Woman and child airlifted as emergency services work together
Rural communities like Coonamble can often be seen as lacking when it comes to emergency services, due to our remote location and lower population compared to larger cities and towns. …
More money for local government?PM’s announcement but no deal yet
At the National Labor Party Conference over the weekend of 25 to 27 July, the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a new “Federation Compact”, a five-year commitment that promises to …
Narromine teenager faces court
A teenage boy has faced court over weapons and breach of bail offences in Narromine last week. Police officers were conducting proactive patrols in Narromine about 11.20pm on Thursday 23 …
Don’t let them die waiting… become an organ donor
Western Plains residents are being encouraged to take just one minute to register as organ and tissue donors in this DonateLife Week, with health authorities warning registrations are falling despite …
$150,000 grant to transform Wandella Shed into community hub
A former shearing shed on the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve will be transformed into an education, arts and environmental research hub after securing a $150,000 NSW Government Crown Lands …
Condo CWA still going strong after a century of friendship and service
For a century, the Country Women’s Association has been part of life in Condobolin – and while times have changed, the local branch is determined to ensure there are plenty more chapters …
Rural Health students benefit from Country Education Fund and CSU
Students studying health courses from Coonamble, Gilgandra and Narromine have received funding to assist with their studies in a collaborative effort from Country Education Foundation (CEF) and Three Rivers Department …
Disaster funding proposal a “bad sign” for rural ratepayers
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) is bracing for battle over the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) which would result in the Government …