Hey sneezy! Health warnings for expected high pollen count
PHOTO: New research show increased risk of asthma for the regions. Pull out the hankies and hunt down the antihistamines, the super sneezy season is upon us. The Bureau of …
Celebrations planned for restored Tullibigeal icon
PHOTO: The ‘Ladies Fire Truck’ has been a part of Tullibigeal for decades. A small but determined community group from Tullibigeal in Lachlan Shire are about to achieve the completion …
Let them be kids! Calls to restrict access to social media
PHOTO: Age restrictions for social media use have prompted petitions from both sides of the argument. Some may think it ironic that the subject of social media use has been …
Rodeo’s ‘ Best in the West’ crowned in Cobar
PHOTO: The action in the bareback on Saturday 5 October. PHOTO: Jodie Adams Photography Over $15,000 in prize money was up for grabs on Saturday 5 September as around 140 …
Outreach clinic delivers expert cardiac care right to the heart of rural communities
PHOTO: Lake Cargelligo Multi Purpose Service. Photo courtesy of NSW Government It’s a matter of the heart for residents around the Lake Cargelligo region. The Outreach Heart Failure Diagnostic Clinic …
Balancing council income with ratepayer cost of living
PHOTO: Councils will have to decide whether they want to raise rates to the maximum allowed by the NSW government. PHOTO: Western Plains App/ River McCrossen “That’ll help pay for …
Generosity keeps local Meals on Wheels moving
PHOTO: Coonamble Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator Annette Chapman accepts a donation from Tanya Bell. It was a good week for Coonamble Meals on Wheels, striking it lucky with two major …
Carinda’s still dancing – with Bowie and more
PHOTO: Danny, Amanda, Nancy, and Dave from Walgett in their best Bowie outfits. Rowie Hawley Photography Another weekend of pop, glitz, and glam is over and done for Carinda at …
Rare endangered birds tagged in Macquarie Marshes
PHOTO: Thomasina was tagged on 5 October and named in honour of Birding NSW president Tom Karplus. PHOTO: Australian Painted Snipe Information and Tracking Project Conservationists made a rare breakthrough …