Labor accused of overstating Murray-Darling action
Labor has backed away from claims it has already returned a large amount of water to the Murray-Darling basin.
View ArticleGulgong nurses to appeal to Roxon
Nurses at the Gulgong Hospital are planning to write to Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon to ask for her support to build a Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPS) in the town.
View ArticleFederal Election coverage for the Central West
Love it or hate it politics is this weekend's focus. The campaign has run and there's just your vote to count. The ABC will bring you the results that matter to you.
View ArticleCentral NSW MPs outline their plans
While the future of Australia's government is unclear, MPs across central New South Wales have been comfortably elected in the weekend poll.
View ArticleDRAG frustrated over Murray-Darling delays
The Darling River Action Group (DRAG) is frustrated that the possibility of a hung parliament is further delaying the release of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's plan.
View ArticleNationals hold on in central west
The marginal seat of Calare in the New South Wales central west has been retained by the Nationals candidate John Cobb.
View ArticleCouncil eyes independents over broadband plans
A local council lobby group says it is going to capitalise on the three federal independent MPs' negotiations with Labor and the Coalition.
View ArticleParkes MP disappointed with Gillard victory
The Nationals Member for Parkes says he is concerned about the independent MPs' reasons for backing Labor.
View ArticleThose three kingmakers and one delicate government
In the end it came down to the votes of two New South Wales independent MPs with two of the most dominating grasps on their respective electorates.
View ArticleSchultz praises new Hume Liberal candidate
A 44-year-old Goulburn-based management consultant has been pre-selected for the seat of Hume.
View ArticleLiberal-National tension over ALP preferences
The Liberal and National parties have accused each other of seeking a preference deal with Labor in the federal seat of Hume.
View ArticleHodgkinson tight-lipped over Hume tilt
Burrinjuck state Nationals MP Katrina Hodgkinson continues to dodge questions about her future in federal politics.
View ArticleEarly election to benefit country voters
A political analyst says the early announcement of the Federal election date will benefit people in regional areas.
View ArticleCompulsory voting: a blessing or a curse?
Justice studies Lecturer Dr Piero Moraro joined Mornings to debate the idea of citizen, democracy, our right to vote and the varied spectrum of political engagement.
View ArticleGreens announce candidate for Parkes
The Greens have announced their candidate for the seat of Parkes in the federal election.
View ArticleCobb not saying what Coalition Government would do over Graincorp sale
The Federal Opposition's agriculture spokesman says he's unaware of any law which would open up Australia's grain receival points to competition if a proposed Graincorp takeover goes ahead.
View ArticleGoulburn Mayor says recognition benefits could be achieved in other ways
The Goulburn-Mulwaree Mayor believes there could be a way for local councils to strengthen their relationship with the federal government, without being recognised in the Constitution.
View ArticleJohn Sarkissian, Parkes, New South Wales
"The future prosperity of our country depends on young people getting involved in science." John Sarkissian works as an Operations Scientist at the Parkes Radio Telescope, and hopes innovative...
View ArticleCSU to hold Calare candidate election, but no Cobb
The organiser of a debate at Charles Sturt University, featuring candidates from the seat of Calare says he understands why incumbent member John Cobb is not coming.
View ArticleGoolma farmer welcomes Coalition's mobile phone plan
A Central West farmer says a federal opposition plan to improve mobile phone coverage will ease the pressure on small communities trying to fund their own telecommunications towers.
View ArticleCalare candidates show interest in Belubula River dam site
Building a new water storage for the Central West on the Belubula River is shaping up as a potential election platform in Calare.
View ArticleElectorate Profile: The Colour of Calare
The Calare electorate covers the majority of the central west region situated west of the Blue Mountains.
View ArticleFitzgibbon visits Kandos, Rylstone during Hunter election campaign
Residents in Kandos and Rylstone have been told by the federal Agriculture Minister they shouldn't turn their backs on mining.
View ArticleElectorate Profile: Picturesque Parkes
The electorate of Parkes covers much of western and north-western New South Wales up to the Queensland border.
View ArticleParkes Council calls for inland rail commitment from Calare candidates
Improved transport routes have dominated the Parkes Shire Council's list of priorities for the federal seat of Calare.
View ArticleOrange Senate candidate calling for more investment in third world countries
A former Orange City Councillor, who's now leading the Family First Party's New South Wales Senate ticket, says if elected she wants to focus on the health care of the very young and the elderly.
