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Emily Middleton is a reporter for ABC Western Plains.
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When disaster struck, this pub became much more than a place to have a beer
During a deadly bushfire crisis last year, the Glengarry Hilton at Grawin Opal Fields threw its doors open to everyone who needed shelter, including the men and women battling the blaze.
With temperatures here frequently topping 40C, a patched-up pool gives locals their 'happy place again'
Walgett's pool was closed indefinitely when it was discovered it needed $2 million in repairs, but last-minute repairs have given it a little more life and the locals a place to cool down again.
Concern for recycling facility workers after 53 used needles found in a day
A startling increase in used syringes dumped in residential recycling in Gilgandra is a risk for workers who sort the waste by hand, prompting calls for safer disposal options.
Detective-turned-teacher draws on previous career to help kids learn from mock crime scenes
Luke Taylor quit as a police detective for mental health reasons. Now he's a teacher, and his former career is coming in handy.
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After half a century, a community is nearing victory over the dreaded Hudson pear
A weed that can penetrate the toughest of footwear and car tyres had spread across roads and property for decades around Quanda in NSW. With it now contained to just 28 hectares, the Hudson Pear Taskforce dreams of eradication.
Inquest hears officers were not wearing body cameras while arresting Indigenous man who died
An officer told the court she initially believed there were no working body cameras at Wellington Police Station on the day officers attended the home of Brandon Rich, who died while being taken into custody.
Hudson bushfire in north-west NSW downgraded but similar conditions expected on Thursday
An emergency warning has been downgraded for the Hudson bushfire burning in the Narran Lake Reserve in north-west New South Wales, but authorities are bracing for similar conditions on Thursday.
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Residents say Central-West Orana renewable energy zone secrecy is dividing communities
Residents say the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone being developed by the NSW government is causing division in rural communities due to confidentiality agreements and what they believe are unfair payments.
Western NSW town with only one inpatient hospital bed desperate for staffing answers
The mayor of a NSW town which has had five of its six inpatient hospital beds closed for a year says residents are being sent to even smaller towns for medical care.
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Outback residents appalled they were left short of milk for two weeks
Fresh milk is a staple in many people's refrigerators, but for the Far West New South Wales town of Brewarrina, it went missing from households and businesses for close to two weeks last month.
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Penelope made her first film when she was seven, now she's sharing her Indigenous culture on YouTube
First inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, the young First Nations trailblazer wants to preserve her culture and language for generations to come.
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Inland Rail projects left on the backburner leave a sour taste
Landholders say they're frustrated that funding for projects in the Narromine-to-Narrabri section of the Inland Rail network has been pulled.
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The cost of meat is starting to come down, but not as quickly as farmers would like
Farmers say modest falls in retail prices over the past 12 months are nothing compared to the collapse in livestock prices, and supermarkets should have discounted meat sooner.
At 101, Bigambul man Wes has seen 'so many promises' broken. Now he's voting on the Voice
The ABC spoke to a number of First Nations people in Sydney and the regions to hear what the Voice means to them.
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'Timely and lovely' rain puts smiles on the faces of NSW farmers
Some in the state have endured the driest periods in decades and say the falls will put them in good stead for the summer to come.
Bushfire threat eases in NSW's Central West as firefighters control flames fanned by 'erratic' winds
An emergency warning is downgraded for a fire burning near the town of Gulgong in NSW's Central West, with authorities warning those remaining in the district to continue monitoring the situation.
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First Nations teens call on peers to 'be proud of who you are' and take part in discussions about the Voice
Two Indigenous teenagers urge their peers to stand up and have their views counted, while a Yes23 campaigner says a Voice to Parliament will help First Nations children feel proud of their heritage.
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