3G shutdown under fire at senate inquiry
Mobile phone tower. Image: Shutterstock. Australian telcos have come under deep criticism from rural representative groups following the closure of the 3G network. Speaking at a Senate Inquiry into the …
Talk to catch carp for fertiliser
PHOTO: Ocean2Earth co-founder Tim Crane says he has an answer to the west’s carp problem. IMAGE: supplied Western rivers could have another tool against European carp, with talk to use …
Member for Parkes reflects on final weeks in Parliament after almost two decades
PHOTO: Mark Coulton has served as the Member for Parkes for almost two decades. IMAGE: supplied Mark Coulton says he’s “quite excited” to hang up his political boots as the …
Wanted man known to frequent Narromine
Police are calling for public help to locate a man wanted for an outstanding warrant and known to frequent Narromine. Forty-seven-year-old Jason Lang is wanted on an outstanding warrant for …
Bush banking moratorium praised
PHOTO: ABA CEO Anna Bligh. Image: ABA. NSW Farmers have praised a commitment by banks to maintain regional services. This follows news from the Australian Banking Association (ABA) to extend …
Man in court after alleged Trangie stabbing
Police allege the 21-year-old stabbed another man in the neck yesterday. IMAGE: River McCrossen A man faced court today charged with reckless wounding following an alleged stabbing in Trangie yesterday. …
Unique games console funded to help Warren seniors
PHOTO: Warren Shire Council’s Regional Library Manager Erica Kearnes and Economic Development and Visitation Manager Susie Balogh with the new ‘Tovertafel’ projector. IMAGE: Warren Shire Council Warren Shire Library has …
Act fast for free student broadband
PHOTO: Parkes MP Mark Coulton urges families to explore the offer of free internet Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton is encouraging students across the Western Plains to take up …
Macraes make a move
PHOTO: The Macrae family were given a true Coonamble send off on Saturday 8 February, with friends meeting at the pub for dinner and a yarn. "We've literally been here …