Can mobile vans fix the decay in dental access?
Access to dental care remains a major concern for communities across the Western Plains where many towns have no resident dentist or struggle to retain long-term practitioners. A recent $37.5 …
Coastal Rugby League wins bragging rights in Outback Challenge
The annual Outback Challenge has descended upon Western New South Wales yet again. And after the success of last years exhibition game in Lightning Ridge, the challenge is quickly becoming …
Walgett Country Women’s Association celebrates 100 years
Photo: CWA Walgett President Judy Campbell, CWA NSW President Tanya Jolly, and Federal MP for Parkes Jamie Chaffey celebrated 100 years at Walgett CWA earlier this month. [IMAGE: Supplied] The …
Tracking consumer sentiment for communications
In the western area, one of the biggest essentials for families and businesses is mobile connectivity and home internet, but according to peak communications consumer body, Australian Communications Consumer Action …
”It’s magic!” New Cobar piano tickles more than just the ivories
A new piano at Cobar Library is becoming a much talked about feature in the town. The arrival of the restored piano is an unexpected bonus sprouting from the popular …
CHS Community Garden Project
Photo: Jack Riley & Ms Tanya McEwen. This semester, our Year 7 Aboriginal Studies class was studying “Wagibaa Warranggal”, meaning Strong Country. We collaborated with the Local Aboriginal Land Council …
Walgett netball courts near completion
Walgett’s new netball courts are set to open by Spring after the concrete slab was poured in June. The courts behind the town’s PCYC building are nearly completed, with the …
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
Governor Visit The recent visit of Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, to Coonamble on 19 June 2025 was a resounding success and …
Cold water ‘die off’ blamed for Lake Cargelligo fish deaths
NSW Department of Primary Industries inspectors, praised for their rapid response to thousands of fish killed on Lake Cargelligo last week, have confirmed the reasons for the deaths in a …