A long way to go: Government responds to Drug Summit to-do list
PHOTO: The state government has received kudos for parts of the their response to the 2024 Drug Summit, although one health leader says bush communities must have a chance at …
Still uncertainty after new measures announced for Lightning Ridge mining
PHOTO: Lightning Ridge Mining Association member s Sebastian Deisenberger and Jason Stone with Natural Resources Minister Courtney Houssos and Barwon MP Roy Butler in Lightning Ridge. Board members of the …
“They care for us, but can’t live here.”
PHOTO: Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland, Police Minister Yasmin Catley and Acting Inspector Russell McArthur visited the new police housing in Coonamble in August. A new report shows essential workers still …
Civics and the importance of Jury Service
By ROY BUTLER MP, Independent Member for Barwon Australian citizens are given certain rights in exchange for certain obligations. One of those obligations is that a citizen must make themselves …
Play that tune to lower dementia risk
PHOTO: Dubbo’s all-inclusive Sing Out Choir helping people with dementia one song at a time – [Image Sing Out Choir] ‘Where words fail, music speaks’ and none more than for …
Big school visits and dress ups at Gulargambone Preschool
PHOTO: Clyde the bullfighter and Mimi the flamenco dancer – Ole! Week 4 was spent enjoying lots of water play outside, driving trains around the track in the playroom, tending …
Super science sessions at St Brigid’s
PHOTO: Norman and Rohan checking out their mapping skills. Last Wednesday, we had the pleasure of spending the day with Ms. Mendham from the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) …
Chaffey’s Corner – 12 November
I’ve been in Parliament for the past two weeks where debate and legislation reform has highlighted a number of issues that are very important in the electorate of Parkes. Most …
Safety & Awareness: Bush to Beach program visits CPS
PHOTO: Skylar, Kian, Maleek and Ryder looking every part the lifesaving team in their surf rescue shirts. Coonamble Public School recently welcomed the Bush to Beach program, bringing an engaging …