New mine opens in Cobar
The NSW Government says the new mine will produce minerals critical for the clean energy transition. PHOTO: NSW Government Cobar Shire will see more people coming to the region with …
Finding the balance on river health
PHOTO: The Barwon-Darling River runs through towns including Collarenebri, Bourke, Walgett and Brewarrina. PHOTO: NSW Government Debate continues over where the balance should lie between irrigation and river health following …
Pre-poll ends today
PHOTO: The early voting station at the Coonamble Country Women’s Association hall this morning. PHOTO: River McCrossen The Western Plains has cast almost 5000 votes in council elections as NSW …
Candidates vie for your vote
PHOTO: Coonamble Shire Council candidates: (front) Barbara Deans, Pip Goldsmith, Donna Norris, Karen Churchill, Marg Garnsey, (back) Neil Fester, Steven Butler, Paul Fisher, Adam Cohen and Will Landers. With pre-polling …
Yarran St sub-division brings increased sewer capacity bonus
PHOTO: Barry Broe, Council’s Director – Community, Planning, Development & Environment, at the site of the new pump station. A $426,000 tender has been awarded to TWS Evolution for the …
CWA in the fight against domestic violence
PHOTO: CWA Secretary Amanda Colwell. The Coonamble Country Women's Association (CWA) brought a little treat to the Domestic Violence (DV) Collective meeting on 3 September as a sign of appreciation …
Building knowlege on Country and culture
PHOTO: Blaize Fuller, Mathew Boney, Anthony Boney, David Jones, Barry Murray, Victor Briggs, Allen Waters, Mathew Dodd, Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh, Jye Dixon, Shawne Boney, Frank Wright and Robbie Olsen. The …
Birriwa renewables project gets the green light
The $1 billion solar and battery project that has been approved outside Dunedoo will provide enough energy to power 262,000 homes, and is expected to create 500 jobs at peak …
Bike workshops begin in Bre
PHOTO: Brewarrina children had their first bike workshop on Tuesday. PHOTO: supplied Forty-four Brewarrina children will have the chance to learn to ride and maintain pedal bikes under a 12-month …