View ArticleKatter Senate candidate accuses Nationals of not representing country people
A Senate candidate for the Katter Australia Party has accused the National Party of not properly representing country people.
View ArticleElectorate Profile: the highlights of Hume
The electorate of Hume covers much of the southern parts in the New South Wales central west.
View ArticleFederal Coalition refuses to commit funding to Simplot prior to election
The Federal Coalition is refusing to commit any funding to a struggling food manufacturer ahead of the election.
View ArticleCountdown to Election 2013
Election Day is rapidly approaching. Here is a look at who is standing in western NSW's electorates, and details on where you can vote.
View ArticleIncumbents returned to western seats
The Coalition has retained most of the seats in western New South Wales at the federal election and talk now turns to the possibility of local MPs having a role in the new cabinet.
View ArticleJohn Cobb reflects on re-election, and not becoming a Minister
Nationals Member for Calare, John Cobb has spoken about his successful re-election and missing out on a Ministerial position.
View ArticleBig changes for Riverina electorates under proposed federal redistribution
The Member for Riverina's seat would change dramatically in a redistribution proposal out for public comment.
View ArticleCalare polling booths saved from closure
A federal MP says he is confident the closure of a few polling booths in his electorate will not adversely affect voters.
View ArticleLabor defends climate change policy after concerns it will send 'chill'...
The Nationals are being accused of scaremongering over Labor's plan to reinstate land clearing restrictions in efforts to mitigate climate change.
View ArticleElection 2016: Peta Credlin aims fresh barbs at Malcolm Turnbull's campaign
Malcolm Turnbull made a "mistake" by failing to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Coalition candidates at a number of press conferences in marginal seats, Tony Abbott's former chief of staff Peta Credlin...
View ArticleConcerns regional women and pensioners will be most affected by extended...
A women's health centre that provides bulk-billed services says it may be forced to charge a fee if the Medicare rebate freeze continues.
View ArticleElection 2016: Nationals vow to prioritise Bells Line Expressway and NSW...
Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Darren Chester says a proposed Bells Line Expressway and other regional NSW freight links will be a priority.
View ArticleWine and cotton industries receive $3m boost to develop new yield and disease...
There are hopes the Commonwealth's plans to boost research and development in the wine and cotton industries will help make producers more competitive.
View ArticleElection 2016: Future of Parkes CSIRO dish still in dark as parties debate...
Labor says if elected, shoring up the future of Parkes' radio telescope will be at the forefront of major investments in science infrastructure.
View ArticleElection 2016: Calare candidates trade blows over water security plans for...
Candidates vying for Calare debate a proposal to build a new dam in central west NSW.
View ArticleOrange economy growth thanks to young professionals keen to escape the city
As parts of regional Australia struggle with the downturn in mining and manufacturing, the Central West of New South Wales demonstrates there is a diverse future for regional economies.
View ArticleElection 2016: Students look to data journalism and first-time voters for...
University students, most of them first time voters in a federal election, are helping build a national online portal covering the 2016 poll.
View ArticleCoalition reignites decades-long push to upgrade 'holy grail of unfinished...
A proposal to upgrade a road dubbed the "missing link" between Orange and Mudgee is hailed as a way of boosting tourism and health opportunities in the region.
View ArticleElection 2016: Labor tightens grip on Broken Hill in safe National Party seat...
The re-elected member for the seat of Parkes, Mark Coulton, says water policy may be behind a lukewarm result for the National Party in Broken Hill.
View ArticleHope for rural medical school as new Calare MP pledges to make it first order...
There is hope the push for the Murray Darling Medical School will gain momentum, with new Calare Nationals MP Andrew Gee pledging to make it his top priority.
View ArticleLabor Party proposal for floor price in milk market if it wins federal...
Two decades after Australian dairy industry was deregulated, Labor says it will have the consumer watchdog investigate the best way to establish a minimum farm gate milk price.
View ArticleFormer Nationals minister Katrina Hodgkinson vies to take on Warren Mundine...
Katrina Hodgkinson wants to run for the National Party in Gilmore at the federal election in direct competition with its Coalition partner's candidate Warren Mundine.
View ArticleFederal election brings three-cornered contests and slim margins for National...
The Nationals are hoping to cling on to their seats, including a few held on very slim margins, and add to their tally by winning a three-cornered contest. But the country-based party has problems, and...
View ArticleAre gun owners putting votes behind One Nation and the Shooters party this...
While minor parties with designs on winding back Australia's strict gun control regime are courting votes from regional Australia, some firearm owners think there are bigger fish to fry.
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