Sunday’s are for match plays
PHOTO: Winners are grinners Bernie Rutherford, Kye Robinson, Josh Wrench, Justin Fernando and Logan Carter part of team Wrench on Sunday. With 10 players turning up for golf on Sunday …
Summer netball heats up
PHOTO: Alex Hegarty spots an open player up the court. As we settle into the middle of the summer netball season a few top teams have begun to emerge, and …
Solar batteries the “way of the future”against rising electricity prices
PHOTO: Many sources claim solar battery storage is the way of the future. Home battery storage is a hot topic for energy-conscious consumers, or those seeking more reliable and affordable …
Air strip funding up for grabs
PHOTO: Remote air strips offer a lifeline in emergency situations, so new funding is welcome. It’s not an exaggeration to say that remote air strips can be a lifesaver. In …
Minister confident in Walgett’s drinking water supply in drought
PHOTO: Walgett Shire Council introduced a new water technician to assist with the increasingly complex infrastructure. (Walgett Shire Council) The Minister for Water is confident that in the case of …
“More frequent natural disasters”: impact of hotter temperatures on rural Australians revealed
PHOTO: Aftermath of the 2013 Coonabarabran fire. Image: Australian Government The Rural Health Alliance has told the Western Plains App that there is likely to be an increase in emotional …
Optus outage has critics “cashing in”
PHOTO: The Optus phone outage has brought many issues to the forefront. Last week’s communications outage which affected Optus customers showed just how reliant we have become on the mobile …
Safety workshop to keep your most precious cargo safe
PHOTO: Refresher workshops on the correct use of child car restraints are being offered at Lachlan Shire. Correct selection, installation and adjustment of child car seats is vital in ensuring …
Another arrest for Strike Force Dozer
The network of criminals preying on rural properties across the western plains has taken another blow following the arrest of a man in Nyngan this week as part of an …