Bird flu reaches western NSW as surveillance steps up
The first detection of H5 bird flu in a native bird near Wentworth has put the virus firmly on the radar in western NSW, with surveillance continuing as authorities work …
Pentagon’s US$400 million commitment to rare earth project near Condobolin
A scandium project near Condobolin has made world news after receiving backing in the form of a US$400 million (A$566 million) conditional loan commitment from the United States Government. The …
Lightning Ridge still boiling water
Lightning Ridge residents remain under a boil water alert as Walgett Shire Council and NSW Health continue investigating repeated detections of E. coli in the town’s untreated water supply since …
Cobar servo wins at Vegas
Bec Crofts says she can hardly believe her Cobar Auto Port receiving two awards in an global service station competition in the home of entertainment, Las Vegas. “It’s awesome and …
Butler calls for fair share of infrastructure funding
Regional NSW is receiving less than five per cent of the state’s direct infrastructure spending despite being home to close to one-third of the population, according to Barwon MP Roy Butler. …
Top Dogs at Nyngan’s Enduro Australian Utility Championships
The small town of Nyngan saw an influx of dog lovers last week for the annual Enduro Australian Utility Sheepdog Championships. Competitors from across the land travelled there to vie …
$5 million to restore Bourke’s historic North Bridge
Bourke Shire Council has secured $5 million through the NSW Government’s 2026/2027 Get NSW Active Program to restore pedestrian and cycle access to one of Bourke’s most significant heritage landmarks. …
Coonamble Physie success at Cudgegong Valley Interclub
Coonamble Physie has enjoyed a fantastic weekend of competition at the Cudgegong Valley Interclub in Mudgee on August 8 and 9, with members achieving wonderful results across all age groups. …
Coonamble Preschool celebrate Book Week
Last week we celebrated book week at Preschool! On Tuesday, we invited our families and friends to join us for a yummy morning tea. We were able to dress up …