Gilgandra RFS crews helping at Goonoo fire
Wild winds could hamper fire fighters from Gilgandra and others RFS crews who are battling a blaze in the Gonoo State Conservation area in the Warrumbungle Shire. ‘’There are 79 …
Two arrested in Collarenebri following alleged elder assault
Two teenage boys have been charged following an alleged home invasion in Collarenebri on Sunday 30 November. Police say they were called to a house on Herbert Street at about …
Army Christmas convoy delivers hampers for local towns
Families in Walgett, Warren, Brewarrina and Bourke are among those receiving a pre-Christmas leg up with over 3000 hampers to be delivered across inland NSW. The packages include tinned ham, …
Councils turn to tourism to buffer districts against drought
Three local councils have launched a new project to help drought-proof their communities. The Country Heartline Project links visitors on a website to tourism drawcards throughout the Coonamble, Warren and …
‘Last call’ for Coona paper to find a buyer
The Coonabarabran Times is facing an uncertain future as the paper issues a “last call” for a new owner to step forward. An editorial published in the Times’ 27 November edition said …
Prolonged flu season keeps pressure on NSW hospitals
NSW hospitals are continuing to feel the strain of an unusually long influenza season, with health authorities urging people to protect themselves as case numbers rise well into November and …
Summer Netball finals on the horizon
With mere points separating the top four teams on this season’s ladder, it was all or nothing at the Smith Park courts last Wednesday 26 November where out summer mixed …
Allsorts win upset against Hornets
The first Round 7 game on Monday 1 December saw Hornets take on Allsorts. In what was the upset of the season, Allsorts prevailed and were too strong for a …
Vocational training pays off, new report shows
New data from the latest Jobs and Skills Report has confirmed the growing value of vocational education and training (VET) qualifications, with graduates now earning significantly more and securing stronger …