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DAM: Dubbo Regional Council chief executive officer Michael McMahon is also reporting of a proposal to construct a pipeline between Wellington and Burrendong Dam subject to talks with WaterNSW. Photo: File

Rescue mission: Water pipeline from Dubbo to Wellington proposed

Kim Bartley
1hr ago

Safety first: Henry Ridge from Australian Wool Innovation and shearing shed designer Hilton Barrett at the second open day. Photo: Taylor Jurd

Shed ensures shearers safety

Taylor Jurd
1hr ago

GOING UP: Drone strikes in Saudi Arabia last weekend will soon impact the region's fuel prices. Photo: FILE

Time to fill up now to avoid fuel price hike after drone strikes

Nadine Morton

Handheld hoses will not be permitted.

Water restrictions are about to increase, this is what that means for you

Orlander Ruming

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

WORKING DROUGHT: Agriculture is one area that has been affected by the skill shortage in western NSW. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

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Worker drought: Half of businesses in region suffering skills shortage

Grace Ryan

Photo: File.

Farmers urged to keep an eye on their livestock following rain event

Taylor Jurd

DAM: Dubbo Regional Council chief executive officer Michael McMahon is also reporting of a proposal to construct a pipeline between Wellington and Burrendong Dam subject to talks with WaterNSW. Photo: File

Rescue mission: Water pipeline from Dubbo to Wellington proposed

Kim Bartley
1hr ago

Safety first: Henry Ridge from Australian Wool Innovation and shearing shed designer Hilton Barrett at the second open day. Photo: Taylor Jurd

Shed ensures shearers safety

Taylor Jurd
1hr ago

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

2hrs ago

The drive to succeed: Former Wellington local Tom Edwards (pictured on his bike) says he is living the dream by being able to race all over the world. Photos: Supplied

Tom is 'living the dream'

Taylor Jurd

Panthers win grand final thriller to secure date with Cowboys

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Panthers win grand final thriller to secure date with Cowboys

Alexander Grant

CWRU TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best five-eighth of the 2019 season

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CWRU TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best five-eighth of the 2019 season

Central Western Daily

The drive to succeed: Former Wellington local Tom Edwards (pictured on his bike) says he is living the dream by being able to race all over the world. Photos: Supplied

Tom is 'living the dream'

SUPER SIX: Noah Griffiths has been named to replace Willie Wright in Panthers' side for Sunday's premiers challenge at Wellington. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK

CHALLENGE TEAM LISTS | Cowboys stars return in bid to tame Panthers

Nick McGrath
1hr ago

PULLING THE STRINGS: Teenager Rylee Blackhall will again line up at halfback for Wellington on Sunday. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

Rising stars to lock horns in battle to be west's best

Nick Guthrie
1hr ago

Big plans for popular venue: Owner Kathryn Kennedy is excited for the Wellington Hotel's new adventure with upcoming publican Mark Brisbane. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Date locked in for the Wellington Hotel's reopening

Taylor Jurd

Momentous: Devil's Elbow Brewery general manager Brendon O'Sullivan. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

WHAT'S ON
Brewery to help raise funds for WomDomNom

Taylor Jurd

The voice: The nine Wellington High students who will be performing in the 2019 School Spectacular. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Students will reach for the stars during spectacular Sydney show

Taylor Jurd

Big plans for popular venue: Owner Kathryn Kennedy is excited for the Wellington Hotel's new adventure with upcoming publican Mark Brisbane. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Date locked in for the Wellington Hotel's reopening

Photo: Supplied.

Come along and see what the Wellington CWA has to offer

OFF WE GO: Tractor trek participant Graham Press with his 52-year-old Chamberlain 306 tractor. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

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Tractor trek spreading its wings way out west

Max Stainkamph

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

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INPUT: What do you have to say about living and working in regional Australia? Join the discussion at futurefocusproject.com.au.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

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Joanne Crawford

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

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REAL ESTATE: Here's what $350,000 will buy you around the Central West and Orana. Photo: FILE

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What $350,000 buys you around the Central West, Orana

Nadine Morton

Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders with members of the group involved in the construction of a Ninja course in Dubbo.

Community projects flourish under grants

Dugald Saunders

The project is a collaboration between Dubbo Regional Council and Infigen Energy. Photo: File.

Council commences work on new play space at park

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders with Wellington Cowboys coach Justin Toomey-White. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Deciders show why we love rugby league

Dugald Saunders

Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders with members of the group involved in the construction of a Ninja course in Dubbo.

Community projects flourish under grants

This Thursday night, Dubbo regional councillors will meet to determine who will be the mayor and deputy mayor of the region for the next 12 months.

