Rental pressures hit regional NSW where it hurts
NSW remains in rental crisis, and while the 2025 Rental Affordability Index (RAI) shows the Western Plains region still has some of the most affordable prices in the state, analysts …
Fire ban slows return to power after storms play havoc
Essential Energy says almost 1600 customers remain without power in Narromine, Warren and Dunedoo following the storms that smashed parts of the region yesterday (26 November). As at 1:30pm, the company says …
Warrumbungle Community Care supervisor honoured with top state award
Warrumbungle Community Care Supervisor Deanne Britton has been recognised on the statewide stage, taking out the David Cooley Employee of the Year Award at the Community Transport Organisation (CTO) Engage …
Farm group seeks legal advice over Narrabri Gas Project
NSW Farmers say they are taking legal advice to challenge the Narrabri Gas Project. The industry body’s acting CEO Mike Guerin said they are ramping up opposition to the project …
UPDATED: Storms smash Nevertire and leave Narromine and Warren residents without power
More than 2000 customers are without power in the Narromine and Warren shires after storms swept through the Western Plains at around midday today (Wednesday 26 November) At least one …
Eighteen police houses in the pipeline
Walgett will receive the largest allocation in the Barwon electorate with four four-bedroom homes, followed by three in both Bourke and Cobar. The NSW government released the information this week …
BARDINE NEWS – By the Yowie
WeatherWell, the storm clouds have gathered over Baradine a number of times over the past week but the storms have been quick with small amounts of rain out of them. …
Centrepay reforms underway after long fight to stop financial abuse
Reforms to Centrepay, the government-run bill-payment service used by millions of Centrelink recipients, are now officially underway, two months after consumer advocates welcomed the long-awaited changes in September. The reforms, …