Plus - two local Matildas in line for selection for tonight's friendly in MelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus - parts of the Orana shaken overnight by minor earthquakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW skies clearing after soggy start to summer

Plus - The Greens claim the state government's drug summit was mostly a failSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alarming results from recent PFAS testing in the Belubula River

Plus - Latest NAPLAN results have revealed the Central West's best performing schoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout from yesterday's extraordinary meeting at Dubbo Council

Essential Energy workers making no apologies for planned 72 hour strikes

Plus - energy workers to undertake major strike action in lead up to ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood watches remain in place as rain picks up across Central West

Plus - minor flood warnings cancelled across most of regionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cowra's Ellie Carpenter presented with AFC Player of the Year award

Minor flooding's possible across Mandagery Creek and the Castlereagh, Macquarie, Bogan, Lachlan and Belubula Rivers from tomorrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW communities on flood watch

Plus - calls for REX to replace axed Fly Pelican services between Mudgee and SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain looms over Western NSW 

Plus - thousands of COVID-era fines to be wiped in NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another mine-related headache for Blayney Council

Plus - Andrew Gee presents Doctors for the Bush bill to ParliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilgandra rugby legend inducted into Sport NSW Hall of Champions

Plus - vote counting resumes following Cowra by-election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rental affordability in Western NSW reaches record lows

Also; two Panthers games confirmed for our backyard in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last minute deal provides certainty for Central West travellers

Plus - New laws aimed at cracking down on illegal tobacco have passed parliament See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More relief for parts of the region hit hard by the 2022 floods

Also; Blayney's Section 10 declaration halts Council road maintenanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning from the Police Minister after staggering road blitz results

Also; the Member for Calare weighs in on Canberra's plan to save cashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation looks to crack down on illegal vape suppliers in the Central West

Plus - Western cricket reps book a spot in the NSW Country Championships grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abandoned cafe destroyed in blaze in Trangie

Plus - Panorama Platypi seize fourth consecutive Western Women's Rugby League titleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver busted allegedly travelling with $30M of meth in Dubbo

Plus - Eugowra community marks two years since devastating floodsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man in police custody over alleged stabbing incident in Dubbo

Plus - a wage increase for local Goodstart childcare staff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eugowra community bands together to mark two year anniversary of floods

Plus - Go Fund Me page for pedestrian hit by motorbike in Orange reaches $7.4KSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cowra man arrested in take down of regional drug ring

Plus - more for sale signs popping up locallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen driver of allegedly stolen car hits school bus in Orange

Plus - concerns $80m lifeline won't be enough to save local REX servicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses and midwives to walk off the job for 24 hours amid pay dispute

Plus - Dubbo WWII veteran posthumously recognised in Remembrance Day presentationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canberra steps in to keep REX flying to the Central West and Orana

Plus - still no timeline for the restoration of abortion services at Orange HospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step forward for 3D printed social housing project in Dubbo

Plus - thousands of classes cancelled or merged this year due to teacher shortages See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parkes home remains crime scene following discovery of man's body

Plus - one killed in Molong crash; two boys airlifted to hospitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Man's body found in Parkes home; death treated as suspicious

Plus - Nurses and Midwives to strike again for 24 hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McPhillamy's Gold Mine saga reaches the Federal Court

Plus - two teens arrested over a crash in DubboSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local expert weighs in on how Trump's Presidency could affect Australia

Plus - locals urged to be kind to retail works this festive seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange teen breaches bail with alleged involvement in car theft

Plus - could we see the Peter McDonald Premiership adopt a centrally located Magic Round?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange Council elects Tammy Greenhalgh as Deputy Mayor

Plus - Orange Council elects a new deputy mayorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW to cop an early taste of summer

Plus - a full circle moment for home grown Jillaroo Jakiya WhitfeldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New proposal to hold supermarkets to account labelled a "disappointing fizzer"

Plus - Western NSW frocks up for the Melbourne CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbo teen nominated for NSW Young Australian of the Year

