Orange, Dubbo and central-west
Lachlan Shire begins water restrictions
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Level one water restrictions have been introduced across the Lachlan Shire, in central western New South Wales, in a bid to curb rising demand.
'Eyes of Australia' on Orange's stormwater project
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The Orange City Council will this week let the tender for the a major component of its $5 million stormwater harvesting project.
'King of the mountain' immortalised in bronze
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A four metre high sculpture of Peter Brock will be erected today on Bathurst's Mount Panorama in central western NSW.
Two killed on NSW roads
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Police say two people have been killed on the first day of the October long weekend traffic operation in New South Wales.
Plan aims to boost western businesses
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There is hope a new business plan will create economic growth for businesses across western New South Wales.
Cowra council gets tough on footpath signage
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The Cowra council is cracking down on businesses who put furniture and advertising signage on footpaths.
Industrial action hits Bathurst Hospital
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Nurses have launched industrial action over plans to close 10 beds at the Bathurst Hospital.
Pub 'sold drugs to drinkers'
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Police have closed a hotel in New South Wales' central west after allegations drugs are regularly sold inside the pub.
Cowra dirty water complaints stop
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The Cowra council says a major project to flush out the town's water pipes has stopped complaints about dirty water.
Big crowd for Forbes golf course meeting
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About 700 people have packed a public meeting to discuss the future of the Forbes golf course.
MP attacks climate change recommendations
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There are claims a recommendation to slash sheep and cattle numbers by almost a third would hurt central western New South Wales region farmers.
Country town faces mining battle
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Residents in the Cowra region are worried about the environmental impact of a new mine.
Respite service expands
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A new respite service in central western New South Wales is set to provide more options for carers over the age of 65.
Fiery Oberon aged care meeting expected
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A large crowd of angry residents is expected at a public meeting tonight about aged care services in Oberon.
Kidd named new Orange mayor
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Long-serving city councillor Reg Kidd has been elected Orange's new mayor.
Man badly burnt in heater blast
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Three men were injured when a gas cylinder attached to a heater exploded in south-east New South Wales last night.
Green light for mine joint operation plan
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A proposed $700 million nickel and cobalt mine near Young has moved a step closer, with approval of the proposed joint operation.
Cadia Mine water deal continues
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Central Tablelands Water says it will continue selling water to the Cadia Mine until the level of Lake Rowlands starts to drop.
Fears for fate of Blayney Community Centre
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There is concern the newly-elected Blayney Shire Council will not go ahead with a planned upgrade to the town's community centre.
Farmers urged to watch for locusts
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Land-holders east of Canowindra are urged to be on the lookout for locust hatchings.
Invitation still open for Bourke to join Calare tour
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The Federal Opposition's agriculture spokesman, John Cobb, says his invitation still stands for the Minister Tony Bourke to join him on a tour of his Calare electorate this week.
When it rains it stores for Orange
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The New South Wales regional city of Orange is about to become the first centre in Australia to harvest stormwater.
Cabonne mayoral race heats up
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A man who ran unsuccessfully for State Parliament last year is considering standing for mayor in Cabonne.
MP wants organ donation scheme changes
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The Member for Parkes says a proposed new scheme for organ donation needs to address problems with donation in the bush.
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