In the meantime, why not have a more in-depth look at what's happening today as the news comes in.

DUBBO | NARROMINE | WELLINGTON | NYNGAN | LIGHTNING RIDGE | WESTERN MAGAZINE

8.55am: Dubbo's water use.

In the 24-hour period ending 7am today the city consumed 23 megalitres of drinking water, which is 28 per cent of the plant's daily treatment capacity.

This is equivalent to a consumption of 343 litres per person.

Did you use more or less than the average? 

​8.40am: Take a look at today's front pages from across the west and Australia.

8.20am: Jason Owen is performing at the Dubbo RSL Club on Saturday March 7.

The Daily Liberal had a chat with the singer ahead of him taking the stage. 

8.15am: In the world of sport.

HOCKEY players from Dubbo continue to make an impression on the big stage with Phoebe Bloink Hollier the latest in a long line of juniors to make a NSW state team.

8.05am: What are those crazy celebrities up to now?

Iggy Azalea made headlines following a bizarre series of tweets expressing her disappointment with American pizza delivery chain Papa John's.

7.45am: The Wellington Vintage Fair and Swap Meet are on Sunday, March 1. Antique cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Tractors, Swappers, Jumping Dog Competition, Reptile display, Children's Rides, Live Music, Market Stalls and a Helicopter.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and under 5-years-old free.

7.30am: Take a look at your regional and national news overnight.

ORANGE: Motorists are three times more likely to be issued with a parking fine than drivers in Bathurst and the reason may be mobile parking patrols which keep Bathurst drivers on their toes.

ORANGE: Almost a year after he breached Orange City Council’s code of conduct with his questioning of a report by respected corporate services director Kathy Woolley, councillor Reg Kidd is yet to utter a public apology and ratepayers have been left with a $58,000 bill.

BATHURST: BRAZEN thieves are simply walking into people's homes and robbing them because too many residents are still leaving their front door open and unlocked.

BATHURST: ROAD builder Lieutenant William Cox’s telescope is back home for Friday's celebration of the bicentenary of the completion of Cox’s Road.

NATIONAL: Labor's infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese has responded to news that Sydney Airport Corporation chairman Max Moore-Wilton plans to retire, issuing a statement with just one word: "Good".

7.15am: What's making news this morning. Take a look at the morning news highlights.

DUBBO: HEALTH officials have denied claims nurse to patient ratios have fallen below industry standard and Dubbo Hospital “is broke” after an 87-year-old Mendooran woman was transferred to Orange ICU because the ward was under-staffed.

DUBBO: An investigation into the cause of a fire at the Dubbo ambulance station on February 15 has been labelled an electrical fault.

DUBBO: People needing to go online when out and about can now access three specialised wireless hotspots in the city as part of a national Wi-Fi network.

DUBBO: Tickets to the 2015 Centenary of Anzac Regional Sleep-Out  will go on sale at www.dubbo.com.au on Friday.

7am:Good morning and welcome to the Morning Grill. 

You are here today with Faye from Dubbo for your early look at what's making news. Don't forget to refresh your page as we take a look through your local, regional and national news. We also have a few community notices for you this morning. 

If you have anything you would like me to include in the Morning Grill, send an email to faye.wheeler@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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DUBBO / TRANGIE / NYNGAN: Mostly sunny. Light winds. Dubbo forecast for a top temperature of 33 degrees and Trangie and Nyngan 36. 

BOURKE/ COBAR: Hot and sunny. Cobar a top of 35 degrees and Bourke 39.