SOTS site investigations to continue
PHOTO: An artist’s impression of what a brand new building could look like on the site of the Sons of the Soil Hotel. IMAGE: Coonamble Shire Council Coonamble Shire Council …
“Still a long way to go” on supermarket reform
Image: SBS. The introduction of a mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct will be a positive step for farmers and families, NSW Farmers says, but they say more needs …
The “ladies fire truck” gets a new home.
PHOTO: A new shed awaits the refurbished “ladies fire truck” at Tullibigeal Lachlan Shire Council provided Tullibigeal with their first ever fire truck in the early 1980’s. It was a …
New money ticks over for council road works
PHOTO: The federal government will provide around $4.4 billion for local governments to repair and upgrade roads Western Plains roads will receive just shy of a million dollars over the …
Narromine student off to the Paris Olympics
PHOTO: Callum Hutchinson with his parents Natasha and Dale. IMAGE SUPPLIED. Bush Kids can do anything, and it seems 17-year-old Callum Hutchinson of Narromine is one of those. Callum is …
A first in Australia with approval of Renewable Energy Zone
PHOTO; Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWOREZ) has secured major planning approval in an Australian first. The Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone had become the first REZ in Australia …
Listen up! Living remote contributes to Indigenous ear issues
Living in remote locations is a precursor for ear issues, especially for Indigenous children. Middle ear infection (otitis media) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children remains among the highest …
NAIDOC Week celebrations at CPS
PHOTO: Maharlia, Charlotte and Jahkya at the NAIDOC Disco. CPS held NAIDOC celebrations last week at school. The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week is “Keep the fire burning. Blak, …
Tough tournament for rugby juniors
PHOTO: The Western Plains Under-12s side with coach Adam Macrae. Photo supplied. Eighteen children from Gulargambone and Coonamble played at Camden in the NSW Junior Rugby Union State Championship under …