Cotton grower faces court over worker death
A Carinda cotton-farming operation is facing prosecution over the death of a farm worker in December 2022. Safe Work NSW has commenced action in the Industrial Court of NSW with …
Wool Market Report – Market closes 30 cents lower
The Australian wool market has recorded large falls this week heavily influenced by currency, with an upward spike in the Australian dollar (AUD) compared to the US dollar (USD). The …
‘Ilikesooboogie’ brings it home for Hodgson & Wright family
PHOTO: Joe Hodgson-trained ‘Ilikesooboogie’ on the fly at the Tomingley Picnic Races. IMAGE courtesy Dean Mitchell Connections of Ilikesooboogie received a good result when he won his first start for …
Pickleball trial at Coonamble courts
PHOTO: Wanderers members Lisa Wheeler (left) and River McCrossen (second from right) with Dubbo Pickleball members Alwyn Edwards, Greg King and Merrilyn Craig. Australia's growing pickleball trend came to Coonamble …
Junior rugby Warriors dominate at Mudgee
PHOTO: The Western Plains Warriors under 14s side has been all guns blazing since the grade’s first ever game at Gulargambone on 15 March. Shire juniors showed their metal on …
Factor highway roadworks into your travel time
Transport for NSW has advised of possible travel delays on the Castlereagh Highway in Coonamble Shire due to essential maintenance work beginning next Monday 28 April. Work will include spraying …
Couples contest to debut at Quambone races
PHOTO: The Marthaguy Picnic Race Club’s Simon Turnbull speaks to young women lined up at the 2024 Fashion on the Field. Partners in fashion will need to bring their A-game …
Candidates called to back local news
PHOTO: There are local newspapers actively informing communities all over Australia and where the federal government rarely advertises - choosing instead to spend taxpayer-funded advertising budgets with overseas-owned social media …
The passing of Pope Francis
PHOTO: Pope Francis greeting the faithful on Easter Sunday. IMAGE: Vatican Media The unexpected passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 21 April, has drawn tributes from around the globe. …