Tag: Orange 2800
Push on to renew Colour City Cup holiday
Approval is being sought again for a half-day holiday in Orange to coincide with next year's Colour City Cup.[MORE]
Possum put down after being set on fire
Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a possum was found burnt alive in the New South Wales central west last month. [MORE]
Bathurst doctor offers to work for free
A Bathurst-based surgeon has launched a fresh attempt to restart surgical services in Bourke.[MORE]
Expansion for Lithgow arms factory
There will be a boost to job opportunities in Lithgow after the expansion of a small arms factory.[MORE]
By-election results 'too close to call'
The New South Wales Electoral Commission says by-elections in the Wellington and Bland shires are "too close to call".[MORE]
Grower elated with GM canola crop
A grain grower in Boorowa, south of Orange, says the genetically modified (GM) canola he is about to harvest is his best crop since 2002.[MORE]
MP unhappy rescue chopper not 24hr service
The federal Member for Calare says there will be no improvements to the central western New South Wales rescue helicopter service, despite a new aircraft arriving next year.[MORE]
Report urges rural stint for junior doctors
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.[MORE]
NSW Govt considers air route subsidies
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.[MORE]
Council seeks answers about support for relocated families
Concerns have been raised about the level of support given to families moved to Cowra by government departments.[MORE]
Storm battered farmers need funding quickly: MP
There is hope orchardists in Orange affected by the weekend's freak storms will get disaster relief funding.[MORE]
Work to start on Moolarben mine
Construction is about to begin on the $400 million Moolarben Coal Mine near Mudgee.[MORE]
Council green lights Condobolin motel
There is hope a new 20-unit motel development will help alleviate a shortage of accommodation in Condobolin.[MORE]
Fears aired over nurse training changes
There is concern changes to nurse training will create a bigger shortage of nurses in smaller towns in the central western New South Wales region.[MORE]
Petition calls for rail lines to stay
The Member for Burrinjuck has stepped up her campaign to save five western New South Wales rail lines from closure.[MORE]
Groups unite to keep Condobolin DPI office
A number of organisations have joined forces to fight to keep the Department of Primary Industries' (DPI) office in Condobolin open.[MORE]
MP blasts Orange hospital wait times
The state Member for Orange says waiting times for elective surgery at the Orange Base Hospital are "unacceptable".[MORE]
Grim outlook for Wyangla Dam level
Wyangla Dam near Cowra could be down to 3 per cent by the end of next June without significant rainfall.[MORE]
Multi-function centre study scrapped
The Goulburn Mulwaree Council has cancelled a partially completed feasibility study into the construction and operation of a multi-function centre.[MORE]
$10m power station approved in Lake Cargelligo
The Lachlan council has approved plans for a $10 million power station at Lake Cargelligo.[MORE]
Wild weather wreaks havoc in central west
Snow, hail and strong winds toppled trees and powerlines as a freak weather event lashed the New South Wales central west over the weekend.[MORE]
Tullamore wins 'Community of the Year' award
The revival of a small town in the Parkes Shire has helped it take out a prestigious state-wide award.[MORE]
Warning to Lithgow power workers about privatisation
The New South Wales Greens are warning power station workers in Lithgow that the State Government has not dropped its plan to privatise electricity.[MORE]
Rex delays too much for Orange council
The Orange council is to seek an urgent meeting with Regional Express (Rex) about problems plaguing the airline.[MORE]
Govt looks for airline to service western routes
The New South Wales Government is seeking a new operator to take over western air routes being abandoned by Regional Express (Rex).[MORE]
