maintenance project aims to improve road...

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NSW Ambulance welcomes new paramedic interns and emergency call takers

NSW Ambulance has welcomed 23 new paramedic interns and 21 trainee emergency medical call takers, bolstering frontline health services across the state. Some are expected to be stationed in Western NSW. The recruits were officially inducted at...

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10 Nov 2024

Woman dies, two children hospitalised after crash near Molong

A woman has died, and two young children have been hospitalised, following a car crash on Banjo Patterson Way, Molong, late on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.30pm on Saturday, November 9, after reports of...

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10 Nov 2024

New boats and vehicles delivered to bolster SES flood rescue capacity across NSW

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has enhanced its flood rescue and operational capabilities with new boats, vehicles, and “ark angels” distributed to units across Western NSW, including the Eugowra SES which was one of the areas devastated...

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27 Oct 2024

Resilient Homes Program launches in Central West, but concerns remain over limited eligibility

The $40 million Resilient Homes Program, aimed at helping homeowners in the Central West rebuild and strengthen their properties after the devastating 2022 floods, has been launched. Funded jointly by the Federal and State Governments, the program...

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26 Oct 2024

Traffic changes on Cobb and Barrier Highways for roadworks

Motorists travelling on the Cobb and Barrier highways are being advised by Transport for NSW about changed traffic conditions due to essential roadwork starting Tuesday, October 22. The work includes heavy patching and pavement rehabilitation in...

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