9am: That’s it from me here this morning. Make sure you check back tomorrow to find out what’s happening in your region.
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8.50am: The life of a single moth may only be around a day but a newly discovered species is so primitive it is being referred to a living dinosaur.
Only found on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, the tiny 'enigma' moth represents an entire new family of primitive moths, which has helped entomologists better understand the world of moth and butterfly evolution.
8.40am: Independent candidate for Dubbo Colin Hamilton has spoken against the privatisation of the electricity network and is calling for a greater focus on renewable energy.
Mr Hamilton visited Narromine farmer Ian Corderoy, who had installed a solar electricity system on his property, which grows corn for Simplot.
8.20am: What would you do if you were Prime Minister for a day?
Plenty of us have some answers but they probably wouldn't be as entertaining as the ideas of Dubbo Public class 6RF.
8.10am: Stacey Webb is on her way to the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The oral hygienist at Dubbo Community Dental Clinic was crowned the 2014 Bedgerabong Showgirl, a title which she said she was humbled to receive.
After a successful round at the Showgirl Zone Finals in Bathurst on Saturday, February 28, Ms Webb will be representing Zone Six at the Sydney Show, along with the Cumnock and Blayney Showgirls.
8am: It's the opening night of Hudson's Circus in Dubbo tonight.
With 18 animals and 16 performers, including aerial artists, clowns, rope spinners, whip crackers, and a flying trapeze troupe, it promises to be a great show.
Hudson’s Circus is at Dubbo for two weeks, with the finale on Sunday, March 15, at 10.30 am.
Tickets can be booked by calling 0458 HUDSON, online at www.hudsonscircus.com.au or from the Box Office, which opens an hour before each show.
Here are the showtimes:
► Wednesday, March 4, to Saturday, March 7, at 2pm and 7pm
► Sunday, March 8, at 10.30am and 2pm
► Wednesday, March 11, to Saturday, March 14, at 2pm and 7pm
► Sunday, March 15, at 10.30am
7.50am: Looking for something to do while you have your breakfast? Why not check out our Walk Down Memory Lane gallery from March 2004?
7.40am: Here is the latest news on the William Tyrrell search, with Bill Spedding's son denying his father had anything to do with the toddler's disappearance.
Rodney Spedding said his father had been unfairly harassed by the media, even though a number of other homes and properties had been searched by police – some up to three times, he believed.
7.30am: And a look at what is making news across the nation:
► Cabinet has approved a proposal by Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull to introduce a two-tiered pricing scheme for letter deliveries that is expected to see basic stamp prices increase to $1.
The reforms will allow Australia Post to introduce a "regular" and "priority" letters service. Letters sent with a "regular" stamp will arrive an average of two days later than they do currently, with mail within metropolitan areas arriving a day later than the current timetable.
►Indonesian police and military have arrived at Kerobokan prison to begin the transfer of Bali nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran to Nusakmbangan island, the place were they are to be executed by firing squad.
► Australian of the Year Rosie Batty is poised to back a call by Labor leader Bill Shorten for a national crisis summit on violence against women to be convened by Tony Abbott as a matter of urgency.
Mr Shorten will make the call in a speech on Wednesday, when he will propose that $70 million be committed to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services. Read more:
7.15am: Here's what is making news around the region today:
►DUBBO: The 27-year-old Dubbo man accused of slashing the tyres of residents in South Dubbo will face court next month but one victim is calling for the guilty person to reimburse her for hundreds of dollars in damage.
►WELLINGTON: Former Wellington man Bill Spedding remains a person of interest in the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell.
Detectives searched Mr Spedding's Bonny Hills home for the second time on Tuesday.
►NARROMINE: Former Narromine resident Jill Gainsford lost her battle with cancer on Saturday
Mrs Gainford was the mother of reknowned athlete Melinda Gainsford-Taylor.
7am: Good morning and welcome to the middle of the working week. You are here with Mark Rayner for a look at what is making news this Wednesday, March 4.
First a quick look at today's weather.
* Dubbo / Trangie / Nyngan - Hot and mostly sunny. Winds S 20 to 30 km/h turning SW 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 33 to 38.
* Bourke / Cobar - Hot and mostly sunny. Winds S/SE 20 to 30 km/h tending S/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 34 to 40.