Legal Service says locking up young leads to life of crime
New data released on Thursday August 14 by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals a significant rise in the number of young people in detention across the …
Government putting “fish before people” says federal MP
Communities on the Darling River are crying out for more meaningful consultation amid a rapid decline in local population and a lack of water security during drought. Federal Nationals Senator …
SES warns communities of flooding at Walgett and Come By Chance
The NSW Bureau of Metrology and NSW State Emergency Services are warning of expected flooding near Walgett and Come By Chance. This forecast comes as communities in north western NSW …
You Tube back on ‘age delay’ list
A recent announcement that YouTube will be included in the Australian Government’s restricted platform list for under 16-year-olds, despite threats by parent company Google, has brought mixed reactions from both …
Survivors teaching medical students hard-won lessons on gynaecological cancer
Nineteen women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every day, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar or vaginal cancer, devastatingly six lose their lives. Regional women often have difficult journeys with …
Work begins at Nyngan’s new housing subdivision site
Bogan Shire Council’s 3.6 hectare, thirty-three-lot Hoskins Street subdivision will now begin to take shape. The lead contractor, Conseth Solutions from Dubbo, met with Council last week to begin site …
Quambone students speak up at Council
Photo: Sherrlyn Bennett and Ali Morris read out a letter of thanks to Coonamble Shire Council, including requests for improvements around their school. Quambone residents were out in force as …
Coonamble Preschool Book Parade
Photo: Cat in the hat, Sonny and his mum Kathryn. On Tuesday 12 August, we held our annual book week event!Lots of our wonderful families came to visit and our …