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8.45am: In entertainment news, British director and actor Richard Attenborough has died aged 90 after a long illness.
8.30am: Is it your birthday today? If so you share it with some celebrities!
Singer Billy Ray Cyrus turns 52.
Actor Sean Connery turns 83.
Gene Simmons from Kiss turns 64.
8.15am: It's been labelled a 'disgraceful crime'.
Thieves broke into a Dubbo residence after the 83-year-old occupant had left to undergo dialysis. While inside they stole the ashes of a beloved family member. Do you have information that could help restore some peace to this family?
8.05am: Do you feel this strongly about apostrophes?
8.00am: For something a bit lighter this morning, are you a Dr Who fan? What did you think of the new Doctor? Warning: SPOILER ALERT!
7.45am: Time to check out some of today's front pages from across the region:
And while you are sitting down for breakfast, why not see who was out and about at this week's Narromine Combined Schools trivia night?
7.30am: Let's take a look at regional and national news headlines:
NATIONAL: A Perth woman has alleged she was sexually assaulted by a staff member on a Malaysia Airlines flight.
NATIONAL: More than 50 refugees resettled by Australia on Nauru say they have been "abandoned to live like animals in the jungle"
ORANGE: Mayor John Davis will vie for a 12th year in Orange City Council’s top job in two weeks’ time, but he will have at least one challenger.
BATHURST: The growing community of Mount Panorama walkers is being warned it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed while they are exercising at the iconic circuit.
7.10am: Your news headlines this morning:
A fire has destroyed two buildings in Brewarrina's main street.
A Dubbo family is devastated after the ashes of a beloved family member were stolen during a break-in.
A man arrested after police uncovered a covert drug operation at Terramungamine is expected to be committed to district court next month.
7am: Good morning everyone! You're grilling with Angela from Dubbo this morning.
If you'd like to share anything or send in your thoughts please email thegrill@fairfaxmedia.com.au
For your weather today.
Dubbo/Trangie/Nyngan: Mostly sunny, reaching a top of 20 degrees in Dubbo, Nyngan and Trangie.
Bourke / Cobar: Sunny with a top of 19 degrees in Cobar and 23 in Bourke.
