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In the meantime, why not have a more in-depth look at what is happening around the region.
8.50am: A reminder for anybody who has purchased Nanna's or Creative Gourmet mixed berries, the products have been recalled because of the risk of hepatitis A.
All 300 and 500 gram packets of Creative Gourmet and 1 kilogram bags of Nanna's have been recalled and people are being told not to eat the berries.
Here is the ACCC's advice on Nanna's berries and Creative Gourmet berries.
8.40am: The news gets worse for the Bali nine duo who have been sentenced to death but the people of Bali are begging Australians not to boycott the tourist destination.
Business operators on Kuta beach are growing increasingly worried the impending executions of execution of Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will drive away the tourists they rely on, especially after Australian Foriegn Minister Julie Bishop flagged it as a possibility last week.
Some Balinese people have gone as far as to say they oppose the executions.
Sukumaran and Chan are expected to be transferred to Nusakambangan island this week, but their lawyers are trying to delay the transfer until after their court appearance on February 24.
Their lawyers have said it would be very difficult to reverse the transfer to the island, where executions take place, once they were moved there.
8.30am: A man caught driving in Dubbo despite being disqualified until 2021, told police officers he thought he got his licence back in 2017.
Peter James Pearce, 40, was pulled over by police for a random breath test on New Year's Eve in Birch Avenue.
The Tweed Heads man pleaded guilty in Dubbo Local Court.
8.20am: Here's a look at what is happening locally in sport.
*RUGBY LEAGUE - Defending Group 11 premiers Dubbo CYMS will open their 2015 campaign with a home clash against Narromine after the draw was officially ratified at a meeting in Narromine on Sunday.
*TENPIN BOWLING - Dubbo bowler Nathan Crooks had cause to celebrate last week when he bowled his third career 300 game during league competition at the Dubbo Tenpin Bowl.
*CRICKET - Dubbo recorded a comfortable win over Cobar on Sunday but it still wasn't enough to claim top spot in the Brewery Shield.
Wellington's win over Gilgandra saw them finish first and advance straight through to the grand final meaning Dubbo will play in this weekend's preliminary semi-final, at home against Cobar again.
8.10am: Our latest Tuesday flashback gallery is up and this time it looks at February 2002.
It's quite possible that you or someone you know might be among the faces.
8am: In shocking news, a person from Western NSW has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A after eating Nanna's mixed berries frozen fruit, which are the subject of a massive recall.
NSW Health director communicable diseases, Doctor Vicky Sheppeard, confirmed an adult in western NSW had been diagnosed with the liver disease.
It is believed that as many as nine people have now contracted the disease and a second brand, Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries, has now been recalled.
Anybody who has purchased either Nanna's or Creative Gourmet berries should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
7.50am: For those who are fans of the popular US political show House of Cards, Malcolm Turnbull's performance on Q&A was likened to Kevin Spacey's character Frank Underwood.
However some aren't convinced Mr Turnbull's show was all good.
7.40am: Our readers have been sending us their photos that sum up what summer has been like so far. Have a flick through the gallery to see some incredible shots.
7.30am: And this is what is making headlines nationally:
*POLITICS - The speculation over Australia's leadership looks set to continue after Malcolm Turnbull's performance on Q&A last night.
The Communications Minister deflected questions about last Monday's leadership meeting and whether he was looking to challenge Prime Minister Tony Abbott but appeared to be lobbying for the job with some of his responses.
*A Sydney man has died after being caught in a rip at a popular central coast beach.
Police said the 26 year-old man, from Asquith, was swimming at an unpatrolled area of Avoca Beach just after 1pm on Monday.
* A 15-year-old boy has been charged by police after he was allegedly found carrying a pistol in his backpack at Central Railway Station in Sydney.
Undercover police officers stopped the boy for allegedly shoplifting at the station on Monday afternoon, but when they searched his backpack, they allegedly discovered the gun.
7.15am: Here's a look at the region's leading headlines for today:
*DUBBO - POLICE are not treating a weekend fire at the Dubbo Ambulance Station that damaged four ambulances as suspicious.
*ORANA - Orana residents will soon be able to enjoy a new and improved blood donation facility with the Australia Red Cross Blood Service announcing plans for a $600,000 makeover.
*DUBBO - Ice is ripping families apart as users succumb to the mind-altering effects but a course running at Dubbo this week is helping the family and friends of drug users understand what they can do to help their loved ones.
*DUBBO - Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson has declared the first round of the Fairfax Media Evocities MTB Series at Orange a resounding success after more than 200 riders took part in the event.
7am: Good morning and welcome to the Morning Grill for this Tuesday, February 17.
We will be having a look at all the latest news from around the region including the latest on Sunday's fire at Dubbo Ambulance Station.
But first a quick look at the weather.
* Dubbo / Trangie / Nyngan - Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers in the south, medium (50%) chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 30s.
* Bourke / Cobar - Hot. Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers, most likely this afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s.