Row, row, row your boat- all the way to the Olympics
PHOTO: Jack Hargreaves and Jack O’Brien, both from the Western Plains, have made it into the Olympic rowing squad. As reported by the Western Plains App recently [Narromine student off …
Regional arts dancing to a new tune after funding changes
PHOTO: Tin Camp in Lightning Ridge. Photo Credit: Sophie Jones Changes to funding from the Arts and Cultural Funding Programme (ACFP) will soon shake up the creative scene for regional …
Cobar Iron Ringer receives Order of Australia Medal
PHOTO: Colleen Boucher in her cadet uniform Cobar iron ringer Colleen Boucher’s service to the Cobar community was recognised in the King’s Honour Award 2024. The Honourable David Hurley informed …
Blizzard blows ice skating rink to Brewarrina
PHOTO: The skating aids give people the confidence they need to get on the ice A blizzard isn’t something you expect to find in outback NSW, but that’s exactly what …
Gilgandra council between “rock and hard place” on free camping
PHOTO: Gilgandra Caravan Park. Image: Supplied. Gilgandra Shire Council Mayor Doug Batten said the council is stuck “between a rock and hard place” on whether to allow caravans to camp for …
Lachlan Shire back in the winner’s circle
PHOTO: Recently winning a national award for local government achievement, the Condobolin Improved Freight Logistics and Information Centre has been the result of many years of work by Lachlan Shire …
A gift for local lambs
PHOTO: Coonamble CWA branch secretary Amanda Colwell receives the donated lamb jumpers from Robyn Timmins of Port Macquarie. The Coonamble branch of Country Womens’ Association received a visit from some …
Cemeteries excluded from Walgett Shire alcohol free zone after spirited debate
A motion to make Alcohol-free zones in the Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri cemeteries has split Walgett Shire Council, but was ultimately rejected. The motion was supported by councillors Jane …
NAIDOC celebrations continue
Coonamble and Gulargambone children have had plenty of activities to keep them busy over the official NAIDOC Week which coincided with school holidays between 7 and 14 July. After Coonamble’s …