9am: That's it for today's Morning Grill. Make sure you come back tomorrow when Grace Ryan from Narromine will guide you through the morning.
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In the mean time, why not have a look at what's happening today.
8.45am: What do you think of the state government's decision to sell-off 49 per cent of the state's electricity network? Despite a poll conducted in Dubbo last week showing 70 per cent of people were against the sale, the National Party agreed to it.
The people will now have their chance to have their say at the next election.
Troy Grant couldn't be reached for comment yesterday but it is believed he voted for the partial sell-off. Orange MP Andrew Gee voted against the sale and Bathurst MP Paul Toole for it.
8.35am: A few interesting things that happened on June 11 through the years include:
* 1770 - Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef
* 1966 - 'Paint It Black' by the Rolling Stones debuted at number 1
* 1985 - Russian space probe Vega 1 lands on Venus
8.25am: If your birthday is today, then you share your special day with some big names including Transformers star Shia Labeouf, comedian, actor and musician Hugh Laurie and the original Willie Wonka, Gene Wilder.
If you or someone you know had a birthday coming up, let us know by emailing thegrill@fairfaxmedia.com.au and we will announce it here.
8.20am: We can start counting down the hours until the Football World Cup gets underway on Saturday but unfortunately it is looking like a swift exit for the Aussies.
8.10am:
8am: A string of violence-related issues have occurred in Dubbo schools has been documented in a report that detailed 36 incidents in Western NSW in Term 4, 2013.
Head to our website to take part in our poll, with the topic 'Are you frightened by the level of violence present in our schools'.
7.45am: In case you missed it, here is some of the weekend's sporting action to have a look at while you have breakfast.
7.40am: In sports news, Dubbo basketball has put in another impressive showing at the NSW Country Tournament, with the under 12s winning out their division.
In the mixed division 1 and 2 competition, the Dubbo played some highly fancied teams but proved too good for all.
7.30am: Now a quick look at what is happening around the rest of the state:
*BATHURST: Bathurst MP Paul Toole is defending the state government's decision to sell 49 per cent of power, saying it will generate $20 billion including $6 billion for regional areas.
*ORANGE: Motor sport fans will pay tribute to the late Jack Brabham at a memorial service in Orange on Saturday.
AUSTRALIA: It had already been flagged but Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour has confirmed 900 jobs will be cut this year.
AUSTRALIA: An investigation will continue into whether former Prime Minister Julia Gillard used union funds to pay for house renovations in the early 1990s.
7.15am: Here's what's making news in your region this morning:
*Dubbo: Workers at Dubbo City Council will face drug and alcohol testing after an agreement between unions and industry bodies.
*NARROMINE: Operation Stay Alert has been deemed a success with no fatalities in the Orana region and reduced offenders in a number of categories.
*DUBBO: A Dubbo resident has been left angry after their property was vandalised twice in less than 24 hours over the long weekend.
*NARROMINE: Narromine Fire and Rescue are asking everyone to avoid complacency with fire safety this winter. Winter is the most dangerous period for house fires because of the number of additional electrical appliances that are run in households.
7am: Good morning and welcome to Wednesday's Morning Grill.
You're grilling with Mark Rayner from Dubbo this today.
For your weather you're looking at:
Dubbo / Trangie / Nyngan: Mostly sunny with Trangie reaching a top of 20 degrees and Dubbo and Nyngan getting to 19.
Bourke / Cobar: are looking at a sunny day with Bourke reaching 21 degrees and Cobar with a top of 19.
