Money announced to map future local housing
PHOTO: A council worker operates machinery in November 2024 as part of site preparation for the housing development already underway on Yarran Street, Coonamble. Coonamble Shire Council have been awarded …
“It’s unimaginable” – Bourke region flooding
PHOTO: Bourke’s council and local landowners are facing massive infrastructure damage. IMAGE BSC Bourke Shire General Manager Leonie Brown describes this as the worst flood rush in at least 15 …
Minor earthquake near Gilgandra
PHOTO: A weak magnitude earthquake was recorded near Gilgandra on Thursday. IMAGE: VolcanoDiscover.com A light magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit 23 kilometres east of Gilgandra in the early hours of Thursday 24 …
National Farmers Federation calls for change to workforce laws
The National Farmers Federation has issued a warning that labour laws and red tape are affecting the recruitment and retention of agricultural workers, causing issues for Australian food security, farm viability, and …
Wendy Peel wins four at Nyngan
Women power produced a flurry of wins at Nyngan’s Anzac Day racing meeting with Wendy Peel winning 4 races including the RSL Cup 1400m. Sent out a $3 favourite Foxwell …
“Tears, laughs, emotion” – the Gilgandra Film Festival tells our stories
From humble beginnings the Gilgandra Film Festival is turning into a big event. From 5.30 Friday night inspirational young local film/documentary makers will tell heartwarming stories that inspire and uplift. …
NSW Ag minister talks on critical farm safety
The NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis and NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty was joined by the Independent Member for Orange Philip Donato yestedray as SafeWork …
ANZAC spirit strong in Gwabegar dawn tribute
PHOTO: ANZAC tributes take place in Gwabegar. PHOTO: Liz Cutts by LIZ CUTTS As the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, the small rural community of Gwabegar gathered …
Bears v Swans: the one that got away
PHOTO: Jack Kelly dives to bring Coonmable to 24-28 Dunedoo’s way before the conversion. The Swans widened their lead to win 34-26. On Saturday 26 April the Bears took on …