Gular woman says mobile dropouts prevented 000 call
A Gulargambone resident says she was left unable to call emergency services following a Telstra mobile outage in the town on Saturday 6 December. Telstra says the signal was disrupted …
Police presence returns to Baradine
by LIZ CUTTS A new chapter in local policing has begun in Baradine, with a police officer now stationed in the town following a period of more than 12 months …
Markets, races fall foul of weather
The rainy weather tried to wash away the Christmas spirit last weekend 13 and 14 December, but the Coonamble community's Christmas Spirit shone through regardless. Due to the wet weather, …
Cost of alcohol interlocks hits harder in the west
A Coonamble driver on the Alcohol Interlock Program says they shouldn’t have to travel to Dubbo to service their compliance devices. Car-installed interlocks require drivers serving a court order for …
Delayed draw delivers for local family
The final draw for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Buy Local promotion is usually held during the Christmas Street Party but with lingering wet weather threatening soggy entry envelopes, president …
Country mayors back Rural Health Action Plan
The Country Mayors Association (CMA) Chairman and Board are pushing a new plan for rural health in NSW proposed by Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr MP, and they …
Students flock to regional Try a Trade Day
Dubbo has hosted its first Try a Trade Day, bringing together industry, employers, training providers and more than 500 students for an interactive look at in-demand careers across the Central …
Walgett responds to Galuma-li building blaze
Fire and Rescue NSW is investigating the cause of Tuesday’s building blaze in Walgett’s main street. It happened about 6.30pm on 10 December at a building occupied by the Dharriwaa Elders Group …