Wagga Wagga and Riverina
Wong to hear river concerns
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The state of inland rivers and the iconic Snowy River will be raised at meetings in southern New South Wales with the federal Minister for Water.
Injured man sues police over arrest
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A man is suing New South Wales police for damages, claiming he was seriously injured in an arrest by police in Wagga Wagga five years ago.
Search on for Leeton council GM
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Advertising has started to find a new general manager for the Leeton Shire Council, after the resignation of the current GM.
MP wants patient deaths inquest sooner
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A New South Wales Nationals MP is calling for the coronial inquest into the deaths of two men in the state's south to be brought forward.
$5m boost for Narrandera power
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The New South Wales Government says the Narrandera region's power supply is more secure after a $5 million upgrade.
Scientists urge premiers to protect long paddock
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More than 450 scientists have written an open letter to the Queensland and New South Wales premiers, calling for more protection for the stock route network.
MP warns against irrigation buyout
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The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has warned farming communities in northern New South Wales could face decimation if the Commonwealth embarks on a mass buyout of irrigation properties.
Minerals council rejects Greens' mining opposition
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The New South Wales Minerals Council says the Greens' anti-mining policies could cripple some regional towns across the state.
Opposition MPs set to debate power privatisation
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It is crunch time for southern New South Wales Opposition MPs who are being recalled to State Parliament to debate electricity privatisation.
Compulsory water licence acquisition possible: ALP official
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A Riverina Labor Party official has suggested the compulsory acquisition of water licences could become a reality.
Veterans get say in psychological health study
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Veterans and ex-service personnel in the Riverina are being encouraged to put their views to an independent study into their psychological health.
Bradman celebrated on 100th birthday anniversary
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Celebrations will be held across Australia today to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald Bradman.
Hopes high for rain crops boost
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Anxious producers are hoping forecast weekend rain will secure crops and boost yield potential.
Date set for patient deaths inquest
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A date has been set for the inquest into the deaths of two patients at the Tocumwal District Hospital in southern New South Wales.
Wagga woman dies in road crash
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Police are yet to name a 65-year-old woman who died after crashing her car into a tree on the Oura Road yesterday.
'Axe attack': DPP granted adjournment
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A New South Wales man charged with three counts of murder has appeared in Wagga Wagga Local Court via video-link.
Berrigan man jailed over child porn
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A 58-year-old man from Berrigan has been jailed for child pornography offences.
'Axe attack' grandad due in court
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A 69-year-old man accused of murdering his wife and two grandchildren at Cowra, in the New South Wales central west, is due to appear in court today.
Lake Cowal mine looks to expand
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The owners of the Lake Cowal mine, near West Wyalong, want to double the area of the open cut pit to extend the mine's life.
Forum considers heavy metal mine moratorium
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A forum today in Orange, in central western New South Wales, will consider calling for a moratorium on the approval of new heavy metal mines.
MPs' recall 'doesn't stack up': Stoner
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Nationals leader Andrew Stoner is yet to confirm his intentions when Parliament votes on the Electricity Privatisation Bill.
Farmer says EC extension a bandaid solution
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A Riverina farmer is warning the extended cut-off date for Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought aid will still leave many in a desperate situation.
Frustration aired over drought aid process
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Farmers have gathered to share their concerns and frustration at a drought forum in Griffith.
MPs to return for power privatisation debate
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Southern New South Wales state MPs are going to be recalled from their winter break to debate the electricity privatisation legislation.
Two die in separate car crashes
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A 17-year-old girl has died after her car hit a tree at Woodstock near Cowra yesterday afternoon.
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