Stormy weather can’t stop Coonamble swimmers
PHOTO: Standing: Matilda Johnston, Tabitha Shearer (from Wee Waa), Lucy Johnston Sitting: Knox Watt, Emma Wiliams, Rix Watt. PHOTO SUPPLIED. A storm on the horizon didn't stop five kids from …
Wool market report – Market closes 23c higher
With the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) finishing the week 23 cents higher to closing at 1,215c/kg, the Australian wool market has continued its positive start to the 2025 calendar year. …
BARADINE NEWS – By the Yowie
PHOTO: Don Walton receiving the trophy for winning the Stableford on Sunday from Merv Sutherland (Photo Baradine Golf Club). Weather Well, its been typical February temperatures over the past week …
Coulton’s Catch Up
Return to Parliament Parliament returned for the first sitting fortnight of 2025 last week. It was a bittersweet week for me, marked by the reality that it was my last …
One to watch: Elias is Gulargambone’s Sportsperson of the Year
PHOTO: Flamin Galahs captain Makaila Gordon and local Sportsperson of the Year Elias Milgate, Gular Australia Day ambassador Peta Bradley and oragnisers Daphne Earsman and James ‘Besty’ Best. At only …
Water plans create tension as roll out nears
The Barwon Darling river system. Image: Supplied. Government plans to strip water from farmers will force many to pull the plug on food and fibre production, according to NSW Farmers. …
Gates open again for National Water Grid Fund
PHOTO: Walcha storage dam. Image supplied by NSW DCCEEW Thirsty western communities will be getting their paperwork in order as the gates open for the next round of funding under …
Baiting for the future of native animals and livestock
PHOTO: Yellow spotted goannas are just one native species under threat from foxes and feral cats. (Image: Gillian Basnett) Effective 1080 baiting is considered the ‘thin green line’ that protects …
Does taxing alcohol reduce harm?
PHOTO: Most publicans who spoke to the App said they would raise drink prices after the national alcohol tax rose this month. IMAGE: rawpixel/ Freerange Stock Western pubs are facing …