Wednesday February 28.

Storms drench central west NSW [11:27]
Widespread storms have delivered more welcome rain across the central west region of New South Wales, including Bathurst, Walgett and Coonabarabran.

Grenfell plans concert to lift farm family spirits [11:18]
Grenfell will host a 'Spirit of the Bush' concert to rally farming families battling to cope with their sixth year of drought.

Tuesday February 27.

Cultural learning centre plans move ahead [11:21]
The next step in establishing a cultural learning centre in Condobolin, in central western New South Wales, has been taken, with Lachlan Shire Council approving an application to lease the land where the facility will be built.

Planning under way for Parkes Hospital work [11:16]
Construction work on the new Parkes Hospital could be starting as soon as next year, after Parkes Shire Council received written confirmation from the Health Minister the project is progressing.

Park service held in wake of fatal shooting [11:15]
A service will be held in Mudgee's Robertson Park this afternoon to help the community cope with the shock of a fatal shooting in Gulgong two weeks ago.

Monday February 26.

Grenfell searches for physiotherapists, dentist [09:06]
Grenfell is searching for health professionals after a deal for graduate physiotherapists to service it broke down and a visiting dentist confirmed he will no longer be working in the town.

Nationals preselect Parkes' candidate [09:00]
The Mayor of the Gwydir Shire, in north New South Wales, has been preselected as the National party candidate for the newly re-drawn seat of Parkes.

Male nurse accused of indecent assault [08:37]
A 39-year old man from Orange has been charged with committing an indecent assault which allegedly occurred at the Orange Base Hospital.

Nurses claim win in fight to retain Orange, Bathurst directors [08:35]
The nurses' association says it has won the fight to retain two directors of nursing for the Orange and Bathurst hospitals.

Friday February 23.

Teen to face court accused of slashing dad [09:00]
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with malicious wounding for allegedly slashing his father in Mudgee last night.

Thursday February 22.

Coalition renews Orange-Mudgee road funds pledge [14:14]
New South Wales Nationals' leader Andrew Stoner has reiterated a promise made at the last state election that a Coalition government would provide $3 million to help construct a bridge on the Orange to Mudgee road.

Stephenson to stand down as Mayor during election contest [11:29]
The Mayor of the Goulburn Mulwarree Council, Paul Stephenson, has formally announced he will stand down from the position next week to contest the state election.

Wednesday February 21.

Rylstone air park proposed [10:02]
Another step in the development of an air park at Rylstone should be given the official green light by the Mid-Western Regional Council at its meeting tonight.

Tuesday February 20.

Council says no to dirty water compo [10:49]
Cabonne Shire Council has voted not to compensate Molong residents for dirty water they received because of the low level of the Molong Creek Dam.

Two overnight knife attacks in Orange [10:00]
Police in Orange are investigating two separate aggravated break and enter offences involving knives.