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19 Jan 2025

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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18 Jan 2025

Petition launched to oppose plan to axe state’s only regional rail service provider

A petition opposing the NSW Government’s plan to axe the state’s only regional rail service provider has been launched, with the NSW Nationals warning that more than 100 jobs are at risk under the proposal. The decision is part of the latest...

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17 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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17 Jan 2025

News

Dubbo airport upgrade to boost emergency response

Dubbo Regional Airport is set to become a critical hub for emergency services with an upgrade to accommodate the larger Rural Fire Service air tankers that can’t currently use the facility. The upgrade, announced this week, will strengthen and...

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15 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

New tech on regional roads to curb risky driving and boost worker safety

A $5 million initiative to trial innovative, low-cost technologies on highways across regional NSW is set to roll out in 2025, aiming to improve driver behaviour, reduce accidents, and enhance safety for road crews. Transport for NSW’s Smarter...

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14 Jan 2025

Real Estate

Rent or buy a home? That’s the question!

Are you thinking about moving into a bigger place? If you’re on the fence about renting or buying a home, remember it’s a big decision that can be influenced by many financial and personal factors. To avoid unpleasant surprises, carefully...

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14 Jan 2025

$40 million to upgrade intersections along bypass at Gilgandra

Driver safety and freight efficiency should benefit from the $40 million Gilgandra Heavy Vehicle Bypass Project which will see major upgrades at key intersections in the town. Four existing intersections on Hargraves Lane and Federation Street...

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12 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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