Hello summer sweat
It’s nowhere near our record but, after a soft end to spring, the past week has seen the district swelter under string of high temperatures. From a maximum temperature of …
Cobar LALC under administration, to return better than ever
The Cobar Local Aboriginal Land Council has been placed under administration, but it doesn’t spell the end for the Aboriginal organisation. The Cobar LALC had suffered from outdated housing policies, …
Border blitz for fire ants not out west- yet!
A fire-ant focussed blitz on heavy vehicles crossing the border from Queensland to New South Wales will not affect the Western Plains region – at least not yet. Biosecurity fears …
Release carp herpes virus now says leading fish ecologist
A one of Australia’s most-respected river ecologists has called for Governments to immediately release the carp herpes virus. Carp are an abundant invasive fish species that has been contributing to …
Smoking law changes to reduce prevalence by 2025
In Western NSW, twice the number of adults smoke compared to those in Sydney. To slow the flow, new tobacco legislation will consolidate new laws with existing ones, aimed at …
“No ability to manage fires”: shire to lobby authorities on land management
Walgett Shire Council will push state government agencies to do more to manage the land and prevent catastrophic bushfires. Last month, fires burned through more than 21,000 hectares in the region, …
Councillors and staff are part of the community too!
Shire Councils and their elected members and staff are easy targets of abuse by disgruntled community members, and Warrumbungle Shire is reminding people it’s just not good enough. Several incidences …
Christmas is big in Baradine
PHOTO: Bringing the festive spirit to Bugaldie, Santa and Mrs Claus dwarf local hay bale artist, Jess Taylor and her daughter Heidi. by LIZ CUTTS It’s looking a lot like …
Buying Local brings home the bacon
PHOTO: Ray Green collects his prize from Coonamble District Chamber of Commerce President Lucy Moss. The major draw for the 2023 Buy Local campaign is just a few days away, …