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Appeal after fatal pedestrian crash at Dareton
Police are appealing for information following a fatal pedestrian crash in the state’s far west at the weekend.
About 7.00am on Saturday (10 July 2021), emergency services were called to Silver City Highway near Fletchers Lake Road, Dareton, after reports a Nissan Navara had struck a pedestrian.
A 52-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.
The driver of the utility, a 58-year-old man, was not injured and was taken to Wentworth Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Barrier Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic police.
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Attempted murder charges laid after pedestrians deliberately hit at Broken Hill
A man will appear in court today charged after allegedly deliberately driving at and hitting two pedestrians in the state’s Far West last month.
About 8.45pm on Tuesday 30 March 2021, emergency services responded to reports two men had been hit by a car while walking along the footpath on Lane Street, Broken Hill.
The men, aged 19 and 49, were treated at the scene before being conveyed to Broken Hill Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The older man was later transferred to Royal Adelaide Hospital where he remains with serious head injuries.
Four injured as fire destroys Tibooburra s historic Two Storey pub in NSW outback
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The Tibooburra Two Storey was engulfed in flames after a fire started in a shed behind it.
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Four people were injured in a large fire that destroyed Tibooburra s historic Two Storey hotel in outback New South Wales on Wednesday night.
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Two men who stepped in to fight the blaze were taken to Adelaide by the Royal Flying Doctor Service
One firefighter was taken to Broken Hill Hospital to be treated for cuts and burns
More people are opting for the great Australian road trip, but many are unprepared
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Authorities and tourism operators want road trippers to be more aware of conditions before setting out.
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Whether it s just a quick weekend trip to head out and explore or a year of freedom to see the country, more Australians are opting for road trips instead of international travel.
Authorities and tourism operators in the Australian outback are preparing for another surge in first-time travellers and with it a wave of new drivers eager to tackle dirt roads and red desert.
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Civilian employee, and Executive Assistant for the NSW Police Academy, Lisa Gardner, has also been recognised for her outstanding service to the NSW Police Force and will be awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM).
Commissioner Fuller said the awards reflect the years of service each employee has dedicated to the NSWPF and the people of NSW.
“Each year, we recognise a handful of employees for their exceptional careers with the NSW Police Force, where they have displayed not only professionalism and high-quality work, but passion and commitment,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Along with their families and the community, and the entire organisation, I am proud to have recommended each of the recipients for the Australian Police Medal.