Western Plains
Give out bonus payments in instalments: Dubbo Mayor
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The Mayor of Dubbo says bonus payments from the Federal Government's stimulus package should be paid in instalments.
Toorale Station contents to be sold off
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It will be the end of era at Bourke tomorrow when the contents of the historic outback property Toorale Station are sold off.
Legal action dropped against cotton property
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Legal action has been dropped against the owners of a Coonamble cotton property believed to be illegally diverting water.
Anger aired over rural boards merger
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An action group fighting against changes to rural lands protection boards says it will hold the New South Wales Government accountable if the merger costs farmers.
Govt urged to make Lourdes Hospital funding announcement
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The Member for Dubbo, Dawn Fardell, has called on the New South Wales Health Minister to make an announcement about funding for Lourdes Hospital by Christmas.
Fatal plane crash cause remains unknown
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Investigators have been unable to determine the cause of a fatal plane crash east of Collarenebri, in western New South Wales, two years ago.
Murder accused to face committal hearing
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An Ivanhoe man charged with the murder of a woman has made another court appearance by video link.
Man shot woman during break-in: police
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Two men have been charged after a woman was found shot dead in the New South Wales central west yesterday.
Residents fight to save DPI office
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Condobolin residents have taken their fight to keep the town's Department of Primary Industries' (DPI) office open, to State Parliament.
Election shake-up for Wellington council
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The Wellington council is set to get a shake-up, after the election of two young councillors.
Subdivision planned for Mudgee Airport
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The Mudgee Aero Club says a subdivision at Mudgee Airport could lead to the establishment of new businesses.
Statistics confirm wet November
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Parts of the New South Wales central west region have just recorded their wettest November in years.
Multi-million dollar Mudgee TAFE revamp planned
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Tenders are being called for a multi-million dollar upgrade of Mudgee's TAFE campus.
No excuses for not fixing health service: MP
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The Member for Calare says the New South Wales Government now has "no excuse" not to fix the financial problems of the Greater Western Area Health Service.
Boost looms for Coonamble police force
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The number of police in Coonamble is expected to return to full strength next February.
Water restrictions for Dubbo
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Mild water restrictions come into force today in Dubbo, Wongarbon and Brocklehurst.
Bathurst doctor offers to work for free
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A Bathurst-based surgeon has launched a fresh attempt to restart surgical services in Bourke.
Walgett Shire homes without power since Friday
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About 50 homes in the Walgett Shire have been without power since Friday night.
By-election results 'too close to call'
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The New South Wales Electoral Commission says by-elections in the Wellington and Bland shires are "too close to call".
Pedestrian killed in Bourke truck smash
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A 41-year-old man has died after being hit by a truck in the New South Wales's west.
Storm damage bill soars
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The damage bill from vicious storms that lashed Coonabarabran is expected to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Report urges rural stint for junior doctors
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The Greater Western Area Health Service's advisory council says there will be an increase in the number of medical professionals in the region, if the New South Wales Government adopts recommendations of a special commission of inquiry.
Jobs may go from Nyngan region mine
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Jobs could be cut from the Tritton Mine near Nyngan, north-west of Dubbo, in response to sharp falls in copper prices.
NSW Govt considers air route subsidies
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The New South Wales Government will consider offering subsidies to airlines to fill the gap left by Regional Express pulling out of six western communities.
Fears held for Baradine timber mill
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There are fears Baradine's last remaining timber mill could be at risk of closure.
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