Little pests, big plague, huge social impact
The CSIRO this week released the findings of two separate research projects that have revealed the devastating toll of the last major mouse plague and call for more timely action …
‘Productive’ meeting with Premier
Photo: Coonamble Deputy Mayor Steve Butler, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Mayor Dan Keady. On 28 October local leaders put forward to Premier Chris Minns short and long term ideas …
Cobar in mourning after mine tragedy
Two loved Cobar locals are being mourned following a mine explosion at Endeavour Mine about 40 kilometres from the town earlier this morning. It is understood a father of four …
New reforms put safety of children at the forefront
New reforms to put the safety and wellbeing of children in early childhood education services at the forefront of care have passed the NSW Parliament in the hope of whittling …
Hot off the press: Nyngan Hotel sells best beer
The Nyngan Hotel has jointly taken out the Australian Hotels Association NSW Award for excellence for Best Draught Beer Quality with Lake George Hotel Bungendore, and The Nyngan hotel owners …
Should we be forced to slow down on country roads?
Drivers in regional Australia may have missed a federal government call for submissions on their proposed Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) on reducing the default speed limit outside of built-up areas. …
Coonamble greyhound track not in the industry mix
Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) says Coonamble’s historic race club will close, or could be downgraded to a trial track, as the industry body reduces the number of racing courses in …
Cattle truck rolls between Walgett and the Ridge
A man has escaped serious injury following a cattle truck rollover on the Castlereagh Highway between Walgett and Lightning Ridge on Monday. Emergency services were called to the scene at …