Councillors to decide who will be at the helm of region for next 12 months

Ben Shields

Milestone birthday: Current members of the Quota Club of Wellington. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Quota Club of Wellington celebrated huge milestone birthday

Taylor Jurd

Flood of maroon and white ends Cowboys' long wait | Photos

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Flood of maroon and white ends Cowboys' long wait | Photos

Glitz: Charlotte Hopcraft, Eloise Harrison and Madison Brooking from Orange competed in the musical theatre dance section of the Wellington Eisteddfod. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Dancers dazzle at the Wellington Eisteddfod

Kiesha and Laughlan Bailey. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

Kids kept entertained at the Wellington library these school holidays

Gutsy Cowboys end the drought and CYMS' reserve grade streak | Photos

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Gutsy Cowboys end the drought and CYMS' reserve grade streak | Photos

Jo Blatch and her son Wilson from the Wellington Christian school.

Trees help beautify Ridgecrest | Photos

Frank Wooding with his daughters (l-r) Gail Brydon and June, Kim, Pat and Narelle Wooding.

Frank celebrates his 85th at the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club | Photos

Taylor Jurd

Macquarie and Wellington correctional centre Governors presenting Aunty Joyce Williams with the acrylic painting. Photo: Supplied.

Wiradjuri Elder immortalised in portrait for NAIDOC celebrations

CWRU TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best hooker of the 2019 season

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CWRU TEAM OF THE YEAR | Vote for the best hooker of the 2019 season

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

Janine Graham
2hrs ago

Punishment should be used as a last resort

Punishment should be used as a last resort

It's on again: Thousands of Australian students gathered for climate change protests in November last year, defying calls by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stay in school. Picture: shutterstock.com

Democracy guarantees our right to protest

John Hewson

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

Christopher Ellingburg has had his jail term for collecting donations for a fake charity reduced on appeal. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Charity scammer's sentence cut on appeal

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Sophisticated organised criminals are seeking to corrupt officials to get contraband into Australia.

Traffickers see corruption as 'line item'

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The man who killed Irene Indich's daughter, Margaret, has been sent to jail for at least 18 years.

WA man jailed over woman's bashing murder

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Jonita Ragaisyte, a model from Lithuania, has pleaded guilty to possessing a drug of dependence.

Judge reminds 'princess' kinder is over

55m ago

Gold Coast aged care facility owner Arthur Miller says he's fed up and getting out of aged care.

'I'm not a nurse', Earle Haven boss says

Nicholas McElroy
59m ago

Julie Tam, centre, wants politicians to stand aside when it comes to drug policy.

'Faces for change' festivals inquest ends

Hannah Higgins
1hr ago

Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo says the media should be the last resort for whistleblowers.

Whistleblowers can go to police: Pezzullo

Finbar O'Mallon
1hr ago

An Adelaide jury has found a tetraplegic man not guilty of trying to murder his ex-partner's lover.

Tetraplegic not guilty of attempted murder

Kathryn Bermingham
1hr ago

The effigy of Water Minister David Littleproud floating down the Murray.

Effigy's journey down the Murray

Samantha Townsend
1hr ago

Wool market starts to settle

Wool market starts to settle

KAREN BAILEY
2hrs ago

Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock, says David Littleproud must act now instead of waiting for recommendations from the ACCC report. Photo: Citrus Australia.

Citrus Australia calls for more regulation for water brokers

Olivia Calver

Are long queues at American airports putting off potential tourists? Picture: Getty Images

Why are tourists deserting the US?

Michael Turtle

The Great Barrier Reef Drive: one of Australia's most picturesque coastal roads.

What's your next holiday destination?

John Rozentals

Get in early: The ACCC inquiry found foreign cash is more expensive at airport locations than at other locations. When buying USD200 in February 2019, consumers could have saved AUD40 by purchasing from the cheapest supplier at a non-airport location, compared with the most expensive supplier at the airport.

Australians paying millions too much for foreign currency services: ACCC

Remarkable: Ben Portsmouth performing his Elvis Presley tribute show. He has 14 shows in Australia in October.

World's best Elvis impersonator: Keeping the legend on centre stage

Jim Kellar
1hr ago

Recycle properly: Paint contains chemicals and metals that can contaminate our groundwater and have negative effects on human health when disposed of irresponsibly.

Think green when you spring clean

Rachael Ridley, Planet Ark

Making the most of super: I can't think of an easier way for a young person to earn nearly $1 million. All they need to do is contact their superannuation fund and allocate their asset mix into growth investments.

Under 55? Go for growth

Noel Whittaker