Councillor calls for lower water bill late payment penalties
A review of Coonamble Shire Council's water charges and fees is on the horizon, with Councillor Al Karanouh calling for a reduction in the interest rate charged on overdue water …
Celebrating 70 years of the Coonamble Rams
The Rams Rugby union 70th anniversary called for a party and over 400 curent and ex-players, friends, family and general footy fanatics did not make for a quiet celebration. The …
Audio visual links for law courts
President Central West Law Society Danielle Ford is calling for Audio Visual Links in Western Plains Courts . ‘’We are calling for Audio Visual technology in our local court rooms …
Water rights reform
A national review of the Water Act 2007 is examining whether Australia’s key water legislation can better recognise and protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ water rights, interests and responsibilities. On …
New motel for Bourke
Bourke Councillors will discuss an ambitious plan to fill the accommodation gap in the town when they meet Tuesday June 22. They are looking to seek funding for a new …
Minor earthquake in Dunedoo
The third earthquake in Western NSW in the last few weeks has raised concerns from Geo Scientists . The epicenter of the latest in Dunedoo a magnitude of 3.0 at …
Front end parking for Baradine
Warrambungle Shire Councillor Denis Todd says he is so confident front-end parking would work in Baradine he would help fund a trial himself. ‘’ Front end parking is very successful …
Warren Shire moves towards kerbside recycling
Warren Shire residents are making it clear they want easier access to recycling, with new survey results showing strong support for a local kerbside recycling service. The findings come from …
A win for farmers after tax change
The National Farmer’s Federation is clapping loudly following news of the Federal Government’s decision to expand access to a key Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concession, saying it is a huge …