A cold night on the netball courts
It was imperative for netballers to keep moving in their games on Monday night (1 June), if only to keep warm as the winter comp chill well and truly set …
Bears bounce back in style with big wins over Bulldogs
League TagThe Bears girls got a comfortable 26-8 win over Warren on Saturday 30 May, playing their strongest game so far this season. The home side dominated the first half, …
NSW farmers confidence tanks as costs surge
Eighty per cent of New South Wales farmers hold a negative outlook for the next 12 months, according to survey data released by the NSW Farmers this month. The NSW …
EMI hits 7-year high
The Australian wool market recorded strong gains this week, with the benchmark Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closing 54 cents higher at 1,934 cents – its highest level since May 2019. …
Wisdom of the Weevil: Late start – a valuable opening
Rainfall totals across the district in May ranged from 40 to 100 mm, representing the best general rain across the district in 13 months. It is a welcome boost for …
60 years of service to St Vincent de Paul
For six decades, helping others has been at the heart of Condobolin local Jill Broadley’s life. On Tuesday, May 26, the longtime volunteer was recognised for an extraordinary 60 years …
Code of meeting rules wind back for local councils
Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA), Mayor Rick Firman OAM has expressed concern that councils across NSW must now wind the clock back on the implementation of the 2025 Local …
Donna the Astronomer: June wonders
There is a shift that occurs in early June that is easy to miss if we stay indoors. The air cools. The evenings lengthen. And the sky begins to open. …
Country Mayors salute outback icon
Country mayors from across New South Wales have thrown their unanimous support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service, describing the organisation as an irreplaceable part of rural Australia’s identity and …