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9am: That's it from me this morning. Make sure you check in tomorrow with Grace in Narromine to find out what's happening in your region.
In the mean time why not have a more indepth look at what's happening today:
8.50:
8.38: This woman took a selfie everyday for six and a half years! The video is pretty incredible.
8.26: Today is World Mosquito Day.
There are more than 3 000 species of mosquitoes and only female mosquitoes have the mouth parts necessary to sick blood. The blood is used as a source of protein for their eggs.
In 1902 Sir Ronald Ross, a British doctor, received the Nobel Prize for Medicine after he discovered malaria was transmitted by mosquitoes. Today is all about celebrating his achievements.
8.15: Are people always pronouncing your name wrong?
8.01: Taking an indepth look at The Daily Liberal front page:
Arson has been ruled out as investigators continue to examine the scene of a fire that destroyed an iconic Cobar pub.
Cobar firefighter Daniel Howard, 37, died and a colleague suffered a broken arm during a wall collapse as the pair battled a blaze that gutted the New Occidental Hotel.
“At this stage we can rule out a deliberate cause but obviously how that fire started, where it started, a full report will be prepared for the Coroner,” NSW Fire and Rescue Superintendent Ian Krimmer said.
Superintendent Krimmer said the organisation had thrown its support behind Mr Howard’s family and local firefighters.
“It’s been a shock for them and everyone in the community,” he said.
“We have our critical incident support crews working in Cobar with our chaplains and they continue to provide ongoing support to the family.
7.39: While you're having your toast and cuppa, check out our gallery of photos featured in the Mailbox Shopper in July and August 2000.
7.25: Take a look at your regional and national news from overnight:
*Queensland police are investigating whether Newcastle man Daniel Fing was plotting a mass attack on Sydney and his home town.
*Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is trying again to restore temporary protection visas after announcing 150 children would be removed from immigration detention centres and placed on bridging visas in the community.
*Anson Street School in Orange became a sea of colour yesterday as the WA Variety Bash participants rolled into town in their vintage, antique and classic vehicles.
Bathurst residents have a rare chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at the local KFC outlet. All is set to be revealed when the inner sanctum of the take- away giant’s kitchen is opened to the public for a one-off event this Saturday.
7.11: Here are some of this morning's news highlights:
*Emergency services were called to two accidents in Dubbo within the space of an hour yesterday morning.
*The 2014 Dream Festival is shaping up to be the biggest yet with organisers hoping 20,000 people may turn out for the event.
*St John's College are feeling confident about their chances of defending the Ken Eggleton Cup as the school prepares to meet Dubbo College Senior Campus in tomorrow's rugby league match.
*A vandalism attack on the Narromine Showground and Racecourse has cost thousands of dollars to repair and come as a blow to hard-working volunteers.
*Narromine Veterinary Clinic is hosting an RSPCA Cupcake Day tomorrow.
7AM: Good morning! You are grilling today with Landy Ruming in Dubbo as we take a look at the latest news from around the region.
If you have something you would like to share with us this morning, emailthegrill@fairfaxmedia.com.au.
Taking a quick look at the weather for today we have:
* Dubbo / Trangie / Nyngan - Cloudy. Isolated showers until evening. Winds SW 20 to 30 km/h. Temperatures reaching 15 degrees.
* Bourke / Cobar - Partly cloudy. The chance of showers in the northeast late in the morning. Winds SW 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Temperatures reaching 14 degrees.
