Meet the McWilliams
Morning tea for the McWilliams family at The Gums circa 1914-15. IMAGE COURTESY: ‘Rusty – The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Australian’ Born on 11 May 1838 in the north …
Pancakes with a side of social support
PHOTO: Interrelate social worker Sam Conn and MacKillop Family Services family worker Treena Ellis and Dubbo-officed Program Manager Marina Linke. Free breakfasts are set to begin on Tuesday mornings next …
How much do you know about the election?
PHOTO: Hobby farmer and NDIS worker Michael Horan said cost of living was one of his election issues. The federal election has passed the halfway mark, although it seems the …
Air Commodore to speak at Gulargambone’s ANZAC Day
PHOTO: Air commodore (retired) Chris ‘Noddy’ Sawade with his wife Aldona Sawade at the Bermagui Anzac Day in 2023. A former commander with over 50 years in the Royal Australian …
Parkes electorate: ten candidates nominated
Nominations for the Parkes electorate have been declared with 10 candidates nominating. On Friday 11 April the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) also drew the ballot paper order for candidates, as …
Murdi Paaki calls for investment in labour market model
The Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly devised a strategy to increase Indigenous workforce participation levels long-term through education, employment, and training. The plan titled Aboriginal Workforce Participation Strategy was presented to …
Grow It, Graze It, Bank It – on again for producers
PHOTO: Dr Jillian Kelly joined other producers and advisors on the panel at last year’s event. Around 120 people are expected to be at the Coonamble Bowling Club in June …
ANZAC Day trading restricted
PHOTO: Coonamble Cellars owner Rodney Vallett will shut for ANZAC Day following new NSW trading rules coming into effect this year. A Coonamble bottle shop owner says new trading restrictions …