Regional News

Government approach to rural youth crime not working, Nats say

The NSW Government’s approach to rural youth crime is not working, Member for Dubbo and National Party leader Dugald Saunders has said. His comments come after recent road tragedies including the recent death of a 17-year-old boy after a police...

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David Dixon

16 hours ago

Regional News

Water, water, everywhere: new hub to save 500 million litres for the regions

After the reported success of the State’s first Regional Water Loss Management Hub trial, the NSW Government is rolling out the program to a dozen other regional councils. The innovative program leverages local expertise to ensure communities can...

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David Dixon

20 hours ago

Regional News

Far western residents get their say about major power outages

Residents of far western NSW who went without power for weeks during October last year have been given the opportunity to have their say to an official inquiry. The NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning has been conducting...

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David Dixon

22 hours ago

Regional News

Rural birth care ‘crisis’ looms amid staff shortages

Women are travelling long distances to give birth, kids are waiting years to see specialists, and mental health services are struggling, a committee has found.

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Aussie families pocket thousands in childcare savings

Landmark childcare reforms have been firmed up in the federal budget, although calls to improve services in rural Australia have gone unanswered. The average Australian family will save more than $4000 a year in childcare fees as the federal...

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‘This is the time’: calls to prioritise rural health

While the federal budget confirmed sweeping reforms to Medicare and billions in health funding, it’s unclear how much will reach the bush, medical groups say.

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Food and fibre get millions to fend off Trump tariffs

The federal government has moved to defend Australia’s agricultural exports, as the sector prepares to have one of its biggest production years on record.

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Health and care spending to ease rural growing pains

Rural health funding is a centrepiece of the federal budget, though measures to boost the number of doctors and clinics are modest after decades of disparity.

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Stephanie Gardiner

26 Mar 2025

Regional News

New paramedics boost emergency care in Dubbo, Orange and Blayney

Emergency healthcare across the Central West has been strengthened, with 32 new paramedics deployed to Dubbo, Orange and Blayney as part of a major investment in regional health services. Twelve paramedics have been assigned to both Dubbo and...

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Local Newsdesk

25 Mar 2025

Regional News

Six bush experts appointed to Regional Development Council

Six independent experts across regional and rural economics, primary industries, natural resources, and Aboriginal economic development, were recently appointed to help guide the government’s investments in new regional businesses and job creation...

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David Dixon

24 Mar 2025

Regional News

Broken school: Students in pop-up classrooms as mould closes facility

The key question is: If a public school on Sydney’s North Shore was closed due to a mould outbreak, how long would the State Government take to make plans for a replacement facility? NSW Opposition is asking just that hypothetical, calling on the...

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David Dixon

24 Mar 2025

Regional News

Axing of Regional Roads ministry unacceptable, Opposition says

The axing of the Regional Roads Ministry under the State Government’s recent cabinet reshuffle has further demonstrated its lack of care for regional NSW, according to Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell. “Our regional...

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David Dixon

23 Mar 2025

Regional News

Locust plagues move out of Central West

Recent storms have seen Australian plaque locust swarms leave the Central West region, in good news for local landholders. Rhett Robinson, the senior biosecurity officer with Central West Local Land Services, has reported that while Australian...

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Dallas Reeves

23 Mar 2025