Farmers back calls for fox bounty
PHOTO: James and Emma Nalder are backing calls for the reintroduction of a bounty on foxes. IMAGE: Meat & Livestock Australia Coonamble farmer James Nalder has joined the NSW Farmers …
Deadlines for local council nominations (and enrolments) is fast approaching
PHOTO: Deputy Mayor Ash Walker shared his thoughts on the commitments involved with being a councillor for the Gilgandra Shire at a recent information session. If you are considering standing …
Now is the time: Business Award nominations extended
PHOTO: Winners of various categories at the 2023 Gala Dinner for the Coonamble District Business Awards. The nominations are flowing in for the 2024 Coonamble District Business Awards and local …
Council laid bare in performance tables for housing approvals
PHOTO: Walgett Shire Council leads the state in the time it takes to approve building applications. (Image: Destination NSW) Local Shire Councils will have their performance around housing approvals laid …
Learning the ropes in youth work
PHOTO: Nikki Johnson is one of two local health workers who are undertaking a Marathon Health traineeship which expands their skills in youth mental health. Two local women are looking …
Fun and games over school holidays
PHOTO: Tie dying with community members and staff from MacKillop Family Services and Mission Australia The second week of the school holidays was calmer than the first. At Coonamble Shire …
Breakthrough AI-led home skin care tests for rural Australians
Image: National Health Executive. A new project aims to make a do-it-yourself skin test available for farmers and farm workers to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers …
Warren pipeline new tool in firefighting arsenal
PHOTO: The new pipeline allows bore water to boost the town’s river main and secure fire fighting supply. PHOTO: River McCrossen Warren residents can sleep easier after the completion of …
A big win for Josh Wrench
PHOTO: Regular club-goer, and winner of the belated June Monthly Medal, Josh Wrench with Sunday’s winnings. On Sunday 21 July the club played their June monthly medal which had been …