NSW’s newest national park gets a name
PHOTO: Cuttaburra is NSW’s newest National Park – credit Joshua J Smith Photography NSW’s newest national park, located 150 kilometres north-west of Bourke, has been given the name Cuttaburra. The …
Warrumbungle Council invites input into future direction
Residents of Warrumbungle Shire are being invited to contribute to the future economic and tourism strategy for the region. Council has called for community input into the Economic Development and …
Art with an Outback Heart
PHOTO: Jamie-Lea Trindall, CEO of Outback Arts, at the Outback Archies exhibition in Coonamble. Photo: Kirsty Fisher Photography. On Saturday, 14 September, Outback Arts hosted the grand opening of this …
Invasive species plan under the microscope
PHOTO: A queen red fire ant. The invasive species from South America were first detected in northern NSW last year. PHOTO: Pick Pik A preliminary report on NSW’s management of …
Come by Chance races rearing to go
PHOTO: Organisers are hoping for 700 people at the meeting in late September. PHOTO: supplied Come By Chance is busy preparing for its annual Picnic Races on Saturday 28 September. …
Upgrades to fire trails ahead of bushfire season
PHOTO: A roster of helicopter crews is undertaking state-wide inspections. Photo: supplied Cobar, Coonamble, Lachlan and the Warrumbungles will see upgrades to their fire trails in preparation for summer, as …
Enjoy the funny side of Tinder
PHOTO: Alyce Fisher's 'Tinderella' will play in Coonamble next month. Alyce Fisher says her one-woman show, Tinderella & the eight unique uses of Tinder, is a fun way to find …
Lions help out at camp in Foster
Local Lions Club members who volunteered at an annual camp aimed at building confidence in people with disabilities are still on a high. Eighty participants of various ages, including four …
Putting a value on scrap metal
PHOTO: InfraBuild representative Brett McGoven with Council staff Larry and Larie. Coonamble Shire says it is turning scrap metal into a resource in an effort reduce landfill and put money …