Cow Cockies sign on for Darwin run
Two well-known locals, David Thompson (Thomo) and John Stratton (Stratto) are busy preparing to head off on their 2026 Spring Shitbox Car Rally. Travelling under the name the “Cow Cockies” …
End of an era for Post Office
New faces will now be handling your mail after long-time owners Les and Ruby Slack-Smith called time on their 30 years running the Coonamble Post Office, passing the reins on …
Moree farmer is new NSW Farmers President
Moree farmer Rebecca Reardon was yesterday elected as the new President of the NSW Farmers Association on day two of the annual Conference held in Sydney. She takes over from …
Second child abuse arrest by Strike Force Trawler
A second person from our region, this time a man from the Bourke area, has been charged by Sex Crime Squad detectives from Strike Force Trawler. Strike Force Trawler is …
Roads, recreation and housing on Lachlan Shire’s $58 million to-do list
From the roads people drive each day to local facilities, sporting grounds and the next steps towards a major new residential estate at Lake Cargelligo, Lachlan Shire Council has laid …
Two Eight Two Eight cafe re-opens
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks for the new operators of Gulargambone’s only café. Two Eight Two Eight café in Gulargambone reopened their doors on Thursday 16 July after …
Man charged after two-day break-in spree in Gilgandra
A 30-year-old man, was refused bail on his arrest yesterday, will appear in court in Dubbo today charged with multiple property offences in Gilgandra. Police will allege he broke into …
EPA finds strong pesticide compliance by Western Plains sprayers
A campaign across nine north-west NSW local government areas has found most farmers and landholders are complying with pesticide laws, although the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reminded some …