Tag: Dubbo 2830
Water restrictions for Dubbo
Mild water restrictions come into force today in Dubbo, Wongarbon and Brocklehurst.[MORE]
Bathurst doctor offers to work for free
A Bathurst-based surgeon has launched a fresh attempt to restart surgical services in Bourke.[MORE]
Walgett Shire homes without power since Friday
About 50 homes in the Walgett Shire have been without power since Friday night.[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]
Storm damage bill soars
The damage bill from vicious storms that lashed Coonabarabran is expected to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.[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]
Jobs may go from Nyngan region mine
Jobs could be cut from the Tritton Mine near Nyngan, north-west of Dubbo, in response to sharp falls in copper prices.[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]
Fears held for Baradine timber mill
There are fears Baradine's last remaining timber mill could be at risk of closure.[MORE]
Hospital's ceiling collapses during storm
A hospital in north western New South Wales had to be evacuated last night after a vicious storm caused a ceiling to collapse. [MORE]
Work to start on Moolarben mine
Construction is about to begin on the $400 million Moolarben Coal Mine near Mudgee.[MORE]
MP suggests subsidies for western air route operators
The state Member for Barwon has urged the New South Wales Government to consider offering subsidies to attract operators to take over five western air routes abandoned by Regional Express.[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]
Taronga's new giraffes 'curious' about Sydney
Two giraffes have arrived in Sydney from New Zealand's Auckland Zoo to join breeding programs in Australia. [MORE]
NSW Health $100m behind on bills
The New South Wales Government has revealed it owes $100 million in overdue health bills.[MORE]
Dubbo council sets grandstand demolition deadline
The Heritage Grandstand at Dubbo Showground will be demolished in about six months unless funding is found to restore it.[MORE]
Downpour does little for western dams
Last week's heavy rainfall has had little impact on the level of dams in western New South Wales.[MORE]
Govt urged to consider child protection report recommendations
The state Member for Dubbo says the New South Wales Government needs to consider all the recommendations of a report into child protection because the current system is not working.[MORE]
Hopes 'crater' find a boost for White Cliffs tourism
There are hopes the discovery of what is believed to be a two-million-year-old crater near White Cliffs will boost tourism in the region.[MORE]
Police name Lightning Ridge hit-run victim
Police have released the name of a 22-year-old Lightning Ridge man killed in a hit-and-run accident in the town on Saturday morning.[MORE]
Positives seen in Indigenous home ownership scheme
Aboriginal elders in Walgett say a new scheme to help Indigenous people buy their own homes is a step towards closing the gap with non-indigenous Australians.[MORE]
Anger mounts over mini-Budget cuts
The New South Wales Government is continuing to come under fire from the Opposition and farmers over its decision to close up to five grain rail lines in the state's west, as part of its costcutting mini-Budget. [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]
Gulargambone cafe wins tourism gong
A community run tourist centre at Gulargambone has won gold at the New South Wales Tourism Awards.[MORE]
Mayor hopes for more federal funds
The Mayor of the Bogan Shire, Ray Donald, says he hopes this week's federal funding boost to local government leads to increased Commonwealth contributions.[MORE]
