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12 Apr 2025

Record flooding hits Western NSW as Paroo River surpasses historic levels

Major flooding is impacting parts of Western NSW, with the Paroo River at Wanaaring exceeding its previous record height Monday afternoon, prompting urgent action by emergency services. At 3pm on Monday, April 7, the river reached five metres –...

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07 Apr 2025

Two teens charged over alleged break-ins and stolen vehicle at Brewarrina and Goodooga

Two teenage boys will face court next month after being charged over a string of alleged break and enters and stolen vehicle incident in the State’s north-west. Officers from Central North Police District arrested the pair following investigations...

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05 Apr 2025

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Dubbo Workplace Hub gets green light, transforming Carrington Avenue offices

A major redevelopment of the Dubbo Workplace Hub, which is home to multiple state government agencies, will proceed following development approval by Dubbo Regional Council. The dual approval covers redevelopment plans for two government-owned sites...

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29 Mar 2025

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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25 Mar 2025

Public urged to avoid Pilliga area due to fire sparked during storm

Emergency services are urging the public to avoid Pilliga National Park and surrounding areas as a bushfire continues to burn in the area. The fire ignited near the Sandstone Caves at about 5pm on Wednesday following a storm. Rural Fire Service...

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01 Mar 2025

‘The feral capital’: NSW Farmers calls for urgent action as state tops feral mammal list

NSW has been dubbed “the feral capital” by the NSW Farmers group after the state was named the nation’s worst-affected for feral mammal species, and they’re calling for increased funding to tackle the growing problem. A new report from the...

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01 Mar 2025

NSW Government puts Cobar pipeline replacement on hold amid cost escalations

In a major policy shift, the NSW Government has now paused plans to replace Cobar’s ageing water supply pipeline following a rigorous Final Business Case (FBC) that revealed cost escalations. The decision follows estimates for replacing the 1964...

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23 Feb 2025

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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23 Feb 2025

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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23 Feb 2025

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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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