Ovine Bovine Grapevine: 27 May 2026
Over the past week, Eastern states’ livestock markets experienced a major surge and tightening yarding numbers, largely driven by widespread rainfall across key producing regions in NSW and Queensland. This …
Country nurses and midwives shine in western health awards
High-achieving nurses, midwives and healthcare teams from across the Western Plains have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to country healthcare, with rural professionals from communities including Gilgandra, Condobolin, Tullamore, …
12-Year-Old Dusty Langby Walks 540km
Twelve-year-old Dusty Langby from Warren wants to make a million dollars, but not for the reason you might think. Dusty, who attends Warren Central School, has decided to walk 540kms …
Western area politicians voice concerns over Inland Rail Project pause
As regional NSW struggles to come to grips with the pausing of the Inland Rail Project, local representatives have gone into bat in an attempt to initiate a turn around …
Upset over Great Western Highway package
Western NSW businesses west of Lithgow have been left out of the NSW Government’s $3.5 million support package for communities impacted by the ongoing Great Western Highway closure at Victoria …
NSW SES and Duke of Edinburgh Award partner up as Australia celebrates Wear Orange Day
Wear Orange Day is a National Day of recognition in Australia dedicated to saying thank you to all the amazing volunteers of the State Emergency Services (SES) and what better …
Push to protect iconic fish traps
Brewarrina Shire Council has secured funding through the Australian Heritage Grants Program to help protect the Brewarrina Fish Traps, Baiame’s Ngunnhu, and other significant historic sites across the shire. As …
Warrumbungle Shire receives funding for additional childcare places
Warrumbungle Shire Council is set to benefit following a NSW Government announcement of funds allocated to invest in western area early childhood education and care services. Funded through the governments …
Volunteers hailed as ‘backbone of the community’
Volunteers across Coonamble took Wednesday morning off to celebrate the National Volunteer Week for a morning tea at the Bowling Club. The Coonamble Shire Council hosted the event to thank …