Tag: Orange 2800
Transport study release delayed
The release of a study into the region's transport needs has been delayed so central western New South Wales councils can review its findings.[MORE]
Alternative sites sought for waste facility
The Orange council is seeking alternative sites for its controversial regional waste reprocessing facility.[MORE]
Parkes mine to cut 'unnecessary expenditure'
Falling copper prices have forced the Northparkes Mine to scale back exploration and cut "unnecessary expenditure".[MORE]
Bathurst maternity ward at 'crisis point'
The Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says Bathurst Hospital's maternity ward is at a "crisis point".[MORE]
Anger aired over rural boards merger
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.[MORE]
Man shot woman during break-in: police
Two men have been charged after a woman was found shot dead in the New South Wales central west yesterday. [MORE]
Industrial reforms worry meatworks boss
The head of Cowra's abattoir says the Federal Government's proposed industrial relations reforms could crush some businesses.[MORE]
Residents fight to save DPI office
Condobolin residents have taken their fight to keep the town's Department of Primary Industries' (DPI) office open, to State Parliament.[MORE]
Election shake-up for Wellington council
The Wellington council is set to get a shake-up, after the election of two young councillors.[MORE]
Subdivision planned for Mudgee Airport
The Mudgee Aero Club says a subdivision at Mudgee Airport could lead to the establishment of new businesses.[MORE]
Town shooting: Woman, 41, found dead
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman at Kandos in the New South Wales central west.[MORE]
Multi-million dollar Mudgee TAFE revamp planned
Tenders are being called for a multi-million dollar upgrade of Mudgee's TAFE campus.[MORE]
No excuses for not fixing health service: MP
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.[MORE]
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]
