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21/12/2025

21/12/2025

Carols is continuing dispite the stormy looking weather.

Entertainment starts soon carolling from 7pm.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BkYeuPkUc/

UPDATE:
At this stage the Carols will go ahead.
They will be cancelled if an electrical storm threatens.
Keep in touch with 2DU and local facebook groups for any changes.

As part of the National Day of Reflection about the dreadful attack at Bondi last Sunday, there will be an announcement and a minute's silence tonight at the Community Carols by Candlelight.

Candles are an essential part of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights and will be part of the event tonight when everyone can reflect together.

21/12/2025

A reminder that today is a Total Fire Ban for much of our region. Check the map for details.

A Total Fire Ban is in place today, Sunday 21 December 2025, for the Greater Hunter, Central Ranges, North Western, Upper Central West Plains and Lower Central West Plains areas, with forecasts of high and extreme fire danger and hot and windy weather.

It's important you know your fire risk whether at home or if travelling and what you'll do if fire threatens. Take the time to discuss what you and your household will do. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

19/12/2025

Update 5pm 19/12;

The Golden Highway is now OPEN to traffic after having been closed throughout the afternoon due to a serious accident earlier today.

18/12/2025

UPDATED 19/12/25 at 11:30am ROAD CLOSURE

The Mitchell Highway is now open after earlier being closed in both directions at Wongarbon, due to a three-car crash at Beni Street.

Motorists are still advised to exercise caution and allow extra travel time.
Emergency services and traffic crews are on site.
For the latest traffic information on this incident, visit

https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/259678

10/12/2025

2DU and Transport for NSW is giving you a chance to get into the draw to WIN a $250 OZTRAIL Mitchell 900 Single Swag.

Use the "Send Message" button to tell us your Plan B, don't forget to add your name and telephone number to enter before Friday January 9th, 2026 when we draw a winner!

Remember to have a safe Christmas & New Year with a "Plan B".

09/12/2025

Aussie entertainment icon Jade Hurley will visit Dubbo next week to perform his Christmas Show at the RSL.

Check out his chat this morning with Matt Watson on the 2DU Breakfast Show.

in Dubbo for his Christmas Show

06/12/2025

Live updates, traveller information and personalised alerts for NSW roads.

05/12/2025

Total Fire Ban declared for the Upper and Lower Central West Plains and other areas of the state for Saturday 06.12.2025.

Check out the details:

The ban is in place for much of NSW

05/12/2025

Major Fire Update for the Beni Fire as of 06.12.2025 @ 7.34AM

The fire was downgraded to Advice level overnight but is still burning on both sides of the Dunedoo Road/Golden Highway, and burning in a southerly and easterly direction.

The fire is currently 196 hectares in size and is being controlled.

Old Mendooran Road and Dunedoo Road remain closed.

05/12/2025

Total Fire Ban for Sat 6/12/25

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 6 December, for the following areas:

-Greater Sydney Region
-Central Ranges
-North western
-Illawarra/Shoalhaven
-Greater Hunter
-Upper Central West Plains
-Northern Riverina
-Lower Central West Plains
-Eastern Riverina

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, with areas of Extreme and High fire danger.

It's important you know your fire risk and what you'll do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr