Historical Aboriginal camps recognised
A special part of Bourke’s rich Aboriginal history is being embraced by a former resident of the Aboriginal fringe camps. Maureen Bates McKay says many people have contacted her since …
Protect the rebate, power the future says new farm report
A new report released by Farmers for Climate Action is calling for the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme (FTCS) to be protected for farmers while using tax reform to help fund …
Aging volunteer base puts pressure on Far West services
Emergency services leaders and local governments are warning that ageing volunteer bases are increasing pressure on essential services across the Far West. Volunteering Australia research shows participation fell from 36 …
Warrumgbungle Council wins big award
Warrumbungle Council is celebrating after the Working Together for Healthy Warrumbungles project was named the winner of the Partnerships and Collaboration category (Population under 100,000) at the 2026 NSW Local …
Walgett drugs arrest
A man has been charged after ICE, cannabis and $5000 was seized in the state’s northwest. About 1.20am today (Wednesday 10 June 2026), officers attached to Central North Police District …
NSW pushes precision farming as margins tighten
As growers grapple with higher fertiliser, fuel and labour costs, NSW’s latest winter crop guide is urging farmers to prioritise productivity over production. According to the 2026 NSW Department of …
Astronomer Urges Locals to Watch Venus and Jupiter’s ‘Celestial Dance’
Donna ‘the astronomer’ Burton is urging locals to take time to look up at the sky this week to catch a glimpse of the Venus and Jupiter celestial dance. When …
Gulargambone sisters hatch a winning show career
Gulargambone chicken breeding prodigies, Three Sisters Poultry, are taking regional shows by storm, after taking home ribbons in Coonamble, Warren and Dubbo shows. What is even more surprising is six …
Coonamble ceramic artist earns place at prestigious Darwin art fair
Coonamble ceramic artist Kevin “Sooty” Welsh is thrilled to have been selected as a selling artist at the prestigious Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), to be held from August 6 …