Tribute to Warren’s Stephen Muir after 40 years of service
Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has paid tribute to retired Warren firefighter Stephen Muir, recognising his more than four decades of dedicated service to Fire and Rescue NSW. Speaking in …
Tragic end for missing Walgett man
Police say a 73-year-old man has been found dead following a muti-agency search that ran over the weekend. A police spokesperson said they found a body in the Namoi River …
Community blossoms at Bloomfest
Entertainers sound checking, face painters setting up, bagpipe players fine-tuning, performers warming up, stall holders a-plenty and the smell of fresh coffee and food wafted through the air at the …
Bourke councillors back MP’s survey on National Parks
Bourke Shire Councillors say they fully support the Member for Barwon Roy Butler’s new survey over his concern about the expansion of National Parks in Western NSW. The Barwon MP …
‘Mosquito fleet’ ready to roll but no firm commitment – yet
Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo Rural Fire Service fire fighter Craig Tyack says he 100% supports farmers using unregistered vehicles to help stamp out blazes. ”Farmers are usually first on the scene …
Renewables grant gives Gilgandra new energy
Gilgandra Local Aboriginal Land Council’s Belinda Simon says new funding from Central West Orana Renewable projects is a major boost for her community. The Local Aboriginal Lands Council will share …
Not your average picnic in the paddock
It’s an invitation to a rare opportunity to get out into the paddock and support a cause that’s close to home for many families. Before harvest really ramps up, the …
Council seeks comment on business incentive grants
New and expanding businesses could receive up to $5000 under a proposal to revamp Council's business grants program. The new Business Activation Policy would set criteria for a $35,000 funding …
Mechanics in the making? High schoolers get hands-on
Seven Coonamble High School students got their hands dirty under a five-day automotive pre-apprenticeship program designed to spark their interest in becoming mechanics. The Year 9 and 10 students - …