RAS Scholarships back bush careers
Photo: Macka in work mode at McGrath Rural in Mudgee. From Nymagee and Nyngan to Coonamble, three Western Plains students building their skills and keeping their careers in the bush …
Chaffey’s Corner
The first two sitting weeks of the 48th Parliament are over, and I was honoured to deliver my first speech to Parliament. This marks an important landmark as an elected …
Netballers fire up for grand final spots
Photo: Josh Wrench and Janet Murphy battle it out for the ball within Here for Beer’s goal circle. With the end of the winter season soon approaching, our social netballers …
Flamin Galahs beat Rams for a grand final spot
Photo: Lydia Paine and Imogen Pawley work together to tag Paige WIlson. (Photo: Helen Rackham) Being undefeated is one hell of an achievement in sport. Going all season without dropping …
What’s in the water in Coonamble?
While it’s a funny little idiom, its hard not to look at Coonamble at the moment and ask that question. Coonamble's history has long been intertwined with rugby league, the …
Know an amazing woman? Nominate for NSW Women of the Year Award now!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards, offering a chance to shine a spotlight on the women and girls making a difference in communities …
“Stop wasting money on new national parks”
Pastoralists in the far west are bewildered by the large purchase of land for new NSW National Parks calling it a waste of money and are pushing back on claims …
Bourke, Walgett to benefit from recent round of DV funding
Walgett and Bourke are set to receive a boost to early intervention services, after an Indigenous not-for-profit secured funding under the Safe and Strong Families to commence culturally safe support …
Sheep dog trials for the win at Nyngan
Gary White is the newly crowned Australian Utility Sheepdog Champion following his win on the weekend at the event in Nyngan with his kelpie dog White’s Albert. Mr White who …