Dolly fest preps for biggest year yet
PHOTO: Big wigs and bigger boobs will take over Narromine once again in October. PHOTO: Narromine Dolly Parton Festival With just a month to go, organisers of the region’s Dolly …
National Parks on the hunt for feral cat controllers
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is upping the ante on its efforts to control feral cats. The NPWS launched a recruitment campaign last week for its first ever …
Telco problems significantly impacting, regional, rural and remote Australians
Are you having trouble with your telecommunications? The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) says you are not alone. Over 51,854 phone and internet complaints were registered from consumers living in regional, …
Election results a long way off
ABOVE: Karen Crespo drops in her ballot on election day. TOP: Candidates at the voting centre. At the time of going to print, only the count of first preferences had …
Bucking donkeys set for Nevertire Rodeo
PHOTO: It isn’t just the bulls and horses bucking in Nevertire later this month. PHOTO: Jodie Adams Photography The donkey riding and dog jumping will soon return to Nevertire, with …
Boys cook up a storm for Bro Speak trip
PHOTO: The group of boys from Bro Speak who cooked up a storm in the Main Street to help fundraise. Eight boys from Coonamble Public School whipped up a sausage …
The highs and lows of North West Rugby Union
PHOTO: NSW PSSA North Western Rugby Union Team. by GEORGE MACRAE Two weeks ago on Monday the 19th August my dad (Adam) and I travelled six hours down to Wagga …
Coonamble Preschool learns about child protection
PHOTO: The children listened with rapt attention as Officer Ben gave them a tour of his police vehicle. Last week Coonamble Preschool children were visited by Officer Ben from the …
Celebrating NAIDOC Week at St Brigids
by St Brigids We celebrated NAIDOC Week from 2 to 9 September here at St Brigid’s. We have had Frank Wright, a Gamileroi man hailing from Walgett with ties to …