Get across news headlines from around regional Australia this morning.
Local News
Regions to get police deputy
Tornado clean-up goes on
Barwon MP sticks by his constituents
Kevin Humphries likens loss of Coonamble carnival to taking Elvis Festival away from Parkes.
Local teams make big bucks for charity
Two Dubbo teams have been major contributors to the 2016 Kidney Kar Rally, raising almost $30,000 between them.
Regional crime tackled by new commissioner | poll
Troy Grant announced the new regional deputy commissioner as a step forward for rural and regional crime.
A game changer | Poll
Scheme for recycling
The NSW government is calling for feedback on a planned paid container recycling scheme.
A rose (with thorns) by any other name ...
The decision to put Dubbo back into the name of the city’s council will be welcomed by business, ...
Survivors make a heartfelt donation
Latest News
Regional Focus
'Hit, degraded, covered in scars': Lauren's message of hope | Photos
NSW: Lauren Darlington looked every bit the sweet sixteen-year-old when her mum forged her birth certificate so she ...
The lie that tripped up a killer
NSW: A lie by Stephanie Scott's killer was picked up and opened the door for police to find ...
Upside down Rio Olympics
NSW: It was an Olympic experience like few others in Rio
Transplant recipient gives thanks to donor
BENDIGO: One year ago, Kelly Turley's husband Jason almost hung up on the most important call of his ...
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Pacemakers are preparing
The Dubbo Pacemakers are aiming to make the semi-finals of the prestigious Aboriginal Knockout this year but coach ...
IMF to continue its work in upcoming Stampede
National
Job security and flexibility - a key to addressing the gender gap
NAB manager Sally Collins was furious when she was told she could not do her senior management job ...
Private citizen crowdfunds to pay for FOI into census failure after being slapped with an exorbitant fee by ABS
William Summer was not alone on census night. He and millions of Australians wasted hours trying to log on to ...
ABC under fire over deal with vitamin giant Swisse Wellness
The ABC has come under fire for signing a sponsorship deal with Swisse Wellness that will help the ...
We will smash their business model: Simon Birmingham outlines private college crackdown
Fly-by-night private colleges with high drop-out rates are set to lose access to taxpayer subsidies under a federal ...
Let Indian military train in northern Australia, leading defence scholar says
Australia should give the Indian military access to Darwin and key training ranges in the far north as ...
Scott Morrison recalls 'Banana Republic' recession as he delivers call to arms on economy
A generation of Australians has never known a recession or high unemployment but unless hard decisions are taken ...
Top Stories
'Dubbo's Wonderful Weddings': share your magical day with the city
State of Barwon: Kevin Humphries
I’d like to encourage young people from the Barwon electorate to consider applying for a position on the ...
WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE: August 2002 - Part 1 | Photos
This week we look at the pages pages of the Daily Liberal back in August 2002.
DUBBO PARKRUN: Macquarie River – Event #57 | Photos
Photos from the 57th Dubbo parkrun event.
Entertainment
Glee star Naya Rivera reveals she had an abortion while on the show
"It's not something a lot of people talk about, but I think they should," she told People magazine.
The Birth of a Nation filmmaker Nate Parker's rape scandal engulfs the major Oscar contender
When Nate Parker's film The Birth of a Nation premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and ...
Sydney IMAX cinema at Darling Harbour to be demolished
A landmark Sydney cinema will go dark next month for a rebuild that will take three years.
Married at First Sight: 'Crandy' gay wedding provides high drama in Queenstown
The show's first same-sex wedding provides plenty of drama but that's far from the only reason to watch ...
Life & Style
Islamic School of Canberra struggling to pay staff and bills without federal funding
The Islamic School of Canberra says it is struggling to stay afloat due to months without Commonwealth funding ...
Australians Google to avoid GPs as tech giant launches symptom search function
Dr Google is poaching patients from flesh and blood GPs, with three out of five Australians turning to ...
Brain reboot: just one sleepless night may affect memory and learning, study finds
Why do we spend one-third of our lives with our eyes closed? A new study might provide an ...
Heart surgery patients warned, equipment removed over Mycobacteria infection risk in Melbourne hospitals
Three major Melbourne hospitals have replaced heart surgery equipment after it was found to be contaminated with a ...
Index investing not always the best move
Index investments are proving popular with investors.
Health officials investigate Q fever outbreak in Melbourne's west
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of a rare and potentially serious infectious disease among meat workers in ...
Opinion
A rose (with thorns) by any other name ...
The decision to put Dubbo back into the name of the city’s council will be welcomed by business, ...
BE HEROIC
Thousands of children and office workers will dress up as superheroes next week to help the fight against ...
Policies set to rob poor Peter to pay rich Paul
The federal government plan to cut taxes for "small" companies jars with removing a tiny weekly energy supplement ...
Tech talk: Mathew Dickerson
One of my great frustrations when travelling on commercial aircraft is the amount of drama that is seemingly ...
FAR WEST
What's happening in Bourke and the Far West of NSW.
As long as we all care, we should all pay
Debates over the cost of the Olympics miss a crucial point - we all love the Games
Travel
Deals: Traveller bargains for the week
Deals: Bargains of the week
Lost baggage, cancelled flights: What are your rights when you fly?
If your airline loses your baggage, delays your flight or chucks you off due to an overbooked flight: ...
An essential packing guide for girls: How to pack for an overseas holiday
The one item girls overlook is basically the Swiss Army knife of women's undergarments.
Travel deals: One night free with seven-night Naka Island, Phuket holiday deal
The Naka Island on Naka Yai Island, is a luxury all-villa resort with views of Phang Nga Bay ...