Coal seam gas project tug of war
Last week NSW Farmers Association (NSWFA) members voted against the organisation putting 1 per cent of its revenue towards a legal fight against the Narrabri Coal Seam Gas Project. The …
Telcos hear Walgett network woes
Customer service, harvest dropouts and tower network sharing were some of the topics to come out of a meeting between Telstra and Walgett leaders on Wednesday 25 February. Farming and …
Police offer reward for info on Julian Ingram
A $250,000 reward has been announced for information that leads to the arrest of Julian Ingram, wanted over the deaths of three people and an unborn child inLake Cargelligo in …
Work starts on mobile service upgrade in Warren
Telstra says work is underway in Warren to provide better 4G and 5G service. The telco said an upgrade to equipment at their mobile base station servicing the area began …
Burroway Solar Farm approved after opposition evaporates
On Monday 9 March the NSW Independent Planning Commission gave the green light to the Burroway Solar Farm (SSD-55968733), with the project sailing through the final stages of approval. Edify …
New operation to knockout driving fatigue
With National Driver Fatigue week now in the rearview mirror, the State Government and transport for NSW continues to urge drivers to drive safely. Last year 73 NSW deaths and …
Clothing giveaway draws a crowd
Around 250 people descended on the Coonamble Swimming Complex on Saturday 28 February for a truck load of free clothes. Children and adults took home new and pre-loved clothing ranging …
Global oil crisis bites at the bowser
The owner of Coonamble Roadhouse says there has been signs of people stockpiling fuel as global oil prices surge amid ongoing war in the Middle East. Robert Kirby says his …
Night-sky entertainment a mixed bag
Photo: The full blood moon after the total eclipse on Tuesday 3 March. Photo courtesy Selene Wootton Astronomy lovers were in for a treat last week, with a rare six-planet …