Houses to hit the Yarran Street block in July
Photo: Blocks on Yarran Street will be the trial ground for a new housing design. Production is underway for two new houses, with the first house expected to be installed …
From the ground up: How rodeo & campdraft grew in Coonamble
The first Rodeo ever recorded in Coonamble was run in conjunction with the annual P & A Show in 1934. It consisted of one event – a steer ride, won …
Police pursuit through western plains ends with arrest
A man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants faced Dubbo court and was refused bail after a police pursuit earlier this week. About 11.30am on Wednesday 28 May 2025, police were called …
Gomeroi vow to ‘keep fighting’ after Santos wins Piliga drilling battle
Photo: A sign in a Coonamble business window. (IMAGE: WPA) Gomeroi advocates say they’ll continue to push against the Narrabri Gas Project after the National Native Title Tribunal ruled gas …
Inland Rail ramps up Narromine to Narrabri
The Federal Government’s biggest infrastructure project, the Inland Rail, is on track with a 306 kilometre stretch of new build between Narromine and Narrabri set to begin in late 2027. …
Amy Sutherland wins Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year for Western NSW District
Photo: Amy Sutherland accepting her award. Image: supplied. Wiradjuri woman Amy Sutherland has taken out the region’s top title for Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year at the 2025 Western NSW …
Liberals and Nationals reform coalition
The Liberal and National parties are back together again after a week-long break-up over policy difference. Liberal leader Susan Ley held a press conference with Nationals counterpart David Littleproud today, …
Carers funding for Indigenous community
The NSW Government is supporting more Aboriginal carers in rural and remote communities in Western NSW with a $300,000 funding boost through the Carers Investment Grant Program 2025-27. The funding …