Rams regain the Warrumbungle Cup
PHOTO: Harry Lefebvre dived over the line early into the first quarter, opening the scoring for the Rams. The Coonamble Rams kickstarted 2026 with a win and a nice confidence …
A tight finish for ABC Shield Grand Final
PHOTO: ABC Shield Premiers, Curban Cricket Club with Minor Premiers, Gulargambone Cricket Club following the weekend’s Grand Final match. In what was the tightest finish ever to an ABC Shield …
Keen starters for ag careers
PHOTO: This future farmer is learning the ropes. Young people taking up an AgCAREERSTART gap year can choose the industry that suits their interests and future plans. IMAGE: AgCAREERSTART Croppers …
Tourism in rural areas already paying price for fuel hikes
PHOTO: Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park, one of the many places that will be affected by fuel hikes across western NSW. [Image NRTP] As we head into the Easter school break, …
Shots fired in gun law debate
A Western Plains farmer says firearm laws must better reflect on-the-ground realities, as debate intensifies across the state following a key clarification for primary producers. Walgett farmer and local NSW …
Walgett asbestos site inspected by state government
PHOTO: A sign is the community’s only protection at the moment. In a follow-up to our story early this month, ‘Kids and families at risk’ – Walgett mayor calls for action …
Warrumbungle Shire extends Level 1 water restrictions
PHOTO: Timor Dam is now around the 70 per cent level. The Warrumbungle Shire communities of Mendooran and Merrygoen will face Level 1 water restrictions from 12.00am Tuesday 24 March …
No mobile blackspot relief for Western Plains
PHOTO: Locations of mobile blackspot funding granted in the Western Plains since 2015. The Federal Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, has criticised the funding of just one project in his …
Discarded needles on the rise?
PHOTO: Discarded used syringes are being reported in numbers along roadsides and in local parks. Local residents say used 'party packs' are being found in increasing quantities discarded on roadsides, …