It’s too important to shut up about
PHOTO: Allison Davis and Krissy Gailey were in Macdonald Park on Tuesday 12 June to make sure more women know that the Breast Screen Van is on its way. “I’m …
Western Plains women recognised on Hidden Treasures Honour Roll
PHOTO: Kimberley Roach and Jayde Byrne from the Gilgandra Rural Fire Service are both on the Hidden Treasurers Honour Roll Ninety-one volunteer women from regional, rural, and remote NSW communities …
Looking after the “uncuddlies”
PHOTO: A screenshot from inaturalist.ala.org.au where you can check out sightings of local “uncuddlies”. Wednesday 5 June was World Environment Day. Every year, World Environment Day is observed to raise awareness …
Men’s Health Week starts!
PHOTO: Pre-conceived ideas about farmers being strong and self-reliant may prevent them from acknowledging health issues. (Image: National Centre for Farmer Health). How are you staying healthy this Men’s Health …
Pig numbers “wildly out of control”
PHOTO: The control of feral pigs is in the news again (Image: Pestsmart) Damage from feral pigs, and their high population is nothing new to Western Plains farmers. It is …
Baradine reaps recycling rewards
PHOTO: Baradine Rusty Club members at the return and earn collection point; Bruce Evans, John Schumacher, Peter Wilkie and Patrick Lever. A local not-for-profit group has signed up for a …
Has the tide turned on controversial weir works?
PHOTO: Water flowing over the Homestead Dam fishway at Toorale. Source: Matthew Gordos, NSW DPI, Fisheries. Walgett mayor Jason Ramien has said that a NSW Government proposal for the Calmundi, …
Quilt art on show
PHOTO: Helen Rackham with her quilt made from materials she sourced on a trip to India. After 12 months of work, at least 25 local patchwork quilts were shown publicly …