In Brief

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Roundabout construction begins on Bunglegumbie Road

Construction of a new roundabout on Bunglegumbie Road gets underway from Monday, (January 20), with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) advising “these works will continue until approximately February 2026”. The project is a key component of the River...

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19 Jan 2025

Driver killed in tragic incident as tree falls on vehicle in Cowra

A driver has died after a tree fell on his vehicle in the state’s Central West Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Lachlan Valley Way, Cowra, at about 3.50pm following reports of a serious incident. Upon arrival, they discovered...

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15 Jan 2025

NSW farmers urged to join farm fire unit trial amid overseas bushfire crisis

The devastating bushfires raging across Los Angeles are a stark reminder to NSW farmers to be prepared during our own bushfire season, according to the NSW Farmers organisation which is encouraging landholders to participate in a state government...

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12 Jan 2025

Eight charged during high-visibility police operation in Central West

Eight people have been charged by police during a three-day high-visibility operation aimed at preventing and disrupting crime in the state’s Central West region. Between Wednesday and Friday, officers from the Central West Police District...

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Man killed in quad bike collision with pig near Nyngan

A man has died after his quad bike struck a pig on a rural road south of Nyngan early this morning. Emergency services were called to Plummers Road at Five Ways, approximately 70km south-west of Nyngan, just before 1am on Saturday. The man, believed...

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Traffic changes on Mid Western Highway near Mandurama

Motorists travelling on the Mid Western Highway between Blayney and Cowra can expect changed traffic conditions approximately three kilometres north of Mandurama from Monday, January 13, as essential maintenance work begins. Transport for NSW said...

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Police operation targets crime in Central West NSW

A two-day high-visibility police operation has led to multiple arrests and significant seizures across the Central West, as authorities continue their crackdown on crime. The operation, named Operation Suppress, was conducted between Tuesday and...

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‘Check your load for a toad’: travellers urged not to let pests hitch a ride

People travelling throughout NSW are being urged to remain vigilant against biosecurity threats this summer holidays, with a warning that harmful pests could endanger the state’s $21 billion agriculture industry. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald...

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10 Jan 2025

Scabbing Flat Bridge repairs to cause temporary road closure

Scabbing Flat Bridge on Arthurville Road, approximately 4km south of Geurie, will be closed at scheduled times starting next week due to essential repair work. Transport for NSW said the bridge will be closed to all vehicles between 9am and 3pm...

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09 Jan 2025

Urgent call for extra blood donors amid record cancellations

NSW urgently requires 3100 additional blood donors this week, with Lifeblood making the appeal following a record number of cancellations, leaving blood supplies critically low. Australia-wide, more than 6500 people cancelled their donation...

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08 Jan 2025

Castlereagh Highway maintenance work starts January 13

Motorists heading towards Lithgow and Sydney south of Mudgee are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Castlereagh Highway between Cullen Bullen and Capertee for essential maintenance work starting Monday, January 13. Transport for NSW said...

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08 Jan 2025