Plus - fears proposed hike in rural water prices with drown farmers in debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major wind farm project to generate more energy with fewer turbines

Plus - Dubbo man arrested after allegedly shining laser pointer at police helicopterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RFS warns against complacency as region records number of harvest-related blazes

Plus - future of traffic lights being tested in CudalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wagirra-Dhiyala initiative launched in Orange to coincide with NSW Drug Summit

Plus - Dubbo Sikh Association to gather in celebration of DiwaliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Person of interest in Wellington mum's murder arrested on separate charges

Plus - Mitchell Highway to undergo $11M facelift between Dubbo and NarromineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newmont allays Cadia air quality concerns; applies to extend operations to 2050

Plus - Dubbo's new $4.6m Benolong Bridge officially opens to trafficSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Body found on remote Bourke road identified as Wellington mother of two

Also; health workers the latest to get a pay riseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW rentals seeing an average of nine applicants per home

Also; A half-century from local star Phoebe Litchfield, but the Thunder fall short See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regional crime rates back on the agenda as inquiry hearings continue

Also; disruptions for students this morning as 60,000 teachers across the state stop workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$40M flood proofing package revealed for Central West homeowners

Plus - a true blue nod for one of the region's pubsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney Thunder bowled over by new captain Phoebe Litchfield

Plus - new report claims hip pocket pain's preventing more locals from accessing basic healthcareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW tenants protected by new rental legislation

Plus - a new study's looking to mitigate the impacts of kangaroos on farmsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate predictions force Orange Council to find ways to beat the heat

Plus - home grown Matildas star fuelled by fresh start ahead of upcoming friendlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A step forward for Bloomfield precinct masterplans

Plus - an update on fluoridation of Cowra's drinking water supplySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drug driving offences almost double over past decade

Plus - Orange Council scraps proposal to host New Year's Eve at Lake CanobolasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW on track to legalise virtual stock fencing

Plus - fears growing for unknown cyclist last seen entering bushland in CobarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central West fuel prices flagged with consumer watchdog

Plus - no word on extradition status of former U.S. pilot Daniel Duggan two years after arrestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$20M works get underway on Mitchell Highway between Orange and Wellington

Plus - works begins on $20M Mitchell Highway upgrades between Orange and WellingtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scathing report slams insurers over 2022 flood failures

Plus - Severe thunderstorm warnings are prompting health authorities to remind people with asthma to remain cautious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family is one step closer to getting justice from the tragic death of daughter Biddy Porter

Plus - how birth rates across Western NSW compare to other regionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New patient satisfaction data reveals what's working in Central West and Orana hospitals

Plus - Orange to welcome hundreds to town for Crossfit tournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dedicated haemophilia clinic finds a home in Dubbo

Plus - Aboriginal Elder slams Canberra's handling of Blayney Gold Mine projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNCOMFORTABLE CHALLENGE: Forbes' Nedd Brockmann wraps up 1600km run in Sydney

Plus - new inquiry launches into modern slavery across regional NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW talent named in Aussie Pacific Championships line-ups

Plus - Canberra unearths $5M grant for Dubbo mining projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 2600 Western NSW students sit their first HSC exam

Plus - new rental price cap laws to be introduced to NSW Parliament todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calare MP left stumped by Minister's reasons for stalling Blayney Mine

Plus - a major milestone for Aussie hero and Kinross alum Nedd Brockman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman charged over fatal crash near Cobar

Plus - Australia's best pilots head to Narromine for the National Aerobatic ChampionshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early morning joyride through Orange ends in dramatic arrest

Plus - Tougher domestic violence bail laws to come into affect todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Government looking for a workaround to approve plans for the McPhillamy's Gold Mine at Blayney

Also; a message from police ahead of the Bathurst 1000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A drop in Central West property listings; and is NSW doing enough for renters?

