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. …
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 …
Familiar face among new medical recruits
PHOTO: Coonamble’s Mitchell Browne (front left) is among a large cohort of students from the west taking part in the Dubbo-based Doctor of Medicine program this year. Ninety-three medical students …
Mink & Me to go wholly online
PHOTO: Mink & Me proprietor Lucy Moss will be stepping out of the showroom for a much-needed break. The colourful exterior of Mink and Me will disappear into the virtual …
New option for electronic waste
Although dropping a battery in the trash here and there, might not seem like a big deal, it can have a hazardous effect on human, animal, and environmental health, or …
A real trashy problem
Around one third of households and business premises in Coonamble are putting out more bins than they paid for, a council survey showed. “This meant more operational costs for council, …
Pompy takes the wheel at two eight two eight
PHOTO: New owner of Gulargambone’s Two Eight Two Eight Cafe, Pompy Singh, is excited to try his hand at something new. Gulargambone’s Two Eight Two Eight Café is again in …
A room with heart
PHOTO: The rooms can turn into a second home for guests who have a sick family member in Dubbo. When a loved one is sick, you want to be as …
Roadmaps to a better life
The Roadmaps team from Lives Lived Well are back in Coonamble and hope to get as many people as possible engaged in their drug and alcohol program that has a …