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6 hours ago

Strict bail laws to be extended amid community concerns over youth crime

Persistent community concerns over youth crime – particularly in regional areas of the state – has led the NSW Government to extend strict bail laws for young offenders charged with serious car theft and break and enter offences. The tougher...

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6 hours ago

CASA pilot safety seminar in Mudgee to focus on effective communication

A seminar this month in Mudgee aims to refresh pilots’ skills and improve flight safety through practical lessons and interactive case studies. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is set to host the free pilot safety seminar at the Mudgee...

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20 hours ago

News

Forget Valentine’s Day! Romance is in the air, so find your perfect match at The Tradies Ball!

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14 Feb 2025

The Year of Toys: Gilgandra Shire residents encouraged to enter Waste 2 Art competition

Creative people in Gilgandra Shire have the opportunity to enter the 2025 Waste 2 Art Exhibition and Competition, a free community event celebrating creativity through the reuse and recycling of waste. This year’s theme, The Year of Toys...

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10 Feb 2025

Fatal motorcycle crash at Larras Lee leads to critical incident investigation

A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash involving three motorcyclists at Larras Lee – between Wellington and Orange – on Saturday, February 8. Officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District were initially called to...

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09 Feb 2025

NSW emergency crews deploy to North Queensland for flood recovery support

A second wave of emergency service personnel from areas across Western NSW, including Forbes, Broken Hill, Moree, Tamworth and Liverpool Plains, has been deployed to assist flood-affected communities in North Queensland. The NSW State Emergency...

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09 Feb 2025

Open Streets Program expands to bring free festivals and events to local streets

Families will have more low-cost entertainment options in their local communities with the Open Streets Program to expand, bringing main streets to life with free festivals, markets, food and cultural events. Following the success of last year’s...

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02 Feb 2025

Wellington News

New 40 km/h school zone for Warne Street in Wellington

A new 40 km/h school zone will be implemented on Warne Street, Wellington, to improve safety for students and road users. The change follows a request from St Mary’s Catholic School, which recently installed a new access on Warne Street to ease...

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01 Feb 2025

Police seek information after Forbes shooting incident in December

Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in Forbes late last year. Around 3.30am on Sunday, December 22, 2024, a 34-year-old man believed he heard a loud bang outside his home on Queen Street. Two days later, on December...

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01 Feb 2025

Heatwave alert continues for Central Western NSW, including Dubbo

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for several regions across NSW, including the Central Western Slopes and Plains, as extreme temperatures are expected to persist until Thursday, January 30. The heatwave, which began on Sunday, is forecast...

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29 Jan 2025

Man dies in single-vehicle crash near Gunnedah

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash south of Gunnedah early Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to Wilmotts Road, Spring Ridge – approximately 70km south of Gunnedah – at about 4am on Sunday following reports of...

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26 Jan 2025

News

Peter Lewsam named Wellington’s 2025 Citizen of the Year as town celebrates Australia Day

A twilight event in Wellington’s Cameron Park on Saturday brought the community together to celebrate Australia Day and recognise outstanding local achievements. The event, hosted by Dubbo Regional Council Deputy Mayor Philip Toynton, featured...

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