Plus - The State Government is set to seize control of 11 key planning sites, including Orange's Redmond PlaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farraway to step down from NSW Parliament, set to focus on Federal campaign

Also; Court today for a man who allegedly poured petrol on a man and woman at a Central West clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong support for more government intervention to keep REX in the air

Plus - police appeal for information following Cobar Rodeo assaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blayney's Liam Henry makes NRL grand final debut in Panthers victory

Plus - world-class police training facility unveiled in DubboSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western NSW sides to dominate at annual Koori Knockout

Plus - thousands of footy players converge on Bathurst for annual Koori KnockoutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New mayors for Dubbo and Blayney Councils

Plus - growing concerns for missing Central West manSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$41M police training centre officially unveiled in Dubbo

Plus - Local Government NSW welcomes IPART's new core rate peg determinationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shake-up confirmed for Dubbo Regional Council

Plus - fresh calls for an immediate pause on Murray-Darling water buybacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange Council's new-look leadership team unveiled

Plus - nurses and midwives reach pay agreement with NSW GovernmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charges laid over fatal crash at Tomingley

Plus - tributes flow for four killed in Newell Highway crashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stacks of local talent to take spotlight in 2024 Dally M awards

Plus - gear up for another Western NSW heavy NRL Grand Final!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four killed in horror Newell Highway crash all local to region

Plus - domestic violence refuge program expanded to seven Central West LGAs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbo's Isaah Yeo to become most capped player in Panthers history

Plus - Central West train services to come under the microscope next monthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Specialised supports expanded for regional kids experiencing domestic violence

Plus - Orange dominates in this week's Group 10 awardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meteorologists warn of potential La Nina to hit the Central West

Plus - Cowra teenager refused bail over property offencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subsidies for Western NSW commercial flights extended

Also; a new look Dubbo team ready to take on the Koori KnockoutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central West nurses step up their fight for a pay increase

Plus - Bathurst 75 claim Western Premier League title for second year runningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW to modernise state's rental regulations from October

Plus - The state's nurses and midwives set for a small pay bumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major achievement for Dubbo Base Hospital

Plus - An extra incentive for midwives to head to the bushSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man set to front court in Dubbo today after an alleged carjacking

Plus - Calls for CSU Vice-Chancellor, Renee Leon to resignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good results for the Central West's emergency departments according to latest figures

Also; a busy weekend for Central West police, cracking down on property crime and offender hotspots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Mileto leads the Mayoral race in Orange, so what are his priorities?

Also; welfare groups express concern over the latest poker machine figuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting continues in Central West council elections

Plus - voting in the NSW council elections kicks off tomorrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man arrested over alleged theft of police car in Narromine

Plus - NSW Premier flags further housing reforms in bid to meet ambitious targetsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SES grilled by Coroner over 2022 Eugowra flood operations

Plus - Central West rental availability the best it's been in a yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Far West economy boosted with opening of new Cobar mine

Plus - Senate to continue debate over McPhillamy's Gold Mine disallowance motionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of nurses across NSW walk off the job

Plus - two teens charged following pursuit in Orange.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arrest warrant issued after man steals police car in Narromine

Plus - Orange based politician Scott Barrett returns to Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Dubbo government workplace hub design revealed

Plus - Dubbo woman charged with alleged drug supplySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local councils in line for fresh Code of Conduct

Plus - the Dubbo Macquarie Raidettes gear up for this weekend's Western League Tag grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts welcome state ban on using motels and caravan parks to house foster children

Plus - Central West para-athletes to bring silver and bronze home from ParisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange locals encouraged to celebrate nature and it's diversity

Plus - the state's peak nursing body's welcomed the NSW Government's response to the birth trauma inquiry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central West athletes still in the hunt for medals in Paris

Plus - Flight delays are getting worse at Dubbo AirportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McPhillamys Mine talks begin as Regis Resources meet with the State Government

Also; Cobar shows its colours ahead of the Castlereagh League grand finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier 'hopeful' of throwing Blayney gold mine project a lifeline

Also; Will we see snow on Mount Canobolas this weekend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbo Council moves to sure up water supply

Also: Plans for a riverside beach in Gilgrandra on the backburner...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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