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Renewed warning about severe heatwave across NSW includes Dubbo, residents urged to prepare

NSW Ambulance is urging residents to take precautions ahead of a severe heatwave forecasted to impact large parts of the state from Monday, January 27 – with areas likely to be affected including Bourke, Dubbo, Nyngan, Parkes, Taree, Tamworth and...

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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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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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Dubbo celebrates Australia Day with awards honouring local achievements

Dubbo’s Australia Day celebrations at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) saw outstanding community members recognised during a morning ceremony, marking a day of reflection, celebration and recognition. Dubbo Regional Council...

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Rod Towney awarded OAM for services to the local Indigenous Community

Respected Indigenous leader Rod Towney has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contributions to the Indigenous community of NSW, as part of the Australia Day Honours List. Mr Towney has spent decades advocating for...

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Alkane reports promising drilling results at its Tomingley gold operations

The latest drilling results announced for the San Antonio deposit near Tomingley Gold Operations indicate the potential for further underground mining, Alkane Resources announced on Tuesday. Alkane’s Managing Director Nic Earner said these are...

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21 Jan 2025

Geotechnical investigations to disrupt traffic flow on Northern Distributor Road in Orange in early February

Motorists travelling to Orange are being advised that Transport for NSW will conduct geotechnical investigations along the Northern Distributor Road corridor in Orange as part of plans to improve road conditions and reinstate the 80 km/h speed...

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21 Jan 2025

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Strike force established after triple stabbing in Walgett last year

Police have launched Strike Force Calafell to investigate a violent brawl in Walgett last year that left three people with stab wounds. Around 2.20am on Sunday, September 22, 2024, officers from the Central North Police District responded to reports...

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21 Jan 2025

Californian wildfires a warning for NSW residents, expert says

A leading wildfire expert has warned that the devastating wildfires in California should serve as a stark reminder for NSW and Victorian residents to remain alert as the bushfire season continues. Despite recent rainfall across parts of the eastern...

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19 Jan 2025

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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

Region’s police urge community to report suspected drug activity

Central West Police are calling on the community to report any suspected drug activity as they ramp up investigations into the supply of prohibited substances across the region. Central West Police District Commander, Superintendent Brendan Gorman...

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18 Jan 2025

Farmers, opposition warn government climate policy will increase food prices

Farmers have raised concerns that the Federal Government’s new climate-related financial disclosure laws will add more costs to food production and increase prices for families already struggling with the cost of living. The policy, which requires...

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