Western communities petition against more national parks
A petition calling to halt the purchase of land for more National Parks in the far north west is gaining traction around the region.The petition is being led by Bourke …
Have a say on road priorities
Coonamble Shire councillors are urging residents to have their say on Council's proposed hierarchy ranking roads for repair. The hierarchy mainly measures traffic levels to sort roads into six classes …
CHAFFEY’S CORNER
We have just had another striking example of the extremes regional Australians face. After the 2025 Drought Summit in Gawler, South Australia, I touched down in Broken Hill to heavy …
Coonamble to send adult squads to Knockout
PHOTO: The 2829 Boys under 15s sqaud went all the way to the Koori Knockout finals in 2018. Coonamble's 2829 rugby league club is gearing up as they get set …
Under 16s start strong in Castlereagh Cougars season opener
The 2025 Women's Tackle competition got underway over the weekend, with all five Castlereagh Cougars grades travelling to Coonabarabran to take on the Panorama Platypi. Under 12sThe youngest Cougars kicked …
Real country racing at Come By Chance
Dog jumping is set for a comeback at the Come By Chance Picnic Races as Racing NSW gives the first nod of approval to the track for the upcoming six …
Check your checks (for the kids’ sake!)
Only a fortnight ago, Western Plains App reported on new laws set to strengthen Working with Children Checks (WWCC) in New South Wales. Now, during Child Protection Week (Sunday September …
Boost to suicide prevention funding for the Western Plains
A $1.86 million funding boost will expand suicide prevention services across Western NSW, targeting communities facing some of the highest suicide rates in the country. The announcement from the Western …
Man arrested over drug supply in Walgett and Bourke
A man arrested in Walgett yesterday (Wednesday 10 September) has been charged with drug and domestic violence offences. Strike Force MENINGIE II is an investigation led by officers from Central …