Preparing for the big dry
Image: Lachlan Shire is among many Western Plains councils planning for future drought events. (Image: Weekly Times) According to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) drought monitoring tool, areas around …
Nyngan CWA gets a makeover
Image: CWA members Mary Lamph, Di Donald, Lee Thornton, Jenni Milligan get a tour of new rooms with Bogan Shire General Manager Derek Francis. (Supplied) 2023 marked the 84th Anniversary of Mrs …
Drinkable water kiosk a sad celebration for Walgett
Image: Dharriwaa Elders Group’s Ricky Townsend officially untying the ribbon at the launch. (Image: DEG) If you want guaranteed clean water in Walgett, it may not come from the tap, …
Cobar announces Australia Day Ambassador
Image: Emma Rossi has been an Australia Day ambassador since 2013. (Cobar Shire Council) With Christmas and New Years in the rear view mirror, people chasing the next event can …
GrainGrowers calls for ‘reset on biosecurity’ amidst Red Imported Fire Ants outbreak
Image: On 18 October 2023, the inquiry was referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee, with a report by 18 April 2024. (Image: Invasive pest Council …
Holiday driving stats a cause for concern
Image: Sourced The Western Region saw 53 major crashes across the holiday period, as police express their concern for dangerous driving. Tragedy followed the Christmas period this season, as police …
The bird is the word at Monkeygar
Image: The masked lapwing is just one of 233 birds in the Macquarie Marshes that can be seen from the new Monkeygar viewing platforms (Image: eBird) The Macquarie Marshes in …
Man dies in two vehicle crash
Image: Stock A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in GIlgandra. About 2.45pm (Wednesday 3 January 2023), emergency services were called to Castlereagh Highway, Gilgandra, following reports a station …
Collarenebri pool to become community facility
Image: Locals have forfeited the pool since it close prior to Christmas. (Supplied) Collarenebri have had trouble beating the heat since the pool malfunctioned before Christmas, followed by the sudden …