Dubbo and bulk of state’s west remaining in lockdown. Getting to 70% double vax is key. Comes after 24 new Western NSW LHD COVID cases recorded. Four in the Far West. Western: Dubbo 15 Walgett 4 Bathurst 2 Narromine 2 Orange 1 Virus also detected in sewage at Lightning Ridge.

This map shows the LGAs which will have COVID restrictions eased from 12.01am on Saturday 11 September. The attached press release details on how the restrictions have been eased for those LGAs.

This morning's #earthquake in Mansfield has been felt all the way in #Dubbo. dailyliberal.com.au/story/7440747/…

⚠️STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS LIFTED FOR GILGANDRA, BREWARRINA, NARROMINE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS⚠️ Stay-at-home orders will no longer apply to three LGAs which have been deemed low-risk and have not recorded any COVID-19 cases or positive sewage detections for 14 days.

Hey #Wello, there has been an increase of COVID cases in #Wellington. To ensure we keep our lovely community safe from COVID, we are asking for people to come get tested! There is a pop up clinic this weekend at Kennard Park. Open 10am to 4pm.

Woop woop 🙌 $500 already raised for the Cancer Council NSW Stars of #Dubbo! Thanks to all of the generous supporters so far! stars.cancercouncil.com.au/s/259/260/t

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FORBES TO COWRA: Lachlan Valley Way is closed in both directions between Henry Lawson Way and the Mid Western Hwy due to flooding. Avoid the area. If you need to travel, use the Newell Hwy and Mid Western Hwy instead. Henry Lawson Way is also closed between Forbes and Grenfell.

BALLADORAN | #FRNSW from Gildandra and Hazaroudous Materials response team from Dubbo are in attendance with NSW RFS at truck leaking large quantity of cooking oil on Newell Highway. Poss caused by a damaged trailer Live Traffic Sydney NSW Police Force

"It's not just Dubbo which is seeing a shortage of childcare workers - the issue is occurring across the country." We're calling on the Federal government to ensure this crisis is addressed at the Jobs & Skills Summit on 1-2 September in Canberra. dailyliberal.com.au/story/7863019/… #auspol

Dubbo Regional Council’s (DRC) draft 2023/2024 Budget, Delivery Program and Operational Plan and other associated documents are now on public exhibition with submissions welcome until 5pm, Monday 29 May 2023.

"#Gardening helps me to escape the monotony of #motherhood. Being outside gives me time to reflect." dailyliberal.com.au/story/8179931/…

#Missing Jessica Zrinski disappeared from about five months ago under suspicious circumstances. The search has now shifted to the #centralwest. dailyliberal.com.au/story/8184939/…

Dugald Saunders has been elected as the NSW Nationals Leader, and NSW Deputy Opposition Leader

Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver a $14.6 billion cost-of-living relief package in the #federalbudget but will it be enough to ease the #rentalcrisis and skyrocketing food prices? dailyliberal.com.au/story/8187126/…

#Dubbo Regional Council plans to increase rates by the 3.7 per cent rate pegging limit. dailyliberal.com.au/story/8174831/…

#Dubbo Hospital is now offering #waterbirth services. dailyliberal.com.au/story/8193088/…

Former #Dubbo mayor Ben Shields, who denies taking part in a historic sexual assault, has had his case adjourned. dailyliberal.com.au/story/8201875/…