Gidgee finish season on a high
PHOTO: Mark Stewart fired his way to 45 on Saturday against Baradine. A strong finish to the end of the season for defending premiers Gidgee Cricket Club has seen them …
Wellbeing nurses in school ‘most valuable investment’
Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurses (WHIN) were introduced to schools in western NSW two years ago and the role has been a game changer, according to local schools. “It’s possibly one of …
Nowhere to hide for feral pigs
In only four months, the state-funded feral pig control programs have reduced the number of pests by 33,277 in New South Wales. The $13 million culling program has been deemed …
Embracing language at Warrumbungle
Reawakening a First Nations language has been the aim of an early learning program in Warrumbungle Shire. The Council’s Children’s Services, specifically Yuluwirri Kids, are participating in the Yaama Gamilaraay! project as …
Framers refute paying new biosecurity tax
Calls to strengthen biosecurity funds have grown after a turbulent few years that left the ag industry vulnerable to lose a lot. The government’s solution, however, is causing even louder …
“It will just become the norm”- New EV station for Gilgandra as tide begins to turn
Gilgandra Mayor Doug Batten has welcomed the installation of a new public electric vehicle (EV) charger, saying electronic vehicles will one day “just become the norm”. In February the Gilgandra Region saw the …
Consequences from Collarenebri land clearing
A Collarenebri-based landholder is facing consequences for unlawful land clearing, and will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of the price. The landholder has entered into an ‘enforceable …
Tip top track record for Country Championships
PHOTO: Paraders of fashion on the catwalk at the 2023 Country Championships. The Coonamble Jockey Club is gearing up for a fifth Country Championships in just under two weeks time …
Cleaning up Coonamble
PHOTO: CPS Students and Staff in their high vis down at the Warren Weir last Friday for Clean up Australia day Every year on the first Sunday of March Australians …