Regional News

Recognition to World War II veteran extended to electorate-wide offer

The recent recognition of a World War II veteran from Dubbo is now also being offered to any family members or former service men and women in the Parkes electorate. This offer followed a special Certificate of Appreciation being made to the family...

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David Dixon

17 Nov 2024

Regional News

Kidman Way rest area upgrade completed to boost safety and comfort

A $255,000 upgrade of the Gilgunnia Goldfields Rest Area, located 109 kilometres south of Cobar on the Kidman Way, has been completed, providing a safer and more comfortable stop for motorists and heavy vehicle operators in Outback NSW. The upgrade...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

16 Nov 2024

Regional News

Timetable changes for Bathurst Bullet Train as Indian Pacific trials longer service

Users of the Bathurst Bullet train service between Bathurst and Sydney need to be aware of significant timetable adjustments to the service on Wednesdays, commencing today, November 13. From now until March 26, the changes are in place to...

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Dubbo Photo News Newsdesk

13 Nov 2024

Regional News

Time for producers to bite the bullet on sheep and goat eID tags

With mandatory electronic tags for sheep and goats in NSW from next year, now is the time for producers to bite the bullet and get connected. As part of this mandatory million biosecurity program, the $10.2 million electronic identification device...

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David Dixon

10 Nov 2024

Regional News

Local meetings to discuss drought-proofing Macquarie for central west communities

It’s the ribbon of life than runs through the central west, with communities across the region invited to have their say at special community consultations on the Macquarie River Water Security Project. The initiative is looking at innovative ways...

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David Dixon

10 Nov 2024

Regional News

Help save St Ambrose Church

Gilgandra’s historic St Ambrose Memorial Anglican Church has suffered dangerous structural damage and is in need of costly and extensive repairs. The church has been standing since 1922, however, two years ago the building’s foundation became...

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Nicholas Croker

10 Nov 2024

Regional News

New fire and rain detection systems to be trialled in NSW

When it comes to natural disasters, being forewarned is being forearmed, with new technology to detect floods and bushfires being trialled in NSW. Testing will soon begin on the cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and...

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David Dixon

09 Nov 2024

Regional News

Far West residents hit by power outage get federal support

The loss of power for days on end in October has been a disaster for Broken Hill and isolated communities in far-western NSW, and so the local member has welcomed extra support from the Federal Government. The Commonwealth is unlocking further...

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David Dixon

09 Nov 2024

Regional News

Water, rail and the regions in Littleproud’s whistlestop tour

By Sharon Bonthuys Water, rail and regional issues were high on the agenda during a whistlestop tour to Dubbo and Narromine recently week by Federal National Party Leader, David Littleproud and outgoing Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. After...

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Sharon Bonthuys

08 Nov 2024

Regional News

Barbed wire of the 21st century: legislation recommended for “virtual stock fencing”

Many producers see it as the barbed wire of the 21st century – and the legalising of “virtual stock fencing” in NSW is a key recommendation of a Committee looking into the issue. The Committee was tasked with reviewing the Prevention of...

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David Dixon

06 Nov 2024

Regional News

Unassigned groundwater on offer, helping farmers and Indigenous communities

Unassigned groundwater is now available for purchase by rural producers to provide opportunities for NSW farmers and businesses, while also finding opportunities for future Aboriginal water ownership. Individuals and organisations are invited to...

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David Dixon

06 Nov 2024

Regional News

Heart and soul of the community, new money for country papers

Community newspapers are part of the heart and soul of our country cities, towns, and villages, with the State Government recognising this through $3 million in recent grants for the industry. The money for the Regional Media Fund will top-up the $6...

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David Dixon

06 Nov 2024

Regional News

Good stock season leads to wild dog problems, landholders urged to report sightings

Good seasons unfortunately lead to increased vertebrate pest species problems, with Central West Local Land Services (CWLLS) encouraging landholders to report sightings of wild dogs in their areas. Populations of wild dogs are known across the...

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David Dixon

01 Nov 2024