9am: And that's all from me today- enjoy your Friday and have a great weekend. Make sure you check back on Monday to find out what's happening in your region.
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8:50: Is it your birthday today? If it is you share your birthday with NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr, TV show host Mario Lopez, skateboarder Bob Burnquist and Singer Gabriella Cilmi.
8:40: And now for a bit of entertainment news:
Former Sunrise executive producer Adam Boland says John Howard still hasn't forgiven David Koch for his crass joke on-air about the former Prime Minister's wife in 2004.
It was a simple opening question that Emma Alberici's Lateline guest, Islamic radical Wassim Doureihi, would not answer, but there was one other question the ABC host wished she could have asked.
A behind-the-scenes attempt in 2010 to break up Sunrise's top-rating breakfast team, Melissa Doyle and David Koch, helped convince Adam Boland to quit his role as executive producer.
8:40: I can't believe I haven't mentioned this earlier, it's Friday everyone!! One more day until the weekend.
8:30: Check out our poll about driver safety in young drivers.
8:20: Here are our front pages for today:
8:10: As you're sitting eating your breakfast and thinking of possibly a busy day ahead just think A) only one day until the weekend and b) at least you won't have to tackle traffic like this today:
8:00: And in regional news:
Former CYMS all-rounder Kira Churchland will line up for the ACT Meteors against NSW in today’s Women’s National Cricket League season opener at Blacktown.
A 46-year-old Orange man has survived a head-on collision near Gundagai on Wednesday which claimed the life of his older companion, also from Orange, and left another man seriously injured.
Universities in regional towns are a vital part of the community and its economy, according to one lecturer at Charles Sturt University (CSU) Orange campus.
Bathurst 1000 fans pouring into the city have been warned to play by the rules or face the consequences as police yesterday launched the high visibility Operation Lenton.
Police and emergency services rushed to the scene of an accident, which closed the Forbes Road for more than an hour yesterday afternoon.
7:45: Here's your latest local news:
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has been busy carrying out a hazard reduction in the southern section of Goonoo National Park near Dubbo.
It's no secret Dubbo's a cheaper place to buy a house than Sydney, but buyers looking for a home in western NSW might be able to pick up an extra special bargain when another round of former public housing properties in East Dubbo's Apollo Estate are auctioned off.
Riverdale Shopping Centre has been sold to a Queensland property investment firm for $14 million.
A teenager refused bail by Dubbo Magistrate Andrew Eckhold has been arrested on an aggravated break and enter charge days after the Supreme Court allowed him to leave detention.
From Wednesday police will only be required to attend a vehicle accident if a person is killed or injured, parties fail to exchange particulars or a driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
A Wiradjuri woman passionate about improving health outcomes and educational opportunities for Indigenous people, Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic Ms Faye McMillan, of Trangie, has been named one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence in 2014.
The Narromine Lions Club is showing its support for community youth by providing all four Narromine schools with a Lion Dr Keith McLaughlan Memorial Bursary for continued education.
7:20: BREAKING NEWS: Police have confirmed Bloomfield Psychiatric Facility escapee has been found in Narromine.
7:10: Morning all, you're grilling with Steph.
Here's today's weather:
DUBBO / TRANGIE / NYNGAN: we're looking at a warm, sunny day with maximum temperatures of 31.
COBAR: sunny and 31.
BOURKE: extra toasty and 34.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
REGIONAL
HORSHAM - A Nigerian man who was living at Dimboola will face Commonwealth offences relating to the importation of heroin and cocaine.
The man, 37, was arrested on Tuesday as part of an Australian Federal Police investigation into drug importation. READ MORE HERE.
BALLARAT - We've put together a map showing which Victorian postcodes have more Holdens and which have more Fords registered. Just in time for Bathurst. Check it out HERE.
KATHERINE - Cannabis, meth seized in drug raid. READ MORE HERE.
NEWCASTLE - 'Husband' of 13 year old guilty of sex abuse. READ MORE HERE.
WAGGA - A MAN accused of robbing a Wagga taxi driver of $460 at knifepoint has made his first appearance in court for the alleged offence. READ MORE HERE.
BUNBURY - WA beauties in the mix for World Supermodel Australia crown. READ MORE HERE.
PORT AUGUSTA - Billy Cart derby races into town. READ MORE HERE.
NATIONAL
- NewsCorp chief says newspapers need to make a profit and maintain a social purpose
- Joe Hockey says tax cheats are thieves
- Afghan truck driver appealing decision to deport him
- Call for police to investigate mystery payout to Hong Kong's leader
- Federal MP Andrew Broad admits budget blunders
- Australian bombs dropped on Islamic State building
NATIONAL WEATHER
INTERNATIONAL
FACES OF AUSTRALIA
MORE than 60 La Trobe University students have helped rejuvenate vegetation in the Wimmera.
The project was part of the partnership between Greening Australia and the university, which was formed to assist planning of large-scale habitat restoration projects. READ MORE HERE.
