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Local council group urges NSW Government to reverse decision on Community Justice Centres closure

The State Government is being called upon to overturn its decision to close all Community Justice Centres (CJCs) in June, with the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) group warning that the move will have severe consequences for vulnerable residents. LGNSW...

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Tim Pankhurst

01 Feb 2025

News Extra

Country singer Brad Cox announces ‘Coxy’s Regional Road Show’ for March

Australian country music star Brad Cox is set to hit the road again in March, bringing his ‘Coxy’s Regional Road Show’ to regional centres across Queensland, NSW and Victoria, including a Dubbo show at the end of the month. The ARIA-nominated...

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Tim Pankhurst

27 Jan 2025

News

‘Strong man’: Zoo names new giraffe calf ‘Chacha’

The fourth giraffe calf born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo during the spring season has officially been named ‘Chacha’ following a public vote. Born to experienced mother Ntombi on International Zookeepers Day in October, Chacha received 62 per...

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Tim Pankhurst

17 Jan 2025

In Brief

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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Tim Pankhurst

12 Jan 2025

News

Summer reading beats the ‘summer slide’: a fun way to maintain children’s literacy skills

Educators are urging parents to make reading a priority this summer to prevent the “summer slide”, where students risk losing academic progress made during the school year. And with libraries and local bookstores in the Dubbo region open...

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Tim Pankhurst

05 Jan 2025

News

Call for extra 240 blood donors a day in NSW to cope with holiday demand

The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is making a final call for blood donors, with an extra 240 donations needed daily in NSW this week to maintain supplies for patients. The post-Christmas and New Year period is traditionally challenging for donation...

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Tim Pankhurst

30 Dec 2024

In Brief

Motorists warned of delays on Great Western Highway over holiday period

If you travelling between Western NSW and Sydney, Transport for NSW is urging drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel on the Great Western Highway during the busy holiday period. High traffic volumes are expected, particularly for...

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Tim Pankhurst

27 Dec 2024

In Brief

Barwon River flood warning: rural properties urged to prepare for isolation

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has issued a warning for low-lying rural properties and homesteads along the Barwon River between Walgett and Bourke, advising residents to prepare for up to seven to ten days of isolation due to predicted...

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Tim Pankhurst

11 Dec 2024

In Brief

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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Tim Pankhurst

13 Nov 2024